Deciding between a mentor and a coach depends on the type of support you want for personal or professional development. A mentor provides guidance based …
A Mentor or a Coach? Understanding the Differences and Benefits
Center for Coaching Certification Coaching Skills
Coaching Skills
Essential Coaching Skills Every Leader Can Use Today
Four skills cover most cases: ask great questions, listen deeply, turn ideas into SMART goals, and explore perspectives. Use coaching skills in your one-on-ones, meetings, …
Coaching for Leaders: Practical Skills That Scale Results
Fire drills, endless pings, and a calendar that goes on and on. Sound familiar? Many managers feel stuck carrying the whole team on their back. …
Core Coaching Techniques to Upgrade Your Life
Goal-Setting and Visioning Exercises Clear goals light the way through dark patches. Use SMART steps—specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, time-bound—to map your path. For example, if …
Coaching to Help When Life Gets Tough- Strategies for Overcoming Challenges
Imagine waking up one morning to find your job gone, your savings stretched thin, and a knot of worry tight in your chest. Moments like …
Is Coaching Formulaic?
Coaching is not a rigid formula, and it is not completely unstructured either. The most effective coaching is a dynamic process that combines both a …
How to Start a Coaching Practice
Starting a coaching practice feels challenging at first. You wonder where to start, what certificates you require, and how to find clients when so many …
20 Ways Coach Training Changes Your Life and Career
Fortune Magazine found that managers who completed coaching training gained over six times their investment. Interviews with professionals in International Coaching Federation (ICF)-accredited programs reveal …
How to Handle Difficult Coaching Situations
How to Handle Difficult Coaching Situations A coaching session begins. You notice your client’s arms are crossed and they are leaning back or that they …
Digital Tools Every Coach Plans to Know
Digital Tools Every Coach Plans to Know According to HR Magazine, published by the U.S.-based Society for Human Resource Management, coaches get the best results …