Start by assuming positive intent. Then invite them to explore ICF’s website and to research the profession. Discuss the Core Competencies and the Code of …
What if someone with no training identifies themselves as a professional coach?
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Understanding to Move Forward
A primary focus of a professional coach is to understand the client as a person by understanding their preferences, interests, wants, and goal prioritization. Professional …
Coaching Compared with Other Roles
As of this writing, coaching remains widely misunderstood. Some think of sports coaching where the coach is telling the athletes what to do and driving …
How Can Coaching Help a Person in Recovery from Addiction?
By Patrick Bailey http://patrickbaileys.com/ Addiction has its environmental factors as much as it touches internal issues. Many studies suggest that being susceptible to substance abuse, …
Signs Your Client Might Be Suffering from Addiction
By Devin Golden https://www.floridarehab.com/resources/friends-and-family/ As a professional coach, knowing about your client’s life is extremely important. You want to celebrate their successes and also work …
What is First in Becoming a Coach?
Once you commit to becoming a professional coach and doing the work, get started with gathering information, creating strategies, designing actions, and implementing your plan. …
Four New Skills to Keep Senior’s Minds Sharp
Four New Skills to Keep Seniors’ Minds Sharp By Julie Morris With more than 41 million people over the age of 65 living in the …
Knowing Who and What
Once you have completed your coaching certification and are focusing on building your client base, initial steps include naming your business, defining your coaching niche, …
Anticipate the Barriers and Plan How to Move Forward
Once your coaching certification is completed, common barriers to success in coaching include confidence, a willingness to promote your services and what you offer, planning …
Use and Promote the Code of Ethics
By Pete Liska https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteliska/ The ICF has a well-established and developed Code of Ethics in place for all coaching professionals. The ICF’s Code of Ethics …