Active Listening, Powerful Questioning, and Direct Communication are skills many have studied and at the same time, in coaching, the application is different. The irony …
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Coaching for Project Managers
First, what is a Project Manager (PM)? The Project Management Institute (PMI) defines a Project Manager as change agents: they make project goals their own …
Coaching is More Than the Coaching Sessions
Coaching is More Than the Coaching Sessions By Cathy Liska During coach training, the focus is on how to prepare as a coach and how …
More on the Coaching Practicum – Learning to Coach through the Center for Coaching Certification
Blog series by Joann Evans Joann Evans holds a B.S. in microbiology and chemistry. She is also a certified Paralegal. She has 20 years’ experience …
Learning to Coach through the Center for Coaching Certification – Class #3 – Understanding Your Client
Blog series by Joann Evans Joann Evans holds a B.S. in microbiology and chemistry. She is also a certified Paralegal. She has 20 years’ experience …
Clear, Direct Coaching Language
Many of us have been taught language that was intended to be polite and in reality it often lacks clarity. For example using “we” when …
Agreement Examples from Coaching Certification
During coaching certification, the process for establishing the coaching agreement is discussed. It starts with a conversation on what coaching is and what it is …
Hallmarks of a Great Coach: 2. Present
After being prepared, the first hallmark of a great coach, comes the hallmark of being present. Present Dictionary.com defines present as: noting an action or …
What to Look for When Hiring a Coach
Finding a coach who is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) conveys a level of professionalism. ICF is the leading organization in the …
Language in Coaching
Language is what keeps communities, corporations, and all endeavors in continuity. In the words of Brian Smith, a CEO and a graduate from the Wharton …