International Coaching Federation
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Sep 11, 2026
Helen LeathersHOST
And you might also want to see if they're affiliated with any particular coaching organisation.
Helen LeathersHOST
So the Association for Coaching, as we are, the ICF, the International Coaching Federation, or perhaps the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.
Helen LeathersHOST
Obviously, we know coaching, like therapy in the UK, is a self-regulated industry.
Helen LeathersHOST
And a lot of people don't realise that about therapy, but it's
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Tom DillonHOST
process to get that accreditation and you could just create a course online and put it out there to the world and sell it and there'd be no due diligence done around your the training that's being provided so so even if someone has a qualification then i think it's worth checking out or what you know what what does that actually look like how many hours of study have you done and
Helen LeathersHOST
Yeah.
Helen LeathersHOST
And look for those three governing bodies, ICF, the AC and the EMCC.
Helen LeathersHOST
Although
Croft EdwardsGUEST
And this was the early 2000s.
Croft EdwardsGUEST
The International Coach Federation was just starting to kind of be the, the de facto Borson coaching.
Croft EdwardsGUEST
And I said, I think I want to get certified and started looking around.
Croft EdwardsGUEST
And the only reason I went, I went through an organization called the Newfield Network, which is kind of the foundational or the, where the genesis for ontological coaching.
Bobby CappuccioGUEST
I find that beautiful.
Bobby CappuccioGUEST
And I think that one of the things that happens in your coaching journey, let's say the ICF, for example, International Coaching Federation, is when you start out in coaching and You might use a framework like the 5D model or the grow model.
Bobby CappuccioGUEST
And, you know, something that I created for consultants is real coaching.
Bobby CappuccioGUEST
And it's just something that guides the conversation.
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Bobby CappuccioGUEST
So if you look at the ICF, and I love this, the ICF- Tell
Craig HarperHOST
people what that is.
Bobby CappuccioGUEST
It's the International Coaching Federation.
Bobby CappuccioGUEST
It lays out eight core competencies.
Kelli King-JacksonGUEST
And so I think learning how to use the technology is going to be an essential skill, right? It's not going to be an optional for our leaders.
Kelli King-JacksonGUEST
And so for our middle managers to be already thinking about what does AI mean, not just for us as individuals leading the work, what does it mean for our book of business, right? As coaches, International Coaching Federation is having conversations about what is the impact of AI on the coaching field, right? We have to be thinking, forward thinking about how the technology is going to impact every level of the organization and the audiences that we serve.
Laura KnightsHOST
Yeah.
Laura KnightsHOST
And I think it's important, too, because if we think about these middle managers as the bridge from a personal brand and perspective, y'all being able to do the strategic skill of sensing, which is what Kelly is talking about when she's like.
Tim HaganHOST
And I didn't get worried, but I thought, how's this going to disrupt my business? Now, here we are three years later.
Tim HaganHOST
Human-based coaching is at an all-time high this year, according to the International Coaching Federation.
Tim HaganHOST
Human-based coaching is up by 10.7%.
Tim HaganHOST
And I don't see as much of the AI coaching.
Ruth KudziHOST
And actually, it's really interesting.
Ruth KudziHOST
So ICF, the International Coaching Federation, are starting to really highlight its importance as well.
Ruth KudziHOST
But still lots of new coaches, I feel are a little bit Maybe they don't understand it or they don't invest in it at the start.
Ruth KudziHOST
What do you find there?
Jessica Symes ToomeyGUEST
perhaps has not just the experience, but I would encourage you to explore the qualifications.
Jessica Symes ToomeyGUEST
whether that be the academic route that I took, so a university qualification in coaching, or perhaps an accreditation from the International Coaching Federation or the Association of Coaching, because you're more likely to have someone perhaps who has the theory, the science, the models behind them that takes it from being a well-meaning conversation or perhaps even mentorship to a robust, rigorous process that can support you to create insight, build capabilities, take your career to the next level.
Jessica Symes ToomeyGUEST
It is a science, which perhaps might be a little bit of new information.
Jessica Symes ToomeyGUEST
So I guess if I was to talk really casually, you kind of get what you pay for in this world from my perspective.
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Jessica Symes ToomeyGUEST
Okay.
Jessica Symes ToomeyGUEST
So first of all, think about have you got some really clear things that you want to work on? some really meaty goals, and perhaps now is the right time to work on those with the coach, and perhaps it's not.
Jessica Symes ToomeyGUEST
In doing that research, again, I just mentioned, perhaps have a look at the ICF, International Coaching Federation website for a list of accredited coaches, or talk to your colleagues.
Jessica Symes ToomeyGUEST
Who have they used? Who have they worked with? And how you, I think you used the word, how do you present to your coach? You just be your absolute self and be open to what the conversation might bring.
Ian WoodHOST
Jim is the founder of Awakened Masculine.
Ian WoodHOST
He's a certified PCC coach with f- with the International Coach Federation, certified Sky Dancing Tantra teacher, trained counselor, and he has over 20 years helping thousands of men overcome performance anxiety, sexual shame, and self-doubt.
Ian WoodHOST
Jim, welcome to the podcast.
Jim BensonGUEST
Hey, Ian, a pleasure to be here.
Tim HaganHOST
the coaching industry skyrocketed.
Tim HaganHOST
Now, just recently in 2026, I read a report, I think it's by the ICF, the International Coaching Federation, that stated that human-based coaching was up 10.7% this year.
Tim HaganHOST
I'm like, wow, that's kind of cool.
Tim HaganHOST
Now we have both AI and human-based coaching.
TJHOST
They shaped how people performed when the mission mattered.
TJHOST
Today, Buzz is an International Coaching Federation credentialed coach and DISC practitioner.
TJHOST
He brings those military lessons into conversations for leaders who want to grow in self-awareness and better align their behavior with their values.
TJHOST
Each episode features one book, one idea, one story, and three coaching questions to help you reflect on your leadership.
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