Cathy Liska This is 1 of 6 in the blog series.
Different coaches use different process. Some coaches simply ask the client to choose a topic and then brainstorm ideas with them. Other coaches act as consultants and give an assessment, then decide priorities based on the results. Certified Professional Coaches with the Center for Coaching Certification learn a specific process and learn that it is all about the client so it is essential to flex to the client.
One of the early considerations is whether the coach is working only on specific areas, typically job related, or whether the coach is working with the whole person. If the coach is working only on specific areas, it may be because an employer is paying for the coaching and they feel the time should be all about the work. The benefit of whole person coaching is that whatever is happening in an individual’s life does affect their work. After coaching certification, Certified Professional Coaches are prepared for both types of coaching.
The next consideration is whether the coaching is about business, life, career, or executive leadership. Often the question is asked whether the Center for Coaching Certification offers business coach training, life coaching certification, executive coach certification, or career coach certification. This ICF-approved coach training specifically trains on coaching. This means that the Core Competencies of a Coach, as published by the ICF, are the focus. After completing the Certified Professional Coach training, the type of coaching is based on the individual coach’s experience, education, and areas of expertise.
In this blog series, we will explore the coaching process.
