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...
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.
Create or allow space for silence, pause or reflection
In this global pandemic environment of sheltering in place, having “Space” 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 “space”...
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 there’s about 3 months of experience of what to do and not do (from China, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan) to contain the virus, I feel it’s...
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. My heart is with us...
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 didn’t 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...
ICF releases Updated Core Competency Model
On November 14, 2019, the International Coach Federation (ICF) widely released their Updated Core Competency Model (I’ll refer to as UCCM in this article). The timing of my monthly newsletter, being the 15th of each month, allows me to share...
Part 1 – Distinctions on coaching session structure for ICF credential success
A coaching conversation is a conversation with a purpose. And the purpose of the conversation is ultimately determined by the client. We as the coach may support the client to define or refine the purpose or outcome of the coaching...
Types of trust in a coaching relationship
Note: This article has been updated in 2023. When we engage in coach training, we often hear the idea that our client has all the answers within them and our role is to help them get in touch with those...