Near the beginning of a coaching session, the coach will ask the client something like, “What would you like to focus on today in this session?” The coach then listens and engages with the client to clarify what they say,...
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Butterfly on the Wall Coaching Series
Have you ever wanted to be a "butterfly" on the wall hanging out (inconspicuously, of course) while an experienced coach is coaching their client? Here's a very rare, unique opportunity to get an insider's peek into the real relationship...
Celebrating Master Certified Coaches
Every year, our professional association, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) puts focus on the positive impact and power of coaching skills, and of course, coaches in the world. This year, International Coaching Week (ICW) is from May 17-23, 2021. This...
Is the Profession of Coaching related to Mental Health Services?
This article seeks to clarify some of the differences between the domains of a Coaching Professional, versus a Mental Health Professional. And the common place that both professions work with, yet from different perspectives - the well-being of the person....
Some of my learnings from one year of pandemic lockdown
March 13, 2020; I remember it well. The National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States (where I live) announced that an elite player had tested positive for Covid-19 and stopped all games in the league indefinitely. Almost overnight it...
Falling in love with coaching (again)
I love coaching! It’s been nearly 23 years since I participated in my first 125+ hour professional coaching training program. I’m still as passionate about coaching “skills” as I’ve ever been, if not more so. Yet many coaches who I...
Top Ten Tips for Recording Coaching Sessions for your ICF MCC, PCC or ACC credential application
Note: This article was first published in February 2015, updated December 2017, July 2019, and now January and April 2021 to reflect most current information. A critical part of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentialing process is to submit coaching...
Coaching verbally expressive clients
Every coach has a client who is verbally expressive, which means the client often speaks for longer periods at a time. The coach says something and the client then speaks again for a long time, which could be 5 -...
Key distinction between ACC, PCC and MCC coaching
(First published May 14, 2013. Last updated November 21, 2020) As a Mentor Coach and ICF Assessor, coaches often ask me how to distinguish between coaching at the three credential levels. Here is one fundamental distinction that I make, and...
Announcing The Upgraded Target Approach: Clarifying the ICF Core Competency Model
I’m very excited to announce my new product, “The Upgraded Target Approach; Clarifying the ICF Core Competency Model.” This is an 87 minute audio-visual presentation, with supporting documents. The “Updated ICF Core Competency Model” released by the International Coaching Federation...