I’m wondering what happened when you read the title of this article? Did you notice your breathing change in any way? Was there any change in where you notice your breath coming from in your body? Was your breathing deeper?...
Author: Carly Anderson
Do your clients trust you enough to show you their under belly?
By Karen Boskemper, PCC, co-leader of The Mentor Coaching Group Since the passing of our dog Stella a few years ago, we have adopted our neighbors dog Kensley, who spends time with us when her parents are out of town....
Ten Characteristics of MCC Skill Level
As a Mentor Coach for MCC credential preparation, I’m constantly in the study of what indicates MCC skill level coaching. As an ICF MCC Assessor, I’m aware of distinctions that maybe a lot of other coaches are not privy to,...
ICF adds Ethics component to Credential Renewal requirements
This is a press release from the ICF of February 18, 2016. This impacts all coaches renewing their ACC, PCC and MCC credential in 2016. From the Press Release Beginning in 2016, ICF Credential-holders will be required to demonstrate completion...
What growing orchids has taught me about coaching
by Karen Boskemper, PCC, co-leader of The Mentor Coaching Group  Seven years ago when we moved into our current neighborhood, I was given an orchid as a house warming present. I remember distinctly thinking, “Well THAT’s not going to last...
Trust in the coaching process, and do the Tango!
Working with our coaching clients often takes an act of faith and trusting in the coaching process, which we know can produce amazing results if we let go of controlling how the coaching session goes. If I’m consulting, then I’m...
Learning-inspired Questions and Creating Awareness
For those of you who know The Target Approach, you’ll know that I consider the ICF Core Competency of Creating Awareness to be an “Output” competency, because it is a result or output of some of the other core competencies...
Follow your client down their yellow brick road…
Last month, I watched an updated movie version of the American classic book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (called The Wiz Live! on NBC). This book was immortalized in a movie classic in 1939 with Judy Garland cast as Dorothy....
Coach the Emotional Content of your Client
One of the most powerful distinctions I can offer coaches I’m mentoring toward MCC skill level, is to coach the whole human being (the Who) and especially the emotional content of their client. Emotion is what drives us as human...
How to lighten up and create more energy with your coaching client
Coaching is serious business! Companies hire coaches to get results by working with their people to improve their performance and grow professionally. Individuals hire coaches because they want a better or different result in one or more aspects of their...