Joel DiGirolamo is the vice president of research and data science for ICF. He has more than 30 years of staff and management experience in Fortune 500 companies and is the author of two books, Leading Team Alpha and Yoga in No Time at All. Joel holds a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Kansas State University, an MBA from Xavier University, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University. He is a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), the Society of Consulting Psychology (SCP), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the Society for Human Resource Management.
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Emotional Intelligence Exercises
Emotional Intelligence (commonly referred to as EI or EQ) is one of…
Author's Events & Professional Development
Driving Change: Client Motivation & Well-Being
Join the ICF Research Webinar Series and Joel DiGirolamo on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 12 Noon – 1 p.m. (New York) for this interactive session where we’ll explore how coaches uncover and utilize deep client motivations, and how they encourage clients to use that motivation toward enhanced well-being, satisfaction, or fulfillment. We’ll begin with a brief overview of recent research findings and research methods, then move into small group discussions to share real-world strategies. Together, we’ll discuss common themes and insights that support meaningful, client-centered coaching across cultures and contexts.
Discover key coaching industry insights in the What We Do, Why It Matters, and Key Takeaways from the Past Year webinar. Learn from ICF research experts about the latest studies, methodologies, and practical applications to enhance your coaching practice. Earn 1 CCE unit in Resource Development while staying ahead of industry trends.
Coaching Supervision and Mentor Coaching Job Analyses
Join Coaching Supervision and Mentor Coaching Job Analyses with Joel DiGirolamo and Thomas Tkach to explore the job analysis process and key themes shaping coaching supervision and mentor coaching practices.
Factors That Will Influence the Future of Coaching
Join us as we discuss findings from ICF’s most recent industry research, ICF Snapshot Survey: The Future of Coaching. Together, we will explore factors that coaches feel will impact the future of coaching industry over the next three to five years, with a special focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
Organizational Coaching Culture Assessment: Behaviors, Policies, and More
This research webinar presents the latest ICF findings on assessing coaching skills in organizations. Discover how to evaluate an organization’s integration of coaching skills by examining values, policies, training, promotion, and employee behaviors to gauge depth and commitment to coaching practices.
How Technology is Shaping the Future of Executive Coaching
This session examines the impact of technology on coaching and explores how recent advancements are influencing the future of executive coaching. Gain insights into the relevance of these innovations for both your coaching practice and your clients.
Ask Me Anything About Artificial Intelligence Coaching
Join a recorded forum that builds on the ICF webinar “Artificial Intelligence Coaching and the Future of Our Profession.” This session addresses remaining questions and dives into fresh discussions on the evolving role of AI in coaching.
Artificial Intelligence Coaching and the Future of Our Profession
Artificial intelligence coaching platforms are transforming client engagement in coaching. This session explores how artificial intelligence coaching is shaping the profession today and the potential advancements it may offer. Key highlights include the current benefits of AI coaching technology and insights into unexpected advantages it may provide across various aspects of the coaching profession.