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C.O.A.C.H.I.N.G.

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Cathy Liska

By Cathy Liska Whether seeking to understand coaching, getting started as a coach, or further refining advanced coaching skills, acronyms are an easy way to remember important things. As a starting point for professional coaches, the ICF’s 11 Core … Read more

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Coaching Agreement

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Cathy Liska

A written coaching agreement outlines the parameters of the coaching relationship. It is foundational to building an effective coaching engagement. A Coaching Agreement includes exploring what the client wants from the relationship as a whole and starting each session by … Read more

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Using Coaching Techniques

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Cathy Liska

Through the story of one client, this blog series demonstrates the application of various tools and techniques from coach training. The client in this story is a blend of multiple clients with personal information changed to protect their privacy. About … Read more

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Setting the Foundation for Engaging Coaching Clients

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Cathy Liska

The 11 Core Competencies of a Coach as defined by the International Coach Federation, ICF, are organized in four areas. Through coach training, these competencies are learned and developed. After coaching certification, these same competencies serve to engage new clients. … Read more

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Career Coaching

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Cathy Liska

Here is an example of a career coaching engagement using models, processes, and the coaching competencies. Envision a career coaching opportunity. Sometimes the challenge is recognizing which role will best serve the coachee – trainer, consultant, or coach. Often the … Read more

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Co-Create the Coaching Relationship

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Cathy Liska

The competencies of Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Coachee plus Coaching Presence build on your ethics and agreement with a focus on adjusting your coaching process to the coachee. To provide professional coaching services in keeping with these competencies, … Read more

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Setting the Foundation

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Cathy Liska

At the Center for Coaching Certification, students learn that the competencies of Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards plus Establishing the Coaching Agreement call for coach training to include learning the ethics of developing coaching competencies as well as being … Read more

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How to Start a Coaching Business

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Cathy Liska

As silly as it sounds, it is important to say that before you start a coaching business, become a coach. Initial training is often a 30-hour program, so continue on for the next level so you are qualified for membership … Read more

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Be Clear on Coaching versus Other Services

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Cathy Liska

Most coaches start their coach training after working in other fields. Often they start with offering coaching in conjunction with other work or services. Consider that for HR, Recruiters, Organizational Development, Talent Development, trainers, consultants, and mental health professionals sometimes … Read more

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Use and Promote the Code of Ethics

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Cathy Liska

By Pete Liska https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteliska/ The ICF has a well-established and developed Code of Ethics in place for all coaching professionals. The ICF’s Code of Ethics is comprehensive and effective. As long as a coach indicates that they follow the ICF’s … Read more

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