{"id":8768,"date":"2020-07-16T11:03:21","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T11:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/?p=8768"},"modified":"2025-04-09T22:00:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T22:00:35","slug":"self-reflective-practice-for-coaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/self-reflective-practice-for-coaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-reflective Practice for Coaches"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the previous blog, the following was included: the ICF\u2019s Core Competencies<\/a> coaches learn during coaching certification, for competency number two say: 2. Embodies a Coaching Mindset <\/strong>Definition: Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible, and client-centered. With sub-point 3. Develops an ongoing reflective practice to enhance one’s coaching.\u00a0 Additionally, in the blog before that, from ICF\u2019s Code of Ethics, the definitions of equality and systemic equality, as well as ICF\u2019s ethical standard 25, says, \u201cAvoid discrimination by maintaining fairness and equality in all activities and operations, while respecting local rules and cultural practices. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination on the basis of age, race, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability or military status.<\/em>\u201d were shared. \"Self-reflective<\/p>\n

One challenge we face: it is normal for each of us, when meeting someone, to have thoughts, ideas, and assumptions about who they are as a person.\u00a0 It is also normal that we often make mistakes \u2013 we simply don\u2019t know what we don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n

With the above in mind, you can use another fabulous idea that came out of the ACTO<\/a> 2020 conference: After a few sessions with a client, reflect on what you know versus what you thought before.\u00a0 Use reflection of the differences to identify your biases.<\/p>\n

For example, current clients consider what you thought was a truth about them, and what you have since learned was inaccurate.\u00a0 Reflect on those differences.\u00a0 With new clients, before starting, jot a few notes for yourself about who you think they are as a person.\u00a0 Then after working with them for several months jot a few notes about who you think they are at that point.\u00a0 Then compare your notes and reflect on the differences.<\/p>\n

This is such a powerful exercise I plan to share it during coach training<\/a> as well as use it myself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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