Professional Coaches
Coaching for Change: MCII and ICF Empower Malaysian Educators
Across Malaysia, teachers and school leaders face growing pressures: managing heavy workloads,…
Expanding Coaching Possibilities With the Coaching Spectrum Framework™
When I discovered coaching 14 years into my career as an occupational…
Bringing Cultural Humility Into the Heart of Coaching
As coaches and coach educators, we have seen how powerful coaching can…
Supporting Coaches With Greater Clarity: New Minimum Skills Requirements
October 9, 2025 — ICF credentials are a mark of excellence in…
PCC Minimum Skills Requirements
The PCC Minimum Skills Requirements highlight the standards of coaching at the Professional Certified Coach level — where foundational skills evolve into more refined, client-centered practice. Coaches can use this resource to prepare for the PCC performance evaluation or to guide professional development. By outlining both the markers of effective PCC-level coaching and the patterns that may hold you back, it provides clear direction for growth. This document equips you to refine your skills, measure progress, and move confidently toward greater professional impact.
MCC Minimum Skills Requirements
The MCC Minimum Skills Requirements set the standard for coaching mastery at the Master Certified Coach level. This resource details the advanced skills and presence that define MCC-level practice, while also pointing to subtle missteps that can limit effectiveness. Useful for both MCC performance evaluation preparation and ongoing professional growth, it offers a framework for reflection, refinement, and continued growth. Whether you’re striving for the MCC credential or seeking to elevate your craft, this guide inspires and directs your journey toward true coaching excellence.
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.
La Dolce Vita in Coaching
“La dolce vita” in Italian means living a good, fulfilling life. It means…
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.
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.