Press Room

–The Global Biannual Event Brings Together Professional Coaches to Learn, Grow, Connect, Lead and Inspire- Lexington, Kentucky, USA — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) announces open registration for the ICF Converge 2023 event. This biannual gathering for professional coaches from around the world will take place August 23-26, 2023, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, …read more.

-The new award program recognizes the best of professional coaching across three key categories– Lexington, Kentucky, USA  — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced the winners of its brand-new annual ICF Coaching Impact Awards, recognizing excellence in the field of professional coaching. The awards are divided into three categories: Professional Coaches, Coaching Education, and …read more.

  Lexington, KY – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA) have forged a new partnership aimed at transforming the landscape of professional people management. Through groundbreaking research and joint initiatives, they seek to empower organizations and leaders with the tools and resources they need to excel in …read more.

–Snapshot Study of the Human-Driven Profession Reveals Optimism for the Future Even Amid Digital Transformation- Lexington, Kentucky, USA— The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today released its 2023 ICF Snapshot Survey: Future of Coaching. Overall, the study found coach practitioners have a high degree of confidence that the industry will continue to grow. Almost one in …read more.

  Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) invites the public to “Explore Your Potential” during International Coaching Week (ICW), which begins today and runs through May 14. Launched in 1999, ICW is an annual, weeklong global celebration of the power and impact of professional coaching. “As we navigate a constantly changing world …read more.

Worldwide Growth Reaches 54% Between 2019-2022 –Latest Study of the State of the Coaching Profession Demonstrates Surge of Growth and Steady Opportunity Amid the Pandemic-    Lexington, Kentucky, USA — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today released its 2023 ICF Global Coaching Study. The Global Coaching Study is the largest global assessment of the state of …read more.

–ICF-Credentialed Coaches Supporting Tomorrow’s Leaders to Advance Positive Social Change – Lexington, Kentucky, US — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Foundation announces its partnership with the Obama Foundation to provide coaching support to the leaders of the Obama Foundation Scholars program. Through this powerful partnership, the two organizations come together to advance the Obama Foundation’s …read more.

  New milestone reflects a growing global demand for ICF credentials  Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has exceeded 50,000 active ICF credential-holders worldwide, reflecting strong demand across the world for this internationally recognized designation.  ICF has welcomed more than 14,000 new ICF Credential-holders in the past 14 months alone and has seen …read more.

  Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has finalized the 2023 ICF Global Enterprise Board of Directors, as well as the 2023 Boards for each of ICF’s six unique family organizations. “Our 2023 Directors each possess diverse experience and depth of expertise from different areas across the coaching profession,” said ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka …read more.

The leading voice for the global coaching community and the world’s largest coaching and mental fitness startup commit to conducting research and advancing standards focused on coaching innovation. Lexington, KY. — The International Coaching Federation (ICF), the world’s largest organization of trained professional coaches, today announced a partnership with BetterUp®, the human transformation company, to conduct …read more.