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ICF Annual Futures Report

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I have a feeling that

ICF is becoming an instrument in the hands of technology corporations, and therefore, state authorities. The coaching I felt attracted to is not about brain-computer interfaces tracking emotions and cognitive states. I am not interested in being an agent of government bodies using tech to control human inner states and human behaviour. Have we not learned anything from the experience of communism? Our highest human potential does not wait to be tracked – but uncovered and reverently supported.

LIreland {Republic}
I have a feeling that

the philosophy and practice of coaching—shifting from individual-centered growth to a broader, planet-centered purpose—will evolve toward co-creating a better ecosystem through collaboration between human and AI coaches.

Akihiko MoritaJapan

Tomarme una pausa y Conectarme con mi sentir con mi propósito personal y profesional

Natalia chiaramoni
I am noticing that

competencies, while helpful to start with, become less relevant as we gather experience. Relational skills and collective work begin to matter more. Being able to bring the proper focus, mindset, and attention to match the coachee’s needs at any given moment is essential. Learning is less effective in silos and more transformational in collaboration with peers.

Harry MinasUnited Kingdom
I am noticing that

The industry of coaching is expanding still and while this is a great thing, one of the issues that may arise from this trend is incompetence.
I have participated in over 10 coaching courses in the last 24 months, and I notice an open-door policy on two fronts; firstly, anyone can make courses given the perception that the learning is academic. Secondly, there is no check on participants that may come to the industry light-minded and sometime ignorant of the values and responsibilities.

Roberto PARROTTASwitzerland

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