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  Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) invites the public to “Reimagine the Future” during International Coaching Week (ICW), which begins today and runs through May 22. ICW is an annual weeklong global celebration of the power and impact of professional coaching. “As the world settles into the new reality, with pressures, …read more.

Leading coaches and experts across profession selected.   Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has finalized the 2022 ICF Global Board of Directors, as well as the 2022 Board for each of ICF’s six unique family organizations.   “Our 2022 Directors each possess diverse experience and depth of expertise from different areas across the coaching …read more.

Findings emerge from International Coaching Federation 2022 Global Consumer Awareness Study Lexington, Kentucky, USA (February 1, 2022) — Millennials are the generation most likely to be aware of coaching and most likely to have participated in a coaching relationship, according to the findings of a new study commissioned by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). The …read more.

Association also sets new monthly record Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has surpassed 50,000 active ICF Members worldwide. “The coaching profession has been growing ever since ICF was first founded in 1995. It is such an honor to see the organization soar to 50,000 professionals around the globe, furthering the vision …read more.

  Lexington, Kentucky, USA (November 15, 2021) – After one of the biggest quality improvement initiatives in its history, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) has announced its first-ever large-scale updates to its accreditation structure. The changes are being spearheaded by ICF Coaching Education, an ICF family organization formerly known as ICF Coach Training. “We are …read more.

New milestone comes just three years after breaking 25,000 record Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Credentials and Standards has just surpassed 40,000 active ICF Credential-holders worldwide. Since its launch in 1998, the ICF Credential has become the only globally recognized professional coaching certification. Today, ICF Credential-holders live and work in 140 …read more.

A Global Hub for Original Perspectives on the Future of Coaching and its Intersections with the World. Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Thought Leadership Institute today announced the launch of its Global Digital Library, which houses its growing body of knowledge, rooted in insights from researchers and artists in fields as …read more.

Winners of the 2021 ICF Prism, Circle of Distinction and Young Leader awards reflect the best of the global coaching industry. Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced the winners of its annual International Prism Award, Circle of Distinction, and Young Leaders Award. The winners of this year’s awards come from …read more.

Updates reflect global membership commitment to ethical practice. Lexington, Kentucky, USA (August 27, 2021) – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced a revised expression of the organization’s core values, created to empower and unite all ICF coaches worldwide.  The new language encompasses ICF’s Ethical Principles, designed to ensure all ICF members share a common …read more.