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 …
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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 …
Internal Coaching Program Best Practices
For the past 11 weeks this blog has focused on internal coaching programs. Now, in this last post, is a list of best practices for …
Coaching Program Assessment and Adjustment
Effective planning and engagement are an excellent foundation for a coaching program. To support ongoing success and sustainability, plan to assess the coaching program process …
Coaching Program Steps to Help Create Rapport for Coaching Success
The greatest indicator of success in a coaching relationship is rapport between the coach and the client. While this is developed between the coach and …
Coaching Process
In the previous blog post, model and process definitions were applied to coaching. The model of how the coaching relationship works was described. Now the …
Coaching Model
One thing that is interesting in reference to a coaching model is defining a model as compared to process. Dictionary.com includes “a standard or example …
Trust in the Confidentiality of a Coaching Relationship
The number one indicator of success in a coaching relationship is the rapport between the coach and the client. Effective rapport building requires establishing trust. …
Conflicts of Interest in Coaching
From the International Coach Federation, ICF, Code of Ethics in Section 2 under Conflicts of Interest it says, “As a coach: 9) I will seek …
Conflict Coaching
Helga Rhodes said, “Conflict is a fact of life; it does not have to be a way of life.”  Conflict can be a good thing …