Life coaching is now one of the fastest growing professions in the world and demand for qualified life coaches in the U.S., the U.K., Europe, Asia and Australasia is growing each year as more and more individuals and organisations are realising the amazing results that can be achieved through the use of proven coaching methodologies and principles.
Choosing to become a life, leadership or business coach gives you the opportunity to create a career where you can really make a difference – and do it on your own terms. There are no limits to where you can take your career, whether you want to work from home or an office, part-time or full-time, face-to-face or over the phone, with individuals or teams or businesses, helping people to change their lives, to improve their relationships, to correct bad habits, to break through their limits and to realise their full potential – Or you can take it in a completely new direction and apply your skills in ways that have never been thought of. The possibilities are endless.
Established in 2002, the Association for Coaching ® (AC) is an independent, non profit professional body for coaches, coach trainers/providers, academic institutions and organisations committed to raising the standards and professionalism of Coaching. As a key leading professional body, the AC has a professional code of conduct, a vetting procedure, a course recognition and accreditation scheme, industry research, frequent CPD events and professional forums, together with an International Conference and other member focused services. With world-wide membership, the Association for Coaching is run by coaching professionals committed to raising the standards and awareness of coaching throughout Europe and beyond.
The Institute of Coaching (IOC) is dedicated to ensuring scientific integrity in the field of coaching. Through our global membership, we disseminate the best coaching science and empower coaches to catalyze positive change and wellbeing. The IOC is based at McLean Hospital. McLean is a member of Mass General Brigham, and the largest psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
The Institute offers an annual Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare Conference and is proud to award research grants to qualified researchers.