{"id":3906,"date":"2013-03-29T06:03:57","date_gmt":"2013-03-29T06:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centerforcoachingcertification.com\/coachingblog\/?p=3906"},"modified":"2022-09-18T18:45:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T18:45:05","slug":"icf-core-competencies-as-a-coaching-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/icf-core-competencies-as-a-coaching-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"ICF Core Competencies as a Coaching Tool"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ICF developed and publishes information on Core Competencies<\/a> for coaches, doing an excellent job of detailing the skills required to provide effective coaching.<\/p>\n

In ICF-approved coach training<\/a> this is included reading material.\u00a0 For a new coach, this is a tool for considering strengths and weaknesses, and to then determine priorities in their plan for developing skills.\u00a0 An ICF-approved coach training will include information and an opportunity to practice skills in each of the competencies.<\/p>\n

As a coach grows in their profession, the Core Competencies is a tool to refer to regularly for continued guidance and insight so that they plan professional development and continuing education.<\/p>\n

One approach is to identify strengths and weaknesses, choose one of each to focus on enhancing, and include one that is of special interest.\u00a0 Working on a strength supports confidence and motivation.\u00a0 Working on a weakness improves over-all effectiveness.\u00a0 Working on a competency of special interest supports engagement.<\/p>\n

A coaching client benefits from the Core Competencies because it supports coaching excellence.\u00a0 When a client knows the competencies it creates an awareness of their coach’s skills which supports their appreciation for the coaching process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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