Legacy, Leadership, and the Origins of the ICF — A Conversation with Sandy Vilas - Part I

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Send Us a MessageIn this historic episode of Coffee and Conversations, host Donald E. Coleman and ICF San Diego President Ana Floyd welcome Sandy Vilas, the legendary first Co-President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and former CEO of Coach U. Sandy shares the incredible story of his coaching journey—beginning with a transformative course from Thomas Leonard in 1989—and the pivotal role he played in launching one of the most influential coaching organizations in the world.This episode is rich with insights on:The founding of the ICF and the visionary leadership behind itHow Sandy grew a thriving coaching practice with 83 clients in a single yearThe power of seeing coaching as a calling, not just a professionThe importance of mastering your craft and trusting the coaching processWhether you're a new coach or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers timeless wisdom on building a values-driven coaching practice and honoring the roots of our profession.📲 Download Part One now to discover the early days of ICF, the leadership of Sandy Vilas, and how coaching became a global movement. Support the showIf you are interested in being a guest on the Podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. Please connect with us on our social media channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icfsan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icf_sd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icf-sandiegoTwitter: https://twitter.com/ICFSanDiego

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