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Blog

Press Releases

Thought Leadership & The Future of Coaching

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ICF COACHBOCK™

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Global Coaching Study

Snapshot Surveys

Building a Coaching Culture

Consumer Awareness Study

Academic Research

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View All Resources

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- Thought Leadership & The Future of Coaching
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# Driving Coaching Forward for 30 Years

At ICF, we're more than our members (all 57,519 of them). We're a reflection of coaching's growing impact and ability to transform societies. We're on a mission to advance coaching excellence, impact, and value worldwide.

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## Build Thriving Societies With Us

### Create Social Impact

Join us in creating a future where coaching leads the way to empowerment and positive impact for current and future generations.

### Build Coaching Cultures

Embedding coaching principles into the DNA of your organization means building a workplace that thrives.

### Manifest the Future

Being on the forefront of the future of coaching means that we're not just forecasting the future of coaching. We're actively shaping it.

## Become the Coach You Wish You Had

We are all architects of change. Uncover the power in you to foster meaningful transformation with our comprehensive library of resources, events, and professional development opportunities.

### Coaching Resources

Looking to achieve a goal? Solve a problem? We’ve got content to help.

### Events

Creativity + Camaraderie = Ignited Passion. This is what you’ll unleash at our events with industry experts and peers.

### Community

Discussions go beyond words in our community platform — they become catalysts for growth, connection, and excellence in coaching.

## Dreams Don't Work
Unless You Do

Often the hardest part is getting started. Are you ready for the next chapter of your coaching career but don’t know where to begin? Your journey to coaching success starts here.

### Become a Credentialed Coach With ICF

Coaching is not a process; it’s a mindset. Earning an ICF credential challenges you to continuously grow, making you a better coach tomorrow than you are today. Bring this difference to your clients.

### Join a Global Community of Professional Coaches

Here, passion blends with purpose. Unlock a world of opportunities to advance in your coaching journey, become a better coach, and learn from peers who share your coaching mindset. See if you qualify for ICF membership and learn more about the benefits our members enjoy.

## Explore the Coaching
Content You Need

Maximize your impact with actionable tips, the latest coaching trends, thought leadership insights, and much more.

Explore Our Resource Library

### Coaching World Blog

Dive into the pulse of coaching! Explore the latest breakthroughs, trends, and innovations in this dynamic industry.

### Thought Leadership

Stay ahead of the curve. Immerse yourself in expert insights on topics that impact our future world.

### Case Studies

Unlock inspiration with these real-life coaching success stories that reached remarkable transformative results.

Research

### 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study Executive Summary

Discover the key trends shaping the coaching profession in the 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study Executive Summary. Based on insights from more than 10,000 coaches worldwide, this snapshot highlights record growth, rising revenue, and strong optimism about the future of coaching.

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### ICF Code of Ethics

The ICF Code of Ethics provides clear guidelines to ensure ethical behavior, confidentiality, and professionalism in coaching relationships and practices.

## ICF = Excellence

We are the gold standard of professional coaching — and for good reason. For more than 30 years, we’ve been shaping the coaching landscape, and our members are experts with rigorous education and experience who speak the universal language of change and learning. Why *wouldn’t* you choose ICF?

Learn More About Credentialing

### Earn Coaching Credibility

You hold the keys. Now unlock the door to your next big career opportunity. Build client trust with one of our three globally recognized credentials.

### Represent High Standards

Confidence. Integrity. Respect. These are the powerful values you exemplify when committing to a strong ethical code.

### Improve Professional Skills

Discover a world of learning and growth with exclusive research and professional development opportunities.

### Join an Elite Group of Coaching Peers

Together, we elevate excellence in what we do through our shared ethics, core competencies, and values.

## Upcoming Events

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### ICF Converge 2025 On Demand

November 25, 2025 — November 25, 2026

ICF Converge 2025 is the premier global coaching conference where the coaching community comes together to build powerful connections, accelerate growth, and shape what’s next. This year’s theme — Honoring Legacy. Igniting Connections. Driving the Future. — invites you to reflect on the profession, connect deeply in the present, and co-create the future of coaching.

## You Are There For Your Clients.
We Are Here For You

Leaders can’t be loners. They need community too! Connect with like-minded, coaching professionals passionate about coaching and the difference it can make.

### Events Calendar & Course Directory

Adventure awaits. Find your next one through our online professional development calendar.

### Community

Connect, collaborate, and grow with the world’s largest coaching community — through a local chapter or online.

## Change Lives —
Starting With Your Own.
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The time is now. Embark on your journey with ICF to transform people’s lives, their communities, and the world.

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