ICF recognized with ASAE 2026 Power of Associations Gold and Silver Awards for scholarship and Belonging programs. Home / post / ICF recognized with ASAE 2026 Power of Associations Gold and Silver Awards for scholarship and Belonging programs. - Commitment to Social Impact within the Coaching Community Honored by leading Organization for Associations - Lexington, Kentucky, USA - ICF was recognized with two 2026 Power of Associations Awards from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) recognizing the exceptional social impact of its programs across the coaching community through the ICF Foundation and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) programs. "At ICF, we believe in the power of coaching for social impact because we see it come to life every day. This starts within our own professional community," said ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook. "We are grateful for these honors from ASAE, and inspired to keep building upon these efforts." * The ICF Foundation's Scholarship Program earned an ASAE 2026 Gold Award. The Scholarship Program supports underrepresented groups around the world with a strong foundation to launch their coaching careers, * The ICF DEIB Belonging Program earned an ASAE 2026 Silver Award, showcasing its impact toward building a coaching community where every voice is valued. The ASAE Power of Association Awards honor programs that demonstrate the powerful role associations play in solving challenges, strengthening industries and professions, and improving communities. "We are deeply honored to receive the 2026 ASAE Power of Associations Gold Award. The ICF Foundation Scholarship Program demonstrates the extraordinary impact that is possible when a global community invests in people and potential. By opening doors to coaching education, mentorship, and professional credentials, we are helping build a more diverse, accessible, and future-ready coaching profession. This recognition celebrates the collective efforts of our scholars, volunteers, ICF-accredited education providers, and the entire ICF ecosystem," said Coura Badiane, Vice President of ICF Foundation. The ICF Foundation Scholarship program supports underrepresented groups with ICF-accredited coach education, waived fees for the ACC credential, a year of ICF membership, and access to a mentoring coaching during the Level 1 accredited training program. It is made possible through partnerships with ICF-accredited coaching education providers that donate scholarship seats to qualified applicants. Since its launch in 2023, ICF Foundation has awarded 188 scholarships, and 76 recipients have completed their coaching education. "Winning the 2026 ASAE Silver award affirms what we bring to life every day: diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential to who we are as an association and as a professional community. We are committed to a coaching community where every voice is valued so that every coach and client can thrive. This recognition honors the collective effort behind that work, and it motivates us to keep pressing forward on both what we have achieved and the gaps that remain." said Dr. Aikyna Finch, Vice President, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. This recognition reflects years of continuous effort to build a coaching community. ICF's DEIB Report Card tracks progress and names the gaps that still need work; its Voices of Belonging series opens honest talks on topics that shape trust in the profession. Ongoing education workshops help coaches grow their skills in cultural competency and allyship. "ASAE's Power of Associations Awards recognize the very best of what our community can accomplish," said ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, AAiP. "This recognition honors organizations that don't simply advance their own missions - they bring people together to solve complex challenges, strengthen industries and professions, and create lasting benefits for society. The ICF Foundation has demonstrated the vision, leadership, and commitment to make a meaningful difference, and we are proud to recognize its Scholarship Program as one of this year's outstanding achievements." About The Power of Associations Awards ASAE's Power of Associations Awards recognize the association community's economic and societal contributions locally, nationally and globally. ASAE will celebrate The Power of Associations Award recipients during its annual Summit Awards Dinner on September 22, 2026, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. About the International Coaching Federation. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the world's largest organization, leading the global advancement of the coaching profession and fostering coaching's role as an integral part of a thriving society. Founded in 1995, its 60,000-plus members and credential-holders located in more than 160 countries and territories work toward common goals of enhancing awareness of coaching and upholding the integrity of the profession through lifelong learning and upholding the highest ethical standards. Through the work of its five unique family organizations, ICF empowers professional coaches, coaching clients, organizations, communities, and the world through coaching. For more information, visit www.coachingfederation.org. Post type. Press Releases Audience type. 