For the profession
The Coaching Registry is an independent reference for the profession, built with care by people who believe the right coach can change the shape of someone's year. We review every application by hand, review professional coach education, and verify listed professional credentials where applicable — so the trust you've earned is the trust people find here.
I — Why join
As coaching continues to grow, so does the challenge of helping people understand a coach's professional background. The Coaching Registry exists to support clarity and professional standards within the coaching profession — while making discovery easier for the public.
II — Eligibility
The Coaching Registry recognises three professional pathways. Each is an accepted route into the Registry, each is independently reviewed, and none ranks above another.
Has completed professional coach education reviewed by The Coaching Registry and holds listed professional credentials that have been verified through authoritative sources.
Has completed or is completing professional coach education reviewed by The Coaching Registry, has current credential information reviewed by The Coaching Registry, and is working toward professional accreditation.
Has completed professional coach education reviewed by The Coaching Registry.
Recognized coach education may include
Examples are illustrative, not exhaustive. The Coaching Registry is independent of the organizations listed and reviews each application individually.
III — Professional status
Your professional status appears identically on your profile, in the directory, and in search results. Coaches working toward an accreditation may display their expected completion date, so visitors can make informed decisions with full transparency.
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IV — Profile standards
Coach profiles on The Coaching Registry should be professional, accurate, respectful, and appropriate for a general audience. Coaches are responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide about their practice, experience, services, and professional background.
In practice, this means profiles that are professional, specific, factual, and grounded — and that avoid exaggerated, misleading, promotional, or unsupported claims.
V — The invitation
We are inviting professional coaches verified before The Coaching Registry reaches 200 verified coaches to join as Founding Coaches.
This is not an open listing platform. Every coach in the Registry has completed recognized professional coach education, independently reviewed by The Coaching Registry before inclusion.