Every coach training program has its āflavorā of what they teach coaching students. While the intention is good to use ātools and techniquesā (Iāve shortened to T&Ts in this article) in support of client awareness, these are often used from...
Category: Coaching Mentoring Tips
Racism Antiracism and Coaching
Iāve had a personal epiphany since June 17, 2020 and it is truly shocking to me. I never knew that having white skin automatically meant that I was part of systemic racism. Iāve never asked myself questions like, āWhat does...
Create or allow space for silence, pause or reflection
In this global pandemic environment of sheltering in place, having āSpaceā for one self is an ideal, and not a reality for many. That includes physical space, emotional space, alone time space, and space to think and feel. Yet āspaceā...
Transcript requirement changes
The International Coaching Federation made a welcome announcement to transcript changes, effective July 1, 2020. As an ICF Trained MCC, PCC and ACC Assessor, this will make our jobs easier, and have the potential to improve quality of feedback received...
The Life Gym of Coaching Skills Training
To say that we are living in unprecedented life circumstances is an understatement. The coronavirus has impacted all of us, including all of my family, friends, and clients, no matter where in the world they live. We are all grappling...
27 things to do (think and feel) during the coronavirus induced slowdown
Well here we are, in the middle of a world health crisis. Now that thereās about 3 months of experience of what to do and not do (from China, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan) to contain the virus, I feel itās...
ICF announces coronavirus resource page for coaches and their clients
Covid-19 (coronavirus) has made it so clear to me (and all) how interconnected our world is. A virus which began in Wuhan, China, is moving around the world, creating so many life-changing situations for so many.Ā My heart is with us...
ICF announces name change to International Coaching Federation and much more!
If you are an ICF member and read the monthly Member Updates, you might have seen the preview late in 2019 that the ICF had changed its name from International Coach Federation to International Coaching Federation. On February 13, 2020,...
Not knowing…what to write about
This month, I had no idea of what to write about for this blog article. This is a common experience for me almost every month. Rather than write something I didnāt feel like writing, I waited for something to emerge...
ICF releases Updated Code of Ethics
This article has been updated January 2024. Every 3 years, the International Coach Federation (ICF) undertakes a review of their Code of Ethics and releases the latest update. The last ethics update was June 2015, so this is 4 years...