Press Room

– Emerging AI Tools Will Make Coaching More Accessible Than Ever – Lexington, Kentucky — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) released today its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coaching Framework and Standards, which outline the growing presence of AI in the coaching profession, its role in enhancing coaching’s accessibility, and guidelines to ensure best practices for the …read more.

Lexington, KY–The International Coaching Federation (ICF) and The Association of Change Management Professionals® (ACMP®) are pleased to announce the signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration between the coaching and change management professions. The agreement solidifies a shared commitment to fostering mutual growth, sharing knowledge, and driving excellence in their respective …read more.

– The annual award program recognizes excellence in professional coaching across four key categories –   Lexington, Kentucky — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced the winners of its annual ICF Coaching Impact Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in the professional coaching industry. The 2024 awards span four categories: Professional Coaches, Coaching Education, Organizations, and the …read more.

  Lexington, KY—The International Coaching Federation (ICF) announced today the launch of two pioneering competency models: the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies and the ICF Coaching Supervision Competencies. These evidence-based frameworks mark a significant step forward in the coaching industry.   “Mentor coaching and coaching supervision have long served an integral role in the development of coach …read more.

– Demand for mental well-being support becoming widespread – Lexington, KY–New research, released today by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), indicates growing workplace demand for mental well-being support. With mental well health concerns including burnout rising worldwide, the new study indicates that as many as 85% of coaching professionals working with clients on such issues hear …read more.

-Supported by NHPC, a Navratna PSU, the event focused on leveraging coaching to drive transformation in Public Sector leadership- New Delhi, India — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the National HRD Network (NHRDN) successfully hosted a high-level roundtable discussion aimed at exploring the pivotal role of coaching in transforming leadership within India’s Public Sector …read more.

-The organizations will collaborate on synergies that intersect management accounting and professional coaching- Lexington, KY and Montvale, NJ–International Coaching Federation (ICF), the leading global organization for advancing the professional coaching profession, and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, have entered into a collaborative partnership agreement. Under the new …read more.

  Lexington, KY — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is thrilled to announce it has been recognized with three Power of Associations Silver Awards, marking the third consecutive year ICF’s global impact has been honored. The awards, presented by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), honor associations that have demonstrated excellence in association management.  …read more.

  Lexington, KY – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is pleased to announce that its highly anticipated 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Awards are now open for nominations. Since 2005, ICF has annually honored individuals and organizations who have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to advancing the art, science, and practice of professional coaching in their communities …read more.