Ready to Experience Coaching for Yourself?

Coaching can be a transformational experience, but how do you find the right coach? It’s important to find a true professional, exercising due diligence in your search to ensure the coach you select is appropriately trained and adheres to the highest ethical standards. To help you with this process, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) developed the Credentialed Coach Finder, a free and searchable directory with listings for thousands of qualified,
ICF-credentialed coaches worldwide.

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Why Choose an ICF-credentialed Coach?

Anyone can call themselves a coach. ICF-credentialed coaches are professional coaches who have met stringent education and experience requirements, and have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the coaching competencies that set the standard in the profession.

In addition, ICF-credentialed coaches adhere to strict ethical guidelines as part of ICF’s mission to protect and serve coaching consumers.

83%
of coaching clients say it’s important or very important that their coach holds a certification or credential.

Tips for Success

Reflect

Reflect on your objectives for the coaching engagement. Being clear on your goals will enable you to find the coach best suited to help you reach them.

Search

Search for coaches on the ICF Credentialed Coach Finder.

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Interview

ICF recommends that you interview three coaches before you make a hiring decision. Ask each about his or her qualifications, experience and skills. Be sure to request at least two references.

Hire

Choose the coach that best fits your goals and start your coaching journey.