ICF Australasia would like to acknowledge the contribution made to the organisation by its many volunteers. Members contribute their time, energy and knowledge at a local, regional and international level.
Professional Coach Thomas Leonard started ICF in 1995 as a non-profit organisation for fellow coaches to support each other and grow the profession. Three years later, buoyed by 70 dedicated volunteers and growing interest, ICF began its quest to raise the profile of professional coaching.
ICF created Core Competencies and built a Code of Ethics, setting the standard in the coaching field. An Ethical Conduct Review Process and Independent Review Board (IRB) were established, allowing consumers to file breach-of-ethics complaints.
ICF also defined curriculum standards (accreditation), to ensure consistency in coach training, and developed an ICF Credentialing system, requiring renewal every three years.
By 2000, membership was growing around the world by 130 members a month and now exceeds 20,000. ICF continues to focus on professional standards while positioning the organization more strategically. ICF’s goal is to keep growing membership and maintain a solid direction, presence and professional voice for coaches.
Based out of Lexington, Kentucky, ICF also operates Regional Service Centres in Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America, leading the global advancement of the coaching profession.
ICF Australasia formed with a volunteer group meeting in late 1998 and then formally incorporating the International Coach Federation Australasia Inc entity in April 1999 under the leadership of Christine McDougall. Joining her on the leadership team was Margaret Krause, Carly Anderson, Audrey McGuinness, Deborah Sullivan, Christine Edwards, Steve Maconachie, Michael Goot, Robert Gerrish and Steven Buckman.
2020: In its 25th anniversary year, ICF becomes the International Coaching Federation and transitions from a single organization to a federation of six family organizations: ICF Coaching in Organizations, ICF Coach Training, ICF Credentials and Standards, ICF Foundation, ICF Professional Coaches and ICF Thought Leadership.
ICF Australasia would like to acknowledge the contribution made to the organisation by its many volunteers. Members contribute their time, energy and knowledge at a local, regional and international level.
ICF Membership opens up a world of opportunity for professional development, networking and leadership from the local to global level.
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