One of the trickiest competencies to demonstrate is establishing the coaching session agreement because it can often feel like a dilemma between being in the flow with the client, and feeling like it’s mechanical to discuss a tangible outcome for...
Category: Coaching Mentoring Tips
Exploring the nuances of the ICF PCC Markers for Competency #6 “Powerful Questioning”
By Karen Boskemper, PCC and Co-leader of The Mentor Coaching Group As an ICF Assessor and Mentor Coach, I'm always working with the PCC Markers. As with everything new that we learn, it takes time for our neural pathways to...
Yoga inspired lessons for mentor coaches
Without doubt, one of the most transformative experiences I have had are the physical and emotional changes from regularly engaging with Bikram Yoga. I went to my first class 8 years ago (when already in my 40’s) with a body...
Creating Awareness and links to learning
I’m currently in an inquiry to more deeply understand the Creating Awareness PCC Markers because I notice that these markers are often missing when I assess coaching recordings, and they are also very relevant for MCC skill level. As an...
Breathe Yourself into Presence
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?...
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...