Everything ICF

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History: 1998-1999: Setting the Global Gold Standard

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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History: 1996: ICF Chapters and Other Firsts

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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History: 1995: Founding of the International Coach Federation (ICF)

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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International Coaching Federation and ACMP® Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Foster Collaboration Between Coaches and Change Managers

Lexington, KY–The International Coaching Federation (ICF) and The Association of Change Management Professionals® (ACMP®) are pleased to announce the signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration…

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International Coaching Federation Announces 2024 Coaching Impact Award Winners

– The annual award program recognizes excellence in professional coaching across four key categories –   Lexington, Kentucky — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced the winners of its annual…

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International Coaching Federation Introduces New Competency Models for Mentor Coaching and Coaching Supervision

  Lexington, KY—The International Coaching Federation (ICF) announced today the launch of two pioneering competency models: the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies and the ICF Coaching Supervision Competencies. These evidence-based frameworks…

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New ACC Exam to Launch in November 2024

October 3, 2024 – ICF Credentials and Standards will release a new ACC Exam on November 18, 2024, to support coaches pursuing the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential.  As the initial credential…

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New Research from the International Coaching Federation Highlights Trends in Workplace Burnout

– Demand for mental well-being support becoming widespread – Lexington, KY–New research, released today by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), indicates growing workplace demand for mental well-being support. With mental well…

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ICF and NHRDN Host Roundtable on Leadership Coaching in India’s Public Sector Enterprises

-Supported by NHPC, a Navratna PSU, the event focused on leveraging coaching to drive transformation in Public Sector leadership- New Delhi, India — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the…

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International Coaching Federation and Institute of Management Accountants Sign Partnership Agreement

-The organizations will collaborate on synergies that intersect management accounting and professional coaching- Lexington, KY and Montvale, NJ–International Coaching Federation (ICF), the leading global organization for advancing the professional coaching…

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