How Can I Find the Right Coach?
The ICF hosts a free searchable directory of its coach members called the Coach Referral Service (CRS). The CRS makes available the information to match the appropriate coach with the client, depending on the client's needs.

Because coaches often specialize in various areas, it's a good idea for the prospective client to shop around for the coach with the most experience and combination of qualities they seek.

In the CRS, one can find business coaches, financial coaches, relationship coaches, spiritual coaches, life planning coaches and hundreds more.

Please note that the Coach Referral Service is intended to be used as a tool for potential coaching clients to select a coach. CRS is not to be used to promote or market products and/or services to ICF members. The ICF reserves the right to cancel and/or remove any posting that does not fit within the original purpose for the system.   

The ICF recommends following these Coach Selection Recommendations, as well:

1. Educate yourself about coaching. Hundreds of articles have been written about it in the last 3-5 years.
2. Know your objectives for working with a coach.
3. Interview three coaches before you decide on one. Ask them about their experience, qualifications, skills, and ask for at least two references.
4. Remember, coaching is an important relationship. There should be a connection between you and the coach that "feels" right to you.