WELCOME TO THE INSTITUTE OF COACHING

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the integrity and credibility of the field of coaching by advancing coaching research, education, and practice, and providing guidance to coaches and individuals in a wide range of professions.

The Institute of Coaching supports professional coaches as well as healthcare professionals, lawyers, HR professionals, managers, executives, clinical psychologists, educators, and many others like yourself who are interested in how coaching skills can help optimize personal and professional potential.

START BY LEARNING ABOUT OUR FIVE CENTERS

Visit the Center for Research, which administers $100,000 in coaching research grants per year, facilitates a global community of coaching researchers, and sets standards for coaching research. Learn why research is important and how it can help the field of coaching.

Visit the Center for Education, which provides information and education on coaching research and coaching best practices, and delivers conferences, including the annual Harvard Medical School Coaching Conference. Learn about the Harvard Coaching Conference and other information and educational opportunities.

Visit the Center for Coaching in Leadership, which provides coaching education and pursues coaching research to support the billion-dollar executive and leadership coaching industry. Learn about the practice of leadership coaching and how coaching plays an integral role in leadership development. 

Visit the Center for Coaching in Healthcare, which supports professional coaches and healthcare providers to help their clients reach optimal health and well-being. Learn what is new in the field of coaching in healthcare.

Visit the Center for Applied Positive Psychology, which studies applied positive psychology - the study of what makes individuals and organizations thrive. Learn about the application of positive psychology in coaching and psychotherapy.

If you are a professional coach, allied professional, or simply curious about coaching, please go to our Visitor Center. Here you can learn more about coaching and the Institute and find out how to Join our Institute of Coaching Professional Association.