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Becoming a Coach

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Cathy Liska

Sometimes the question is raised as to whether training is necessary to becoming a coach. Technically and legally, you can call yourself with no training. Even my dog can call herself a coach. The more important question is whether that … Read more

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Being and Doing in Core Competencies and PCC Markers

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Cathy Liska

The International Coaching Federation has Core Competencies for coaches. The competencies are organized into interconnected categories that build on each other. Within the definitions, descriptions, and measures of these competencies, it is clear that coaches are called upon and expected … Read more

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The Importance of Letters: Why a Coaching Certification Matters

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Cathy Liska

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 to your career through further training and certification is crucial to remain competitive. For example, … Read more

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Now is the Time

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Cathy Liska

How often do you or people you know make a resolution and then forget about it within a matter of weeks? In my experience, way too often. What are the reasons? Life – we get busy with other things, routines … Read more

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Family – an Influencing Factor

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Cathy Liska

How does family play a role in coaching? At so many times throughout the year – holidays, birthdays, and special events – our focus is drawn to family. This becomes an influencing factor in prioritizing and in considering perspective. For … Read more

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C.O.A.C.H.I.N.G.

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Cathy Liska

By Cathy Liska Whether seeking to understand coaching, getting started as a coach, or further refining advanced coaching skills, acronyms are an easy way to remember important things. As a starting point for professional coaches, the ICF’s 11 Core … Read more

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How will Mentor Coaching help me?

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Cathy Liska

In the previous blog, you read how the International Coach Federation, ICF, defines mentor coaching from https://coachfederation.org/mentor-coaching. If you are pursuing your ACC, PCC, or MCC credential through the ICF, Mentor Coaching is required. How will mentor coaching help? Mentor … Read more

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What is Mentor Coaching?

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Cathy Liska

What is a mentor? A mentor is someone who has experience and wisdom that they pass on. A mentor gives advice. What is a coach? A coach is a strategic partner that empowers you to explore and discover your own … Read more

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Are coaches trained?

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Cathy Liska

Professional coaches are trained. Unfortunately, there are many calling themselves a coach who do not have training. Because coaching is a self-regulated profession, there are people who think being a coach is as simple as saying you are a coach. … Read more

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The Symbiotic Relationship of Being and Doing

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Cathy Liska

Being is the Who. The things you cannot physically see or touch. Being includes awareness, thinking, feeling, and skills. Doing is the What. Actions you take and tasks you perform. Doing includes motion, effort, action, and physical functions. While the … Read more

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