Iāve been pondering what direct communication means, in terms of a coaching skill set and notice that direct is different than being directive. So I thought Iād explore the distinction between direct and directive and see what can be uncovered!...
Author: Carly Anderson
Coaching Ethics – know when you are crossing a line
As part of a regular three year review process, the ICF updated their Code of Ethics in June 2015. There were some significant changes made, including in the language used. Here is a statement from the ICF, and you can...
Creating a Coaching Development Plan
Note: This article has been updated in 2023. As an Executive Coach, Iām often involved in a robust upfront process that supports my client to create their Development Plan for our overall coaching engagement. This aligns with ICF Core Competency...
Target these Competencies for Client Success!
Letās face it; thereās nothing like receiving some acknowledgement to make you feel good! As coaches and mentors, listening for what we can genuinely acknowledge in our client is an essential skill, one that builds trust and supports the client...
Recording for a credential? Ready Set Relax!
As a general principle in my life, Iām always looking for ways to reduce unnecessary self-created stress and anxiety because I'm aware itās our thinking about a situation that creates stress; there is very little inherent stress for most of...
Group Coaching: how organizations can build a sustainable coaching culture
Have you ever struggled to answer these questions: āWhat is group coaching? How does it differ from individual coaching? What results do you get from group coaching?ā Holly Williams of the Magus Group, recently co-authored the book, Being Coached: Group...
Assist your Coaching Client to Access Different Possibilities
There are two things I absolutely love to participate with regularly that reflect core values of mine: Bikram Yoga, and swimming in warm ocean water. These are among my favorite activities (along with watching high-performance athletes in action, and hanging...
Listen for your client’s learning style to build deeper trust
Building trust with our coaching client is a critical skill to master. For those familiar with The Target Approach, you know that I consider building trust and intimacy to be an āOutputā competency, because trust is built as a result...
Holding the Space for a Client
As a mentor coach and ICF Assessor, I find myself often giving coaches feedback on āallowing more space for the clientā or āholding the space for the client.ā It struck me that this statement is pretty nebulous so what does...
Coaching Session Agreement – Distinctions by Credential
As a mentor coach and ICF Assessor, I hear the positive impact on the client when the coach takes the time to explore and clarify the coaching agreement for the session, and then uses the agreement as their compass through...