So you’re thinking about becoming a coach. For those of you who like top 10 lists, here are the top 10 reasons that a coaching career could be perfect for you: Reason 1 Coaching is a really rewarding career where you get to help people achieve their goals by holding them accountable for their vision….
The Coaching Industry It is indeed an exciting time to be a coach! According to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, the area of consultancy and human development, of which coaching is a part, is expected to grow heavily through 2016. At the same time, professional governing bodies, like the International Coach Federation (ICF) (www.coachfederation.org), are…
Coaching is not therapy. One of the most obvious differences between the two approaches is that therapy tends to focus on feelings and experiences related to past events, whereas coaching is oriented towards goal setting and encourages the client to move forward. If you’re thinking about becoming a coach—or you’re already on your journey toward…
Honoring the Class of 2024 Each year, the ICA Graduate Yearbook captures something powerful. Not just certifications earned or programs completed, but personal breakthroughs, professional pivots, and bold new beginnings. It is a time when our community pauses to look back at the thousands of hours of practice, the deep dives into theory, and the…
This guide is for Coach Graduates who have completed Level 1 or Level 2 Coach Training and want to apply for an ACC Credential with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) via the ICF Level 1 pathway. This is the most direct and cost efficient pathway to an ACC Credential. What is the ICF Level 1…
The International Coaching Federation recently released its updated Core Competencies for 2025, marking the first significant revision since 2019. Unlike previous major overhauls, this update focuses primarily on semantic improvements and clarifications that better reflect current coaching practice. Here’s our take on what coaches need to understand about these changes and their implications for the…
“Should I aim for ACC or go straight for PCC?” It’s the question that can send you down a rabbit hole of acronyms, hour requirements, and conflicting advice. You’re not alone – it’s the most common question we hear from prospective students at ICA. And the answer shapes everything from the program you choose, to…
Rethinking what we mean, and what we lose, when we decide a word is bad. “Why is judgement bad?” It”s the kind of question that stops a room, not because it’s provocative, but because most of us have never thought to ask it. We’d been having a coffee conversation in our Pro Community, wandering into…
Click here to get your Kindness Bingo Sheet Random Acts of Kindness Week: A Free Kindness Bingo Tool Small Actions. Real Impact. Random Acts of Kindness Week takes place from 14–20 February 2026. Random Acts of Kindness Week is a simple reminder of something we often underestimate: small actions, done deliberately, can change the tone…
After writing about trends in coaching for 2024, I wanted to understand what had taken shape in 2025. Last year was a complex year for many coaches I spoke with. Looking across industry data alongside practitioner experience, a clearer pattern began to emerge. Will AI replace coaches? This was the question dominating conversations in 2024….