by guest blogger Mikayla Phan According to the Mirriam-Webster dictionary, the general definition of “listen” is to “pay attention to someone or something in order …
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Developing Myself as a Coach
by guest blogger Mikayla Phan As I look forward to my new career path in coaching, I often reflect on the Core Competencies which are …
Evaluating CC9 Designing Actions
Designing actions starts with specific action steps for moving forward and is enhanced as a competency when it includes designing actions that provide for learning, …
Evaluating CC6 Powerful Questioning
Powerful questioning is a skill developed over time. It begins with questions that are short, simple, and open-ended. Most often the questions start with the …
Evaluating CC3 Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client
Because the number one indicator of success in a coaching relationship is the rapport between the coach and the client, this coaching competency of establishing …
Evaluating CC1 Ethics and Standards
In the ICF Comparison Table, the only competency that is not directly evaluated during an oral exam for credentialing is Ethics and Standards. At the …
ICF Competencies Rating Levels
The ICF published a comparison table on their website that provides excellent awareness of the coaching competencies from the perspective of skill development. Specifically, it …
Feedback and 360s of Coaching Competencies
Feedback on coaching competencies creates awareness of skill application. Sometimes our self-evaluation is in keeping with the feedback of others and sometimes we are surprised …
Practice and Experience Coaching Develop Competency
It makes sense that coach training includes coaching. More than that, it makes sense that it includes coaching, being coached, and observing coaching. Ultimately, learning …
Learning the Language of Coaching
During the coaching practicum at the Center for Coaching Certification, there is a homework assignment. The work is challenging and provides excellent benefits for the …