International Coaching Federation

There's a coach in your network whose work deserves to be seen beyond your circle. You know who we're talking about. 🗣️ The one who is creating real, measurable change. They're not doing it for the recognition, but they absolutely deserve it. 🏆 The 2026 ICF Coaching Impact Awards nominations are now open across 4 categories: Coaches, Organizations, Coaching Education, and Social Impact. Nominations close April 26. Take a few minutes to recognize someone whose work has moved you. → https://lnkd.in/ej4wdiC8

The hardest part of growth is knowing which direction to walk in. While coaching doesn't hand you a roadmap,  it does help you figure out why you've been avoiding the one you already have. Most people don't realize how much that clarity changes things until they experience it firsthand. Have you ever had a conversation that genuinely changed how you saw a situation? That's coaching. ✨

How are you doing? Not your clients. Not your business. You. 🫵 It's important because self-care is how we build a practice that holds up. It's not a reward for surviving a hard week. It's woven into how we show up every day. We ask our clients to reflect. We hold space for their growth. But sometimes we know that we need the reminder that embodying a coaching mindset starts with how we care for ourselves, too. What does sustainable self-care look like in your coaching practice?

What does it take to leave everything behind and build something bigger than yourself? On Thursday, February 26, join us for a conversation between ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook and Modupe Taylor Pearce, PhD, both recognized as Thinkers50 Coaching Legends in 2025. Modupe is one of the few Africans to graduate from West Point. He returned to Sierra Leone during the civil war, survived, and went on to become the Founding Dean of the African Leadership University School of Business and founder of BCA Leadership, one of Africa's largest coaching organizations. In our conversation, we'll explore: → Why leadership in Africa requires a different approach → How cultural context shapes the way we lead and coach → What it means to step outside your comfort zone Challenge how you think about leadership, culture, and impact when you join us for this inspiring discussion.

Ethics conversations in the coaching community often come wrapped in fear. What if they didn't have to? Kristin Kelly, ICF Director of Ethics, is pulling back the curtain on how the ethics department actually works — no jargon, no judgment. Join us on March 10 at 11 a.m. (New York) for Voices of Belonging with host Dr. Aikyna Finch, PCC, ICF DEIB Vice President, to participate in a conversation that will turn confusion into confidence and anxiety into clarity. Register today https://lnkd.in/gT2f7976

AI is changing coaching. That much is clear. But where it helps, where it falls short, and where we need boundaries? That's still being written and coaches should be part of that conversation. So, we want to know your hunch. Use the prompts and share your thoughts. 👇 ▪ I think AI could help by: ___ ▪ I worry it could miss: ___ ▪ One guardrail I want is: ___

Goals are meant to evolve with us. Some shift. Some stall.  Some need rethinking entirely. So where does coaching play in? Coaching isn't about chasing perfection. It's about building clarity around what actually matters and having the support to get there. How would your year look different with that kind of partnership?

Our clients are bringing their whole selves to sessions. Are we equipped to meet them there? Conscientious inclusion is one of the most practical skills we can develop as coaches, because it's about showing up for every client, curious, grounded, and ready to adapt. Swipe through to see what it is (and what it isn't). 👉 What's one way you've practiced more inclusive coaching in your sessions? 📚 Get more tips and insights from our VP of DEIB, Dr. Aikyna Finch, PCC: https://coachi.ng/3Zi8hTY

What separates coaches who build thriving corporate practices from those who struggle to land contracts? Elissa Kelly, PCC, maps out the blueprint that transforms a coaching engagement from transactional to transformational. These are the building blocks corporate clients actually look for. Which of these is reshaping your approach? Explore more insights on building a standout corporate coaching practice: https://coachi.ng/49WQlUZ

Reflection without accountability is just journaling, and accountability without reflection is just pressure. But put them together, and something shifts. Your goals stop feeling like tasks and become habits. As coaches, this is the space we hold for our clients every single day. And honestly? It's the space we need for ourselves, too. What does your own reflection + accountability practice look like?