Training As noted in the previous blog, training is essential for any professionally and this is certainly true for coaches given the nature of …
The 4 Pillars of Being a Coach
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Getting Started in Your Coaching Engagement
Before starting to coach there are many things to manage. It is important to know in advance what the client wants from the coaching, sponsor …
The First Conversation with a Prospective Client
When that first conversation happens with a prospective client, how do you handle it? Sometimes clients come prepared to interview a prospective coach. They may …
Coaching Ethics Demonstrated with the Affirmation Story
In addition to the opening session and affirmation story taught in the Certified Professional Coach program aligning with the competencies as explored in the previous …
Collaboration for ADHD Parent Coaching
ADHD is a fact of life for approximately 5% of the world’s population. It presents unique challenges for navigating school, careers, and life in general. …
About ICF’s Ethics Community of Practice
The International Coaching Federation, ICF, Ethics Community of Practice (CP) is a virtual group of coaches who share best practices, emerging trends, tools, and tips …
Communities of Practice at ICF
The International Coaching Federation provides an amazing, albeit often unknown, resource for members, the Communities of Practice. Currently the Communities of Practice include: Career Coaching …
Three Phases of Coaching Agreements
An agreement for a coaching relationship is called for in both the Code of Ethics and the Core Competencies of a coach from the International …
Ethics and Competencies work Hand-in-hand
The Code of Ethics and the Core Competencies from the International Coaching Federation, ICF, work hand-in-hand. If you want to demonstrate coaching competencies it requires …
The New ICF Journey to Becoming a Coach
With ICF changing how coach training is accredited, the journey to becoming a coach is looking different in the future. Starting in 2022, organizations can …