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 …
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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 …
Experiential Learning Activities with the Coaching Process
Experiential learning occurs throughout coaching sessions in many ways. As a start, the coach is modeling interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and people skills which is …
Assessment Tools in Coaching
Interesting dilemma: coaches do not assess or diagnose. So how do assessments fit with coaching? Sometimes coaches also serve as a consultant or as someone …
Coaching Tools
What tools are helpful to clients, coaches, and the coaching process? Tools include assessments for a fuller understanding and awareness, written information for learning, and …
Qualitative Measures Create Quantitative Outcomes
In the last post the application of soft skills, or the qualitative outcomes, was defined as a means for achieving quantitative outcomes. To further support …
Coach Training: Move Past Obstacles for the Rewards
In the last blog post, examples of goals for coach training were provided followed by obstacles for maximizing the training. Now consider options for moving …
Obstacles to Maximize Coach Training
Whether you are starting a coach training class or have completed one, an important step to maximize your learning is to consider your goals, …
Effort Pays Dividends at Each Stage for Coaching
Becoming a coach, coaching effectively, client success, and building a business all call for engagement and effort. The best part of engaging and investing the …