ICF is committed to providing DEIB resources to as many stakeholder groups as possible as we continue to grow. On this page, you will first find neurodiversity resources that can be applied to any stakeholder group. Then, you will find resources for ICF Chapters and Coach Educators.
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Our 2022 Member Belonging Survey revealed that nearly nine percent of those who responded to the survey had a disclosed disability. In addition, many coaches have stated they service clients with disabilities or serve as allies to those with disabilities. Disabilities are diverse and come in different forms, such as visible disabilities, including visual or hearing impairment, and non-visible such as neurodiversity. No matter the type of disability a coach or client may have, it is essential to have the knowledge, skills, and tools to provide support successfully.
This in-depth training manual provides coaches, educators, and organizations with the materials needed to serve those with disabilities or those impacted by disabilities effectively.
What’s included:
Members: $99 Non-member: $249
ICF is happy to announce its Chapter Diversity Guide. The purpose of this guide is to give ICF Chapters an outline of the steps needed to incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) to align with ICF’s focus on diversity.
This guide will discuss:
We, at ICF Coaching Education, celebrate and honor diversity. We commit to inspiring and holding accountable coach training institutions to provide safe learning spaces that are inclusive and fair for all faculty, staff and coach-students to thrive. We do so in alignment with the overarching one ICF commitment to place diversity, inclusion and belonging at the forefront of everything we do.
Submitted by the ICF Coaching Education Advisory Committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and
Belonging (DEIJB).
Through the hard and diligent work of special and advisory committees, ICF Coaching Education has created an award-winning resource guide on diversity and inclusion* for coaching education organizations. This guide is a continuously-evolving resource, and we look forward to future iterations with input from all coaching education organizations and providers. Download the most up-to-date version of the resource guide below.
*This guide was an ASAE 2022 Power of Associations Silver Award Winner.
We recognize that barriers stand in the way of some individuals in the coaching community from becoming ICF members, growing as coaches, having certain opportunities, or feeling a sense of belonging. ICF Member Resource Groups (MRGs) aim to dismantle these barriers and overcome obstacles that impede the growth and inclusion of diverse communities in the coaching profession.
MRGs offer an opportunity for underrepresented ICF members to have a space to share, develop, and network with one another. Individuals who participate in these groups will also have access to different resources, including scholarship opportunities, workshops, and other event and course offerings.
The following MRGs are currently available to join:
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color): This group cultivates a space for persons of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to share their experiences on a global level, as well as their experiences in the coaching community. This group is not exclusively for those who identify as BIPOC. It is open to all who are interested in racial equity in coaching.
Persons with Disabilities: This MRG provides support and resources for those in the coaching community who have experiences with disabilities, whether as a coach, client, or ally. This includes physical, cognitive, sensory, psychological, developmental, and acquired disabilities, as well as chronic health conditions.
Veterans: This MRG focuses on building and supporting the veterans within the coaching community. This group is open to those who are interested in supporting veterans and the advancement of the coaching profession.
Young Professionals (40 and under): The Young Professionals group focuses on building and developing the next generation of coaching leaders and is open to anyone who is interested in learning how generational diversity can help advance the coaching profession.
MRGs are an ICF member benefit. Therefore, joining an MRG is free for ICF members. Participation takes place within ICF Engage, our members-only online discussion platform.
To join, please complete the form for the MRG you’d like to participate in. After doing so, you will be added to the community in Engage within 24 hours.
Join MRG: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
Join MRG: Persons with Disabilities
Join MRG: Young Professionals (40 and under)
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