The ICF, International Coach Federation, publishes 11 Core Competencies for coaches and these are separated into four sections: Setting the Foundation Co-creating the Relationship Communicating …
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What types of coaching are there?
Coaching has application in every facet of the working world, family, and in the communities in which people participate. Companies are now developing a “coaching …
About Coaching
Coaching continues to grow as a profession and is gaining ever more popularity because it works. This series is a broad overview of coaching, how …
Practical Questions That Affect Choosing Your Coaching Certification Course
Written by Suzanne Mason, Certified Master Coach After you asked yourself your own reasons for wanting coaching certification and ask about the program and the …
Questions To Ask During the Hunt for Your Coaching Certification Course
Written by Suzanne Mason, Certified Master Coach After exploring your motivation for coaching certification, the next challenge is deciding which (there are over 300!) coaching …

Questions to Ask Before the Hunt for Your Coaching Certification Course
Written by Suzanne Mason, Certified Master Coach At long last, you now have a vision of what you aspire to be. You know that a …
Are Assessments a Coaching Tool?
In addition to personality assessments, there are a multitude of tools for assessing. Assessments cover everything from emotional intelligence, relationship intelligence, social intelligence, spiritual intelligence, …
ICF Core Competencies as a Coaching Tool
The ICF developed and publishes information on Core Competencies for coaches, doing an excellent job of detailing the skills required to provide effective coaching. In …
Coaching Agreements from Coach Training Programs
The ICF Code of Ethics requires a clear agreement or contract, and the agreement is a tool for establishing, maintaining, and ending a coaching relationship. …
Coaching Certification Lesson on Personal Gain
The ICF Code of Ethics states, “I will not knowingly take any personal, professional, or monetary advantage or benefit of the coach-client relationship, except by …
