ICF DEIB News

If you haven’t yet signed up to participate in an ICF Member Resource Group (MRG), we encourage you to so so today! MRGs offer an opportunity for underrepresented ICF members, stakeholders, and allies to have a space to share, develop, and network with one another. Individuals who participate in these groups will also have access …read more.

We are excited to introduce our comprehensive Disability Inclusion Training Manual, designed specifically for coaches, educators, and organizations. According to our 2022 Member Belonging Survey, nearly 9% of respondents disclosed having a disability. Many coaches have also expressed their commitment to supporting clients with disabilities and serving as allies.    It is crucial for coaches …read more.

At Converge 23, you can gain the knowledge and skills necessary to support individuals with disabilities in their journey to enhance their lives through coaching. Register today for the pre-conference workshop, “Disabilities: Strategies for Coaches and Clients.”  Drawing on extensive research, best coaching practices, and real-life case studies, facilitators Jennifer Mitchell, EdD, and Aikyna Finch, …read more.

On August 24, ICF Converge 2023 attendees will have the opportunity to test their LGBTQ+ knowledge during an educational trivia night — hosted by TV celebrity and drag queen Jaidynn Diore Fierce from RuPaul’s Drag Race— to benefit Zebra Youth, a local Orlando nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower LGBTQ+ youth to thrive. Zebra Youth …read more.

After conducting our diversity audit, ICF has established four DEIB Meaningful focus areas and goals for FY 2024. These areas were strategically developed to ensure we are creating an inclusive and equitable coaching community in two capacities, ICF operations and stakeholders. 1. Expand global representation for underrepresented communities to ensure inclusion and belonging throughout our …read more.