Coach Referral Service

For Credentialed Coach Members, one of the benefits of membership in the ICF is a listing in the Coach Referral Service. List your practice along with thousands of others and make your listing available to the referral search engine.

For Clients, the ICF hosts a searchable directory of its ICF credentialed coach members called the Coach Referral Service (CRS). The CRS makes available the information to match the appropriate coach with the client, depending on the client's needs. Since coaches often specialize in various areas, it's a good idea for the prospective client to shop around for the coach with the most experience and combination of qualities they seek.

If you have questions, please e-mail at icfheadquarters@coachfederation.org

The ICF recommends following these Coach Selection Recommendations, as well: 1. Educate yourself about coaching. Hundreds of articles have been written about it in the last 3-5 years. 2. Know your objectives for working with a coach. 3. Interview three coaches before you decide on one. Ask them about their experience, qualifications, skills, and ask for at least two references. 4. Remember, coaching is an important relationship. There should be a connection between you and the coach that "feels" right to you.