Employee engagement and productivity are driven by the abilities of workplace leaders to develop rapport, empower employees as individuals, and support long-term success. When leaders …
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A Personal Journey: Coaching Creates a Positive Focus
By Joan Smith Perhaps this is familiar to others: I grew up in a world of “I told you that you shouldn’t do that; it never works” …
Coaching Skills for Ministers
Joe is a minster at a downtown congregation that wants to reach a new generation. Some of the younger members of his congregation have told …
Coaching Skills for Doctors
A hospital was sold and the new administration focused on improving patient care and satisfaction. In the process, the hospital did surveys asking patients to …
Marketing Your Coaching Services
Establishing a successful coaching business requires effective marketing. At the Center for Coaching Certification, an online class or webinar dedicated to this topic is provided …
Coaching Questions
“Do you think you should…?” isn’t really a question, it is expressing an opinion. The way questions are asked determines the flow of the conversation. …
Communication in Coaching
Listening and clear, direct language are essential skills for coaches in each and every coaching session. Coaches are called upon to challenge themselves and recognize …
Coaching with Understanding
Different people think, feel, and prioritize differently. Because coaching is client-focused, it is the responsibility of the coach to understand their client – how they …
Coaching Ethics
The International Coach Federation, ICF, publishes a Code of Ethics for coaches. All members of the ICF subscribe to the Code of Ethics, agree to …
About Coaching
As the coaching industry moves toward self regulation or perhaps government regulation, the question remains as to how exactly coaching is defined. Start with this …