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Category: U #6 – Listens Actively

Focuses on what the client is and is not saying to fully understand what is being communicated in the context of the client systems and to support client self-expression.

Whose perspective is it anyway?

May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 by Carly Anderson
Whose perspective is it anyway?

As a result of questions a coach asks, or observations a coach offers, clients will often say something like; “I’ve never thought of ‘it’ (my situation or myself) in that way before.” “That’s a different way for me to look...

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Coaching client non-verbal information

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 by Carly Anderson
Coaching client non-verbal information

As coaches, there are many things to be listening for as a client speaks, more than their words alone. This article explores some of the non-verbal communication to pay attention to, often also called client “somatic” information. Non-verbal information can...

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Train like an Olympian

February 15, 2022March 4, 2022 by Carly Anderson
Train like an Olympian

The Winter Olympic Games 2022 have been underway for about 11 days so far, with about 5 days remaining. Every 4 years feels like a treasure chest to me, watching the best athletes in the world compete against each other...

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Jigsaw piece listening

July 19, 2021October 14, 2021 by Carly Anderson
Jigsaw piece listening

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

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 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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Coaching emotions and feelings

September 14, 2020September 17, 2020 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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Ways a coach shares a statement

June 14, 2020January 24, 2022 by Carly Anderson
Ways a coach shares a statement

As coaches, we have two key categories of coaching skills we engage in every coaching session; one primary “tool of trade” is asking questions, and mostly open-ended questions to allow for client self-discovery. Another set of “tools” is the variety...

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The Life Gym of Coaching Skills Training

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 by Carly Anderson
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...

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Recent Posts

  • Whose perspective is it anyway?
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  • Coaching client non-verbal information
  • Train like an Olympian
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Updated ICF Core Competency Model

  • 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

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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