The three terms: leader, mentor, and coach, are often used interchangeably and this creates confusion. These are each very different. At https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leader a leader is …
Leader, Mentor, Coach
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Self-reflective Practice for Coaches
In the previous blog, the following was included: the ICF’s Core Competencies coaches learn during coaching certification, for competency number two say: 2. Embodies a …
Activity for Awareness
At the 2020 Association of Coach Training Organizations (ACTO) conference during one of the sessions, all of us who participating were asked to take a …
Common Mistake #3 of 3 – Lessons Learned from ICF Assessors
The first two of three common mistakes in the previous blogs, failure to have a clear agreement and leading, are closely related to the third …
Common Mistake #1 of 3 – Lessons Learned from ICF Assessors
While planning for a presentation to ICF’s Ethics Community of Practice, I had the opportunity to talk with the presenter, Jim Smith. Then, during his …
Facing the Challenge
Life is full of challenges. Some see these as barriers, and some see them as opportunities. How do you choose to face challenges? How do …
Noteworthy Details in the New Code of Ethics
In addition to the overall format changes in the International Coaching Federation’s, ICF’s, Code of Ethics described in the previous blog, there is value in …
ICF’s New Code of Ethics
In December of 2019, the International Coaching Federation published the new Code of Ethics that then went into effect January 1, 2020. What are the …
The Importance of Letters: Why a Coaching Certification Matters
By Diana Fritts Obtaining a certification is valuable in any profession, and coaching is no different. In such a rapidly growing industry, showing your commitment …
How do I determine if I will be a good coach?
When people ask this question, my reaction is often that if you care enough to ask the question you care enough to learn how to …