The 2009 ICF Foundation Board of Trustees will include:

President: Diane Brennan, MBA, MCC(1), (USA); President-Elect: GiovannaD'Alessio, MCC (Italy); Sylviane Cannio, PCC(2) (Belgium); Ginger Cockerham,MCC (USA); Ruth Ann Harnisch (USA); Barbara Walton, MCC (USA); and BeverleyWright, PCC (USA). One additional Board of Trustees member remains to benamed.

Objectives of the ICF Foundation include:

-- To create and maintain a volunteer service of professional business andlife coaches offering pro-bono coaching;

-- To conduct research and commission member studies on a variety oftopics on issues related to the coaching profession;

-- To fund and provide scholarships and/or financial assistance forindividual ICF members interested in attending coach training schools; and

-- To carry out other activities consistent with the organization's501(c)(3) purposes.

"Much like the ICF, the work of the ICF Foundation is to advance the art,science and practice of professional coaching on a global scale. However, thework of the Foundation is much more fine-tuned to education, research andcharitable work in the profession," said Brennan.

Brennan, who completes her ICF presidency later this month, will assumethe role of president of the ICF Foundation in January. "I am honored to havethe opportunity to serve as the next president of the Foundation with so manytalented and respected coaches. I look forward to 2009," added Brennan.

ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking andcreative process that inspires them to maximize their personal andprofessional potential. Coaching is a distinct service and differs greatlyfrom therapy, consulting, mentoring or training. Individuals who engage in acoaching relationship can expect to experience fresh perspectives on personalchallenges and opportunities, enhanced thinking and decision-making skills,enhanced interpersonal effectiveness, and increased confidence in carrying outtheir chosen work and life roles.

The International Coach Federation is the leading global organization forcoaches, with over 15,000 members in 92 countries, dedicated to advancing thecoaching profession by setting high ethical standards, providing independentcertification, and building a worldwide network of credentialed coaches. TheICF is the only organization that awards a global credential which iscurrently held by over 4,400 coaches worldwide. For more information on how tobecome or find an ICF Credentialed coach, please visit our Web site athttp://www.coachfederation.org.

Credentials awarded by the ICF: (1) MCC: Master Certified Coach and (2)PCC: Professional Certified Coach.

ICF HEADQUARTERS CONTACTS: Ann Belcher, +1.859.226.4428, ann.belcher@coachfederation.org Kristin Hogue, +1.859.219.3614, kristin.hogue@coachfederation.org Amy Richardson, +1.859.219.3550, Amy.richardson@coachfederation.org This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information,visit http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE International Coach Federation