Press Room

ICF Past President Kay Cannon, MCC, passed away at her home in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, on October 29, 2018, following a seven-month battle with glioblastoma. You can read more about Kay’s life, legacy and impact on ICF here. A public visitation was held in Lexington on November 1, 2018. A second visitation will be held …read more.

Kay Cannon, MCC, ICF Global Past President, passed away on October 29, 2018, at her home in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Kay was an ICF Member for nearly two decades, joining in 1999 after the launch of her Executive Leadership Coaching and Consulting practice. In 2003, she earned her Master Certified Coach Credential. Her clients included …read more.

Ireland’s Health Service Executive receives top honors for its coaching program. Lexington, Kentucky, USA- The International Coach Federation (ICF) named Ireland’s Health Service Executive the winner of the 2018 ICF International Prism Award during a ceremony at the Human Capital Institute’s Learning and Leadership Development Conference on September 26, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The …read more.

Alexandra Claes is global coaching association’s 25,000th Credential-holder. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—Just five years after the International Coach Federation (ICF) awarded its 10,000th credential to a Leadership Coach in New Zealand, the world’s largest coaching organization has surpassed another credentialing milestone. Last week, Alexandra Claes, an Executive Coach currently based in Germany, earned her Associate Certified …read more.

Organizations celebrated for building sustainable, high-impact coaching cultures. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—Four organizations from diverse industry sectors are finalists for the International Coach Federation’s (ICF) 2018 International Prism Award. Airbus, Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Ireland’s Health Service Executive and the University of British Columbia will compete for ICF’s top honor for organizations that use coaching. ICF’s …read more.

International Coach Federation white paper provides guidelines for professional coach practitioners. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coach Federation (ICF) has released a pair of resources to guide professional coaches through the process of referring a client to psychotherapy. Referring a Client to Therapy: A Set of Guidelines is a white paper by ICF Senior Research Analyst …read more.

International Coach Federation CEO/Executive Director will help lead efforts to support associations in the global marketplace. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—Magdalena Mook, CEO and Executive Director of the International Coach Federation (ICF), has been named Vice Chair of the American Society of Association Executives’ (ASAE’s) 2018 International Section Council. ASAE’s International Section works to enhance the international …read more.

Global coaching community will celebrate International Coaching Week from April 29–May 5, 2019. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—International Coaching Week (ICW) 2019 will take place April 29–May 5, 2019, 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.

Lexington, Kentucky, USA—On May 9, 2018, staff members from the International Coach Federation’s Global Headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, spent a portion of their work day volunteering for two local organizations as part of ICF’s International Coaching Week (ICW) celebration. Launched in 1999, ICW is a week-long celebration that educates the public about the value …read more.

International Coach Federation offers pro bono coaching for ATD International Conference and Exposition attendees. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—This week, individuals and organizations worldwide are experiencing the transformative power of coaching firsthand as International Coach Federation Members and Chapters celebrate International Coaching Week (ICW). Launched in 1999, ICW is a week-long celebration that educates the public about …read more.