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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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Expanding Coaching Possibilities With the Coaching Spectrum Framework™

When I discovered coaching 14 years into my career as an occupational therapist, I immediately saw its potential to transform my work. While supporting clients with conditions ranging from concussion…

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Bringing Cultural Humility Into the Heart of Coaching

As coaches and coach educators, we have seen how powerful coaching can be when it is rooted in presence and curiosity. Over the years, however, we have also come to…

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Supporting Coaches With Greater Clarity: New Minimum Skills Requirements

October 9, 2025 — ICF credentials are a mark of excellence in coaching. With updates to the Minimum Skills Requirements for ACC and MCC credentials, we are strengthening that standard…

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ACC Minimum Skills Requirements

The ACC Minimum Skills Requirements provide a clear picture of what coaching competence looks like at the Associate Certified Coach level. This resource outlines the key skills and behaviors that assessors listen for in performance evaluations while also identifying common pitfalls that can interfere with effective coaching. Beyond assessment, it’s also a valuable tool for performance reviews, helping early-career coaches reflect on their strengths, identify growth areas, and build confidence. Use this guide as both a mirror and a map to guide your next steps.

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La Dolce Vita in Coaching

“La dolce vita” in Italian means living a good, fulfilling life. It means enjoying life with presence, zest, and grace. At its heart, this is why many of us became coaches.…

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Coaching as a Catalyst for Social Change at Refugee Jumpstart Coaching

Refugee JumpStart Coaching (RJS), winner of the 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Award for Social Impact, shows how coaching empowers refugees to rebuild with resilience and hope. This case study reveals how RJS helps clients find belonging, unlock opportunities, and create ripple effects that uplift communities worldwide.

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Coaching to Advance Social Purpose at the Fundacion Comunidad y Servicio

Winner of the 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Award for Social Impact, Fundación Comunidad y Servicio connects ICF-credentialed coaches with vulnerable communities across eight countries. Offering free coaching, it empowers individuals, strengthens small businesses, reduces inequalities, and transforms lives—proving coaching can drive meaningful social change worldwide.

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