In the previous blog a scenario used in the coach training class on ethics was provided where the coach gave the client the answer. In …
The Impact of a Coach Telling
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Telling is NOT Coaching
One of the concepts that comes up in talking about coaching is what is coaching and how coaching works. Telling someone what to do and …
The Paradigm Shift
In coach training, many of the people in the program come with education and experience – a very impressive group each time! The paradigm in …
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 …
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
The acronym for S.M.A.R.T. goals was coined in 1981 by a consultant named George T. Doran. The original definition was: Specific: target a specific area for …
Who Takes Notes?
A common question in coach training is: During a coaching session, who takes the notes? The coach? The client? No one? Both? The answers to …
Search Engine Optimization for your Coaching Website
We hear a lot about SEO optimization. It is important when you have a website! That is because it is one way people find you …
WRITING A COACHING BIO FOR YOUR WEBSITE
Whether new or an experienced coach, writing a bio may seem challenging. What will sell your coaching services? What is your target market and ideal …
Coaching in Change Management: Some Lessons Learned (Part 2)
By Randy Kesterson, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randykesterson Confusion About Coaching in the Change Management Community During my ICF-sanctioned training, I learned that a coach “guides from the side”, …
Coaching in Change Management: Some Lessons Learned (Part 1)
By Randy Kesterson, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randykesterson I’m a retired executive from industry and I now coach … well, I coach, advise, consult, mentor, facilitate, etc., etc.Coaching is …