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The Center for Coaching Certification (CCC) Coaching Model is a process, built on a foundation of training, competency, and ethics. From the beginning of the CCC coach training program, CCC starts with the premise that the client is their own best expert. The client is ultimately best served by their coach when the client explores the possibilities, defines their goals, and decides on their plan of action. Through client-focused coaching, a client is learning skills, owns their decisions, and creates their success.

Coach-specific training such as earning your Certified Professional Coach designation with CCC, makes sense when you plan to do coaching work, are interested in additional tools, and appreciate personal development in addition to professional development.

When you consider your options for coach training programs, research the experience of the founders and trainers in developing and delivering training, the model used, and whether the organization has affiliations with other professional organizations.

If you are considering a training program that uses a mental health model, research your state licensure requirements for mental health professionals. If you are coaching using a consulting model, anticipate how to define your role with future clients. If the approach is similar to that of a friend, explore how you will apply the information.

The Center for Coaching Certification is authorized by IACET to offer CEUs – a unique identifier of quality in coach training because it is focused on the quality of the training program from content through delivery. The training is aligned with the International Coaches Federation (ICF) Core Competencies and includes the ICF Code of Ethics.

Cathy Liska

For content specific to coach training and coaching, guest blog posts are welcome.

Most blog posts here are written or curated by Cathy Liska, Guide from the Side®, CDP, MCC.

Cathy is CEO/Founder of the Center for Coaching Certification, CCC. As Guide from the Side®, she is a sought-after trainer and coach with over 30 years of experience in business management and ownership. Cathy built her diverse team at CCC that includes trainers, customer service, and coaches. She was Co-Leader for ICF’s Ethics Community of Practice, on the Leadership Team for the review and updating of the Code of Ethics in 2024, and active in the Ethics Water Cooler. To ensure she stays current in related areas of expertise, Cathy has earned the following: ICF’s Master Certified Coach (MCC), Certified Coach Trainer, Certified Consumer Credit Counselor, Certificate of Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Grief Support Group Facilitator, Certified in the Drucker Self-Assessment Tool, Certified Apartment Manager, Certified Civil and Family Mediator, and Certified in DISC.

Cathy’s clients range from attorneys to corporate executives, government to nonprofit, entrepreneurs to children, under or unemployed to newly retired. She specializes in communication, management, conflict, and leadership. Her personal mission statement is “People.” Cathy is known for her passion to serve others so they achieve the results they want.

Podcast: https://www.coachcert.com/podcast.html

Publications: Coaching Perspectives (a series of books with chapters by coach training graduates) https://www.coachcert.com/resources/recommended-reading/coaching-perspectives-series-by-the-center-for-coaching-certification-and-more.html

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