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ACTO and the New Era of “Coopetition” in Coaching

You’ve heard about 2010 as the year of cooperation and collaboration in coaching worldwide. Now get ready for the next phase: coopetition. Yes, coopetition—a word that dates back a hundred years or so, and in current parlance refers to companies deciding to work with their usual competitors in areas that benefit ... Read More

Turning Point or Not? The ICF “Listen and Learn” Meeting in Orlando

Was it a turning point, or wasn’t it? When members of the Board of the International Coach Federation walked into a packed ballroom at the ICF’s annual convention in Orlando, FL, last December, some saw great symbolism in the “high noon” timing. It seemed some kind of face-to-face duel was in ... Read More

ICF’s D’Alessio Promises “A New Beginning”

After months of divisive debate, a decision. And some coaches believe, a distinctly new approach. The ICF president, Giovanna D'Alessio, writing on the ICF blog that there would be no rush to replace the three-tiered credentialing system at the center of debate. "We acknowledge that all the input received helped us realize ... Read More