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.
Global Cultural Competency in Coaching Workshop
Enhance your coaching impact by developing cultural competency in coaching through this interactive, live workshop. Designed for ICF members, the session explores the six stages of cultural competency, deepens understanding of intercultural communication in coaching, and equips you with tools for more inclusive coaching practices. Participants will earn 2 CCE credits and gain practical strategies to navigate cultural differences with confidence and authenticity.
Shaping Dialogue: The Language Game of Coaching
Join the Executive and Leadership Community of Practice and Haesun Moon, Ph.D., for a practical and interactive session on how the “rules” of coaching conversations shape our roles as coaches and leaders. Discover how these rules can create space for growth and expanded personhood through hands-on activities and explore how roles and rules adapt across contexts. This session invites you to rethink how we relate, connect, and grow in coaching and leadership practice.
Wellbeing in the Workplace
Join the Health and Wellness Coaching Community of Practice for an insightful session on workplace well-being. Led by Mona Seleim, ACC, this webinar explores data analytics from Great Place to Work to measure and improve employee well-being. Learn actionable strategies to create a thriving work environment and enhance organizational success.
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.