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History: 2025-2026: Embracing a New Era of Excellence
ICF has always been — and always will be — focused on…
History: 2015-2019: A Renewed Focus on Global Impact
From 2015-2019, ICF continued to lead the global coaching profession through a…
Online or In Person: 3 Steps to Help You Decide ICF Exam Format
When signing up to take an exam for an ICF credential, choosing…
History: 2009-2010: Global Coaching Perspectives
ICF continued to grow around the world and reflect more globally diversity…
History: 2007-2008: Meeting Modern Demands
In 2007, ICF took a pioneering step for the coaching profession by…
History: 2000-2005: Empowering Growth in the Profession
The early 2000s were a time of rapid growth for ICF membership.…
History: 1998-1999: Setting the Global Gold Standard
By the late 1990s, ICF was committed to making coaching a viable,…
History: 1996: ICF Chapters and Other Firsts
ICF made a significant leap in uniting coaches worldwide by establishing its…
History: 1995: Founding of the International Coach Federation (ICF)
Recognizing the dynamic nature of coaching, Thomas Leonard — a financial planner…
Three Takeaways on the Coaching Industry’s Recovery from the Pandemic
As a coach, it’s not news to you that the pandemic brought with it a unique set of…