doomscrolling and psychological safety threats

Doomscrolling – Protecting Psychological Safety by Dr. D Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC Why Stress Feels Different Now We all know stress is part of life, but the stress we’re carrying right now feels heavier, sharper, and harder to shake. According to the American Psychiatric Association, 43% of adults reported feeling more anxious in 2024 than Read More

Genuine Connection: The Most Underrated Asset in Corporate Leadership

Genuine Connection: The Most Underrated Asset in Corporate Leadership By Dr. D Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC Forget the next productivity hack; the ultimate competitive advantage isn’t in a dashboard but in the genuine connection that effective leaders establish with their teams. In a performance-focused world where data dashboards, KPIs, and bottom lines dominate boardroom discussions, Read More

The Untapped Power of Compassion in Leadership

The Untapped Power of Compassion in Leadership By Dr.  D Ivan Young, MCC, NBC – HWC Why Compassion Is the Missing Ingredient In today’s competitive environment, leaders are often measured by profits, productivity, and performance. Yet beneath every metric lies a deeper truth: people cannot thrive in environments where they don’t feel seen, valued, and Read More

Building a Brand and the Credibility Crisis

Building a Brand & the Credibility Crisis How evidence-based coaching restores clarity By Dr. D Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC Storm 1: Spam-and-hustle overload  Why “get-rich-fast” noise fries our focus—and how evidence-based coaching puts the brain back in business. “Building a Brand & the Credibility Crisis”Imagine, it’s 5 a.m. and your phone lights up like a Read More

The Future of Coaching – Strategies for Success in 2025

The Future of Coaching: Key Industry Trends The coaching industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and those who adapt will thrive. As an industry leader, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the business of coaching is evolving. On March 10th, 2025, I will be sharing key insights at NYU’s Coaching Business Development Conference. My focus is on helping Read More

Top 5 Mistakes Coaches Make When Submitting ICF Recordings

Mastering your ICF recordings By Dr. D Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC, CPDC, Ph.D. Are you aspiring to earn your ICF PCC or MCC credential? Whether you’re a coaching school graduate, an ACC-level coach seeking advancement, or a professional transitioning into coaching, mastering your ICF recordings is a critical step in the credentialing process. Here are Read More

How to Pass the ICF Credentialing Exam on Your First Attempt

How to Pass the ICF Credentialing Exam on Your First Attempt Overcoming the Fear of ICF Credentialing:  Here’s how to Pass the ICF Credentialing Exam on Your First Attempt… Earning your ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) or Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential is a game-changer for your coaching career. Yet, for many coaches, the journey Read More

How to Stay a Successful Entrepreneur: Setting Yourself Up for Lasting Success

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Maintaining your status as a successful entrepreneur is a much greater challenge than attaining success. Many achieve their goals only to lose everything because they lack the skills to maintain them.  As an entrepreneur, you’re either in the midst of a storm, coming out of one, Read More

How to Identify Your Ideal Customer and Position Your Brand for Success

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Identifying your ideal customer is a non-negotiable first step in building a successful brand. Having a vision for your brand is one thing. Establishing a successful and profitable brand is another. Are you struggling to get to the next level with your brand? If so, this Read More