About Us
ICF is the leading global organization for coaches and coaching.
About International Coaching Federation (ICF)
ICF is the leading global organization for coaches and coaching. It is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals.
To find out more about the evolving ICF, visit https://coachingfederation.org
The Genesis
Sep 2015
Official Establishment
Recognizing that Bengaluru comprises many credentialed coaches, six individuals – Krishna Setlur, Rajat Garg, P.K. Narayanan, Winston Jacob, Akhilesh Chaturvedi, and K. Satyanarayanan – came together in 2014 to establish a local chapter of ICF. This group formed a committee, addressed legal and organizational procedures, leading to the official establishment of the ICF Bengaluru Chapter in September 2015.
About ICF Bengaluru
Dec 2015
'Charter Chapter' Status
A spotlight on the chapter’s journey of elevating coaching excellence
>90%
Members with over two decades of corporate experience
54%
Members hold ICF Professional Certified Coach credential
34.3%
Members hold ICF Associated Certified Coach credential
Within the folds of our community, we have members from varied backgrounds, including seasoned leaders – CXOs, MDs, and VPs, functional heads, entrepreneurs and established professionals like educators and doctors, have all successfully transitioned into fulfilling careers as coaches. This transition allows them to bring to the coaching table, their valuable expertise, adding a distinctive layer to the success stories defining our community.
From varied paths
Leadership CXOs, MD, VP, etc.
Functional Heads - HR, Business Development, Branding, Finance, etc.
Entrepreneurs
Professionals - Educators, Doctors
Spanning diverse coaching niches
Leadership Coaches
Executive Coaches
Career Coaches
Wellness Coaches
Life Coaches
Parenting Coaches
Entrepreneurship Coaches
Startup Coaches
Women Leadership
DEI Coaches
Team Coaches
Group Coaches
Caregiver Coaches
Retirement Coaches
Vision
Coaching is an integral part of a thriving society, and every ICF Member represents the highest quality of professional coaching.
Mission
ICF exists to lead the Global Advancement of the Coaching Profession.
Our framework for achieving the mission
Meet the Team Driving the Mission
Rachel Gojer
President
- Leadership and Team Coach
- Thought leader, artist and traveller
- Avid reader and am fascinated with the human potential and the possibilities it holds.
Shamiq Hussain
Vice President
- Pharma & Clinical Research Leader | Business Operations Specialist | Start up Enabler | ICF Credentialed Coach | Unlocking Life's Treasures through Coaching
- Passionate about 60-70s Rock, PG Wodehouse, and Thoughtful Conversations on the 'State of the World'
Anant Krishnan
Secretary
- A gratifying 10 year journey as a Coach, Mentor & Facilitator and continuing
- Prior to that, a fulfilling 26 year corporate journey with a fine blend of business and people dimensions.
- Derive joy and energy from Connecting with people and Building relationships.
Bhavani Jois
Director, Memberships
- Seasoned internal audit and risk professional with experience in driving transformation and in enhancing the role of internal auditors as valued business partners
- ICF-PCC coach focusing on executive coaching and power skills training
- Cherishes time with her family and her five dogs
Preeti Kumari
Director, Partnerships
- ICF PCC coach, holding an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching
- University Professor, researcher, artist, and founder of a mentoring-focused company
- Lived in 5 different countries
- Proud mother of two teenage daughters and one small, cute dog
Rashmi Saran
Director, Credentialing
- A passionate learner, who believes that life is meant for continuous learning and evolving, through the path of love and compassion
- Every experience in life - pleasant or otherwise, evolves us further as better human beings
Shanti Sharma
Director, Learning & Events
- Founder, Coach and Facilitator at Grow with Satori
- Developing people is my passion
- Tamilian, born in Nagpur, bought up in Delhi, married into a Rajasthani Sharma, and settled in Bangalore since 2008
Shivani
Director, Marketing & Communication
- An engineer by profession, moved to learning and development three years ago
- Journey with a non-profit made me realise my interest and passion for creating employment and aligned with my core value of autonomy.
- Thrive with clarity and a balance between structure and flow
Surabhi Aswal
Director, DEIB
- A Leadership Coach, a budding entrepreneur and a seasoned HR professional
- Corporate journey of 15 years got over last year with the entrepreneurial move.
- People Skill Facilitator and a Pranic Healer
Dr. Varundeep Sachi
Director, Social Impact
- HRD Employee Relations | IIM Alumnus| PCC - ICF | Pinnacle Wellness Champion & HR Next Star Award Winner | Transformational Coach & Inspirational Speaker | Empowering Happiness & Purpose | Author | Mentor | CSR Advocate
- Serving the 2022-2024 MC from Day 1
ICF Code of Ethics
At ICF Bengaluru, we uphold the principles outlined in the ICF Code of Ethics, a guide describing shared values, principles, and standards of behavior embraced by ICF members worldwide. By adhering to the ethical guidelines set in the Code, our chapter ensures to maintain the trust, confidentiality, and respect in the interactions held within the coaching community.
The Code of Ethics includes five (5) main parts
- Introduction
- Key Definitions
- ICF Core Values and Ethical Principles
- Ethical Standards
- Pledge
