The Code of Ethics from the International Coach Federation is essential for coaching – both for how the coach operates and for how the client …
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Transparency About Coaching
When someone is considering engaging with a coach for the first time, they often want more information about the benefits. Basically, the new client is …
Coach Transparency About Education and Experience
The Code of Ethics from the International Coaching Federation includes a guideline for coaches to be honest about their experience and their coach training. Specifically …
Transparency in Coaching
How does transparency apply in coaching? Transparency is essential for ethical behavior in the coaching profession. When discussing the Code of Ethics during coach training …
What If a Client is Stuck – Then Can I Give the Answer?
The funny thing about this question is that we are often too quick to assume that the client is stuck – and they are too. …
Significant Learning in Coach Training
In coach training it is often a discussion of what a coach is NOT that starts the most important paradigm shift from helping by solving …
Challenges to Learning Coaching
When participating in a coach training program, what is the biggest challenge to learning how to coach effectively? The answer comes from 10 years of …
STORIES, ANALOGIES, METAPHORS
The International Coaching Federation publishes a full description of Core Competencies for coaches. Within the information on the competency of Direct Communication it says: “Uses …
Role Playing During Coaching Sessions
In coaching sessions when clients are focused on how to handle a particular conversation, it is sometimes helpful to role play the conversation. Start with …
Visual Diagramming in Coaching
Before beginning as a coach, the preparation includes developing competencies, learning the ethics, and creating a process for engaging with a client. Often time people …