A coach is a strategy partner. Exploring strategy is essential for creating the best possibility of a successful outcome. The coach challenges and expands thinking …
What is the role of a coach?
core competency
Coaching Language
The words people use often have more meaning than is realized. For example, when someone says they will try, is it likely to happen? More …
Coaching Presence
The ICF lists Coaching Presence as one of Core Competencies. Developing this skill involves multiple components including: listening, recognizing personality and knowing how to flex …
Learning Powerful Questioning as a Coach
During the Certified Professional Coach program, in addition to discussing types of and how to formulate powerful questions, examples are given for the practice. Coaches …
Coaching and Morality
Ann Marie was coaching Mario with a primary focus on managing his ADHD. Together they discussed his focus, organization, and time management. They worked on …
International Coaching Federation for Coaching and Coaches
The International Coach Federation is a resource and a tool for coaches. As a resource, the International Coaching Federation, ICF, offers continuing education opportunities, research, …
Effective Goal Setting is a Coaching Tool
While goal setting is often discussed and regularly done, knowing and applying specific techniques enhances results. In the previous blog posts the Meta Programs discussed …
Learning Styles as a Coaching Tool
When a coach is aware of a client’s learning style, the coach is prepared to use words that make sense for the client, blend to …
Powerful Questioning is a Competency and a Coaching Tool
Powerful questioning is an art. In coach training coaches learn how to formulate open, probing, and clarifying questions. Because a single word potentially changes the …
Communication Techniques are Coaching Competencies and Tools
During coaching certification specific communication techniques are taught and practiced. These are essential for coaching effectiveness. The ICF Core Competencies list includes three: listening, clear …