Powerful questioning is an art. In coach training coaches learn how to formulate open, probing, and clarifying questions. Because a single word potentially changes the …
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Communication Techniques are Coaching Competencies and Tools
During coaching certification specific communication techniques are taught and practiced. These are essential for coaching effectiveness. The ICF Core Competencies list includes three: listening, clear …
Are Assessments a Coaching Tool?
In addition to personality assessments, there are a multitude of tools for assessing. Assessments cover everything from emotional intelligence, relationship intelligence, social intelligence, spiritual intelligence, …
Personality Tools for Coaches
Is it appropriate for a coach to give personality assessments? Most personality assessment tools have a certification process prior to administering the tool. If a …
ICF Core Competencies as a Coaching Tool
The ICF developed and publishes information on Core Competencies for coaches, doing an excellent job of detailing the skills required to provide effective coaching. In …
Code of Ethics – A Tool Discussed in ICF-approved Coach Training
The ICF Code of Ethics is an important tool for coaches and for their clients. As a coach, the Code of Ethics provides guidelines that …
Effective Goal Setting is a Coaching Tool
While goal setting is often discussed and regularly done, knowing and applying specific techniques enhances results. In the previous blog posts the Meta Programs discussed …
Clear Agreements or Contracts
The ICF Code of Ethics states, “I will have clear agreements or contracts with my clients and sponsor(s). I will honor all agreements or contracts …
Mental Health is Different from Coaching
The ICF Code of Ethics states, “I will carefully explain and strive to ensure that, prior to or at the initial meeting, my coaching client …
My Journey through Coaching – Blog 12 of 12
A Summary by Brandi Alvarez What is coaching all about and what does it mean? As a coaching client I discovered it is about exploration …