Skill development is ongoing throughout our lives. Our families and schools support this and in the workplace many employers provide opportunities. Whether developing general life …
Coaching – GPS for Skill Development
Center for Coaching Certification Skills, Tools and Techniques
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GPS for Coaching: Finding the Direction
The directions sought through coaching may be to get to a specific location or they may be to determine where you want to go first. …
Using GPS
Ponder these questions: What are the reasons we use GPS? What do the letters stand for? >We use GPS to get directions and chart a …
Science of Coaching Conference Teachings
The International Coaching Federation’s Advance conference, the Science of Coaching, provided the science to define the reasons coaching works. This week the blogs are highlighting …
Science of Coaching Conference Insights
Participating in the International Coaching Federation’s Advance conference, the Science of Coaching, was an amazing, affirming, and humbling experience, so this week the blogs are …
Science of Coaching Conference Highlights
Last week I had the privilege of participating in the International Coach Federation’s Advance conference, the Science of Coaching. The experience was wonderful. The research …
Supporting Client Self-care
Self-care is generally recognized as important, valuable, and beneficial. There is research on the impact balance has on employee engagement and productivity. Additionally, there is …
Silence
Silence is an important tool in conversations generally and in coaching it is essential. Think about it this way: how often have you asked a …
The Language of Coaching: Science or Art? Part 2
This blog was published previously on the International Coaching Federation blog. The ICF Core Competencies include clear, direct language and powerful questioning, and these competencies …
The Language of Coaching: Science or Art? Part 1
This blog was published previously on the International Coaching Federation blog. Is coaching language a science or an art? Yes! In other words, based on …