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July 1, 2026

ACC, PCC, ICF… What Does It All Mean?

Confused by coaching acronyms? We break down ICF, ACC, PCC, and MCC — clearly and simply — so you know exactly what each credential means and which path is right for you.

Listening for “the who”

No, I don’t mean the Doctor or the band :-). The International Coaching Federation created “PCC markers“, behaviors displayed by professional coaches. They state: 5.1:

Another meaning of “Solution Focused” Coaching

I am currently co-teaching a course on “narrative coaching” and was re-reading Gene Coombs and Jill Freedman’s wonderful introduction: “Narrative Therapy: the Social Construction of

Exploration vs. Solution?

Aaaaaaaand in one corner of the ring we have “EXPLORATION”, the master of awareness, wearer of the belt of insight, triple champion of the “coaching

Do this with resistant clients

In Solution Focused coaching, we are assuming that clients want to cooperate. If we have the impression that that is not what is happening, it is in our responsibility as coaches to create the conditions for collaboration with the client. Usually, we just need to listen some more and suspend our judgement.