Allison Browning

International Coaching Federation is Leading the Evolution of Accreditation in Coaching Education

Lexington, Kentucky, USA (November 15, 2021) – After one of the biggest quality improvement initiatives in its history, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) has announced its first-ever large-scale updates to…

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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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Coaching’s Role in Enabling Professional Women

“Now that I recognize where my self-doubt comes from, I don’t let it control my actions. I have the power to take action despite my fear.” “I have become less…

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media for Coaches

Twenty years ago, having your own website was enough to “be online.”   But the rules have changed. Today, if you aren’t on social media, you’re not visible enough.    And understanding social…

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Coaching for Self-Actualization: Part I

“The science of psychology has been more successful on the negative than on the positive side … It has been revealed to us much about man’s shortcomings, his illness, his sins, but…

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Growing Through Self-Reflection: Jenny’s Coaching Story

After 15 years of rising through the ranks at an international law firm, Jenny Friedle took on the role of corporate technology PMO director—the first position filled at a new…

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The Dos and Don’ts of Connecting with Professionals on LinkedIn

There are more than 30,000 ICF-credentialed coaches around the world. With the plethora of competing non-credentialed coaching businesses, it is essential for credentialed coaches to do all they can to differentiate themselves from others. Building and maintaining relationships with the media is a key step to leverage the credibility that comes with an ICF credential and showcases your…

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3 Trends that will Shape the Future of Coaching

As generational change and economic dynamics continue to influence our world, rewards and challenges will be equally present in the coach profession. To help you make sense of what is…

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How to Use Blogging to Market Your Coaching Business

Blogging is a great way to share your personal ideas, client testimonials, information or updates about the coaching profession and more. The value of your blog goes well beyond simply…

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Why the ICF Core Competencies are Essential Building Blocks to Enable True Collaboration

Since 2009, we’ve been collaborating regularly; running coaching and training programs, presenting webinars and of course, co-writing blogs—though we sometimes fight over who gets to hold the pen. We’ve experienced…

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