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If your ICF credential renewal is coming up in the next few months, you’re probably starting to look at what’s required. That often brings up a few questions about Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units. How many credits do you need? What kind of learning counts? Do webinars qualify? What’s the difference between Core Competencies and Resource Development? And can you leave it all until the last few months before renewal? If you’ve been searching for clear answers, you’re in

When leaders are nominated by their organizations for an Executive Coaching Program, one of the first questions they ask is, "What should I expect?" Sometimes, “Why should I?” It is a fair question. Executive coaching is unlike most leadership development interventions. It is not training. It is not consulting. It is certainly not someone telling you what to do. Yet, for many senior leaders, it becomes one of the most significant developmental experiences of their careers. If

When I first discovered professional coaching, I was fascinated by its transformational potential. At that point in my life, I had spent over two decades in the corporate world, largely in banking, solving problems, driving performance, building businesses, and leading teams. Like many professionals at that stage of their careers, I had begun reflecting on what the next chapter might look like. Looking back today and connecting the dots, I realise professional coaching entere

Or are we unintentionally adopting a coaching-centre mindset? A recent Economic Times editorial, "Control Encroaching Coaching Centres," focused on the growing influence of coaching centres in school education. While the article speaks to a different context, it raises an important question for our own profession. Are we allowing a similar mindset to creep into coaching education? Consider some of the questions prospective coaches increasingly ask: Which program has the highe

Many coaches reach an important milestone after earning their ICF ACC certification. The next question often isn’t about eligibility—it is about purpose. Is pursuing ICF PCC certification simply about earning another credential, or does it fundamentally change the way you coach? The answer, I believe, goes far beyond the credential itself. New to coaching? If you’d like to understand the foundations first, read What is Coaching and the Coaching Process? The Journey from ICF A

Ask executives what makes a great leader, and the list comes fast: vision, decisiveness, results. Almost no one says presence or listening. Yet, ask those same executives to describe the absolute best leader they ever worked for, and they invariably reach for those exact two qualities. Both sit at the heart of the International Coaching Federation's Professional Certified Coach (PCC) standard. Among the eight ICF Core Competencies, two matter most for senior leadership: Maint

Everybody seems busy lately. Busy learning. Busy growing. Busy building. Busy responding. Busy keeping up. Somewhere along the way, constant doing has become a measure of worth. The more occupied we are, the more accomplished we appear. Busyness has become a pandemic. But beneath all this movement, another reality exists. People are mentally noisy. Emotionally stretched. Constantly “on”. Not because they lack ambition, knowledge, or opportunity. If anything, most of us have a

The ICF India Coaching Conclave 2026 was a memorable gathering of coaches, leaders, organizations, and changemakers from across the country and overseas for two enriching days of learning, growth, and connection. As one of the major sponsors of the conclave, Regal Unlimited was delighted to be part of the event—not only as participants, but also as contributors to the larger coaching community. Yet, when we look back on those two days, what stands out most is not a particular

Executive Leadership Coach, Mentor for ICF coaches Founder - Regal Unlimited - The Coaching School for the World In a world defined by disruption — from geopolitics and tariffs to artificial intelligence and evolving workforce expectations — organisations are increasingly recognising that sustainable success depends not just on smart strategy, but on real transformational leadership. While organisations invest heavily in AI, systems, processes, and technology, one factor cont

In today’s professional development industry, coaching is often blended with mentoring, consulting, training, and even therapy or healing. Many professionals today operate across multiple modalities. It is not uncommon for a coach to also have experience as a mentor, consultant, trainer, or even in therapeutic or healing disciplines. This diversity can be a strength, but it also makes clarity of role essential. Having worked across coaching, mentoring, consulting, training, a

When most people think about ICF Coach Training, they picture the visible, measurable skills, the kind that lead to obvious outcomes: powerful questioning, structured frameworks, refined presence, and ultimately, becoming a commercially successful coach. And yes, all of those matters. It does happen. It’s part of the journey. But it’s not the whole story. In my own journey (from ACC learner to now a PCC Coach and still growing), I’ve discovered that the real value of an ICF C

You have done the training and read the documents. You understand the competencies. You can explain Active Listening and Evokes Awareness in your sleep. And then you sit across from a real client - and your mind goes completely blank. Or worse, you hear yourself giving advice. Again. If you have been there, you are not alone. That gap between knowing coaching, doing coaching, and being a coach is one of the most human, most universal experiences in any ACC coaching training p

At a coaching event in Delhi a few years ago, one of the panelists mentioned that they don’t see lasting results in their executive coaching programmes. From the sponsor’s point of view, they were correct (the customer is always right!). However, what was missing was not looking beyond the surface to understand what contributed to the situation. Real coaching is transformational. Transformation is like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. It is irreversible. In recent y

Why ICF PCC Certification Matters For professional coaches, the journey from ACC to ICF PCC certification is not just a progression—it is a transformation. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) sets the global gold standard for coaching. While ACC establishes foundational capability, PCC coaching certification represents depth, mastery, and professional credibility. Yet, this journey is not about accumulating hours or credentials. It is about becoming a coach. Then tra

Why I Initially Hesitated About Certification As someone who genuinely enjoys learning and strongly believes applied experience is the most powerful teacher, certification programs never attracted me. I have always preferred real conversations, real experiments, real transformation over framed credentials. So when I considered enrolling with the International Coaching Federation and exploring ICF coaching certification, I had genuine hesitation. Was this going to be theoretic

In this reflection, Subash CV shares his perspective on the depth, maturity, and responsibility required in serious coaching work. Coaching, as a process, comes to us when we are ready to shift. It is rarely a career decision or simply an addition to one’s resume. It is rarely about acquiring a new skill. More often, it begins with a deeper awareness of how we listen, how we respond, and how much responsibility we hold in conversations that shape another person’s life. Over t

Organizations operate in environments shaped by rapid technological change, global competition, and increasing expectations from employees, customers, and society. It may sound cliched when we hear ‘leadership today is more complex than ever before’. It was complex before, it is getting more complicated now. Of late, we are complicating it, not simplifying. Complication is the effect of an ego-driven mind, not a love-based heart. Just look around for evidence. Traditional

Coaching is still an unregulated space, so credentials often signal credibility. Yet the value of ICF PCC certification is not merely the credential, it is the transformation in how a coach shows up. The journey is less about collecting techniques and more about embodying presence, partnership, and trust in the client’s capacity. When you observe a masterful coaching conversation, the difference from a beginner can seem subtle. There is no dramatic intervention. No intellectu

In today’s complex, fast-changing business environment, leaders don’t need generic advice or off-the-shelf frameworks. They need tailored executive coaching services—deep, contextual, and transformational. We live in an era of personalised luxury across every industry. Technology enables hyper-customisation. Why should leadership development be any different? And yet, executive coaching delivers real results only when one condition is met: Readiness: The Foundation of Transfo

In December 2025, the Regal community gathered in Bengaluru for a truly memorable experience - the first-ever Regal Retreat. It became a moment that reflected where Regal has been, who we are becoming, and the role community continues to play in that journey. For many, the retreat felt less like an event and more like a return — to why they began this journey, and to the people who have walked alongside them over the years. It was a homecoming - to what already connects us. B