Listening and clear, direct language are essential skills for coaches in each and every coaching session. Coaches are called upon to challenge themselves and recognize …
Center for Coaching Certification Skills, Tools and Techniques
Skills Tools and Techniques
Coaching with Understanding
Different people think, feel, and prioritize differently. Because coaching is client-focused, it is the responsibility of the coach to understand their client – how they …
Coaching Ethics
The International Coach Federation, ICF, publishes a Code of Ethics for coaches. All members of the ICF subscribe to the Code of Ethics, agree to …
About Coaching
As the coaching industry moves toward self regulation or perhaps government regulation, the question remains as to how exactly coaching is defined. Start with this …
Exploring Coaching and Coach Training
Over the next several weeks, this blog is going to discuss coaching using the flow of the Certified Professional Coach program. For coaches who have …
Dating Coach
What does a dating coach do? A dating coach works with individuals in all stages of dating. For some it is preparation, for others it …
Coaching Children or Youth
What does a coaching relationship with a child or youth focus on? The answers are as varied as those receiving and doing the coaching. For …
Coaching a Client in Crisis
As a coach, you prepare for coaching sessions. Imagine just beginning with a client and having your process in place for starting the coaching relationship …
Divorce Coaching
When going through a divorce, the changes to immediate family and living arrangements and even budgeting are well-recognized. Beyond this there are changes to the …
Family Conflict Coaching
Occasionally a corach is asked to work with the family of a regular coaching client. Does it make sense for a coach to schedule family …