Have you ever left a group coaching session with the feeling that a couple of voices dominated? Is it a challenge to bring out quieter people who may feel intimidated by the group setting? Strategies for Group Coaching Dynamics There are tried and tested tools you can use to ensure that every voice is heard in a group coaching session. Meet in a Circle Sitting so each person can clearly see one another fosters a feeling of equality. If the group session is online, ensure everyone has their camera on so all faces can be seen. This creates a visually inclusive environment and helps remove any fe ..read more

Take Advantage of New ICF Member Benefit! You now have access to the world’s largest coaching community right at your fingertips, available at any time of the day. Explore ICF Engage — a new, online community platform and member benefit — for a dynamic way to engage with fellow ICF members in one, centralized location. Simply log in to Engage at engage.coachingfederation.org using the same username and password that you do for coachingfederation.org. I’m Ready to Engage Please Note: If your membership is lapsed, you must renew first to access ICF Engage. What is Engage? Eng ..read more

Get to know ICF Professional Coaches Board Member Jass Malaney, PCC (Singapore). In this short video, Jass shares why she’s passionate about coaching. Meet all your ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors. The post Meet Your ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors: Jass Malaney, PCC appeared first on International Coaching Federation ..read more

The ICF Diversity Report Card for the third quarter of our 2024 fiscal year (FY24-Q3) is now available. Each quarter, we provide a diversity report to evaluate our performance in several areas, including training, member resource groups, policies, scholarships, and more. View the Report Card Catch up on additional DEIB news and happenings. The post Now Available: ICF DEIB Report Card for FY24-Q3 appeared first on International Coaching Federation ..read more

Have you already made your plans to use the ICF Business Development Series (BDS) 2024 as your catalyst to business success? If you’re ready to scale your established practice and design new coaching products, optimize your model, and elevate your business — then you won’t want to miss BDS 24: Advanced.  The Advanced course will be presented live June 4-6. Renowned brand expert William Arruda will personally guide you through the program. Your course will include guest lecturers, presentations, a course manual, and a resource guide/annotated bibliography. And you’ll earn 9 Continuing Coac ..read more

Accountability is an important coaching element that professional coaches introduce to  their clients toward the end of a session. Ending a coaching session like this provides a logical conclusion and helping the client map out the actionable steps needed to implement the ideas and thoughts generated during the session. Just as clients need a personal accountability process to propel them toward realizing their potential and commitment to follow through, coaches also require it for their own personal and professional growth. So, the question remains: “What drives personal accountability f ..read more

You understand what it takes to be a great coach and agent for change.   There’s still time to recognize individuals and organizations making a powerful, positive impact in the world through professional coaching — but the nomination period for the 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Awards is closing soon!  Don’t Miss Your Chance to Nominate  This globally esteemed program honors the success of high-performing coaches and organizations worldwide — whose positive impact through coaching helps improve workplaces, transform lives, and contribute to global social change.    Sub ..read more

In the journey of building a successful coaching practice, the initial stages center around laying a solid foundation — identifying your niche, crafting compelling services, enhancing visibility, and attracting clients (that’s what I covered with coaches in the ICF Business Development Series Core Program). Once your brand gains recognition and you establish yourself as a sought-after coach, the next step is to evolve your practice further to align with your goals and passions. This entails broadening your impact and boosting revenue, which will be the focus of ICF Business Development Series ..read more

The ICF Diversity Report Card for the third quarter of our 2024 fiscal year (FY24-Q3) has been published. The report card is based on the four meaningful focus areas uncovered through the ICF diversity audit. We are committed to sharing our ongoing progress made toward these goals as we work to create an inclusive and equitable coaching community.  Click here to download a copy of the FY24-Q3 Report Card.  The DEIB meaningful focus areas and goals for FY 2024 are:   Expand global representation for underrepresented communities to ensure inclusion and belonging throughout our ec ..read more

Complete the 2024 ICF Coaching Snapshot Survey to help us get a glimpse into the current state of the coaching profession. In addition to questions about the profession, this survey is also seeking information regarding coaching and well-being and coaching in organizations. Give 15 minutes of your time to help us understand current trends in the coaching profession and share the survey link bit.ly/2024-coaching-snapshot-survey with other coaching professionals in your network. The survey will close April 24. And if you complete the survey, you will receive an advanced copy of the Executive Sum ..read more