ICF Houston Chapter

What ICF Houston Chapter does

ICF Houston Chapter is a non-profit local chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), founded in 1995 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The chapter operates as a two-sided community serving professional coaches on one side and individuals and businesses seeking coaching services on the other, with corporate sponsors as a third audience. Its core offerings include a free searchable Coach Directory of ICF-credentialed coaches filtered by credential level (MCC, PCC, ACC, ACTC) and specialty, annual membership providing networking and CEU access, recurring event series (Coach Launchpad virtual workshops and regional Coach Cafe meetups in Katy, The Woodlands, Central Houston, and Clear Lake), a structured Mentor Coaching Program for ICF credentialing ($1,250–$1,850), and tiered sponsorship packages (Silver $1,500/year, Gold $3,000/year).

The organization's infrastructure is built on Wild Apricot, a third-party membership management SaaS platform that powers the website, event registration, member directory, and email communications. The chapter has 5 employees and is governed by a volunteer board; engagement metrics cited in sponsorship materials include 1,100 email subscribers with a 25% click-through rate and approximately 7,500 monthly website impressions. The business model is member-funded through annual dues, supplemented by sponsorship revenue, modest event fees (free for members, $10–$45 for guests), and mentor coaching program fees. Strategic partnerships include the ICF Texas Chapters Partnership (cross-chapter programming), Houston-area professional associations (HODN, ATD Houston, ACMP Texas, NSA Houston), and Rice University's Doerr Institute for New Leaders, which serves as a pipeline of credentialed coaches.

Name

ICF Houston Chapter

Legal name

ICF Houston Chapter

Website

https://icfhoustoncoaches.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICF Houston Chapter is a non-profit membership association, part of the International Coaching Federation, that connects professional coaches with clients and corporate sponsors across the Houston metro through a credentialed coach directory, member events, mentor coaching, and sponsorship programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coaching Association

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE)

Keywords

• Professional coaching association
• Coach credentialing services
• Professional development workshops
• Executive coaching network
• Mentor coaching programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to events, professional development, networking, and member directory listing
2. Sponsorship Programs: Silver and Gold sponsorship tiers providing brand visibility to professional coaches and talent development professionals through website placement, newsletter features, and event recognition
3. Event Fees: Fees for workshops, Coach Cafes, and special events ranging from free for members to $10-45 for guests
4. Mentor Coaching Program: Comprehensive mentoring program for ICF credentialing with program costs ranging from $1,250 to $1,850, with 25% discount for ICF Houston members

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ICF Houston Chapter is a non-profit membership association that connects professional coaches with one another and connects individuals and businesses with ICF-credentialed coaches. Its core offerings are a free searchable Coach Directory, annual chapter membership with access to networking events and CEU-eligible workshops, regional Coach Cafe gatherings, monthly Coach Launchpad virtual series, and a Mentor Coaching Program for coaches pursuing or renewing ICF credentials.

