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 …
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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 …
Coaching a Client in Crisis
As a coach, you prepare for coaching sessions. Imagine just beginning with a client and having your process in place for starting the coaching relationship …
Skill Development Coaching
Many companies are identifying their high potential employees and future leaders to receive coaching from either an internal or external coach. The focus of these …
Transition Coaching
Transition is part of life. Children transition from being home to attending school to college to a job. Adults experience transitions in relationships, homes, and …
A Coaching Conflict of Interest
Business coaches focus on working with clients who own small to mid-sized businesses. During the coaching process, topics include business operations, marketing, growth, and sustainability. …
Coaching and Client Confidence
The client is clearly successful – they started their own small business five years ago.  They have successfully expanded operations and now employ four people. …
Coaching Client Progress Report
As a Certified Professional Coach, many of you are working with companies and coaching their employees – either internally or externally. The coach must determine …