Research
The 2016 ICF Global Coaching Study Executive Summary provides key insights into the evolving coaching profession. Based on 15,380 responses, it highlights coaching industry trends, income, education, and future challenges.
Read MoreThe 2020 ICF Global Coaching Study Executive Summary highlights key insights into the growing coaching industry. Based on 22,457 responses, it covers coach income, education, credentialing, and the expanding use of coaching skills.
Read MoreThe 2023 ICF Global Coaching Study Executive Summary reveals insights on the size, scope, and business of coaching. Based on 14,591 global responses, it highlights key trends in the coaching profession.
Read MoreGain insights into how professional coaches manage their time effectively.
Read MoreThis white paper explores how managers and leaders can use coaching skills in the workplace to enhance team relationships and increase job satisfaction.
Read MoreThis one-page overview highlights when and how coaches should refer clients to therapy, emphasizing ethical responsibility and open communication.
Read MoreKnowing when and how to refer a client to therapy or other mental health professional can be a challenge for coaches. This document serves as a guide to assist coaches…
Read MoreThe Value of Artificial Intelligence Coaching Standards white paper explores AI’s growing role in coaching, highlighting its potential to augment traditional methods and the need for standards to guide its use in practice.
Read MoreThe ICF Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coaching Framework and Standards provides structured guidelines to foster ethical, effective, and accessible AI-driven coaching. It covers six domains, including ethics, relationship-building, communication, and technical aspects like privacy.
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This webinar provides an inside look at the ICF Core Competencies update and the development of a new credentialing exam. Beginning in 2017, ICF conducted a comprehensive job analysis to redefine the Core Competencies from a “clean slate” perspective, reflecting current coaching practices. This six-year process, involving professional coaches as subject-matter experts, led to updated Core Competencies and new written and performance exams across all credential levels, emphasizing academic rigor and professional relevance.
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