The International Coach Federation (ICF) operates according to a comprehensive Strategic Plan. This long-term plan was first prepared in 2007 by the International Coach Federation Board of Directors in partnership with our members, our global leadership teams, our staff and an association expert.

Included in this plan are ICF's Core Values and Core Purpose:

Preamble: We are committed to reliability, openness, acceptance and congruence and consider all parts of the ICF Community mutually accountable to uphold the following values:

• Integrity: We uphold the highest standards both for the coaching profession and our organization.
• Excellence: We set and demonstrate standards of excellence for professional coaching quality, qualification and competence
• Collaboration: We value the social connection and community building that occurs through collaborative partnership and co-created achievement.
• Respect: We are inclusive and value the diversity and richness of our global stakeholders. We put people first, without compromising standards, policies and quality.

Core Purpose: To advance the art, science and practice of professional coaching.

Each year, the Board reviews the ICF Strategic Plan and sets priorities for the year ahead. Focusing on specific objectives helps the ICF meet its core purpose to advance the art, science and practice of professional coaching. For more information on the ICF Strategic Plan, please click here.