AD/HD SIG
The ICF ADHD SIG, supported by the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO,) is a meeting place for ICF coaches to learn more about ADHD coaching. Learn how ADHD Coaching assists clients to stay focused on their goals, overcome obstacles, and address core ADHD-related issues like procrastination, rumination, organization, and self-esteem. Please join us to discuss your own challenges and those with ADHD clients and to share your concerns, strategies, and success stories.
Leader(s): Chana Klein, MSEd, PCC, EEMCP, CUCG, PACG, DIABMCP, NET, AGI,ICF Members, Log In Here for detailsBrain-based Coaching
This SIG provides a forum for ICF coaches to learn about research discoveries in the neurosciences and how an understanding of these discoveries can inform our practice. Through guest speakers, topical readings, and open discussion of our experiences, we will explore how the brain works and the implications for coaching strategies and techniques. Our purpose is to explore an interdisciplinary, yet fundamentally brain-based perspective as a foundational science for evidence-based coaching.
Leader(s): Mr. Austin ParryICF Members, Log In Here for detailsCareer Coaching SIG
The Career Coaching SIG is designed for coaches who specialize (in whole or in part) in career coaching. We invite your participation if you work independently, or within an organization, assisting clients in work-related areas including: finding career/job direction, life purpose, life/work balance, job search strategies, and similar tasks. Our mission is to support excellence in career coaching while supporting career coaches in building full practices. We do this by providing continuing ed...
Leader(s): Jane C Wytzka, MA, MBA and Susan Britton WhitcombICF Members, Log In Here for detailsCoaching & HR Development SIG
Explore ways to integrate and align coaching in the formal planning process for the HR function in organizations. The Performance Management process, Training and Development, and Succession Planning will be looked at as well as Team Coaching and new management assimilation programs.
Leader(s): Barbara K. Miranda, M.Ed., SPHRICF Members, Log In Here for detailsCoaching and Psychotherapy SIG
For information about this SIG, please go to http://communities.coachfederation.org/index.php?mo=comm&op=index&gid=214.
Leader(s): Jonathan Sibley, MSW LCSW MBAICF Members, Log In Here for detailsCoaching Educators SIG
This group is for coaches who are
coaching in K-12 schools and
universities (or want to!). The
education field would greatly benefit
from the services of professional
coaches, from the classroom to the
boardroom.
Our sessions are interactive and
educational with frequent speakers.
Leader(s): Ms. Karla Reiss, M.S., CECICF Members, Log In Here for detailsCoaching Social Entrepreneurs and Global Visionaries
Global Impact: Coaching Social Entrepreneurs, Visionaries & Changemakers. What if you could change the world without leaving your house? Would you like to be one of the first players in an exciting and expanding coaching niche? There is a huge untapped market of potential clients in the global Social Enterprise movement.
Leader(s): Mr. Michael H. Cullen, PPCC - Concordia UniversityICF Members, Log In Here for detailsConflict Management Coaching SIG
Conflict Coaching blends principles of coaching and conflict management and helps people develop constructive ways to address conflictual situations, in their personal and professional lives. This SIG provides a forum for sharing best practices, exploring new approaches in conflict coaching, and considering how coaches’ own conflict management skills may impact their coaching skills. Monthly teleconferences will include guest speakers and topic-focused discussions.
Leader(s): Ms. Cinnie E. Noble, C.M. B.S.W. LL.B.LL.M.ICF Members, Log In Here for detailsEnergy Work & Coaching
This Sig explores how we deepen our coaching skills and improve our results by learning and using energy/ natural healing arts modalities. For coaches who currently include a "healing component" in their practice, as well as for coaches who are interested in learning about the benefits energy healing provides both for coaches and for clients.
