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Throughout my career working with various managers, one crucial insight has consistently emerged: The success of coaching programs relies on the involvement and commitment of senior management. When senior leaders…
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More than seven years ago, I put up my coach profile on social media with a nice logo made by a friend and a catchy bio I developed through a…
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In a world where remote or hybrid workforces, evolving employee needs, and bottom-line pressures intersect, measuring coaching’s impact has never been more crucial. The following Coaching for Performance ROI evaluation…
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After transitioning from my former career practicing emergency medicine, I quickly learned that in my role as a coach, I’d still be supporting people with trauma. However, it wouldn’t be…
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Anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, and feelings of overwhelm are common issues affecting millions of people around the world as part of the global mental health crisis. This crisis has touched…
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We can all enhance our coaching by discovering the time-honored practices of Socratic dialogue. Executive coaching may appear like a 21st-century phenomenon, but it owes a surprising debt to ancient…
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In 2012, ICF set membership eligibility standards to elevate coaching credibility and commitment to high standards. Two years later, in 2014, ICF partnered with the Human Capital Institute to launch…
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ICF transformed into a six-organization ecosystem to better serve coaches and communities worldwide. Membership surged to nearly 40,000, with credential-holders increasing almost 400% over the past decade. Amid the COVID-19…
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In 2021, ICF celebrated a major milestone, reaching 50,000 members worldwide. In this record-breaking year, we also evolved our global accreditation and explored the coaching industry’s response to COVID-19. In…
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The inaugural ICF Coaching Impact Awards recognized coaches and organizations making a deep impact within the multi-faceted coaching profession. We also celebrated a credentialing milestone. And in response to the…
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