Change is a constant. Humans are creatures of habit. These two sayings tell us that as much as we value routines, change will happen. Sometimes …
Center for Coaching Certification Coaching Stories
Coaching Stories
Starting a Coaching Engagement
What is the process for starting a coaching engagement? A common flow is: · Initial conversation with someone about what coaching is or is not. …
To Niche or Not to Niche
When moving from coaching certification to being a coach, a big question many have is whether to define a coaching niche. Without a niche, defining …
Which: Leader, Trainer, or Coach?
Often these roles are confused or used interchangeably when they are actually very different. Each serves a unique purpose. Following are definitions, simple how to …
What Skills Are Most Important in Great Leaders?
From the ability to give credit to leaders who are crafty problem-solvers with innovative solutions, here are 15 answers to the question, “What is one …
Coaching On Camera or Off Camera?
Pre-covid much of coaching was done virtually and ever since this trend has continued and grown. It means coaches can easily serve clients all over …
Unacknowledged Influencers
Each time we make a decision, there are multiple considerations involved. These include other people, time, money, logistics, resources, emotions, biases, energy, physical wellness, and …
10 Ways to Recognize Success
From offering material rewards to showing your team’s trust, here are 10 answers to the question, “How do you prefer to be recognized for your …
How Coaching Advances Results
The growth of coaching as a profession, as well as the hype around creating a coaching culture in organizations, generates curiosity as to what exactly …
What Happens If a Coach Tells?
Core to coaching is holding the client as their own best expert. The coaching process is specifically and intentionally one where the client reflects, explores, …