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The International Coach Federation is the leading global organization for coaches, with more than 27,000 members and 15,000 credentialed coaches in more than 100 countries worldwide. ICF is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high ethical standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of credentialed coaches. ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.

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ICF Advance 2014 has been designed as an intensive, interactive 2½-day educational experience that will deliver in-depth content covering the theories that underpin coaching. Attendees will enhance their understanding of how empirical research and theories influence and relate to the coaching body of knowledge, observe live demonstrations of masterful coaching, and acquire strategies for integrating evidence-based research into their own practice.Read the full press release at coachfederation.org.

International Coach Federation to Host Science of Coaching Event

Goldvarg, Moritz and Barr elected officers; Oliver and Petrauskiene join as directors.Lexington, Kentucky, USA—Elections for the International Coach Federation (ICF) 2014 Global Board of Directors have been finalized with the naming of this year’s Vice Chair, Meryl Moritz (USA), and Secretary/Treasurer, Peter Barr (Australia). Supporting 2014 ICF Global Chair Damian Goldvarg, Ph.D. (Argentina/USA), Moritz and Barr will work with a team of six directors, including newly elected Global Board members Hilary Oliver (United Kingdom) and Leda Turai Petrauskiene (Lithuania), to lead the advancement of the coaching profession.Read the full press release at coachfederation.org.

International Coach Federation Announces Results of 2014 Global Board Elections

Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The members of the International Coach Federation’s (ICF) Markers Core Team were awarded with the 2013 ICF President’s Award during the team’s December 2013 meeting in Prague, Czech Republic. Each year, the president of ICF Global presents an individual or group with the ICF President’s Award in recognition of outstanding work to promote coaching in a humanitarian capacity.Read the full press release at www.coachfederation.org.

ICF Volunteers Named 2013 President's Award Winners

Lexington, Kentucky, USA—International Coaching Week 2014 (ICW) will take place May 19 – 25, 2014, the International Coach Federation (ICF) has announced. During this weeklong celebration, professional coaches around the world will host events to enable members of their community to experience the proven personal and professional benefits of coaching.Originally started in 1999 by ICF Member and Master Certified Coach Jerri N. Udelson, ICW is intended to educate the public about the value of working with a professional coach and to acknowledge the results and progress made through the coaching process.Read the full report at www.coachfederation.org.

ICF Announces Dates for International Coaching Week 2014

Coaching forms the foundation of daily life and learning for teachers, parents and students.Lexington, Kentucky, USA—Isikkent Schools was named the winner of the 2013 International Coach Federation International Prism Award during an ICF-hosted October 16, 2013, virtual ceremony. An honorable mention was awarded to the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) during the same online event.Read more at coachfederation.org...

Isikkent Schools Wins 2013 International Coach Federation International Prism Award

ICF HEADQUARTERS CONTACT:Abby Tripp Heverin, +1.859.219.3529, abby.heverin@coachfederation.orgInternational Coach Federation Opens Registration for ICF Advance 2013: Cultural CompetencyInaugural ICF educational event will provide a robust, interactive learning experience for professional coaches seeking to increase their cultural competency.Lexington, Kentucky, USA—Registration for ICF Advance 2013: Cultural Competency is now open to the public. This inaugural International Coach Federation educational event will take place Oct. 25-26, 2013, at the Hilton Washington Dulles, Washington, D.C. Event information and registration details are available at icf.to/advance.Read the full release...

