An Invitation to Join the ICF

Whether you are a recognised corporate, business or personal coach, a coach-in-training or interested in knowing what's going on in this profession, we invite you to join the largest professional association worldwide of coaches.

What is Coaching?

Coaching is an ongoing relationship which focuses on clients taking action toward the realisation of their visions, goals or desires. Coaching uses a process of inquiry and personal discovery to build the client's level of awareness and responsibility and provides the client with structure, support and feedback. The coaching process helps clients both define and achieve professional and personal goals faster and with more ease than would be possible otherwise.

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Background

Founded in 1995, ICF is an international body with its global office in the USA. As at January 1st 2010, ICF has over 15,000 members worldwide. ICF is a non-profit virtual organisation with board members, staff, volunteers and members all over the world.

In order to better service the needs of ICF members in this region, ICF Australasia was formed as a regional chapter of ICF. In order to be a recognised association within Australasia, ICF Australasia was made an Incorporated Association in April 1999. In November 1999, ICF Australasia members undertook the role of voting in our inaugural Board.

A further milestone was created when ICF Australasia employed the services of Fiona Toy and her team at Virtual Admin Solutions to become the ‘face ’of ICF for Australasia based members. This became the first ICF Australasia Sydney-based office.

Membership enquiries can be made directly to ICF Australasia Admin office on +61 2 4337 5682 or by emailing us. As at January 1st, 2010 we have more than 1100 ICF members who reside in our region.

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What does ICF Stand for?

ICF has several purposes:

  • To build, support and preserve the integrity of the coaching profession.
  • To foster the development of the community of coaches worldwide.
  • To maintain and upgrade the standards and practices of the coaching profession.
  • To support members in creating a high quality life and a successful coaching practice.

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Why join ICF?

Eleven core coaching competencies have been developed to support greater understanding about the skills and approaches used within today’s coaching profession as defined by ICF.
For a copy of the competencies click here.
For the Pledge of Ethics & Standards of Conduct click here.

There are many benefits to becoming a member and being involved in your industry body, including:

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Certification as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) or Master Certified Coach (MCC), to reflect competence to your clients.

The Purpose of the ICF Credentialing Program is:

1. Establish and administer minimum standards for credentialing professional coaches and coach training agencies.
2. Assure the public that participating coaches and coach training agencies meet or exceed these minimum standards.
3. Reinforce professional coaching as a distinct and self-regulating profession.

The ICF credential is awarded to professional coaches and coach training agencies who validate that they meet or exceed these minimum standards.

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Access to Professional Indemnity Insurance tailor made to the needs of coaches

Members have accesss to professional indemnity insurance packages specially tailored to the needs of coaches. More information is available in the members only area

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Use of the Coach Referral Service (CRS) to advertise your services to potential clients.

ICF Credentialed Members have access to the Coach Referral Service, accessible here.

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Access to leadership opportunities

Many coaches gain enormous benefit from participating within the association as a Chapter President, Regional Board Member, Committee Chairperson and/or Committee Member.

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Attending regular ICF Australasia Chapter meetings

Chapter meetings provide an opportunity to network with peers. These are the lifeblood of our organisation, and we are continually working with Local Chapter Presidents to create dynamic and relevant meetings.

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Member discounts to attend annual and regional ICF Conferences

Member discounts are available to ICF Conferences held around the globe.

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Local/national/regional publicity through various media

Including newspapers and magazines promoting ICF Australasia, ICF coach referral site and our local ICF Australasia telephone number.

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Newsletters

Receive monthly e-newsletters; the ICF Coaching World and the bi-monthly Coach Link. These two e-newsletters will keep you connected and informed on our professional community.

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A suite of discounted products and services are regularly being added through the Member Benefit Committees.

Current international benefits include professional liability insurance, telecommunications packages, telebridge and travel services.

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Opportunities to become involved

We are privileged to be part of a dynamic and evolving profession. We rely on our volunteer Board, Leaders and Chapter Presidents to help shape our future. We can't do it without you. Becoming involved as a volunteer keeps you up-to-date with the latest occurrences in the world of coaching, and provides a community of peers to network with, as well as important support and motivation to keep moving forward in your own coaching business activities. For more information please contact the administration office on +61 2 4337 5624 or by e-mail.

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