ICF Advance 2014 will deliver in-depth content covering the theories that underpin coaching.

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International Coach Federation's Science of Coaching Event to Provide

Intensive and Interactive Educational Experience

LEXINGTON, Ky., March 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration for ICF

Advance 2014: Science of Coaching is open to the public. This

International Coach Federation (ICF) event will take place May 29 -

31, 2014, at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, Ga. ICF will also

offer a live, interactive virtual broadcast of the event. Event

information and registration details are available at

Coachfederation.org/advance.

"The body of knowledge that shapes coaching practice is ever-evolving.

For coaches and coach trainers and educators who want to set

themselves apart in today's marketplace, familiarity with cutting-edge

coaching research is essential," said ICF Global Chair and Master

Certified Coach Damian Goldvarg, Ph.D. "At ICF Advance 2014, we will

bridge the gap between theory and practice by facilitating powerful,

provocative conversations among coaching scholars, practitioners,

trainers and educators."

ICF Advance 2014 has been designed as an intensive, interactive 2½-day

educational experience that will deliver in-depth content covering the

theories that underpin coaching. Attendees will enhance their

understanding of how empirical research and theories influence and

relate to the coaching body of knowledge, observe live demonstrations

of masterful coaching, and acquire strategies for integrating

evidence-based research into their own practice.

ICF Advance 2014 presenters will include:

-- Howard Ross , whose daily Provocateur Presentations will lay the

groundwork for attendees' learning and synthesize the ICF Advance 2014

educational experience.

-- Francine Campone, Ed.D., MCC, who will serve as the event's Praxis

Facilitator, engaging with attendees to identify examples of

innovative coaching research, discuss impactful coaching studies from

around the world and map new areas for additional exploration.

-- Ben Palmer, Ph.D. , who will lead attendees on a deep dive into

theories of emotional intelligence and their application to masterful

Leadership Coaching that transforms clients' lives.

-- Margaret Moore, MBA , who will explore how the science of human

thriving can be paired with the science and practice of coaching to

optimize clients' overall well-being by eliciting heartfelt

motivation, confidence, creativity and strategic thinking.

Through March 31, 2014, ICF is offering registrants for the in-person

event a discounted early-bird registration rate of $550 for ICF

Members and $690 for non-members. After March 31, the registration

rate will be $660 for ICF Members and $825 for non-members.

Registration fees include attendance to all educational programs, a

welcome reception on Thursday evening (cash bar), luncheons and

beverage breaks.

To best meet attendees' needs, ICF Advance 2014 will be offered

virtually via a live, simultaneous broadcast. Virtual attendees may

purchase the full, live broadcast package at a rate of $150 for ICF

members and $190 for non-members. Single-day live broadcast access for

Friday or Saturday is available at a rate of $75/day for ICF Members

or $100/day for non-members. (All virtual broadcast purchases will

include access to the live broadcast of Thursday's welcome session and

research discussion.)

In preparation for ICF Advance 2014, ICF Global will host a series of

three pre-event webinars led by Palmer, Moore and Campone. Webinar

registration is free and open to everyone, regardless of ICF Advance

2014 enrollment.

The International Coach Federation is the leading global organization

for coaches, with more than 20,000 members and 11,000 credentialed

coaches in more than 100 countries worldwide. ICF is dedicated to

advancing the coaching profession by setting high ethical standards,

providing independent certification and building a worldwide network

of credentialed coaches. Coaching is a distinct service and differs

greatly from therapy, consulting, mentoring or training. ICF defines

coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and

creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and

professional potential. For more information, please visit our website

at www.coachfederation.org.

ICF HEADQUARTERS CONTACT: Abby Tripp Heverin, +1.859.219.3529 Email

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