Importance of Volunteer Leadership
ICF recognizes that the strength of our coaching profession lies in the leadership of our dedicated volunteers. Like the impact of coaching, your contributions ripple out to the individuals you serve at ICF. And the impact of those contributions spread further across the larger ICF ecosystem and into your communities and society.
GLF nurtures this leadership, providing the resources, connections, and insights necessary to strengthen your influence, foster a sense of belonging, and cultivate a diverse network of empowered leaders committed to excellence.
How to Participate
GLF is an exclusive, online event for all volunteer leaders within the ICF ecosystem. Each year, volunteer leaders receive an invitation to participate in the event, and the recordings can be accessed throughout the year on the ICF Learning Portal. By participating, you can contribute to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture that positively impacts ICF, the coaching profession, and beyond.
GLF 2025 Event Overview
Set the tone. Lead the conversation. Inspire collaboration. GLF 2025 is focused on strengthening the global coaching community’s role in creating caring communities that drive positive change in our dynamic world.
This free event is designed to equip you with the tools, insights, and strategies to lead with confidence and purpose. By participating in GLF 2025, you’ll gain:
- Global Perspectives: Learn from thought leaders, cultural experts, and fellow volunteers to gain actionable insights on complex conversations.
- Practical Strategies: Access powerful resources to manage conflict, encourage empathy, and foster understanding within diverse teams.
- Elevated Leadership Skills: Enhance your ability to lead with resilience, respect, and clarity, particularly in times of challenges and change.
By clicking the button, you will be directed to the ICF Learning Portal. Please ensure you are logged into the ICF Learning Portal, and then you will be able to view the GLF content if you are a volunteer leader.
Agenda Highlights
Step into your leadership potential with GLF 2025. Through thought-provoking content, you’ll explore:
The Power of Dialogue
Great leaders foster conversations that inspire connection, even in challenging times. Discover how to model and facilitate meaningful discussions that bring people together, spark innovation, and create lasting impact.
Wellness as a Leadership Foundation
Your ability to support and uplift others starts with your own well-being. Learn how to prioritize mental, emotional, and physical health so you can lead with resilience, energy, and balance while also setting the tone for your teams and communities.
Building Teams and Communities that Promote Belonging and Unity
In a global network as diverse as ICF, fostering unity is essential. Explore strategies to create spaces where trust, mutual understanding, and collaboration thrive — empowering your volunteer teams to make a difference worldwide.
Leading by Example
As an ICF volunteer leader, you are a catalyst for change. Discover how to lead with authenticity, courage, and vision to inspire others and make a lasting impact in your community and beyond.
Past ICF GLF Events
GLF 2024 was an exciting event that engaged our volunteer leaders in conversations around building and retaining engaged teams. ICF GLF 24 included the following sessions:
- Connect, Inspire, Lead.
- Building Stronger Teams.
- Leadership for a Shared Mission.
- Building Stronger, Purpose-Driven Volunteer Communities.
- Fostering Global Engagement and Shared Mission.
GLF 24 recordings are now available on demand to volunteer leaders in the ICF Learning Portal.
Testimonials from Past ICF
GLF Attendees
“GLF 24 allowed me to meet coaching leaders from all over the world. It was an inspiring combination of learning and connecting to ICF's broader vision for a new era in coaching.”
Jen Lewi, ACC, ICF Career Coaching Community of Practice Volunteer Ambassador
Featured Events
Looking for additional ways to connect with the ICF community and learn with fellow coaches? Check out our upcoming events.
ICF Converge 2025
ICF Converge 2025 is the premier global coaching conference where the coaching community comes together to build powerful connections, accelerate growth, and shape what’s next. This year’s theme — Honoring Legacy. Igniting Connections. Driving the Future. — invites you to reflect on the profession, connect deeply in the present, and co-create the future of coaching.
Ethical Partnership to Embrace Balance of Power
Explore the *balance of power in coaching* through a fresh, ethical lens in this engaging session from the ICF Ethics Community of Practice. Designed for coaches at all levels, coach educators, and leaders using coaching skills, this live conversation will help you reflect on how power, agency, and wellbeing show up in your practice.
Facilitators Wendy-Ann Smith and Jazz Rasool will guide you through the 4Cs of power—Concerns, Co-Creation, Conscience, and Conservation—offering practical ways to apply these concepts in real coaching scenarios. You’ll also examine how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping ethical considerations in coaching today.
With breakout discussions and interactive dialogue, this session goes beyond theory, inviting you to co-create new insights and walk away with tools to build more equitable, transformative coaching partnerships. Whether you’re navigating complex relationships or looking to lead with integrity, this session will deepen your understanding of ethical practice and expand your coaching impact.
Body Intelligence for Coaches
Join Internal Coaching Community of Practice and Jennifer Zach, ACC on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 12 Noon – 1 p.m. (New York) for an empowering session that helps you stay grounded, focused, and confident—no matter how many roles you’re juggling. Whether you’re coaching part-time, pursuing certification, or balancing a demanding day job, this workshop gives you practical tools to support yourself while supporting others. Learn how to recognize your body’s early stress signals, regulate your nervous system in the moment, and apply the 3N Model™—Notice, Name, Navigate—for lasting impact. If you’ve ever asked, “How can I coach others when I feel overwhelmed myself?” this session is for you. Walk away with simple, somatic strategies you can use right away to strengthen your coaching presence, protect your energy, and lead from within. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with your body’s wisdom and coach with greater clarity.
Networking Opportunities for Volunteers
GLF only happens once a year, but you can connect with fellow volunteer leaders at any time via ICF Engage. This exclusive platform is your gateway to connect, collaborate, and network with peers, making it the largest and most dynamic coaching community in the world — all accessible right at your fingertips.