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July 17, 2022
Can a coach be provocative in a coaching session? Is this “allowed” according to ICF or EMCC standards? In my coaching sessions with executives and also in my
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July 15, 2022
“What? Kirsten, you must be kidding! Coaches only coach, they never give advice, they don’t mentor — didn’t you tell us not to give advice until it came out of our ears?”
July 10, 2022
n the markers for the evaluation of recordings for the performance evaluation of Professional Certified Coaches of the International Coaching Federation we read
July 8, 2022
Executive coaches know the problem: large organizations come with their own politics. There are various groups with differing interests and the executive is
July 3, 2022
Recently, we had a very interesting discussion on the MCC assessor’s basecamp (a communication forum) about the use of “I” by the coach.
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July 1, 2022
When you have the required experience to obtain a mastery designation from one of the big associations, you know what you are doing. You have developed your
June 24, 2022
As an accredited coach training provider, we help people gain ICF and EMCC credentials, and we are often asked about “how to best create a good recording”.
Clients often want to change habits yet feel automatic patterns taking over. Coaches can explore whether change concerns actions or identity, support exceptions, externalize habits, and avoid assumptions about difficulty or timelines.
Coach and therapist Michaela Buck shares how shifting her mindset—trusting her boundaries instead of overbooking—transformed her schedule, energy, and work-life balance. Real growth comes from questioning beliefs, not just better planning.
Understanding your learning theory as a coach is crucial because it shapes how you facilitate client growth, informs your coaching methods, and ensures you effectively support your clients' unique learning processes. T
What happens if we treat every coaching moment as the last?
What relationship do we have with our clients? Are we trying to understand them? I don't think this is the best way to coach. Read here for some alternatives!
Of course, a coach should always listen to the client! Our focus is with the client and they are the center of the conversation and
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The initial conversations between coach and prospective client are often called “chemistry meetings”. They are often free of charge and take maybe half an hour
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take two aspirins and wait until the fit is over. Seriously — when I talk to coaches who have been coaching for a long time,
