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First, do no harm - how coaches can hurt clients

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When clients do not (really) want to be coached

Coaching must be voluntary and can be terminated by the client anytime. However, clients might reluctantly participate due to pressure. Coaches should acknowledge the situation, ensure confidentiality, emphasize voluntariness, and check in regularly.

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Is your client stuck in a language trap? by Roy Marriott

Clients often fall into language traps, believing constructs like "low self-confidence" prevent action. Help them escape by deconstructing these constructs, focusing on their actual goals, and exploring positive outcomes.

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Getting ready for coaching: do we do centering exercises?

Some coaches start coaching sessions with a centering exercise by default. Explore the balance between coach-guided exercises and client autonomy, ensuring respectful, client-focused growth.

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Demonstrating your coaching brilliance to ICF assessors in 4 easy stages by Roy Marriott

When producing a recording for an ICF coaching credential, focus on recording many sessions to relax into coaching. Identify and enhance your coaching brilliance, make it visible to assessors, and gradually develop new skills.

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When the fit between coach and client does not fit - what then?

The commonly held belief in the necessity of coach-client chemistry is challenged in this blog. Instead, the focus is on collaborative engagement with the client's goals, suggesting practical methods to enhance coaching effectiveness. Exploring the concept of "willing to be disturbed" promotes growth and learning beyond traditional trust and safety paradigms, advocating for diverse perspectives and ethical conundrum resolution.

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Fit between coach and client

Understanding the fit between a coach and client is crucial for successful coaching outcomes. What does a "good relationship" mean, and how can it be determined? Traditional quality management, like "happy sheets," may undermine the coach-client relationship. Genuine, reflective collaboration is a better approach.

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Is coaching just a bunch of talk?

Discover how masterful coaching sessions resemble natural conversations with laughter, pauses, and fluidity. Learn the key differences between friendly chit-chat and professional coaching, and explore tips for new coaches to develop their skills. Join our free meetups to share your experiences and grow together!

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Autonomy vs. Agency? What are we coaching for?

Discover the power of connection in coaching. Moving beyond individualism, we explore how relationships and community support can enhance personal growth and agency. Join our free meetups to learn more.

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When coaching clients seem romantic...

Coaches must navigate ethical boundaries when clients seem romantically interested. Key steps include clarifying intentions, addressing feelings openly, and potentially terminating the relationship if necessary. It's crucial to maintain professionalism and avoid assumptions. Join our meetup for more insights!

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The Solution Focused Seven Eye Model

Discover the power of the Solution Focused Seven Eye Model (originally developed by Robin and Joan Shohet and Peter Hawkins) for coaching supervision! Our adapted, social constructionist approach ensures a consistent and effective reflection process. Unlock valuable insights with our tailored questions.

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Is coaching a cult?

Is coaching a cult? This blog delves into whether coaching mirrors cult-like behaviors, examining commonalities and urging a critical dialogue within the profession

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Coach like an ethnographer

Coaching like an ethnographer involves engaging as a participant observer, focusing on understanding clients' experiences and co-creating meaning, rather than using a scientific method to analyze and diagnose

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Is life just "one damned thing after the other"?

Revolutionize Your Life Today! Learn the Art of Noticing and Describing Moments for Empowerment. Dive into a New Perspective Now!

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Shaping daily conversations in partnership

Explore the art of conversation in our latest blog post! Discover how understanding, turn-taking, and recognizing monologues can transform your interactions and enhance your communication skills.

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