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Exciting News:
Toyinda L. Smith, MS Joins the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
We are proud to announce that Toyinda L. Smith, MS is now an official member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) — a global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession.
Through her brands, Champion Influence® Coach & Facilitator Certification and The Coaching Seat®, LLC, Toyinda has spent the past seven years transforming lives and organizations by providing individual coaching, coaching education and certifications, and equipping managers and people leaders to adopt a coaching approach to leadership.
Joining ICF represents a strategic and intentional step forward in Toyinda’s coaching journey. As she continues to shape the next generation of coaches and leaders, ICF membership strengthens her commitment to excellence by:
Deepening her own coaching practice and professional development
Gaining access to peer support and mentorship as she pursues ICF credentials
Amplifying her impact through evidence-based, data-informed coaching insights powered by global industry research
Connecting with over 50,000 coaching professionals worldwide through ICF’s global platform and the local ICF Charlotte chapter
This affiliation further empowers Toyinda to elevate the work of her established coaching community at The Coaching Seat®, LLC — expanding the reach and depth of her mission to grow confident, competent, and credentialed coaching leaders.
Stay tuned for more exciting developments as Toyinda continues to lead with vision, integrity, and impact in the coaching industry.
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