Download the 2026 Graduate Yearbook PDF Twenty-five years ago, in 2001, the landscape of professional coaching looked significantly different. It was an emerging field, often misunderstood and largely unregulated. Today, as we release the 2025 Graduate Yearbook, we are celebrating a quarter-century of global impact. Our graduates are no longer just entering a “growing”…
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…
What does a coaching lifestyle look like? Well. Anyway you want it to look. It is living in your values and your purpose. This lifestyle is one that is self-managed and self-motivated. It means crafting structures and/or schedules that more than accommodate this intention and require a rich interest in self-awareness and self-growth. The lifestyle…
Ever feel like you’re winging it with clients—unsure what to focus on next or how to create a cohesive journey? You’re not alone. Many coaches find themselves wondering: “Should I offer more structure, or is it better to follow where the client leads?” Of course, not every client needs or wants a structured experience—and that’s…
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…