Lisa Cunningham

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Walking the Talk: Reflective Practice for Coaches

Embodying presence and self-care through ICF Competency 2. This article explores how practices such as pausing, self-reflection, and self-care help coaches cultivate ICF Competency 2: Embodies a Coaching Mindset. It…

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Belonging Beyond Numbers: How ICF Demographic Trends Are Shaping the Future of Coaching

What does it really mean to belong? For the International Coaching Federation (ICF), it’s not about counting members or checking diversity boxes. It’s about trust, psychological safety, and the feeling…

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Why You Feel Stuck and How Coaching Helps

It doesn’t always begin with a dramatic event. Sometimes, it arrives quietly. A whisper in the background: “This isn’t it.” The days start to feel the same, the work loses…

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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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What to Expect and How to Prepare for a Coaching Session

Have you ever felt like your mind is full of distracting noise similar to the static on an untuned radio station? Working with a coach can help you tune in…

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Measuring Coaching ROI and the Ripple Effect

A Moment of Realization: When Coaching ROI Becomes Visible “I never envisioned our coaching sessions would change the collaborative approach across our division.” A senior executive said these words during…

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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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The Energy Within: Powering Leadership in a Changing Energy Landscape

The Global Growth Blog Series | Part 2 ICF’s Global Growth blog series is a deep dive into coaching’s growth around the world across a variety of industries and cultures.…

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Step Into Your Coaching Journey: Why New Coaches Should Attend ICF Converge 2025

Starting out — or leveling up — in your coaching career can feel like stepping onto a new dance floor: a little uncertain, but full of energy and possibility. There’s…

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Strengthening Coaching in the Middle East

The Global Growth Blog Series | Part 1 Coaching is growing all around the world, strengthening company cultures and pushing through barriers to improve individuals’ personal and professional development. As…

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