Registration Open for ICF Advance 2013: Cultural Competency

Implementing any program within an organization generally begins with creating buy-in at all levels of the organization. Adding coaching to training is no exception. To earn buy-in, have conversations with key players. Ask for their thoughts and ideas. Provide information on the impact of similar coaching programs at other organizations. The more people are involved in planning, designing, and implementing a program, the greater level of support you will have.Begin the design process for a coaching program by defining the goals, target audience, and resources. Examples of some goals a coaching program can be designed to achieve are listed in the previous post in this series. The more specific and measurable the goals of the program, the easier it is to determine its success.After defining goals and resources for the program and generating support, the next step is to identify program participants. If your organization will use internal coaches, determine how you will provide training for them. A study done by the American Management Association shows that external training for internal coaches is most effective. Coach training programs can also serve as a professional development opportunity or as a component of leadership training. You will want to ensure the training is aligned with the ICF’s 11 core competencies.Coach training generally includesan explanation of how coaching is different from other roles, such as mentoring or trainingethics (you can tailor this section to your organization’s code of ethics)understanding and working with different personalitieslistening skills, assertive communication skills, and effective questioning techniquesfocus and motivationcoaching with supervisioncase studies.The benefits of coach training go far beyond enhancing the success of a coaching program. Learning such skills increases the ability of a leader, manager, or supervisor to engage and motivate his employees.If you decide to use an external coaching program, ensure that it is approved by the ICF. The ICF lists over 300 approved programs through its Coach Referral Service. LinkedIn is another good place to begin searching for external coaches. When selecting an external coaching program, you should consider whether it offers continuing education units (CEUs) that meet the requirements for other professional designations. Of course, the location and cost are also considerations. Some programs are available online; others will be delivered onsite.After implementing a coaching program, support and engagement can be maintained with continued communication. Some organizations communicate results from such programs through an internal blog or bulletin board, some use a newsletter, and others add coaching updates to the their meeting agendas.Support for participants in a coaching program should also be demonstrated by ensuring appropriate and helpful resources are available. Such resources can include the following:Time—either pre-determined or flexible. Let participants know that coaching is part of their work days.Space—small meeting rooms or even break rooms. Let participants know which rooms are available, and when, for coaching sessions.Information—recommend articles, books, and websites that have useful information for both coaches and coachees.Skill development tools—these may include training sessions (both in-person or online) or just-in-time resources like mobile learning apps, content libraries, training videos, and so forth.Encouragement and recognition—when individuals being coached achieve results, acknowledge and celebrate their success.Read more on coaching in Cathy’s prior blog post.

How to Implement a Coach Training Program

How can you encourage people to become creative in a sometimes-non-creative work environment, such as health care? This is a challenge that National HR Division of Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) set out to address.With more than 120,000 employees to manage and a whole country to provide health care to, HSE must take a unique approach to human capital development. In 2011, the team introduced coaching to improve patient experiences through stretching and pushing employees to unlock their potential and use creativity and intelligence to solve problems. Fueled by the passion of Rosarii Mannion, HSE’s national human resources director, and her team, coaching has become an integral part of the organization.Their strategy has helped lead over 8,200 employees to transformational coaching. All employees have access to professional coaching, and they’re encouraged to consider the service at critical moments for their team or organization (e.g., a change management initiative), as well as to sharpen their own personal and professional competencies (e.g., moving forward and getting “unstuck,” conflict management, managing people or teams, pursuing work-life balance, and managing stress). Leaders are using a coach approach in meetings, briefings and strategy sessions. Coaching is supported from “hire to retire” at a senior level.“Coaching was offered to me when I attended the Occupational Health Department following a traumatic event at work,” one employee said. “It helped me think about what was important to me and helped me work out forward thinking values for myself. If it wasn’t for coaching, I would still be on sick leave.”Since coaching was implemented at HSE, employees’ use of sick leave has significantly decreased. Two-thirds of staff members agree that coaching has enhanced teamwork, and front-line employees (i.e., individuals who deliver patient care) say coaching has left them more prepared to address stressful situations—a critical impact in the health care world. Meanwhile, patient mortality rates have decreased, demonstrating the literal capacity of HSE’s strong coaching culture to save lives.HSE has developed a governance model for regulating and guiding coaching that aligns with ICF’s standards and Code of Ethics. All HSE coaches are required to complete accredited coach-specific training, and HSE delivers its own ICF-accredited training for internal coach practitioners. It has also invested in a leadership academy where leaders look at and consider what skills and patterns they’d like to see in their employees and use coaching from start to finish within the academy. The coaching culture developed through the leadership academy has contributed to support at every level of the organization.“Investment in coaching is a key component of our leadership strategy, generating significant benefits for our staff. This, in turn, translates to a better experience for our public and patients,” Mannion said.Looking to the future, HSE hopes to continue to tailor its coaching practices to meet the needs of the employees while supporting and offering robust professional development opportunities for its cadre of coaches. Leaders within the organization constantly listen to and engage with coaches to ensure that they’re well-prepared to meet the ever-changing needs within HSE.Because of its strong coaching culture, HSE was recognized as winner of the International Coach Federation’s (ICF) 2018 ICF International Prism Award. ICF’s Prism Award program honors organizations that have achieved the highest standard of excellence in coaching programs that yield discernible and measurable positive impacts, fulfill rigorous professional standards, address key strategic goals, and shape organizational culture. Learn more about the Prism Award and read case studies from past honorees at coachfederation.org/prism.

Building a Coaching Culture that Changes—and Saves—Lives

Mark Ruth is director of research and education for the International Coach Federation (ICF). Since joining ICF more than a decade ago, Mark has been committed to developing and expanding the ICF’s presence as an industry thought leader. His department has unveiled more than a dozen global industry studies on the coaching industry since 2006. Prior to joining ICF, Mark served as Market Research Analyst for the National Tour Association, where he managed an economic impact study of the North American group travel industry.

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