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Building a Coaching Culture 2020 will explore the building blocks of strong coaching cultures. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coach Federation (ICF) and Human Capital Institute (HCI) have launched the survey for Building a Coaching Culture 2020. Human resources and talent development professionals are invited to complete the survey at coachfederation.org/coachingculture. This marks the sixth year …read more.

Global celebration of coaching and its impacts to take place in May 2020. Lexington, Kentucky, USA— International Coaching Week (ICW) 2020 will take place May 4–10, 2020, the International Coach Federation (ICF) has announced. Launched in 1999, ICW is a week-long celebration that educates the public about the value of working with a professional coach …read more.

ICF Headquarters staff demonstrates ripple effect of coaching by volunteering with two local organizations. Lexington, Kentucky, USA— On May 1, 2019, staff members from the International Coach Federation‘s (ICF) global headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky, donated their time to two local nonprofits as part of the Association’s International Coaching Week celebration. Launched in 1999, ICW is …read more.

Professional Business and Life Coaches worldwide unite to celebrate the transformative power of coaching. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—From April 29–May 5, 2019, International Coach Federation (ICF) Members worldwide are celebrating the 20th anniversary of International Coaching Week (ICW). During ICW, ICF Chapters and coaches worldwide offer a variety of activities and pro bono services to share …read more.

Professional coaching celebrates outstanding chapters during annual event for volunteer leaders. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—Thirteen International Coach Federation (ICF) Chapters were announced as 2018 Chapter Recognition honorees during a March 22, 2019, awards banquet at the 2019 ICF Global Leaders Forum in Dublin, Ireland. The 2018 ICF Chapter Recognition honorees are: ICF Australasia ICF Cleveland ICF …read more.

ICF 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 2019 ICF International Prism Award at coachfederation.org/prism-award. The Prism Award program recognizes organizations with coaching programs that fulfill rigorous professional standards, address key strategic goals, shape organizational culture …read more.

Circle of Distinction and Young Leader Award programs will accept nominations through April 3. Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coach Federation (ICF) has opened nominations for its second class of Circle of Distinction inductees and second annual Young Leader Awards. The Circle of Distinction program recognizes experienced coaches who have made significant contributions to …read more.

Announcement of 2019 Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer concludes annual elections. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The 2019 International Coach Federation (ICF) Global Board has finalized its officer elections. Sara Smith, MCC (USA), will once again serve as ICF Global Board Vice Chair. Rajat Garg, MCC (India), is the Board’s new Secretary/Treasurer. Smith and Garg will work with 2019 …read more.

Lyne Desormeaux becomes the 1,000th coach currently in possession of ICF’s top professional designation. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—One thousand coaches worldwide now hold the International Coach Federation’s (ICF’s) Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential. Lyne Desormeaux, Psy.D., of New York, New York, USA, became ICF’s 1,000th MCC on November 15, 2018. Lyne is a longtime ICF Member …read more.

Jean-Francois Cousin, MCC, elected as 2019 ICF Global Board Chair. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The results of the 2019 ICF Board of Directors election have been finalized. Jean-Francois Cousin, MCC (Thailand), has been elected to a one-year term as 2019 ICF Global Board Chair. He was also selected to serve a second two-year term as an ICF …read more.