Competency 2 is Embodies a Coaching Mindset. The definition for this competency is, “develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible, and client …
Center for Coaching Certification Coaching Stories
Coaching Stories
Coaching Competency 1 Speaks to Diversity
Which competencies specifically address diversity? There are several – consider both the definitions from the competencies and the competency sub points. Competency 1. Demonstrates Ethical …
More Coaching Ethics that Speak to Diversity
Continuing with how Ethics speak to diversity, ICF Code of Ethics number 25 states to avoid discrimination by maintaining fairness and equality in all activities …
Coaching Ethics Speak to Diversity
Consider how specific points from the Code of Ethics speak to diversity. The ICF Code of Ethics number 11 says: “am aware of and actively …
ICF Statement, Ethics, Competencies, and Markers for Diversity
Welcome to this blog series that will explore how the ICF Code of Ethics, the ICF Core Competencies, and ICF’s PCC markers speak to diversity. …
Be Ethical: Accurately Name the Designation
A common mistake that coaches make is changing their designation. They simply name themselves whatever they want to name themselves. For example, they take a …
CMC versus MCC
The second level of training at the Center for Coaching Certification is called the Certified Master Coach. The International Coaching Federation offers a credential called …
CPC versus PCC
One of the things you may have noticed in recent times is ICF has gone to digital badging. If somebody does have a credential, they …
Avoid Making a Mistake with the Letters for Coaching Certification
What happens if somebody claims a coaching credential that they don’t have? Sometimes this gets noticed, sometimes it doesn’t. When it does get noticed for …
Demonstrating Credibility as a Coach
While technically, legally, anyone can call themselves a coach (including my dog 😊), like all professions have, coaching is moving toward either self-regulating or governments …