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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Becoming a Coach
What is the path to becoming a coach? To state the obvious, as with any profession it starts with education — training. Interestingly enough, it is …
The Progression to Engaging a Coach
There is a time and a place for training, mentoring, consulting, and coaching. Each serves an important person. The order in which each best serves …
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 …
Additional Learning Options
In addition to coach training and continuing coach education, because many of us are firm believers in being a life-long learned and value additional opportunities, …
The Ethics of Diversity
The International Coaching Federation published a statement of diversity, inclusion, belonging, and justice at https://coachfederation.org: “ICF Members and Credential-holders live and work in more than …
Coaching is Advanced Development for Advanced Results
When we think about education and learning to prepare for and advance in our careers, we recognize that we start with school and training. Next, …
Quit Selling and Start Coaching
The idea of becoming a coach and having your own business is exciting! You do the right things – complete your coach training, join the …
CMC versus MCC
The second level of training at the Center for Coaching Certification is called the Certified Master Coach. The International Coaching Federation offers a credential called …