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Measuring Progress: A Reflective Analysis of Member Demographic Trends from the ICF Member Values Survey

Get an inside look at how the global coaching community is evolving and becoming more diverse. Measuring Progress: A Reflective Analysis of Member Demographic Trends focuses on understanding who is in the coaching space and how they feel represented.

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Coaching for Inclusion and Community Change: Highlights from ICF’s DEIB Chapter Initiatives

Discover how coaching can drive social impact and change. Coaching for Inclusion and Community Change explores how the ICF DEIB Chapter Initiative empowered local chapters to create community projects that expanded access to coaching to promote belonging.

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Coaching With Confidence in the Age of AI

Discover how to integrate AI in coaching with confidence using the C.H.A.I.R. Framework—without losing the human touch that makes coaching impactful.

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The Future Is Coaching: An ICF Guide for Aspiring Coaches

The Future Is Coaching: An ICF Guide for Aspiring Coaches helps people who are beginning their coaching journey understand what the profession stands for and why it matters. Rather than focusing only on methods or tools, the guide reminds new coaches that their own well-being, values, and perspective are central to meaningful work.

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‘Always Be Contracting’ Approach

Strengthen your ethical coaching practice by learning how ongoing contracting supports trust, alignment, and integrity throughout every coaching engagement.

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Harnessing CliftonStrengths in Coaching

Discover how to apply CliftonStrengths in coaching to help clients uncover their talents, boost engagement, and achieve meaningful, evidence-based growth.

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PCC Minimum Skills Requirements

The PCC Minimum Skills Requirements highlight the standards of coaching at the Professional Certified Coach level — where foundational skills evolve into more refined, client-centered practice. Coaches can use this resource to prepare for the PCC performance evaluation or to guide professional development. By outlining both the markers of effective PCC-level coaching and the patterns that may hold you back, it provides clear direction for growth. This document equips you to refine your skills, measure progress, and move confidently toward greater professional impact.

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MCC Minimum Skills Requirements

The MCC Minimum Skills Requirements set the standard for coaching mastery at the Master Certified Coach level. This resource details the advanced skills and presence that define MCC-level practice, while also pointing to subtle missteps that can limit effectiveness. Useful for both MCC performance evaluation preparation and ongoing professional growth, it offers a framework for reflection, refinement, and continued growth. Whether you’re striving for the MCC credential or seeking to elevate your craft, this guide inspires and directs your journey toward true coaching excellence.

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ACC Minimum Skills Requirements

The ACC Minimum Skills Requirements provide a clear picture of what coaching competence looks like at the Associate Certified Coach level. This resource outlines the key skills and behaviors that assessors listen for in performance evaluations while also identifying common pitfalls that can interfere with effective coaching. Beyond assessment, it’s also a valuable tool for performance reviews, helping early-career coaches reflect on their strengths, identify growth areas, and build confidence. Use this guide as both a mirror and a map to guide your next steps.

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Coaching as a Catalyst for Social Change at Refugee Jumpstart Coaching

Refugee JumpStart Coaching (RJS), winner of the 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Award for Social Impact, shows how coaching empowers refugees to rebuild with resilience and hope. This case study reveals how RJS helps clients find belonging, unlock opportunities, and create ripple effects that uplift communities worldwide.

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