Articles for Adults
ACC vs PCC Coaching: What’s the Difference and Which ICF Certification Is Right for You?
“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 the clients you can work
International Women’s Day 2026: What Does #GiveToGain Mean for Coaches? | The Launchpad
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 provided a focal point for
How to Deal With Anxiety in Relationships
Bids for Connection A bid for connection is a term that Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman use to describe any attempt where one partner tries to gain the other partner’s attention, affection, support, or engagement. Bids can be small and everyday, such as: “Look at this.” A question about your day. A gentle touch. Sharing a random
5 Habits Every Single Christian Should Adopt
“Why am I still single?” I remember asking God that exact question one night as I sat in my car after yet another fun-filled wedding—celebrating someone else’s love story while wondering when mine would begin. My eyes were filled with tears during the ceremony, and I want to say it was because I was so happy for my friends, but
When You Feel Like Roommates But Want to Be Lovers Again
There comes a time in many long-term relationships when couples pause and realize something has quietly shifted. They’re still sharing a home, raising kids (or pets), managing finances, and getting through the day-to-day without major fights. On the surface, everything looks fine. But underneath, the spark feels dim. Conversations stay practical. Touch is rare. The romance that once felt effortless
What AI Can’t Replicate: Dr Marcia Reynolds on Coaching Presence and the New 2nd Edition of Coach the Person Not the Problem | The Launchpad
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 the bottom of this page.
3 Sneaky Ways AI Is Damaging Marriages
Sweet friends, we can no longer sugarcoat this issue; we must face the devastating and alarming statistics that increasingly show just how damaging artificial intelligence is to our relationships. More importantly, how “these systems” that are mimicking human likeness and thoughts are slowly destroying our marriages! The Stats Are In, and It’s Concerning! According to a marriage survey on Marriages.com,
How One Coach Created (and Shared) What She Wished Existed
Meet Keisha Ebbesen, who turned her lived experience as a leader into a children’s book—and used her coach training to transform fear into service.
6 Tips for Improved Relationships
When a conflict or misunderstanding arises, it’s so easy to assume the worst about someone’s intentions. Our first response is to receive it as a personal attack. When we pause for a moment and ask if that’s what they meant to do or say, we often discover that’s not what they meant at all. We totally misunderstood. 1 Corinthians 13:7