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ICF launches advanced accreditations to set a new standard for Mentor Coaching and Coaching Supervision education. Home / post / ICF launches advanced accreditations to set a new standard for Mentor Coaching and Coaching Supervision education. Coaching education providers can now apply for advanced accreditations that strengthen quality, clarity, and confidence across the profession. Lexington, KY, USA - The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced that applications are now open for the Advanced Accreditation in Mentor Coaching and the Advanced Accreditation in Coaching Supervision. These advanced accreditations are a major step in setting a clear, global standard for how these critical disciplines are taught. Mentor coaching and coaching supervision shape how coaches grow, reflect, and refine their practice. Yet across the profession, how these disciplines are taught has often varied, which has led to inconsistent expectations for learners and uneven standards in the marketplace. With these new advanced accreditations, ICF is bringing clarity where it matters most. "These accreditations define what high-quality education in mentor coaching and coaching supervision looks like," said Rockelle Ward, ICF Coaching Education's director of global accreditation. "They reflect our commitment to coaching excellence and value by setting the standard for world-class coaching and ensuring learners, educators, and stakeholders can trust the quality behind it." Clear standards, stronger programs, greater confidence. The Advanced Accreditation in Mentor Coaching and Advanced Accreditation in Coaching Supervision provide coaching education institutions with a clear framework to design, deliver, and differentiate high-quality programs. For providers, this means: * Aligning programs with ICF competencies and global standards. * Preparing learners for specialized professional pathways. * Demonstrating the rigor and credibility of their education. * Standing out in an increasingly competitive marketplace. For learners, it means greater confidence in the education they choose and clearer pathways toward advanced specializations. Connecting education to the future of coaching. These accreditations are part of a broader evolution in coach development. As ICF introduces the Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) and Coaching Supervisor Specialization (CSS), these advanced accreditations ensure that education providers are ready to support coaches with the depth, structure, and guidance needed to pursue these new specializations. Strengthening the profession, together. Coaching continues to evolve, and so must the systems that support it. By establishing clear standards for mentor coaching and coaching supervision education, ICF is strengthening the foundation of the profession. For educators, this is an opportunity to lead. For learners, it creates clarity and direction. For the profession, it builds greater trust and consistency worldwide. To learn more about requirements and how to apply, please visit its updates on the Advanced Accreditation in Mentor Coaching and Advanced Accreditation in Coaching Supervision. About the International Coaching Federation. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the world's largest organization, leading the global advancement of the coaching profession and fostering coaching's role as an integral part of a thriving society. Founded in 1995, its 60,000-plus members and credential-holders located in more than 160 countries and territories work toward common goals of enhancing awareness of coaching and upholding the integrity of the profession through lifelong learning and upholding the highest ethical standards. Through the work of its six unique family organizations, ICF empowers professional coaches, coaching clients, organizations, communities, and the world through coaching. For more information, visit www.coachingfederation.org. Post type. Press Releases Audience type. Coach Educators, Coaching Supervisor, Experienced Coaches, Mentor Coaches, Professional Coaches Topic. Coach Educator Essentials May 27, 2026 Explore the requirements for coaching education programs to be accredited through ICF for both Mentor Coaching and Coaching Supervision Accreditations. October 14, 2025 As coaches and coach educators, #ExperienceCoaching has seen how powerful coaching can... September 23, 2025 In coaching and adult education, #ExperienceCoaching often begin with the same question:... Change lives - starting with your own. The time is now. Embark on your journey with ICF to transform people's lives, their communities, and the world.

