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AI and the Updated ICF Competency Indicators: What You Need to Know

Posted by EmilyDyer on 01/16/2026 12:00 am  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in coaching for transcription, session summaries, reflection prompts, and administrative support. In response, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) updated the ICF Competency Indicators (2023–2024) to clarify how AI may be used ethically and responsibly in coaching.

The core message is simple: AI may support coaching, but it must never replace the coach’s presence, judgment, or ethical responsibility.

Key Highlights from the Updated Indicators

  • Transparency and Consent Matter — Coaches must obtain informed consent when using AI tools and clearly explain how client data is handled, stored, and protected.
  • The Coach Remains Fully Accountable — Even when using AI, responsibility for confidentiality, interpretation, decision-making, and client outcomes always rests with the coach.
  • Coach Presence Is Non-Negotiable — AI should not interfere with active listening, intuition, emotional attunement, or co-creation during sessions.
  • Insight Comes from the Relationship — AI may assist with organizing information, but meaning-making and awareness must emerge from the human coaching relationship.

As AI continues to evolve, ICF’s guidance keeps coaching grounded in what matters most—ethical practice, human connection, and professional integrity.

A helpful rule of thumb: If your AI use wouldn’t meet ICF standards if fully explained to your client, it’s time to pause and adjust.

Explore the Updated Indicators

View the ICF Competency Indicators here:
https://coachingfederation.org/core-competencies/competency-indicators

President's Letter: January 2026

Posted by EmilyDyer on 01/09/2026 12:00 am  

Happy New Year, North Florida Coaches!

As we step into 2026, I want to begin by saying how much I appreciate this community and the many ways you show up — often quietly — in service to one another and to the profession.

In November and December, we shared the launch of our Neighborhood GETs — Geographic Engagement Teams as a new foundation for connection across our large and diverse region. As with any grassroots effort, GETs grow not through structure alone, but through small, human moments of engagement over time.

January is not about doing more — it’s about starting simply.

Spring Into Connection (Beginning in March)

As we look ahead, we’re planning GET Spring Into Connection beginning in March, including:

  • A chapter-wide meet-up (date and location TBD)

  • Chapter support and sponsorship for local GET gatherings — whether that’s coffee, a walk-and-talk, or a casual meetup

If your local GET has an idea and needs support, please reach out to your GET Board Sponsor or any board member. We’re here to help make connection easy and accessible.

How You Can Participate (No Titles, No Pressure)

If you’re wondering how to engage without taking on a role or a big commitment, here are a few ways that truly matter:

  • Invite one or two coaches nearby for coffee or a walk

  • Welcome a new member in your area

  • Introduce two coaches who live close to one another

  • Share a photo, story, or reflection from a local moment of connection

  • Support one Spring gathering in a way that fits your life

This work isn’t about leading — it’s about helping connection happen, one small step at a time.

As we move forward, our focus for 2026 remains grounded and clear:

Connection + Communication — close to home.

Thank you for being part of ICF North Florida and for helping build a chapter where distance doesn’t define us, and every voice has a place.

Warmly,

Jennifer Torres

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