Center for Coaching Certification

The Foundational Cohort to Earn the ACC

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Cathy Liska

As the journey to becoming a coach is explored, many are learning that the International Coaching Federation, ICF, is in the process of transitioning to new standards for coach training.  This is exciting!  The new standards include requirements for the … Read more

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Becoming a Coach

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Cathy Liska

What is the path to becoming a coach?  To state the obvious, as with any profession it starts with education — training. Interestingly enough, it is often asked whether other education or training suffices.  Think about it this way: if a … Read more

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How to Explore with Your Parent Coach

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Cathy Liska

by Tracy Prunty –  https://jottersjourney.com A coach will serve you best by understanding your intention.  They listen to what you say and don’t say plus notice patterns over time.  Based on this awareness, one of the most significant things a … Read more

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Three Phases of Coaching Agreements

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Cathy Liska

An agreement for a coaching relationship is called for in both the Code of Ethics and the Core Competencies of a coach from the International Coaching Federation, ICF. An agreement happens in three phases: An initial conversation with a client … Read more

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Additional Learning Options

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Cathy Liska

In addition to coach training and continuing coach education, because many of us are firm believers in being a life-long learned and value additional opportunities, here are resources: Monthly Webinars including many there are free – the Center for Coaching … Read more

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The Ethics of Diversity

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Cathy Liska

The International Coaching Federation published a statement of diversity, inclusion, belonging, and justice at https://coachfederation.org/about: “ICF Members and Credential-holders live and work in more than 140 countries and territories.  ICF is a vibrant global community committed to the shared vision … Read more

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Celebrating You with Gratitude

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Cathy Liska

Amongst the holiday celebrations, reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the next, what stands out most is how much each of you is worth celebrating and how grateful I am for all of you! Over the past … Read more

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Remote Workers: Recruiting and Hiring the Best, Part 1

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Cathy Liska

By Wendy A. www.contentcampfire.com Hi everyone! Today’s blog is the first of 3 blogs on this great topic. The pandemic has put many lives on hold. Some lost jobs while others began working from home. The coronavirus changed how people … Read more

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How You Can Boost Team Morale as An Executive

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Cathy Liska

By Isabella Goode https://www.learningthenearning.com/ As an executive, there are things that you can do to further ensure that your employees are doing okay during such a challenging time. When team morale is running low, it is crucial to do what you can to ensure that emotions and motivation … Read more

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The Power of Group Coaching

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Cathy Liska

by Naomi Clark-Turner www.naomiclarkturner.com Why are professionals unaware of coaching as an effective way to accelerate personal development?  Coaching is often viewed as a perk reserved for senior level executives and an expensive alternative to mentoring.  The clear benefit that … Read more

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