AMOCO Corporation, now part of British Petroleum, did an evaluation of coaching over a ten-year period. The investigators reported that “compared to other AMOCO managers, …
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8 Steps to Gain Coaching Experience
True professionals learn and hone their craft. Coaching professionals start with coach training and then want experience as they continue learning and honing their craft. …
How Companies Source Executive Coaches
How do you source executive coaches for your company? To help you gain insight into how companies source executive coaches, we asked CEOs and business …
The Transition to Coaching as a Professional
Describe your transition from {name the profession} to professional coaching as a Certified Coach? To help you learn how certified coaches got their start, we …
Diversity and 5 Things to Do
Diversity is a currently a hot topic – over time it seems to ebb and flow in terms of public attention. Whether the focus is …
Using Coaching as a Professional Skill
How has coach training helped you in other professional roles? To help you acknowledge the value of coach training in other professions, we asked Coach …
Are you kidding me? 3 Crazy Claims about Coaching
Training is unnecessary and doesn’t matter. Any coach can effectively coach any client. Coaches give advice and suggestions. Okay – the first two claims are …
The Significance of Letters
What are we talking about with “the significance of letters”? As a professional, it’s important to have credentials. This means having letters after your name. …
Meet Dr. Phildra Swagger, ACC, a CCC Trainer
www.PhildraSwagger.com www.CombinedExpertise.com Phildra Swagger is originally from North Carolina and holds a PHD. She thought she wanted to be a school superintendent because she believes …
What if someone with no training identifies themselves as a professional coach?
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 …