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Measuring Coaching ROI and the Ripple Effect

A Moment of Realization: When Coaching ROI Becomes Visible “I never envisioned our coaching sessions would change the collaborative approach across our division.” A senior executive said these words during…

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Why Coaches Need Other Coaches

Setting the Foundation When you’re learning about the field of coaching while simultaneously building a coaching practice, the advice comes at you from all angles. “Grow your network!” some insist.…

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Staying OPEN: A Coach’s Framework for Working With Bias

As coaches, we take pride in staying present, holding space, and trusting the process. But let’s be real, bias comes with us. It travels quietly alongside our questions, our curiosity,…

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The Energy Within: Powering Leadership in a Changing Energy Landscape

The Global Growth Blog Series | Part 2 ICF’s Global Growth blog series is a deep dive into coaching’s growth around the world across a variety of industries and cultures.…

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The Foundations of Good Coaching: Clarity, Connection, and Integrity

If you’ve ever wondered what makes coaching different from advice-giving or therapy, the answer lies in this simple truth: in coaching, you, the client, are in the driver’s seat.  …

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Coaching for Change: MCII and ICF Empower Malaysian Educators

Across Malaysia, teachers and school leaders face growing pressures: managing heavy workloads, supporting diverse classrooms, and balancing student outcomes with their own well-being. For many, coaching has become a vital…

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Expanding Coaching Possibilities With the Coaching Spectrum Framework™

When I discovered coaching 14 years into my career as an occupational therapist, I immediately saw its potential to transform my work. While supporting clients with conditions ranging from concussion…

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Bringing Cultural Humility Into the Heart of Coaching

As coaches and coach educators, we have seen how powerful coaching can be when it is rooted in presence and curiosity. Over the years, however, we have also come to…

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The Critical Distinction Between Coaching Readiness and Coachability

Have you ever started coaching even though your instincts were signaling that this might not be the best fit?  Do you ever feel as though you are working harder than…

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La Dolce Vita in Coaching

“La dolce vita” in Italian means living a good, fulfilling life. It means enjoying life with presence, zest, and grace. At its heart, this is why many of us became coaches.…

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