ICF Delhi NCR Charter Chapter hosts RAGA 2.0 CoachFest 2026, elevating Coaching as a strategic leadership tool. $2.40. Apr 13, 2026 - 16:03 New Delhi, 4 April 2026:The Delhi NCR Charter Chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) hosted the second edition of its flagship event, RAGA Returns | CoachFest 2026, at India Habitat Centre, bringing together over 250 attendees, including CXOs, business leaders, internal and external coaches, ecosystem partners, and coaching enthusiasts. The event opened with Deepika Bhattacharya, Secretary of the chapter, followed by a "Welcome Home" address by Debeshi Chakraborty, President. A Commonwealth Scholar and former Smart City Designer, Chakraborty positioned coaching as a catalyst for nation-building - enabling clearer thinking, conscious leadership, and systemic impact in an increasingly complex world. A video message from Magdalena Mook, CEO of the International Coaching Federation, highlighted India's growing momentum in coaching, citing increased organisational adoption, expansion of providers, and universities embracing coaching as a credible career pathway. She also acknowledged ICF's collaboration with the Government of India and recognised India as a community rich in purpose and possibility. Susan Caesar, Director of AI at ICF, announced the launch of the AI Cell - a chapter-led initiative enabling coaches and professionals to move from curiosity to capability through responsible, hands-on application of AI. In her inaugural address, Vijayalakshmi S, Award winning Master Coach, Secretary & Treasurer of the ICF Global Enterprise Board, remarked: "Clarity is not found after chaos ends; it is created within it, through conscious choice, courage, and compassion in an interconnected world." The event also marked a milestone, with ICF Global leaders congratulating the Delhi NCR Chapter on completing 10 years of impact and being recognised as a 2025 ICF Chapter Recognition Award winner among 140 global chapters. A part of ICF's global network of chapters, it has grown its local membership 1.8x to 200+, powered by 50+ volunteers, impact projects, peer coaching circles, and inclusive leadership with 50 per cent women on the board with the first woman president.www.icfdelhincrchapter.in/ The keynote by legendary leadership thinker Anil Sachdev, Founder and Chairman of SOIL, introduced by Krishnan V, former CHRO of Dabur, positioned coaching as a strategic capability for navigating complexity. He shared principles such as "Be Just and Just Be" and the GPS of life, Learn, Earn, Return, Yearn, while emphasising inner calm as the foundation of leadership. Adding a global perspective, Satoshi Yamamoto, Guest of Honour and President of the ICF Japan Charter Chapter, shared reflections interwoven with music, noting: "In a world of constant change, coaching enables leaders to pause, reflect, and respond with intention rather than reaction." Anchored in the theme "Clarity in Chaos: The Coaching Impact," the one-day experience unfolded across four leadership lenses-Leading Self, Leading Team, Leading Enterprise, and Leading Tech & AI-through masterclasses, dialogues, and experiential studios. The Self-Realisation track featured Kaushik Mitra, CFO, PepsiCo and author of The Career Edge, and Sundeep Singh, Managing Director, Accenture and author of The Long Run, exploring identity and evolving success. As Kaushik noted, "Growth begins when we detach ego from outcomes." The track also included Rashmi Datt's Psychodrama session in presence and Karan Kumar in dialogue. In the Leading Enterprise & Culture track, Rupika Singh, Coaching Head, TCS, presented "Coaching as Organisational Culture - The TCS Story," emphasising value creation through patterns. Sandip Ghose, MD & CEO, MP Birla, PCC Coach, and Dr Prajjal Saha, Editor, HRKATHA, explored alignment between individual and organisational success. Team-building studio by Aloke Verma (Success Tea) energised the participants. The Leading Teams segment included a masterclass by Shalini Rao, CMO, BIAL, who challenged leaders to reflect on whether capability gaps stem from lack of space for thinking. A dialogue with Sumit Tandon, Internal Coaching Lead,EY, and Nishith Upadhyaya, Executive Director Advisory - India, APAC & MENA, SHRM, explored team coaching across cultures, while Sukhangshu Chatterjee brought teamwork dynamics to life through drama. The AI & Future of Coaching track featured Subhamoy Chakraborti, CTO, ABP Group, who noted, "What AI lacks is soul and stake-something only a coach brings to the conversation." A dialogue with Amit Kasliwal (Dehurdle) and Payal Koul Mirakhur (uExcelerate) explored how AI can democratise coaching while preserving its human essence. Richa Hansraj's live AI lab added interest. The event was supported by leading coaching industry sponsors - including coach educators and assessment providers-and featured an ICF Hub for information sharing on coaching. The evening closed with a musical expression by Piloo Vidyarthi, Self Expression Coach, Actor, and Singer. This was followed by a vote of thanks by Koushik Chatterjee, Vice President, and an invitation to the upcoming ICF India Conclave by Dr Varundeep Sachi, President-ICF Bengaluru Chapter. With growing engagement from leaders and organisations, RAGA continues to position coaching as a powerful and accessible leadership capability in times of complexity. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the world's largest organisation advancing the coaching profession, with 60,000+ members across 160+ countries - www.coachingfederation.org.