Leader(s): Ms. Rhona PostICF Members, Log In Here for detailsExpatriate/Intercultural Coaching SIG
This SIG groups coaches from around the world working with intercultural challenges. Be it the expatriate community or businesses and individuals leveraging multicultural diversity, we help our clients use their intercultural transitions as an opportunity. Monthly meetings allow members to join discussions with global experts, share resources and network to build our coaching businesses. Join us on the second Wednesday of each month for a dynamic exchange on global coaching.
Leader(s): Mrs. Patricia Comolet, ACC and Carolyn Feuille, M.A., M.S.ICF Members, Log In Here for detailsGlobal Executive Coaching SIG
The Global Executive Coaching SIG primary focus is on models and practices that support executive excellence, creativity, and responsibility in a global and intercultural context. Coaches from all countries and backgrounds are warmly welcomed.
Leader(s): Dr. Hannah S. Wilder, Certified Global Executive Coach,Master Team CoachICF Members, Log In Here for detailsGlobal Health Care Coaching Alliance SIG
The initial goal of this SIG is to create a community for those
individuals who are coaching in the field of healthcare.
The primary goals of the SIG will evolve over time based on the needs and priorities of the participants. Feel free to join us whether it's to network, brainstorm about an issue, or simply spend time with others who share an interest in your niche.
Leader(s): Alma Weaver Jones, Coach UICF Members, Log In Here for detailsGreat Life in Recovery SIG
This group is an on-going forum for ICF coaches who work with clients with addictions. Our mission is to explore and develop coaching models and practices that support the needs of clients in recovery, to advance recognition and appreciation of our profession, and to support the development of superior Recovery Coaches.
Leader(s): Alida Schuyler, MS, CRCICF Members, Log In Here for detailsInternal Coaching SIG
The purpose of the Internal Coaching SIG is to foster the development and impact of internal coaching programs in business and organizations throughout the world. We provide a forum for the sharing of ideas, best practices and resources, and we serve as an advocate for the interests of internal coaches to the ICF.
2006 was a growth year for the Internal Coaching SIG. We more than doubled our membership, and currently have nearly 160 members representing 65+ companies. These companies in...
Leader(s): Shawna M Corden, PMPICF Members, Log In Here for detailsInternational Humanitarian Aid SIG
This SIG encourages global conversation on how the coaching profession can best support individuals, businesses, relief organizations, health care professionals, government workers, and the military in times of humanitarian crisis. The SIG also seeks to educate ICF members on specific competencies that are required to provide humanitarian aid in the form of coaching services to restore and rebuild communities after natural disasters and complex emergencies.
Leader(s): Robert Stack, MCLC, APR, Fellow PRSAICF Members, Log In Here for detailsJapanese Speaking Coaches SIG
Beginning January 19, A Community of Japanese Speaking Coaches to expand the possibilities of coaching and Career development.
The focus is to topic on “effective introduction, practice coaching in the small and medium-sized enterprise in Japan” with an original social background..And share the activity resources of coaches. Also be the platform of Japanese Speaking Coaches, educate one another and learn from different coaching cultures.
To increase the View points and deepen knowledge, wou...
Leader(s): Tensei Yoshida and Ms. Ayako Kunii, PCCICF Members, Log In Here for detailsLeadership Coaching SIG
This SIG is chartered to advance the art, science and practice of professional leadership coaching worldwide. We invite speakers to address the emotion, body and language domains for leadership coaches. We also invite speakers to offer professional and business tips and tools in the leadership and executive arena.
Leader(s): Ms. Hsuan-hua Chang, PCC, MS and Dr. Marijo Puleo, PhD, CPCICF Members, Log In Here for detailsNonprofit SIG
The Nonprofit SIG is focused on identifying synergies and addressing issues tied to coaching nonprofit clients and working in the nonprofit community. While many of the business issues are similar to the private sector, there are distinct differences, and the purpose of the group is to discuss these unique characteristics, support one another in pursuit of this client base, find opportunities to partner, and share resources.
Leader(s): Karen Ramsey, ACC, SPHRICF Members, Log In Here for detailsPhysical Disability & Chronic Illness SIG
This group is open to all coaches with a physical disability and is intended to meet the special interests of coaches with a physical disability.
