Vancouver, British Columbia (October 28, 2024) - Global coaching education provider Erickson Coaching International has been named the Distinguished Coach Education Provider of 2024 at the global International Coaching Federation (ICF) Impact Awards. This recognition comes just ahead of Erickson’s 45th anniversary, celebrating its impact on the coaching profession. The award highlights Erickson’s role in developing exceptional, credentialed coaches.
To celebrate the award and its anniversary, Erickson will offer 45 coaching related scholarships to individuals and organizations. “Our Coaching Impact Awards receive nominations from all around the world,” shared Stephanie Norris, ICF Awards Director. “Erickson Coaching International has been a pillar of global coaching education for over four decades. Their commitment to growing the impact of coaching around the world positioned them well as the top contender for our Distinguished Coach Education Provider award.”
ICF, the global credentialing body for coaching, honored Erickson at an in-person award ceremony in Athens, Greece on October 28. The award recognizes excellence in coach education and overall impact. Erickson offers training in over 14 languages and across 43 locations, both online and in-person, making it the world’s most universal coach training provider.
Louise Hendey, CEO of Erickson Coaching International, said: “This is a proud moment for Erickson-trained coaches worldwide as well as the facilitators and partners around the world who deliver our coach training. We believe coaching represents the future of leadership, and we are thrilled to lead this global transformation, one solution-focused conversation at a time.”
Dr. Marilyn Atkinson, Founder of Erickson Coaching, said: “Erickson stands for human potential. At 81, it’s incredible to see my vision for a solution-focused world being realized by coaches who are driving positive impact worldwide. Coaching is not just a tool for productivity but a vehicle for empowerment. At Erickson, we live this belief everyday through coaching partnerships with NPO-s like Jane Goodall's Roots n Shoots Foundation, Red Cross Canada and more.”
Partnership with Vanaya Indonesia
In Indonesia, Vanaya Indonesia serves as Erickson’s esteemed partner since 2013, delivering The Art & Science of Coaching™ a flagship program to individuals and organizational leaders who aspire to become skilled, credentialed coaches. Through this partnership, Vanaya Indonesia supports Indonesia’s growth in coaching by equipping participants with professional coaching techniques to foster leadership, productivity, and empowerment within various sectors.
Lyra Puspa, President & Founder of Vanaya & Companies, said: "Since partnering with Erickson, a lot of good things & meaningful things happened. People really get into coaching in a very deep and transformational way. So, our focus is not just deliver coaching trainings, but beyond that we would like to all students find who they are. They are transformed even during the start of the class. What I really love about this community is the purpose to make an impact to society through coaching."
Adding depth to Erickson’s impact in Indonesia is Coachnesia, a thriving community of alumni from The Art & Science of Coaching™ program at Vanaya Indonesia, dedicated to applying Ericksonian coaching in diverse professional fields across Indonesia. Josef Bataona, one of the founding members of Coachnesia, shared his perspective: “As an Ericksonian Coaching alumnus, I am truly proud of this recognition. It also serves as a reminder, prompting me to reflect on the positive IMPACT I have made through coaching—honestly, not enough yet! This reflection motivates me and my fellow Coachnesia members to keep contributing. Those who benefit from coaching (coachees) will, in turn, take concrete steps to create a further impact for others. As Coachnesia members, we feel fortunate to be part of a community of Erickson Coaching International alumni, where we continuously learn from one another.”
The recognition by ICF amplifies Erickson’s global impact on coaching education and reaffirms the dedication of Erickson, Vanaya Indonesia, and the Coachnesia community to advancing the art and science of coaching. As Erickson celebrates this milestone, it strengthens its commitment to supporting current and future generations of coaches, setting a high standard of excellence and professionalism across the coaching industry worldwide.
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