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By the late 1990s, ICF was committed to making coaching a viable, worldwide profession. A landmark merger with the Professional and Personal Coaches Association (PPCA), founded by Laura Whitworth and…
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ICF made a significant leap in uniting coaches worldwide by establishing its first local chapters. ICF grew quickly, forming over 60 chapters worldwide within months. Alongside these early chapters, other…
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Recognizing the dynamic nature of coaching, Thomas Leonard — a financial planner turned professional coach — wanted to provide coaches with a way to guide the profession, allowing it to…
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As a coach, your mission is to help businesses and individuals reach their potential and surpass their goals. However, coaches often find that they do more for others than for…
Read MoreCoaching can be described in many ways, but one thing is central to the process: Coaching is all about you, the client. A coach helps you focus on reaching your…
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Burnout has reached unprecedented levels. In the U.S., Europe, and the United Kingdom, about 50% of all workers are on the brink of burnout, and for executives, it’s 70%. Inevitably,…
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Tragic loss. Generations of heart disease. Fear of the future. Elizabeth Vivanco’s life was marked by these three towering pillars for most of her life. In 2020, Elizabeth found herself…
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Look out! There’s a tiger in your inbox! More accurately? It’s an email from your boss about an upcoming meeting you forgot to prepare for. But your body doesn’t know…
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Every day, the news highlights the growing impact of climate-related disasters. We hear about catastrophic flooding in Brazil, Kenya, and China. Near-record breaking heat waves in India. Widespread wildfires in…
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Waves of Change: Coaching on the Frontlines of Humanity – Vladyslava Bandurko Vladyslava Bandurko is an educator, the owner of a private school, and the founder of Education 360, a…
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