{"id":4194,"date":"2013-09-06T06:03:32","date_gmt":"2013-09-06T06:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centerforcoachingcertification.com\/coachingblog\/?p=4194"},"modified":"2022-09-16T19:59:20","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T19:59:20","slug":"basics-for-all-coaching-niches-and-processes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/basics-for-all-coaching-niches-and-processes\/","title":{"rendered":"Basics for All Coaching Niches and Processes"},"content":{"rendered":"

The coaching profession is at a stage of growth that most professions undergo: either successfully self-regulate or government will regulate.\u00a0 This means that regardless of the type of coaching, it is essential as professionals that minimum standards and a Code of Ethics are in place for all those who call themselves a coach.\u00a0 The International Coaching Federation<\/a> is the gold standard for coaching and the leader for self-regulation.\u00a0 Currently, requirements for membership include 60 hours of training and accountability to the Code of Ethics<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Because untrained coaches or coaches whose training fails to adequately address ethics and coaching competencies are a reflection on the profession as a whole, national and state governments are watching the industry and in some cases implementing new legislation.\u00a0 There are those who say the creative process of coaching must be protected and then assert that requiring training and ethics stifles it.\u00a0 In reality, training and ethics enhance the creativity of the process because training and ethics invite and encourage it.<\/p>\n

As a coach, consider this: professionals in all fields have training and ethics requirements and standards.\u00a0 When hiring a professional, consumers rely on them having the appropriate level of training and ethics.\u00a0 As a client, ask questions about training, ethics, and experience.<\/p>\n

The basics for a coach offering services include what is required for membership in the International Coaching Federation: 60 hours of training and accountability to the Code of Ethics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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