Everything ICF

ICF Defines Coaching Best Practices for AI Applications

– Emerging AI Tools Will Make Coaching More Accessible Than Ever – Lexington, Kentucky — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) released today its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coaching Framework and Standards,…

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ICF Statement on Climate Change

The Joint Global Statement on Climate Change encourages coaching professionals to integrate sustainability into their practices and support ecological transformation.

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ICF Bylaws

This document outlines the ICF bylaws, detailing governance, roles, membership, and voting procedures for transparent decision-making and accountability.

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Test Resource: ICF Professional Coaches Board Bylaws

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Accreditation Formal Complaint Submission Form: Sample

The ICF Accreditation Complaint Form is a tool used to report potential breaches of the ICF Global Accreditation Code of Conduct by ICF-accredited organizations as part of the ICF Accreditation Complaint process.

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A woman passing a globe to another woman, symbolizing the transition of leadership to the 2009 ICF Global Board President.

History: 2009-2010: Global Coaching Perspectives

ICF continued to grow around the world and reflect more globally diversity in our membership and our leadership. We also examined the global awareness of coaching among consumers for the…

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A digitally designed image featuring a globe in the background with the ICF logo mark and the year "2007" overlayed. The design incorporates various shades of orange and white.

History: 2007-2008: Meeting Modern Demands

In 2007, ICF took a pioneering step for the coaching profession by commissioning our first-ever Global Coaching Study, a comprehensive analysis conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) to measure the industry’s…

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Group photo of the 2005 ICF Prism Award winners, celebrating the inaugural year of the award for organizations with strong coaching cultures.

History: 2000-2005: Empowering Growth in the Profession

The early 2000s were a time of rapid growth for ICF membership. During this time, we made key updates to our management, standards, and credentials to support the expanding community.…

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The back of a blue T-shirt worn by a person, displaying the phrase "Advancing the Art, Science, and Practice of Professional Coaching" in yellow text.

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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A historical photo of one of the first boards of directors for the International Coaching Federation, seated around a dining table during a meal.

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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