The purpose of this group is to:
*Celebrate successes and provide support in solving problems unique to disability.
*Brainstorm innovative ideas and solutions for building, promoting, and marketing our coaching practice and/or modifying traditional promotional methods to accommodate for physical disability.
*Share resources and information a...
Leader(s): Ms. Candia J Dye, MA, Registered Corporate CoachICF Members, Log In Here for detailsRelationship Coaching SIG
The Relationship Coaching SIG provides a forum to promote excellence in the Relationship & Systems coaching arena. Relationship Coaching is cutting edge. It is one of the next evolutions of the coaching profession. Relationship coaches work with all kinds of relationships, organizational, group, couples, families and work partnerships. Working with a relationship system is demanding. It requires a different skill set than individual coaching. We will have professional development sessions del...
Leader(s): Robert SeidenspinnerICF Members, Log In Here for detailsResearch Forum SIG
The Research Forum is a monthly discussion for coaches and academics interested in forwarding research on coaching. As coaching grows from a popular phenomenon into a formal field and profession, theory and research are essential. The Research Forum is one way to build a community of individuals interested in seeing coaching research grow. We have topical discussions, guest speakers, and disseminate information about exciting developments in coaching research. Please join us on the cuttin...
Leader(s): Dr. Irene F Stein, PhD, MA, MS, CHIC, CCCICF Members, Log In Here for detailsRetreat Coaches Sig
The retreat Coaches SIG inspires, supports and educates Coaches who want to combine their coaching skills with leading retreats of all kinds: Women's, Executive Teams, Couples, Adventures and More! There's something for everyone from new Coaches searching for a niche to experienced Retreat Leaders. Participants learn new skills, gain valuable information on how to be a profitable Retreat Coach and become part of a community of like-minded coaches.
Leader(s): Helene Van ManenICF Members, Log In Here for detailsSelf-Care for Coach and Client
The Self-Care for Coach and Client SIG is designed to help coaches in building and practicing strong self-care skills within their own lives while effectively supporting their clients in practicing extraordinary self-care. Join group at tinyurl.com/kma5gl Participants of this SIG recognize that great self-care is a foundational piece for having a fulfilling practice and fulfilling life.
We come together to share resources, ideas and best practices. Specific strategies, models, and exercise...
Leader(s): Stephanie Wood, ICF Certified PCCICF Members, Log In Here for detailsSpanish Speaking Coaches SIG
To expand the network capabilities and expertise of Spanish speaking coaches around the world. The focus is to expand and bring awareness of the coaching profession in Latin America, US, Canada and European countries where there is an increasing number of Hispanics. We aim to be the premier coaching group to share information about different coaching practices, educate one another, learn from different coaching schools and sponsor translation of tools and methodologies, as well as sharing bes...
Leader(s): Mrs. Marilena Beuses, MBA/BA Psychology. PCCICF Members, Log In Here for detailsTeam & Work Group Coaching SIG
As coaching continues to evolve, many of us will be called to work with teams, not just as a group of individuals being coached, but as a living system in its own right. In the world today we increasingly find ourselves in multiple teams, at work, in our communities, at school and with our colleagues. The workplace is asking that teams form, perform and disband at an astonishing rate. This group will focus on the challenges, methodologies and successes of team coaching. We will also identify ...
Leader(s): Phil Sandahl, CPCCICF Members, Log In Here for detailsTeen/Adolescent SIG
The major task of adolescents is to become "their own person." Although each life unfolds in its own unique pattern, there are a number of issues that are similar to each teenage child. As teens develop increasingly complex knowledge systems, they also adopt an integrated set of values and morals. Furthermore, teenagers swing back and forth between dependence and independence as they work on this task. Coaches have an amazing opportunity to empower these youth to become happy and successf...
Leader(s): Ms. Sandi Lindgren, MSW, LICSW, PCCICF Members, Log In Here for details