Mentor Coaches

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Shape the Future of Coaching Credentials

August 27, 2025 — ICF is piloting a new exam experience for MCC and PCC candidates that reflects the evolving coaching landscape. This updated format incorporates the revised Core Competencies…

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ICF Foundation and ICF Coaching Education Recognized for Coaching Impact and Leadership by American Society of Association Executives

– Gold and Silver Power of Association Awards Earned for Collaborations with Special Olympics, HumRRO, and XLNC –   Lexington, Kentucky, USA — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Foundation and…

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The Brain is Not Enough: Helping Our Clients Extend Their Minds

Explore how coaching activates the “extended mind” to boost creativity and effectiveness—using neuroscience-backed strategies to help clients thrive in complexity.

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Coaching in Challenging Times

Explore how coaching in challenging times can support underrepresented professionals and help create more inclusive, resilient workplaces.

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Inclusive Coaching for Neurodivergent Clients

Join us for a Career Coaching Community of Practice session, “Inclusive Coaching for Neurodivergent Clients,” where you’ll explore how to create more equitable, empowering experiences for neurodivergent clients and gain…

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How to Get the Most Value from Supervision – or Mess It Up

Are you making the most of your coaching supervision—or unknowingly getting in your own way? This interactive session, How to Get the Most Value from Supervision – or Mess It Up, explores what it truly means to show up as a reflective, growth-focused supervisee. You’ll learn seven key skills that can help you gain deeper insights, navigate challenges with clients or systems, and make supervision a more meaningful part of your development as a coach.

Whether you’re new to coaching or have years of experience, this session offers practical tools to enhance your supervision experience. Hear real stories from coaches and supervisors who’ve faced—and grown from—common pitfalls. Discover how small changes in your preparation and mindset can lead to bigger breakthroughs.

This session is ideal for coaches at any stage, mentor coaches, and supervisors who want to help others grow. Walk away with a helpful resource to support your ongoing professional journey.

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Neurospicy Coaching: What You Need to Know to Recognize and Support Neurodiverse Clients

Many coaches already work with neurodiverse clients—but don’t always realize it. Differences like ADHD, autism, and anxiety can shape how clients think, communicate, and respond in coaching sessions. Without the right understanding, even well-meaning coaches may unintentionally create barriers to progress.

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International Coaching Federation Signs MOU with CPHR Canada to enhance services for HR professionals and coaches

Lexington, KY — International Coaching Federation (ICF) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada (CPHR Canada) today.  The…

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What an Equity Assessment Taught Us About Credentialing — and Why It Matters

At the heart of ICF’s credentialing philosophy is a simple but powerful principle: Every qualified candidate deserves a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competence as a coach. This…

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Credential Renewal: Simplified Process

 May 22, 2025 — Your credential is a meaningful recognition of your growth and expertise, maintaining that hard-earned credential is also important. Based on feedback from ICF credential-holders and candidates,…

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