When an individual is given the results of a 360, there is often a focus on the negative or a desire to know who said …
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Are Assessments a Coaching Tool?
In addition to personality assessments, there are a multitude of tools for assessing. Assessments cover everything from emotional intelligence, relationship intelligence, social intelligence, spiritual intelligence, …
Personality Tools for Coaches
Is it appropriate for a coach to give personality assessments? Most personality assessment tools have a certification process prior to administering the tool. If a …
ICF Core Competencies as a Coaching Tool
The ICF developed and publishes information on Core Competencies for coaches, doing an excellent job of detailing the skills required to provide effective coaching. In …
Coaching Agreements from Coach Training Programs
The ICF Code of Ethics requires a clear agreement or contract, and the agreement is a tool for establishing, maintaining, and ending a coaching relationship. …
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 …
The Power of Personal Connection for Coaching
There is great power in making a personal connection that people can relate to whether in social settings or your coaching business. Recall a recent …
The “Why” for Your Coaching Business Gets Noticed
When you are beginning to build a business, many people focus on how they will do it and what they will do and the motivation …
Effective Goal Setting is a Coaching Tool
While goal setting is often discussed and regularly done, knowing and applying specific techniques enhances results. In the previous blog posts the Meta Programs discussed …
Mental Health is Different from Coaching
The ICF Code of Ethics states, “I will carefully explain and strive to ensure that, prior to or at the initial meeting, my coaching client …