I remember my very first day of coach training so vividly: I’d packed my pens, notebooks, water bottle and snacks the night before, so I’d be ready to jump out of bed and head straight to day one of Module I. That morning I arrived early and took my seat, practically buzzing with excitement—as a…
What’s Changed in Today’s Coaching Space The coaching space is more crowded than it’s ever been, which means your coaching message matters more than ever. But what matters more is how people are responding to that. Clients are more selective about who they hire, and more skeptical of anything that feels generic or overly polished….
For many years, coaching developed faster as a profession than as a research field. Organisational consultants, leaders, psychologists, and educators were using coaching style conversations to real effect – long before anyone had the data to explain why they worked. The practice was established. The evidence came later. This is a common path; many professional…
International Coaching Week is a good moment to pause. Not to market, not to promote. Just to reflect on what we are actually doing here, and why it matters. Coaching is a young profession As a skill, coaching has ancient roots. Socratic questioning, reflective dialogue, the kind of conversation that helps someone think more clearly:…
Watch the interview above. Dr Marcia Reynolds, Master Coach and author of Coach the Person Not the Problem (2nd Edition, Berrett-Koehler Publishers), joins me to talk about what”s new in this edition, what coaching presence really means, and why AI has actually pushed us to become better coaches. Links and a free companion toolkit are at…
International Women’s Day 2026: What Does #GiveToGain Mean for Coaches? Every year on the 8th of March, International Women’s Day brings global attention back to gender equality. It celebrates women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements, and it calls for continued action to advance equality worldwide. For more than a century, International Women’s Day has…
Leaders, coaches, and consultants are speaking more than ever. Short webinars.Leadership workshops.Lunch-and-learn sessions.Conference presentations. Yet many of these sessions feel rushed, surface-level, or quickly forgotten. The issue usually isn’t time. It’s design. When workshops and webinars are intentionally structured, even a short session can spark insight, meaningful conversation, and practical action. One framework I often…
In this “Heart to Heart with Julie” column, Julie Johnson MCC shares ideas and practical tips to help us all become better coaches. These are real coaching experiences that illustrate common issues coaches face. We encourage you to share your thoughts, learnings and own experiences in the comments below! These articles were first posted on…
We understand the research process can be confusing and time consuming. All our advisors are ICA Graduates who have worked in the coaching industry for many years. They bring firsthand experience of what it’s like to become a coach, and they understand the practicalities of certification, accreditation, and the pathways toward an ICF Credential. Whether…
We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our “Meet the Coach” features! This month we meet Sonia Grant, a Health & Wellness Coach from Canada. Interview with Sonia About Sonia Lives In: Ontario, Canada Company: Empower and Nourish Type of Coach: Health & Wellness Coach Describe your coaching…