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ICF honors coaches whose long-term contributions have shaped the coaching profession. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—As part of its annual International Coaching Week celebration, the International Coach Federation (ICF) is recognizing the achievements and contributions of six coaches from around the world by inviting them to the Association’s newly formed Circle of Distinction. Launched earlier this year, …read more.

ICF celebrates the next generation of leaders in the coaching profession with new awards program. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—Six coaches from around the world have been named winners of the International Coach Federation’s inaugural Young Leader Award. ICF made the announcement as part of the Association’s annual International Coaching Week (ICW) observance. Launched in 1999, ICW …read more.

The question: Who is the International Coach Federation? Lexington, Kentucky, USA—During the March 30, 2018, broadcast of the popular television game show Jeopardy!, International Coach Federation (ICF) Members, Credential-holders and staff across North America got an unexpected thrill when the Association was mentioned as part of the following clue: “With certification from the ICF, you …read more.

Professional coaching organization invites organizations with strong coaching cultures to share their stories and be recognized. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coach Federation (ICF) is now accepting nominations for the 2018 ICF International Prism Award at coachfederation.org/prism-award. The Prism Award program honors organizations with coaching programs that fulfill rigorous professional standards, address key strategic goals, yield …read more.

Professional coaching organization honors high-performing chapters during Global Leaders Forum. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—Sixteen International Coach Federation (ICF) Chapters were announced as 2017 Chapter Recognition honorees at ICF’s 2018 Global Leaders Forum, which took place March 15–17, 2018, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The 2017 ICF Chapter Recognition honorees are: ICF Austin ICF Australasia ICF Bulgaria …read more.

Announcement of Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer concludes annual elections.  Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coach Federation (ICF) has finalized elections for its 2018 Global Board of Directors with the naming of this year’s Secretary/Treasurer, Jean-François Cousin, MCC (Thailand), and Vice Chair, Sara Smith, MCC (USA). Supporting 2018 ICF Global Board Chair Tracy Sinclair, PCC (United Kingdom), …read more.

Coachfederation.org offers improved user experience and exciting new features. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coach Federation (ICF) has a launched a new, streamlined website at coachfederation.org. “We are very excited about the experience that this new web site offers to all users—members and non-members alike,” ICF CEO/Executive Director Magdalena Mook said. “It is clean, crisp, intuitive …read more.

Tracy Sinclair, PCC, elected 2018 ICF Global Board Chair, with Rajat Garg, MCC, joining the Board of Directors. Lexington, Kentucky, USA— Elections for the International Coach Federation (ICF) 2018 Global Board of Directors have been finalized with the naming of the new 2018 ICF Global Board Chair, Tracy Sinclair, PCC (United Kingdom). “It is a …read more.

Recognition programs will celebrate experienced coach practitioners and emerging leaders in the coaching profession. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coach Federation (ICF) has opened nominations for two new awards programs. The Circle of Distinction program recognizes experienced coaches who have made significant contributions to ICF and the coaching profession over the course of their careers. Eligible …read more.

International Coach Federation, Human Capital Institute unveil joint research on coaching and leadership development. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coach Federation (ICF) and Human Capital Institute (HCI) have released findings from their latest research collaboration, Building a Coaching Culture with Millennial Leaders. The study explores how first-time people managers and emerging leaders—many of whom are Millennials—can …read more.