Managers/Leaders Using Coaching Skills

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Adopting a New Integrated Approach to Positive Psychology Coaching

It has been more than 20 years since Martin Seligman formally launched Positive Psychology (the science of human flourishing) in 1998 as a way to move away from the perception…

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International Coaching Federation Releases 2021 COVID-19 Snapshot Survey

  Lexington, Kentucky, USA (May 20, 2021) — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today released its updated “COVID-19 and the Coaching Industry” Study, revealing the coaching industry is recovering well from the impacts…

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International Coaching Federation Announces Dates for 2021 International Coaching Week

  Lexington, KY, USA — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has announced that International Coaching Week (ICW) will take place May 17-23, 2021. Join thousands of professional coaches and their…

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media for Coaches

Twenty years ago, having your own website was enough to “be online.”   But the rules have changed. Today, if you aren’t on social media, you’re not visible enough.    And understanding social…

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5 Missteps Organizations Make When Trying to Build a Coaching Culture

Building a strong coaching culture in an organization is an excellent way to drive performance against strategic goals, create a point of difference and improve engagement, productivity and retention. However, when endeavoring…

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Coaching for Social Impact Pilot Project Launches

ICF Foundation and Many Hopes organizations embark on a social impact partnership. Lexington KY, USA —The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Foundation launched a social impact partnership in collaboration with Many Hopes,…

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International Coaching Federation featured in CNBC Stories on Coaching

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is featured in two CNBC articles that explore the Coaching industry. ICF is the only professional organization for coaching referenced in the articles, which include…

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International Coaching Federation Announces 2021 Global Board Election Results

Pat Mathews, MCC, elected as 2021 ICF Global Board Chair. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The results of the 2021 ICF Board of Directors election have been finalized. Pat Mathews, MCC (United States),…

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Democratizing the Coaching Experience

As professional coaches, two of the biggest notions we need to shift are that:  Coaching is prohibitively expensive and reserved exclusively for executives. Coaching is most effective in one-on-one scenarios.  As coaching professionals, we know that these statements are inaccurate. The most effective way to…

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We Want to Stay in Touch

In our fast-paced world, where change is constant, your contact details may change. Your interests may evolve. Or your email provider may push through updates that make it more difficult…

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