Bold Coaching. Inclusive Leadership. Real Results.

Learn how the Institute for Coaching Innovation is building the future of coaching.

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Founder's Message

When I launched CoachDiversity Institute in 2015, I did so with a mission to change the coaching industry—to make it more inclusive, culturally aware, and responsive to the lived experiences of leaders from all walks of life. Over the past decade, we’ve trained and certified more than 1,800 coaches, supported executives around the world, and helped organizations reimagine leadership through the power of coaching.

But the world has changed and so have we.

The Institute for Coaching Innovation (ICI) is our evolution. It’s the next chapter in our commitment to building future-ready leaders and driving systemic change. At ICI, we are expanding our reach, deepening our impact, and leading with bold ideas that position coaching as an essential strategy for transformation in every sector.

We haven’t left our roots we’ve grown them.


With gratitude and resolve,


Signature of the founder

Dr. Towanna Burrous

Founder, The Institute for Coaching Innovation

Mission

To revolutionize the coaching profession by developing future-ready leaders through innovative coach training, executive coaching, and thought leadership.

Vision

To be the global leader in coaching innovation—where expansive perspectives shape leadership excellence, coaching becomes the standard for transformational leadership.

Core Messaging Pillars

Innovation

in how we teach, coach, and scale leadership impact

Perspective

honoring the complexity of today’s world through human-centered leadership

Leadership

positioning coaching as essential for strategic and relational growth

Global Mindset

building a connected network of learners and leaders across industries and cultures

Transformation

developing the inner and outer capabilities that create meaningful, measurable change

Core Values

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Equity

Moral foundation—why we exist
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Inclusion

Behavioral compass—how we build community
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Innovation

Strategic lens—how we deliver our work