Product overview

ICF Houston Chapter operates as a membership-based professional coaching association rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include: a Coach Directory for connecting clients with credentialed coaches; membership providing access to networking events, professional development workshops, and CEU opportunities; recurring event series including Coach Launchpad (monthly virtual workshops with guest speakers) and regional Coach Cafe gatherings (Katy, Woodlands, Central Houston, Clear Lake areas); a Mentor Coaching Program for credential preparation; and corporate sponsorship opportunities. The organization runs on Wild Apricot membership software and conducts events primarily via Zoom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coach Directory Free public directory of ICF-credentialed coaches in the Houston area, filterable by credential level and specialty area including Communication, Career Change, Leadership Development, and Personal Growth. Aimed at individuals and businesses searching for qualified coaches.
• ICF Houston Membership Annual membership in the ICF Houston Chapter providing access to networking events, professional development workshops, the Mentor Coaching Program, CEU opportunities, and connection with professional coaches in the Houston community. Aimed at individual professional coaches.
• Coach Launchpad Monthly virtual community conversation series featuring guest speakers and topics relevant to professional coaching and leadership development, typically held via Zoom with CEU credits available. Aimed at professional coaches seeking ongoing learning.
• Coach Cafe Regional in-person networking events held across multiple Houston sub-markets (Katy, The Woodlands, Central Houston, Clear Lake) where coaches gather to connect, share ideas, practice together, and build professional relationships. Free for members, $10 for non-members.
• Mentor Coaching Program Comprehensive 10-session mentoring program (7 group + 3 individual) for coaches pursuing or renewing ICF credentials, focused on core competency development with feedback on coaching sessions. Program cost ranges from $1,250 to $1,850 based on individual Mentor Coach rates, with a 25% discount for ICF Houston members.
• Sponsorship Programs Two-tiered annual sponsorship opportunities (Silver at $1,500/year and Gold at $3,000/year) offering website visibility, newsletter recognition, event acknowledgment, and marketing opportunities targeting professional coaches and talent development professionals.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICF Texas Chapters PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration among ICF Texas chapters including Houston, San Antonio, Austin, North Texas, and others for shared programming, regional webinars, and professional development events
• ICF San AntoniominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosting regional events and webinars including the North American Web Series and various professional development programs
• ICF North TexasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint hosting of SE Regional Webinar Series and shared professional development content
• ICF SE RegionalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSoutheast Regional Webinar Series collaboration including chapters from Central Florida and South Florida
• Houston Organizational Development Network (HODN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint programming including Happy Hour events with other Houston professional chapters
• ATD Houston ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint Happy Hour networking events with other Houston professional chapters
• ACMP TexasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Change Management Boot Camp and other professional development events
• NSA Houston ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint Happy Hour networking events with other Houston professional chapters
• Rice University Doerr Institute for New LeadersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMany members are CoachRICE graduates from Rice University's Doerr Institute, a source of professional coaching talent and programming
• Wild ApricotcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management software platform powering the chapter's website, event registration, member directory, and email communications

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Houston Organizational Development Network (HODN): Houston-area professional network for OD practitioners. Co-hosts events with ICF Houston and serves a similar professional community of coaches, consultants, and talent leaders in the Houston market.
• ICF North Texas Chapter: Texas ICF chapter partner in the ICF Texas Chapters Partnership and co-host of regional webinar series. Direct comparable as a local ICF professional coaching association.
• ATD Houston Chapter: Houston-based chapter of the Association for Talent Development, a professional association for talent development and L&D professionals. Closely comparable member-driven, event-based, sponsorship-funded chapter model with overlapping audience in Houston.
• ICF San Antonio Chapter: Sister ICF chapter in Texas, co-hosting regional events and webinars with ICF Houston. Operates the same member-driven coaching community model in a different Texas metro.
• National Speakers Association Houston Chapter: Houston chapter of NSA, a professional association for speakers. Operates the same local-chapter membership and event model and is an explicit ICF Houston partner for joint programming.
• ICF Austin Chapter: Another Texas ICF chapter and ICF Texas Chapters Partnership member. Mirrors ICF Houston's mission of connecting credentialed coaches and clients in a specific Texas metro.
• ACMP Texas: Texas chapter of the Association of Change Management Professionals. Partner of ICF Houston on change management programming and a comparable local professional association model.

Broad incumbents

• International Coaching Federation (ICF): Parent organization of ICF Houston and the global credentialing body for professional coaches. Operates the ICF credential framework (ACC, PCC, MCC) on which the chapter's value proposition depends.

Emerging players

• International Association of Coaching (IAC): Alternative global coaching credentialing body competing with ICF. Relevant as a substitute credentialing pathway that could affect ICF Houston's member acquisition funnel over time.
• Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC): Global coaching association and credentialing body for business coaches. Adjacent competitor to ICF in the professional coaching credentialing market that could draw potential members away from local ICF chapters.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icf-houston

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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