ICF Research tells us that the top two sources of new clients are referrals and public speaking. Sometime coaches hesitate to ask for referrals. Perhaps …
Connecting with Clients
Quit Selling and Start Coaching
The idea of becoming a coach and having your own business is exciting! You do the right things – complete your coach training, join the …
Reaching for the Aha
by Maravi Melendez-Davis www.linkedin.com/in/maravimd? New Manager: Ask the question. Me: (silence) New Manager: Why don’t you ask the question? Me: (silence) New Manager: (silence) Shortly after this conversation, I …
To Be A Coach
By Beth Donovan www.bethdonovan.com To Be A Coach In my way I sought to help, Those who needed me, It was then I got Coach …
Thriving Coaching Businesses
Thriving as a coaching business. What does this mean? I think of thriving in two different ways: one is coaches having a thriving business and …
Coaching Face-to-face, on the Phone, or Virtually
Pre-pandemic 80% of all coaching was virtual. Since the pandemic, almost 100% of coaching is virtual. The coaches and clients who were meeting face-to-face were …
ICF’s PCC Markers Speak to Diversity
When you pursue a credential with the ICF, you submit one recording for the ACC or two for the PCC or MCC of yourself coaching. …
Coaching Competencies 7 and 8 Speak to Diversity
Competency 7. Evokes Awareness is defined as “facilitates client insight and learning by using tools and techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor, or analogy.” …
Coaching Competencies 5 and 6 Speak to Diversity
Competency 5. Maintains Presence says, “is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded, and confident.” The openness …
Coaching Competencies 3 and 4 Speak to Diversity
Because competency 3 is focused on the agreement, consider the entire process with a diversity lens. How the formal agreement is done – verbally or …