What does it mean to be a coach?

The journey to be a coach, like most professional careers, includes specialized training, certification, credentialing, and accountability to ethics.

Specialized training starts with selecting an accredited school known for the quality of the programs, learning the competencies of a coach, and developing skill with each, plus learning and embodying coaching ethics.  Most schools offer certification with their programs.

Earning a credential is done through the International Coaching Federation.  In addition to the accredited training, they require coaching experience, mentor coaching, assessment, and an exam.

Once qualified, doing coaching involves the technical application of the competencies.  Going deeper, evolving to being a coach means truly being present with a client, focusing completely on the client by listening to understand within their context, noticing themes and patterns over time, observing energy shifts, and holding the client as fully capable.

Becoming a certified coach is invaluable for all leaders because the coaching competencies provide the tools and techniques to engage and motivate, support, and empower, and develop people at an advanced level.

Becoming a credentialed coach is a reward career because coaches have the privilege of joining clients on their journey to create meaningful change and maximize their own personal and professional potential.

Learn more at https://www.coachcert.com/resources/faqs/how-to-become-a-coach.html