ICF Research tells us that the top two sources of new clients are referrals and public speaking. Sometime coaches hesitate to ask for referrals. Perhaps …
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Quit Selling and Start Coaching
The idea of becoming a coach and having your own business is exciting! You do the right things – complete your coach training, join the …
Reaching for the Aha
by Maravi Melendez-Davis www.linkedin.com/in/maravimd? New Manager: Ask the question. Me: (silence) New Manager: Why don’t you ask the question? Me: (silence) New Manager: (silence) Shortly after this conversation, I …
Thriving Coaching Businesses
Thriving as a coaching business. What does this mean? I think of thriving in two different ways: one is coaches having a thriving business and …
ICF’s PCC Markers Speak to Diversity
When you pursue a credential with the ICF, you submit one recording for the ACC or two for the PCC or MCC of yourself coaching. …
Coaching Competencies 7 and 8 Speak to Diversity
Competency 7. Evokes Awareness is defined as “facilitates client insight and learning by using tools and techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor, or analogy.” …
Coaching Competencies 3 and 4 Speak to Diversity
Because competency 3 is focused on the agreement, consider the entire process with a diversity lens. How the formal agreement is done – verbally or …
Coaching Competency 2 Speaks to Diversity
Competency 2 is Embodies a Coaching Mindset.  The definition for this competency is, “develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible, and client …
Coaching Competency 1 Speaks to Diversity
Which competencies specifically address diversity?  There are several – consider both the definitions from the competencies and the competency sub points. Competency 1. Demonstrates Ethical …
More Coaching Ethics that Speak to Diversity
Continuing with how Ethics speak to diversity, ICF Code of Ethics number 25 states to avoid discrimination by maintaining fairness and equality in all activities …