International Coaching Week

International Coaching Week (ICW) is a weeklong global celebration of the coaching profession held annually, during the first full week in February. Originally founded in 1999 by ICF member Jerri N. Udelson, MCC, ICW is a designated time each year for coaches and clients to educate the general public about the value of working with a professional coach and to acknowledge the results and progress made through the coaching process. During this extended commemoration, coaches around the world offer a variety of activities and pro bono services in their local communities to share what coaching has the ability to do. Read the ICW press release by clicking on this link: Coaching industry celebrates International Coaching Week, Feb. 7-13, 2010 (Word)

• February 6-12, 2011
• February 5-11, 2012 

The International Coach Federation is a proud sponsor of ICW and encourages coaches all over the globe to participate by holding special events during the designated International Coaching Week.

How did you or your Chapter celebrate ICW in February 2010? Feedback from both ICF members and non-ICF members is welcomed. Send a short summary or any questions regarding ICW to icfpr@coachfederation.org.


Due to various circumstances, some areas hold a local coaching week celebration at a different time of the year. For more information, please contact your local ICF Chapter.