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Professional Coaching Relationships That Work: Respect, Boundaries, and the Art of Mutuality

This post comes from Dr. D. Ivan Young, an ICF Business Solutions Partner who offers ICF members discounts or special pricing on goods and services as part of their ICF…

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International Coaching Federation Gathers Rapidly Growing Coaching Community at Converge 2025

–The world’s largest organization leading the coaching profession celebrated coaching’s legacy and future amid its 30th anniversary in San Diego– Lexington, Kentucky, USA — The International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) Converge…

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Coaching With Confidence in the Age of AI

Discover how to integrate AI in coaching with confidence using the C.H.A.I.R. Framework—without losing the human touch that makes coaching impactful.

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Why Coaches Need Other Coaches

Setting the Foundation When you’re learning about the field of coaching while simultaneously building a coaching practice, the advice comes at you from all angles. “Grow your network!” some insist.…

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Staying OPEN: A Coach’s Framework for Working With Bias

As coaches, we take pride in staying present, holding space, and trusting the process. But let’s be real, bias comes with us. It travels quietly alongside our questions, our curiosity,…

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International Coaching Federation Celebrates the Gold Standard of the Profession with 2025 Coaching Impact Awards

– The annual award program honors the people and organizations transforming lives, workplaces, and communities through the power of coaching –  Lexington, Kentucky, USA — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced the…

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The Future Is Coaching: An ICF Guide for Aspiring Coaches

The Future Is Coaching: An ICF Guide for Aspiring Coaches helps people who are beginning their coaching journey understand what the profession stands for and why it matters. Rather than focusing only on methods or tools, the guide reminds new coaches that their own well-being, values, and perspective are central to meaningful work.

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‘Always Be Contracting’ Approach

Strengthen your ethical coaching practice by learning how ongoing contracting supports trust, alignment, and integrity throughout every coaching engagement.

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Harnessing CliftonStrengths in Coaching

Discover how to apply CliftonStrengths in coaching to help clients uncover their talents, boost engagement, and achieve meaningful, evidence-based growth.

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Coaching for Change: MCII and ICF Empower Malaysian Educators

Across Malaysia, teachers and school leaders face growing pressures: managing heavy workloads, supporting diverse classrooms, and balancing student outcomes with their own well-being. For many, coaching has become a vital…

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