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Member Benefits

  • CONNECTION: We connect you with other coaches and we connect clients with you

  • Powerful networking and knowledge sharing with peers

  • Top-notch speakers and professional development

  • Coaching resources, tools and best practices

  • Latest industry news and trends

    ICF Houston Member + Global Benefits

    • New Business Opportunities: Inclusion in the searchable "Directory of Coaches" on this website
    • New Business Opportunities: Exclusive members-only email announcements of coaching job opportunities
    • Savings: Discounts on monthly meetings and other professional development events ($10 off monthly meeting cost if register in advance)
    • Credibility: Use of ICF Houston Chapter logo on your website, emails, LinkedIn
    • Exposure: Opportunities to participate in sample coaching at community events, conferences, meetings
    • A Voice: The chance to serve on the ICF Houston board or committees, and to vote at the annual meeting to approve the chapter board

    Recommended for :

    Current ICF Global members or those ready to join both the local and global entities.  Someone who already has, or is seeking, coach training or accreditation. Current and aspiring professional coaches, or individuals who are practicing coaching in their role within an organization.

    ICF Houston Affiliate Benefits
    • Savings: Discounts on monthly meetings and professional development events ($10 off monthly meeting cost if register in advance)
    • A Voice: The chance to serve on ICF Houston committees

      Recommended for :

      Someone who is interested in supporting or learning about the coaching field, but is not practicing professional coaching or seeking training at this time. 


    Eligibility Requirements

    To become an ICF Houston Member (which also involves joining the International Coaching Federation global organization), you must meet at least one of the following requirements:

    • Hold a current ICF Credential (ACC, PCC, or MCC)
    • OR Have completed at least 60 hours of coach-specific training that meets ICF standards. See what qualifies as coach-specific training here.
    • OR Be enrolled in 60 hours of coach-specific training in an ICF-approved program that has either the Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP) or Approved Coach-Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) distinction. 

    If you are interested in becoming a member of ICF Houston and do not meet the criteria for Global Membership, you can join as an Affiliate and get many of the same benefits! 

    Prospective Member

    Please come to one of our events as a guest!  Mingle with some of the most interesting and talented professional coaches in Southeast Texas.  You will gain knowledge from strong thought leaders in our community.  We welcome your contributions.


    Value of Membership

    If you are a current or aspiring coach in the Greater Houston area, then the ICF Houston Chapter is your best coaching resource!

    Become A Member

    In addition to the core ICF Houston Member benefits, which include savings, new business opportunitites, credibility, and exposure, you also benefit from the following: 

    Additional ICF Global Benefits

    • Discounted credentialing applications
    • Credibility with use of the ICF logo
    • ICF Global event notifications & discounts
    • Access to coaching research
    • Communities of practice: monthly teleconferences for sharing best-practices
    • Reciprocal peer coaching
    • CCEU’s and additional learning

    Additional ICF Houston Chapter Benefits

    • Access to special members-only events
    • Peer mentoring

    ROI of Membership


      Member Testimonials 

    Prospective Member

    Please come to one of our events as a guest!  Mingle with some of the most interesting and talented professional coaches in Southeast Texas.  You will gain knowledge from strong thought leaders in our community.  We welcome your contributions.

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