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ICF St Louis Charter Chapter Purpose
(Mission, Vision & Values | Land Acknowledgement)

ICF St. Louis Charter Chapter Mission

The ICF St. Louis Charter Chapter advances the art, science, practice, and success of professional coaching throughout the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area, the surrounding regions of eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and those portions of Iowa and Arkansas not served by any other ICF chapter. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming coaching community that reflects the diversity of our region and the world. Through intentional programs, partnerships, and leadership practices, we foster connection, empower growth, and create opportunities for every coach to thrive. We integrate inclusion and belonging as essential elements to professional excellence—and foundational to empowering individuals, organizations, and communities through coaching.

ICF St. Louis Chapter Chapter Vision

ICF St. Louis is an inclusive and welcoming coaching community where every coach feels seen, supported, and empowered to lead with purpose. Together, we strengthen the Greater St. Louis region by expanding the recognized value of coaching, empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to grow, thrive, and create meaningful impact through the power of coaching.

ICF St. Louis Charter Chapter Core Values & Land Acknowledgment

  1. Professionalism

We uphold the highest ethical standards and coaching competencies. We lead with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to the continuous development of ourselves and our chapter.

  1. Collaboration

We model the power of working together. Through open dialogue, shared leadership, and mutual respect, we build partnerships that enhance our impact and collective growth.

  1. Humanity

We honor the whole person in every interaction. Our work is guided by empathy, compassion, and a deep respect for the lived experiences of others.

  1. Equity

We are committed to fairness in opportunity, access, and support. We actively address barriers and make decisions that promote equitable outcomes for all members, clients, and partners.

  1. Inclusion
    We intentionally create space for all voices to be heard and valued. We honor the importance of diverse identities, backgrounds, and perspectives in strengthening our chapter and the coaching profession as a whole.

  2. Belonging
    We ensure that every member feels seen, respected, and connected. We foster an environment where coaches can show up authentically and feel at home in our community.

Land Acknowledgement for the Greater St. Louis, Missouri area

We acknowledge that we are on the ancestral lands of the 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^ (Osage), O-ga-xpa Ma-zhoⁿ (Quapaw), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux), Kaskaskia, Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), Missouri, Illini Confederacy, and Myaamia (Miami) peoples—who have stewarded this land and the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers since time immemorial.  We pay respect to their elders past and present, and thank them for their stewardship of this land.