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Category: U #2 – Embodies a Coaching Mindset

Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible and client-centered.

Butterfly on the Wall Coaching Series

June 14, 2021September 14, 2024 by Carly Anderson
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...

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Some of my learnings from one year of pandemic lockdown

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 by Carly Anderson
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...

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Falling in love with coaching (again)

February 14, 2021 by Carly Anderson
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...

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Coaching out of your mind

October 14, 2020September 30, 2023 by Carly Anderson

On 10/10/2020 (I love to write that date😊) an unseeded player ranked #54 in the world, Iga Swiatek from Poland, defeated the #4 player in the world, Sofia Kenin. In all 7 of Iga’s matches that led to her winning...

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Coaching emotions and feelings

September 14, 2020February 6, 2025 by Carly Anderson
Coaching emotions and feelings

Have you noticed that your emotions, and the emotions of others, are "raw" in 2020? I imagine you'd think that is a silly question. Yes, of course! That emotions are raw is no surprise as we are globally in circumstances that...

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Racism Antiracism and Coaching

July 10, 2020February 5, 2025 by Carly Anderson
Racism Antiracism and Coaching

I’ve 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. I’ve never asked myself questions like, “What does...

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Updated ICF Core Competencies

  • U #1 – Demonstrates Ethical Practice
  • U #2 – Embodies a Coaching Mindset
  • U #3 – Establishes and Maintains Agreements
  • U #4 – Cultivates Trust and Safety
  • U #5 – Maintains Presence
  • U #6 – Listens Actively
  • U #7 – Evokes Awareness
  • U #8 – Facilitates Client Growth

(Original) ICF Core Competencies

  • #1 – Meeting Ethical Guidelines
  • #2 – Establishing the Coaching Agreement
  • #3 – Establishing Trust and Intimacy
  • #4 – Coaching Presence
  • #5 – Active Listening
  • #6 – Powerful Questioning
  • #7 – Direct Communication
  • #8 – Creating Awareness
  • #9 – Designing Actions
  • #10 – Planning and Goal Setting
  • #11 – Managing Progress and Accountability

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Carly Anderson, MCC is an active ICF assessor, credentialing expert, leadership coach and the founder of The Mentor Coaching Group.

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