Lisa Cunningham

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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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ICF CEO and a senior leader from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority smiling together while jointly holding a plaque, symbolizing a new partnership to promote coaching and professional development across the Middle East.

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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Countdown to ICF Converge 2025: Your Roadmap to the Coaching Event of the Year

Every coaching journey has defining moments — those times when your thinking sharpens, your skills level up, and your purpose comes into focus. ICF Converge 2025 is designed to be…

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Young professional presenting a proposal during a business meeting about attending a coaching conference.

How to Ask Your Boss (and Get a Yes) to Attend ICF Converge 2025

Your organization needs you now more than ever — and to meet the moment, you need opportunities to grow. In your role, you’re a key driver of clarity, connection, and…

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Cultivating a Coaching Culture to Support Employee Mental Well-Being

To explore the evolving role of coaching in mental well-being, ICF spoke with Amy Smith, chief well-being officer, Deloitte Services LP, and Ellen Rudofsky, PCC, CPCC, senior manager and leadership…

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What an Equity Assessment Taught Us About Credentialing — and Why It Matters

At the heart of ICF’s credentialing philosophy is a simple but powerful principle: Every qualified candidate deserves a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competence as a coach. This…

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The Benefits of a Coaching Culture

Building an internal coaching culture involves a proactive approach and a dedication to continuous learning. Similar to hospitals’ approach to prioritizing early intervention, personalized treatment, and ongoing support, institutions that…

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How Coaches Can Use AI in Sales — Without Losing the Human Connection

Something has changed in sales. Superhuman skills don’t set people apart anymore — but being authentically human sure does. That’s especially true as artificial intelligence (AI) tools proliferate. The problem…

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How to Choose the Right Coach: Key Skills and Qualifications to Look For

Partnering with a coach is like selecting the right travel companion. Having the right person on the trip creates a more enjoyable experience. Similarly, choosing the right coach to match…

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ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook to Open the Coaching.com Summit 2025

ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook will kick off the Coaching.com Summit 2025 with a special opening session on June 2 at 10 a.m. (New York). As ICF celebrates 30 years,…

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