The International Coach Federation (ICF) is expected to make a decision this month (January) over its credentialing framework. As Coaching at Work went to press, more than 750 coaches from across the globe had signed a petition against the ICF’s proposal to replace its three-tiered credentialing with a single International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) credential. The aim was to “strengthen the global credibility and permanent value of ICF credentials” and “act as an additional safeguard to consumers.” A recent announcement about its plans was met by a blast of complaints...