February 8, 2022
Findings emerge from International Coaching Federation 2022 Global Consumer Awareness Study Lexington, Kentucky, USA (February 1, 2022) — Millennials are the generation most likely to be aware of coaching and most likely to have participated in a coaching relationship, according to the findings of a new study commissioned by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). The …read more.
February 7, 2022
Fact: No one became a great coach overnight. It takes years of consistent, intentional practice, studying and learning from mistakes accumulated along the way. As a professional coach for quite some time now, I have had my own share of mistakes back when I was just a newbie in the industry, all of which have …read more.
February 4, 2022
As an ICF Member or Credential-holder, you are an expert others wish to learn from. You are a thought leader on coaching, its best practices and the industry itself. Given this positioning, there is much you can do to advance your brand, your practice and the industry by sharing your knowledge. Many publications and …read more.
January 24, 2022
Association also sets new monthly record Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has surpassed 50,000 active ICF Members worldwide. “The coaching profession has been growing ever since ICF was first founded in 1995. It is such an honor to see the organization soar to 50,000 professionals around the globe, furthering the vision …read more.
January 21, 2022
In the 2016 ICF and HCI study on Building a Coaching Culture with Managers and Leaders, we learned that “organizations with a strong coaching culture report recent revenue above their industry peer group.” A similar ICF / HCI study in 2018 noted that “organizations with strong coaching cultures are more likely to have better talent and business outcomes.” Coaching culture can be …read more.
January 19, 2022
Can you describe exactly who you serve in less than 10 seconds? Unfortunately, most coaches can’t! One of the most common questions I get from other coaches is related to who they should be serving and how narrow their focus should be. This is also known as selecting a niche for their business. What is a niche? A niche market is a more specific, and narrowly defined group of customers based on certain characteristics, such as their demographics and …read more.
January 10, 2022
Creativity is defined as the ability to generate new ideas, solutions and possibilities. For the work to be considered creative, it needs to be both original and effective in achieving a specific purpose. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.” This implies that creativity …read more.
January 7, 2022
No matter who you coach, what your niche is or why you got into the industry one thing always comes to mind at this time of year for those in the coaching industry: resolutions. Setting goals and making resolutions for the new year is a rite of passage as each December comes and goes. Not only is this a great tool for self-motivation, but it also allows us to …read more.
January 4, 2022
Coaching can be a very rewarding profession, especially if your work yields good results for your clients. But no matter how great your results, no one is immune to becoming a bit lost in their career. In fact, feeling as if you’ve been settling into complacency isn’t that unusual. Studies show that career stagnation can be attributed …read more.
December 22, 2021
A successful senior leader, struggling in a new reporting relationship, turned to a peer for help. She voiced a desire to work with an external coach. The peer’s response was, “You don’t want to do that now. It will be seen as a sign of weakness.” I could hear disappointment in the senior leader’s voice as …read more.
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