The Pittsburgh Coaches Association (PCA), is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization of professional coaches, founded over ten years ago to serve the Pittsburgh region.

Coaching is a collaborative partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The Pittsburgh Coaches Association seeks to support the coaching profession as an integral part of personal and professional development. Its members represent the highest quality in professional coaching.

The Pittsburgh Coaches Association is an official chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF). Founded in 1995, the ICF is the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of credentialed coaches. With more than 19,000 professional coaches representing more than 100 countries, the ICF is the voice of the global coaching profession.

Members of the Pittsburgh Coaches Association are required to adhere to the Ethics and Regulations of the ICF including the full ICF Code of Ethics. Additionally PCA Members are required to receive coach training on and practice the ICF Coaching Core Competencies.

The PCA exists to support and preserve the integrity of the coaching profession, whose members serve multiple coaching disciplines including executive, life, relationship, academic, career, and business coaching.

The PCA Professional Coaches typically provide a complimentary coaching session to any individual or organization interested in further exploring coaching and can be contacted directly to determine the optimal way to move forward. The organization is run by a volunteer elected Board of Directors, supported by the PCA Past Presidents, whose backgrounds are representative of many coaching disciplines.

The Pittsburgh Coaches Association hosts an open PCA Monthly Lunch and Learn Meeting, featuring a guest speaker sharing information on coaching, business development, and other timely topics of interest to the coaching profession and the public, as well as those interested in meeting professional coaches in the Pittsburgh area. These meetings are held at 11:30 am on the second Wednesday of every month. Attendees can register for monthly events online.

The Pittsburgh Coaches Association also hosts PCA Virtual Teleclasses, available to all interested and taking place on an ongoing basis. Association members also contribute to a free monthly newsletter and blog that is available to anyone through the PCA website or by subscription.

The members of the Pittsburgh Coaches Association have additionally authored a supportive and inspirational e-Book, 29 Perspectives: Success Strategies for Business and Life, available as a complementary gift from the PCA.

For Persons Seeking a Coach
Within the PCA membership, you will find Pittsburgh’s most knowledgeable and experienced professional coaches, all of whom are required to adhere to the Regulations of the ICF, the most recognized and standardized coaching criteria.

Click here to find a Pittsburgh Coaches Association Professional Coach.

For Coaches
The Pittsburgh Coaches Association (PCA) exists to:

• Create a community for professional coaches

• Conduct continuing education programs

• Create opportunities for coaches to contribute to their community

• Become an effective communication channel among members and the community

Learn more about Membership and Becoming a member.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at info@pittsburghcoaches.org .