International Coaching Federation

As we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, we also recognize our unique ability as coaches to build gender equality in a way that encourages systemic change across cultures and boundaries. Don’t know where to start? ? Advocate for equal opportunities across all sectors. ? Nurture inclusive workplaces where women feel valued and empowered. ? Elevate conversations about gender and intersectionality to create understanding. ? ? Celebrate women’s achievements and inspire future generations. What will your first step be?

AEON Vietnam developed a coaching culture that allowed them to complete 86 successful projects, 33 more than the year before! ?? They have demonstrated the possibilities for organizations who have seen the transformative value of coaching, earning an ICF Coaching Impact Award for their achievements to top it off. Know an organization with a similar inspiring story? Nominate them for a 2025 Coaching Impact Award! → https://lnkd.in/ej4wdiC8

Opportunity doesn’t only knock during the best of times. ?? Negatives can sometimes lead to positive impacts if we’re paying attention. This weekend, try embracing the good and bad to find opportunities to learn and grow.

Time is almost up! ? The call for proposals for #ICFConverge closes on March 14, which means you have just over a week to submit your proposal to present at this amazing event! There are plenty of ways to participate: ? 45-minute presentations ? 90-minute Learning Labs ? Poster Sessions NEW!? ? Pre-conference workshops Collaborate. Grow. Inspire. Converge → https://lnkd.in/e5AJgigE

Coaching is meant to be a transformative process, not just for clients, but for our practice. As technology emerges that can help us do our work with ease, we have to develop a mindset that embraces new tech while retaining human-to-human communication. ?? Learn more about phasing in new tech in anticipation of what’s next → https://coachi.ng/3X2b6rs

Coaching can't get boring if you stay curious! ?? Our friend and recent ICF Live guest, Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, MCC reminded us that there is always something we can learn and the opportunity is always there for growth and connection. What unexpected resource has sparked your growth as a coach lately??

Big journeys require patience, so don't skip over the various steps to get where you’re going. Sometimes you may not be going as fast as you’d like to. That just means there are more experiences to learn from along the way.? Has your coaching journey taken you to unplanned destinations along the way?

Want to be one of the first to hear about our updated Code of Ethics? The ICF Code of Ethics is a cornerstone of conduct we can use to fully engage with our clients, making them feel safe and secure in the knowledge that integrity underpins everything we do. So, join us for a special session to discuss changes to the 2025 ICF Code of Ethics, on Tuesday, March 11 at 8 a.m. (New York). Hosted by Kate Miller, EdD, PCC, Lola CHETTI, MCC, and the Ethics Community of Practice, we'll explore what changes were made, why they are important, and what they mean for you as a coach and for your coaching practice. ?? Register → https://coachi.ng/4gGcozA

Is there a master key that unlocks potential in our clients? ?? While there may not be one solution to help your clients achieve success, there are some key mechanisms you can bring to your coaching to get the best from every engagement: Learn more about each → https://coachi.ng/4hlrJ9B

Taking action against climate change requires more than just words. It’s not just about policies — it’s about people. And when we put people at the center of what we do, great things can happen. Like Pauline Melnyk ACP-M CPHR MCC, who developed key partnerships with municipal leaders in Alberta, Canada, to help drive climate action through the Ignite project and create a ripple effect of change. Dive deeper into Pauline’s story and see how your Foundation donations are the key to making these stories possible → https://coachi.ng/40ZeB3p