Competency 5. Maintains Presence says, “is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded, and confident.” The openness …
Coaching Competencies 5 and 6 Speak to Diversity
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Be Ethical: Accurately Name the Designation
A common mistake that coaches make is changing their designation. They simply name themselves whatever they want to name themselves. For example, they take a …
CPC versus PCC
One of the things you may have noticed in recent times is ICF has gone to digital badging. If somebody does have a credential, they …
Telling is a Fail – Asking is a Win
Think about parenting a teenager. As much as parents want their children to listen to what they are told, sometimes teens just have to make …
The Impact of a Coach Telling
In the previous blog a scenario used in the coach training class on ethics was provided where the coach gave the client the answer. In …
Group Coaching Enhances Opportunities
What is the potential? In addition to group or team coaching serving clients well, it is a smart business move because it adds to the …
Group or Team Coaching – A Smart Opportunity
One of the most common areas of feedback following the Certified Master Coach or Certified Coach Specialist programs is how excited people are by the …
What if someone with no training identifies themselves as a professional coach?
Start by assuming positive intent. Then invite them to explore ICF’s website and to research the profession. Discuss the Core Competencies and the Code of …
Who Takes Notes?
A common question in coach training is: During a coaching session, who takes the notes? The coach? The client? No one? Both? The answers to …
Become a Coach vis-a-vis ICF Requirements at the Center for Coaching Certification
The first step on the journey to becoming a coach is the Certified Professional Coach program. From there, you move into the Certified Master Coach …