2025 ICF Professional Coaches Nominating Committee Application

ICF’s Vision Statement: Coaching is an integral part of a thriving society and every ICF Member represents the highest quality of professional coaching.

Mission: ICF exists to lead the global advancement of the coaching profession.

Statement of Diversity and Inclusion: The ICF encourages people from diverse backgrounds, institutions, and experiences to apply. The ICF does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

ICF continues to create Boards of Directors with strong leadership competence. We look for Board members with a combination of experience and organizational capability. Candidates are selected on their demonstrated ability to chart the future of a high-growth, professional organization.

Successfully attracting and selecting Board members requires a diverse and highly capable Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee is responsible for determining candidates for the ICF Professional Coaches Board positions and guiding the development and succession of board leadership. The responsibilities of the Nominating Committee have become an integral part of the professional evolution, helping to establish the highest quality of leadership and secure the ongoing success of ICF globally.

We are seeking new members for the Nominating Committee who have specific experience related to choosing and developing leaders. Ideal candidates for the Committee will have experience and be knowledgeable in:

1. Recruitment, interviewing and selection of leaders in large, global organizations
2. The use of leadership competencies and how to measure success
3. Competency cultivation and development
4. Organizational effectiveness and performance evaluation
5. Committee work and collaborative decision making

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Candidates who have demonstrable achievement in these areas and are ICF Members and Credential-holders in good standing are urged to apply. The deadline to apply is March 28, 2025 at 5 p.m. (New York).

For us to get to know you better, please respond to the following questions. A "no" response to any question will not necessarily disqualify you from the benefit of a full application review.

*Please have your professional résumé or CV ready to upload at the end of the application.

1. Preferred Name*

2. ICF Membership Number*

3. City and Country of Residence:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Country

4. Email Address:*

5. Business Phone Number: *

1. Are you currently an ICF Global Member in good standing?*

YesNo

If so, please indicate how many consecutive years of membership.*

*You must be a current ICF Member in good standing to be a part of the ICF Nominating Committee. Unfortunately, you may not continue with this application.

2. Do you currently hold an ICF Credential?*

YesNo

Please specify which ICF Credential and how many years held:*

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*You must have an ICF Credential to be a part of the ICF Nominating Committee. Unfortunately, you may not continue with this application.

3. Do you currently or have you held an ICF or relevant leadership role (e.g. ICF Chapter Board Member, Global or Regional Committee Member)?*

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If yes, please specify:*

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4. What type of coach best describes you?*

5. The ICF Professional Coaches Nominating Committee meetings, interviews and general communications are all conducted in English. Please specify your level of English language proficiency:*

Native SpeakerFluentIntermediateBasic

*You must be at least fluent in English in order to be able to perform the full duties of an ICF Professional Coaches Nominating Committee Member. Unfortunately, you may not continue with this application.

6. Are you a member of any other coaching associations?*

YesNo

Please specify which coaching associations you are a member of and whether you hold any official leadership positions with any of them.*

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7. Independence/Conflict of Interest. Is there any independence issue or conflict of interest that may impact you carrying out the role of an ICF Professional Coaches Nominating Committee Member? If so, please specify:*

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Describe a situation in each area that demonstrates your competency in each specific area. Include the task(s), action(s) taken and the result(s)

1. Recruitment and selection of leaders in large, global organizations (200 words maximum)*

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2. The use of leadership competencies and how to measure success (200 words maximum)*

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3. Competency cultivation and development (200 words maximum)*

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4. Organizational effectiveness and performance evaluation (200 words maximum)*

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5. Commitee work and collaborative decision making (200 words maximum)*

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Based on your professional experience, what expertise are you most interested in contributing to the committee’s work? What are you hoping to learn?

Please limit to 150 words total:*

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Please upload a copy of your résumé or CV :*

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2025 ICF Professional Coaches Nominating Committee Application

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