What does it mean to be International Coaches Federation certified - I have many hours of rigorous training, a certification renewal obligation of 40 hours continued educational credits every 4 years. I am bound to the ICF Code of Ethics: https://coachingfederation.org/credentialing/coaching-ethics/icf-code-of-ethics/ After leaving my former social work position, I trained as a coach (very different from social work) and began my coaching practice established 25-years ago.  I work with individuals, teams, small businesses and couples to define and work toward their goals, values and dreams with a proven system that takes them from their present situation to their future self.