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Outgoing ICF Global Board Chair recognizes volunteer leaders for promoting professional coaching in Thailand. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The volunteer leadership team of the International Coach Federation’s (ICF) Bangkok chapter has been honored with the 2016 ICF Chair’s Award. Each year, the leader of ICF Global presents an individual or group with the Chair’s Award in recognition …read more.

Announcement of 2017 Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer concludes annual election process. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coach Federation (ICF) has finalized elections for its 2017 Global Board of Directors with the naming of this year’s Vice Chair, Wai K. Leong, MCC (Malaysia), and Secretary/Treasurer, Tracy Sinclair, PCC (United Kingdom). Supporting 2017 ICF Global Board Chair Hilary …read more.

Inaugural International Coach Federation event will unite the global coaching community at the intersection of coaching and potential. Lexington, Kentucky, USA— Registration will open soon for ICF Converge 2017, a first-of-its-kind global event hosted by the International Coach Federation. The event will take place August 24–26, 2017, at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. …read more.

GlaxoSmithKline, Beyond Emancipation and Coca-Cola HBC Russia recognized for building strong coaching cultures. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coach Federation (ICF) has named GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) the winner of its 2016 ICF International Prism Award. Beyond Emancipation(B:E) and Coca-Cola HBC Russia are this year’s honorable mention recipients. The ICF International Prism Award program honors organizations that have …read more.

Milestone achievement reflects growing consumer demand for credentialed professional coaches. More than 20,000 professional coach practitioners worldwide now hold an ICF Credential. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—More than 20,000 professional coaches worldwide now hold an International Coach Federation (ICF) Credential. ICF Global’s CEO/Executive Director, Magdalena Mook, and Assistant Executive Director, George Rogers, announced the milestone during an …read more.

New structure, staff positions address increased global growth and demand for critical member services. ICF’s new regional staffing structure will enhance member service offerings and support sustainable global growth for the organization. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coach Federation (ICF)has announced a new regional staffing structure to enhance its member service offerings and support sustainable global …read more.

July 26, 2016 Extensive industry research project demonstrates the size and scope of a growing profession. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coach Federation (ICF) has announced the release of its newest piece of industry research, the 2016 ICF Global Coaching Study. The full report is now available for purchase here. The third such study commissioned by …read more.

Global coaching community will celebrate International Coaching Week from May 15–21, 2017. More than 50 ICF Chapters around the world offered free coaching services and hosted conferences, forums and networking gatherings in order to promote coaching within their communities and advance professional development amongst coaches. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—International Coaching Week (ICW) 2017 will take place …read more.

ICF Global’s Prism Award celebrates organizations with high-impact coaching programs. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coach Federation (ICF) has opened nominations for the 2016 ICF International Prism Award at Coachfederation.org/prism. The Prism Award program honors organizations with coaching initiatives that fulfill rigorous professional standards, address key strategic goals, yield discernible and measurable positive impacts, and contribute …read more.

Professional coaching organization honors high-performing chapters during March 3 ceremony. ICF announced its 2015 Chapter Recognition honorees March 3, 2016, during the Global Leaders Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—Twelve International Coach Federation (ICF)Chapters were announced as 2015 Chapter Recognition honorees at a March 3, 2016, ceremony held during ICF’s 2016 Global …read more.