Mentor Coaches

ICF Credentials and Standards Surpasses 40,000 Credential-holders Worldwide

New milestone comes just three years after breaking 25,000 record Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Credentials and Standards has just surpassed 40,000 active ICF Credential-holders worldwide.…

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Building a Professional Brand Online

Professional coaches have the incredible opportunity to positively impact the lives of their clients. The relationship between coach and client allows for new and creative ways to tap into potential and increase productivity levels for…

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ICF Thought Leadership Institute Launches Global Digital Library

A Global Hub for Original Perspectives on the Future of Coaching and its Intersections with the World. Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Thought Leadership Institute today…

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International Coaching Federation Announces 2021 Award Winners

Winners of the 2021 ICF Prism, Circle of Distinction and Young Leader awards reflect the best of the global coaching industry. Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF)…

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What is a Media Kit, and What Can It Do for Coaches?

One of the most effective public relations tools that coaches can utilize in their business is an organized and succinct media kit.  This tool can help you build a relationship with reporters, earn media coverage and accomplish…

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International Coaching Federation Adopts Revised Organizational Core Values

Updates reflect global membership commitment to ethical practice. Lexington, Kentucky, USA (August 27, 2021) – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced a revised expression of the organization’s core values,…

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ICF Volunteer Engagement Opportunities

ICF takes pride in the work of our volunteers. Volunteers in the ICF ecosystem are the backbone of our organization. We are constantly amazed by the talent and dedication of…

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Advancing the Field of Coaching Through Research

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – On June 1, 2021, in a collaboration that will elevate the field of coaching, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) pledged to give $575,000 USD over five years to McLean Hospital,…

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How to Leverage the Power of the E-Newsletter

Coaches wear many hats, particularly when it comes to running their own businesses. Beyond requiring the knowledge to guide and support clients as they navigate life’s biggest transitions, a coach…

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Coaching for Self-Actualization: Part II

In Coaching for Self-Actualization: Part I, I reviewed how Maslow’s work on the Hierarchy of Needs can be used in coaching and the Maslow Centre’s re-conceptualization of it in the 21st century. Maslow’s Hierarchy of…

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