The gold standard for being a coach is membership in the International Coach Federation (ICF). The ICF requires 60 hours of training to become a …
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Leadership Coaching
by Patti Oskvarek How do you coach for leadership? A client comes to you and wants to improve their leadership skills or has been told …
Creating Inspiring Leaders through Coaching
by Patti Oskvarek When I became a Certified Professional Coach, I knew I wanted to be a leadership coach. My goal is to coach people …
Can a coach help me get back on track?
Yes! When you want to get back on track, a coach with coach training knows different processes that empower you to choose what you are …
Can a coach help me when I have a setback in life or work?
Yes! Often when we have a setback, it is easy to get stuck. We focus on the problem, the unfairness, fears, challenges. When you work …
Meeting the Challenge: Engaging New Coaching Clients
Coaches that completed their coach training share one of their big challenges is engaging new clients. Part of it is a fear of selling, part …
About Coaching and Becoming a Coach
What is coaching? The International Coach Federation (ICF), defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal …
More on Wellness Coaching
What, specifically, is wellness coaching? Wellness coaches partner with clients for positive and lasting change in terms of well-being. What, specifically, is well-being? Well-being includes …
Wellness Coaching
Here is an example of a wellness coaching engagement using models, processes, and the coaching competencies. Visualize being hired for a wellness coaching relationship. The …
Examples of Models and Processes
The following is a list of various coaching models and processes that are easily found online with full explanations. Some training programs are built on …