The efficacy of coaching is dependent on the skill of the coach and the commitment of the client to create their own meaningful change. On …
A Deeper Dive into Coaching Competence
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The Application of Coaching Skills
Prior to starting a coaching engagement, the coach and client have conversations about coaching, ethics, and the parameters of the relationship. A formal agreement, written …
The First Conversation with a Prospective Client
When that first conversation happens with a prospective client, how do you handle it? Sometimes clients come prepared to interview a prospective coach. They may …
3 Steps to Start a Coaching Relationship
Each coaching relationship is unique. This is because each client is unique and what will serve them in the moment varies. When coaches are in …
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 …
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 …
Being a Confident Coach
A successful coaching engagement occurs when the coach and client are both confident in the coach, confident in the coaching process, and confident in the …
Telling is a Fail – Asking is a Win
Think about parenting a teenager. As much as parents want their children to listen to what they are told, sometimes teens just have to make …
Coaching Your Client with SMART Goals
Clients come to coaches wanting to create change and/or succeed at a goal. Coaches partner with clients and many use the S.M.A.R.T. goal model to …