About Us
The International Coaching Community is one of the largest professional organizations for coaches around the world, with more than 12,000 coaches certified in 67 countries. ICC is a non-profit company registered in London, England, founded by Joseph O’Connor and Andrea Lages in 2001.
We are committed to developing the coaching profession at all levels through a complete training of the highest standards of quality, which includes Trainings for Life, Business, Teams and Executive Coaching.
Certified Trainers
Angela Neighbours Before founding ilume in April 2008, with my business partner, Raechel Ford, I ran my own successful coaching business for 14 years. Typically my clients were large corporates, with the focus being on developing individual, team or entire organisations. Before coaching I led a successful 20 year global corporate career working in London for IBM, The Boots Company and Black & Decker. I then went on to Ogilvy and Mather Advertising, before joining Brierley Investments in New Zealand in a strategic leadership position. It was during this time that I discovered my talent for understanding the motivations of others and what it takes to create a successful high performing team. Since then I have gone on to coach over 3,000 individuals in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom, with the largest project coaching an organisation of over 400 leaders committed to changing a culture and developing individuals and teams internally.
The project was deemed one of the most successful programs during the four years it ran. A highlight of my coaching career was working with Antarctica New Zealand and travelling to Scott Base to work with both the winter and summer teams on their development.
I have recently attained the InterDevelopMental Institute (IDM) Certificate of Developmental Assessment in traditional behavioural coaching which is the equivalent to a Masters Degree, and I am currently studying towards the IDM Certificate of Master Certified Developmental Coach/Consultant. Most importantly of all, I absolutely love the work I do. I value the clients I work with, particularly as I see them take control of their lives and achieve new heights every day.
CONTACT DETAILS For more information on Angela, please go to our website www.ilume.co.nz or give her a call!
Raechel Ford Throughout my 15 year career, I have strived to consistently guide the businesses I have led to achieve extraordinary results by inspiring people to achieve more and push themselves further than they believed possible.
The personal and professional satisfaction I get from inspiring excellence and performance in others is what prompted my transition into a career in professional coaching.
My coaching philosophy is underpinned by a belief that when personal and company values are aligned, business excellence is created. The ultimate goal for clients is to help them gain increased self-awareness, which in turn allows them to take responsibility for driving performance and results. I help clients create capacity to address business issues strategically, to improve their own and other’s performance, and to achieve profitable results.
I have a diverse business experience base, instinctive people skills, refined strategic problem-solving skills, and the ability to see quickly and clearly what needs to be done in any business situation. This unique and comprehensive skill-set has helped me gain significant successes in my own management career, which has included roles such as:
Director of Ford Consulting Group specialising in business acquisition and change management consultation
- CEO of Athena Products Limited
- CEO of The Body Shop New Zealand
- Senior roles within the Carter Holt Harvey group of companies
Recently I attained the InterDevelopMental Institute (IDM) Certificate of Developmental Assessment in traditional behavioural coaching, which is the equivalent to a Masters Degree. Currently I am studying towards the IDM Certificate of Master Certified Developmental Coach/Consultant.
For more information on Raechel, please go to our website www.ilume.co.nz or give her a call!
ICC Membership Benefits
Lifetime Membership
Our community offers a lifetime membership that doesn’t require annual dues or renewal.
Global Networking
Contact members around the world through the exclusive social network for certified coaches.
Continuous Training
The ICC Academy offers free webinars and distance courses with international trainers.
Global Support
ICC coaches rely on a personal profile on the ICC website to refer clients to and endorse their certification.
Exclusive Benefits
ICC offers its members exclusive discounts for training programs and international events.
Reference Network
Become part of the recommendation network for ICC coaches so that clients can contact you.
Board of Directors
Joseph O'Connor
ICC Co-Founder and Global Director
Joseph O’Connor is one of the most well-known and respected coaches and coaching trainers in the world. He has taught in North and South America, Hong Kong, Singapore (where he was awarded the National Community Leadership Institute medal), New Zealand, and most European countries.
Andrea Lages
ICC Co-Founder and Global Director
Andrea Lages is an executive coach, a writer, a consultant, and one of the most respected coaching trainers in the world. She has trained coaches in over 30 countries. She is a trainer and co-creator of the Master’s in Executive Coaching at the University of Derby in England.
Alejandro Feiges
Global Director and Trainer
Alejandro was certified as an international coach in 2006 by Andrea Lages and Joseph O’Connor and is now one of the global directors of the International Coaching Community, along with Andrea Lages, Joseph O’Connor, and Alexandra Lemos. He is also specialized in ontological coaching and NLP at a Master’s level.
Sonia Colombo
Global Director and Trainer
Sonia has a Degree in psychology and a Master in industrial psychology. She has worked in human resources management for over twenty years, and is a trainer to Capacity Building Management, Leadership, Coaching, Customer Service, and Team Development, among others. She is the founder and president of the Dominican Coaching Society.
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