Core Competencies
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.
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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.
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Join the ICF Life Vision and Enhancement Coaching Community of Practice and Erin Wright and Howard Stanten on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. (New York) for a powerful session on grief coaching. Grief is all around us—sometimes visible, often hidden—and as coaches and leaders, knowing how to hold space for it is vital. This session will help you develop the grounded presence and empathetic skills needed to support clients as they process grief and loss. You’ll learn how to stay centered and confident even in emotionally intense moments, creating a safe environment for healing. Whether you’re new to this topic or looking to deepen your practice, this course offers meaningful tools for personal and professional growth.
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Join ICF Coaching Science and Yi-Ling Lai on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon (New York) for an insightful and practical webinar of Internal coaches’ paradoxical experiences through role conflict and organizational support, where you’ll explore internal coaches’ experience in dual roles in their organization and gain insights into how organizational resources can support their development.
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International Coaching Federation (ICF) has created an interactive workshop focusing on generational differences in coaching as part of our professional development offerings. This workshop will provide a foundation and coaches to provide culturally competent coaching to clients across generations.
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Join the Health and Wellness Coaching Community of Practice and Patrick McKeown, author of “The Oxygen Advantage”, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 11:00 a.m -12:30 p.m. (New York) for…
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Join the Life Vision and Enhancement Coaching Community of Practice and Surya Johnson for an eye-opening presentation. Who Is This For? Professional Coaches Newer Coaches Experienced Coaches What You Will…
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Join the Coaching Supervision Community of Practice and Judit Ábri von Bartheld, MCC, and Stephen Murphy, MCC for an in-depth exploration of how mentoring and supervision work hand in hand…
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Join the ICF Coaching Science Community of Practice and Prof. Philippe Rosinski, MCC, to explore how intercultural coaching can promote unity, sustainable performance, creativity, fulfillment, and purpose. Who Is This…
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Join Theresa Moulton, Dima Syrotkin, Tim Creasey, Sam Isaacson and for an insightful webinar exploring the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in both coaching and change management. Who Is…
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