It is noteworthy that some resist the idea of training for coaches stating either that it will stifle the coach or that it is unnecessary. …
Training for Coaches
ICF-approved coach training
Enhancing Coaching Competencies
In keeping with the core value of excellence, most coaches want to continue learning and enhance their skills to better serve their clients. This is …
Defining a Good Coach
By Materese Roche A trained, certified coach who practices ethically, can help empower an individual to effect positive changes in their life. So what defines …
Coaching: The Bad and The Good
By Materese Roche If we ask 10 people on the street what they think about or know about coaching, it should come as no surprise …
Coaching: Bad or Good?
By Materese Roche Coaching, as a 21st century phenomenon, is aimed at everything from improving relationships and achieving corporate goals to personal image and spiritual …
Explaining Coaching
Consider this approach to explain coaching: Coaching is a strategic partnership in which the Coach empowers the Client to clarify goals, create action plans, move …
So, What is Coaching?
In the previous blog post, the International Coaching Federation definition of coaching and their table explaining evaluation of coaching, highlights that coaching is different than …
Coaching is Often Misunderstood
In much of the corporate and business world, coaching is still widely misunderstood. Some think of sports coaching where the coach is telling the athletes …
Learning the Language of Coaching
During the coaching practicum at the Center for Coaching Certification, there is a homework assignment. The work is challenging and provides excellent benefits for the …
Coaching Process in the Coaching Certification Program
There are different schools of thought around what is discussed during coaching sessions. Some subscribe to the idea that the coaching sessions are limited to …