The ICF lists Coaching Presence as one of Core Competencies. Developing this skill involves multiple components including: listening, recognizing personality and knowing how to flex …
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Telling the Story of Your Career
Part 3 of 3 by Brian Beatty Your career narrative obviously determines the way people evaluate and respond to you. And I have some rather …
Your Career is a Story with Impact
Part 2 of 3 by Brian Beatty A story is one of the most powerful ways to win people over. If I were interviewing you …
Coaching and Morality
Ann Marie was coaching Mario with a primary focus on managing his ADHD. Together they discussed his focus, organization, and time management. They worked on …
Coaching the Whole Person or Coaching Only for the Job
Known as a top performer on the sales team, Joan was positive and mentored others on the team. She consistently backed-up her colleagues and for …
Questions To Ask During the Hunt for Your Coaching Certification Course
Written by Suzanne Mason, Certified Master Coach After exploring your motivation for coaching certification, the next challenge is deciding which (there are over 300!) coaching …
Coaching Technique with Language Patterns
Awareness of specific language patterns creates the opportunity for probing and clarifying, which expands client awareness. A coach develops this awareness through study and practice. …
Learning Styles as a Coaching Tool
When a coach is aware of a client’s learning style, the coach is prepared to use words that make sense for the client, blend to …
Communication Techniques are Coaching Competencies and Tools
During coaching certification specific communication techniques are taught and practiced. These are essential for coaching effectiveness. The ICF Core Competencies list includes three: listening, clear …
Code of Ethics – A Tool Discussed in ICF-approved Coach Training
The ICF Code of Ethics is an important tool for coaches and for their clients. As a coach, the Code of Ethics provides guidelines that …