During coach training we often joke that learning coaching is learning a new language. This is true because the words we normally use and the …
The Impact of a Coach’s Words
Center for Coaching Certification Coaching Stories
Coaching Stories
The Tool
A powerful tool used for supporting positive and proactive focus while also building confidence is taught in the Certified Professional Coach program. The impact of …
The 3 Cs of Confidence
For a coaching relationship to be effective, the three Cs of confidence are essential: Confidence in the Coach – both the coach and the client …
Beginning a Coaching Relationship
There are many approaches to starting a coaching relationship. Some coaches have an intake process, some start with an assessment, some invest the time in …
Considered Creativity Coaching
What makes a coach standout as a coach? Many think about brand and niche. For those who completed the Certified Professional Coach program, of note …
Coaching Methodology
Each coach develops their own unique style and approach. In the chapter from the 2017 Coaching Perspectives VII book on Coaching Models and Processes, I …
Coaching Questions for Managing Up
In addition to coaching skills – specifically people and communication skills including powerful coaching questions – being a powerful tool when speaking with employees or …
Coaching Questions for Challenging Workplace Conversations
In the last two blogs we explored coaching questions for different types of conversations. Here we will simply share a varied selection of coaching questions …
Coaching Skills Applied in Tough Conversations at Work
In the previous blog an example of how coaching skills are helpful in a positive conversation was provided. Now consider the use of coaching skills …
Coaching Skills Applied in Conversations at Work
The question comes up during coach training: “How do coaching skills apply in workplace conversations when it is something other than coaching?” The people and …