Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren’t nice-to-haves in coaching — they’re essential to who we are.

This DEIB Report Card for FY26-Q3 shows our progress, our gaps, and our commitment to building a coaching community where every voice is valued so that every coach and client can thrive. See where we stand and what comes next.

 

More DEIB News: Voices of Belonging Series

What really happens when someone files an ethics complaint? Kristin Kelly, director of ICF Ethics, breaks down the process with transparency and compassion in the upcoming Voices of Belonging Series: Demystifying Ethics on March 10 at 11 a.m. (New York). This roundtable replaces fear with knowledge and confusion with confidence — helping coaches understand how the ethics system protects both professionals and clients.

 

Additional DEIB Learning Sessions:

  • Monthly workshops to build your cultural competency.
  • Quarterly sessions to explore allyship and deepen your practice.
  • Specialized training for chapter leaders ready to establish DEIB principles that create lasting change.
  • Interactive courses for coach educators navigating identity and bias in teaching environments.

Every session earns you Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) credits and strengthens your practice.

 

Global Cultural Competency Workshop (Part 1)

Build a strong foundation in cultural competency and discover how to coach diverse populations with confidence. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll explore key cultural concepts, reflect on your own assumptions, and gain practical tools to engage effectively across cultural differences. Sessions are offered monthly on the third Tuesday at 12 Noon (New York). Choose a date that works for you and register today.

Attendees receive 1.5 Core Competencies CCE credits and 0.5 Resource Development CCE credits.

 

Advancing Cultural Competencies in Coaching (Part 2)

Ready to deepen your skills? This workshop is the second half of our two-part series designed to help you feel confident and prepared to connect with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. You’ll explore cultural nuances, discover practical communication tips, and learn ways to make your coaching practice more inclusive.

Sessions are offered monthly on the second Thursday at 12 Noon (New York). Choose a date that works for you and register today.

Attendees receive 1.5 Core Competencies CCE credits and 0.5 Resource Development CCE credits.

 

Coaching with Cultural Humility (Part 3)

Cultural humility isn’t a destination — it’s a lifelong commitment to self-reflection, openness, and awareness of bias. In this workshop, you’ll examine how your own social identities impact coaching relationships, explore strategies for interrupting ethnocentrism, and practice centering your client’s lived experience as the source of expertise. Register today to secure your spot.

 

Allyship in Coaching

Step into the role of a true coaching ally. In just two hours, you’ll develop an inclusive coaching philosophy, learn how to adapt group coaching with an ally’s mindset, and identify tools and resources to continue your growth. Walk away with practical strategies you can use immediately to create more equitable and inclusive coaching experiences. This session is offered quarterly. Choose a date that works for you and register today.

Attendees receive 1 Core Competencies CCE credit and 1 Resource Development CCE credit.

 

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