Awareness of specific language patterns creates the opportunity for probing and clarifying, which expands client awareness. A coach develops this awareness through study and practice. …
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Learning Styles as a Coaching Tool
When a coach is aware of a client’s learning style, the coach is prepared to use words that make sense for the client, blend to …
Powerful Questioning is a Competency and a Coaching Tool
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 …
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 …