As part of the ICF Credential application process, each coach applicant needs to pass a knowledge exam about coaching. This exam was previously called the āCoach Knowledge Assessment" and more recently the "ICF Credentialing Exam." On November 18, 2024, ICF...
Category: Updated ICF Core Competency Model
The Updated Core Competency Model was widely released by the ICF in November 2019. Many of the current/old core competencies map directly over, and some are a bit different. I often will tag the current/old core competency as well in my posts, from November 2019 owward.
Use client metaphors and visual concepts
We use metaphorical words and visual concepts in everyday speaking, to the point we may not even realize we are, because it is such a natural way of communicating. Someone who says, āI want to grow my skillsā in a...
Practice, Review, Prepare and Rehearse to Uplevel your Coaching
Iāve always enjoyed watching high performing athletes, because thereās the ability to observe in real time how they perform in their field of expertise. We can vicariously experience how the athlete responds to the pressure of the moment. We can...
From awareness to action
For many coaches, one of the most fulfilling aspects is when our client has an insight about themselves or their situation, and witnessing something shift and transform in real time. Itās like a light bulb went off inside of them....
Re-contracting during a coaching session
How often have you attended a meeting, and not known what the outcomes were? Perhaps you felt yourself less engaged as a result, and even wondered, Why am I even here in this meeting? Or at the end of the...
The pursuit of excellence
The Summer Olympic Games in Paris have now concluded. Last week I was on staycation and delightfully binge watched as many events as possible from my sofa in California! My television network (CBS/Peacock) did an excellent job of making every...
Expand client learning beyond their presenting situation
Coaching clients often bring something to coaching they want to solve or resolve. Sometimes the client has opportunities they want to speak aloud and explore, to dream about and plan for in their future. A Professional Coach can support their...
Offering observations, insights and feelings
Coaching skills generally fall into two broad categories; Coach asking customized and responsive questions to clarify, explore, expand, or elicit further self-discovery by their coaching client. Coach sharing customized and responsive comments, informed by being present to what the coach...
Engaging in ethics clarifying conversations
One of the things we coaches need to become masterful at is the ability to have conversations with potential clients, as well as at any time within a coaching session with a current client, about the boundaries of coaching. I...
For the love of coaching
February 14 has become known for celebrating love. Why not celebrate another ātrue loveā which is coaching! In this article I share some of my coaching love story. Many of you have your own love story as well and I...