Coach Trainer Rob Stringer talks to students about when to refer a coaching client to another professional. I am often asked in class about making referrals—when and how do you do it? Great questions! Here are a few thoughts that might help, and spark some further conversation … How might I know it’s time to Continue Reading…
The Pleasures and Perils of Diversity
Youth Coach, CANADA A student recently shared in class that one of the reasons he LOVES ICA is the amount of diversity he regularly experiences in his classes—hearing students and staff from around the world sharing their experiences, beliefs, and different cultural perspectives. I agree! Our school embraces and promotes diversity and often gives students Continue Reading…
Coaching Influences: What Influences You?
Compared to other disciplines like psychology and consulting, coaching is a relatively young industry—still only “in its twenties”. Its creators were influenced by a wide range of disciplines, theories, and support modalities which we discuss in our aptly named, Continue…
The Problem with Coaching Models
An Article by By Rob Stringer, ICA Faculty
There are many great reasons to create a coaching model—to use as a marketing tool, to help you gain clarity on your personal coaching philosophy, etc.
Ways to Boost Your Coaching Confidence
By Rob Stringer, ICA Faculty Youth Coach, CANADA On a scale of 1-10, how confident do you feel as a Coach? There are MANY factors that could influence your score, including how far along you are on your coaching journey. While there is no right or wrong answer, here are a few strategies recently shared Continue Reading…
Does Acknowledgement Feel Awkward?
By Rob Stringer, ICA Faculty Youth Coach, CANADA Acknowledgement is a powerful tool in a Coach’s toolbox—helping clients feel heard, encouraged, and even motivated to stay the course. But what if you disagree with your client’s actions? Or their goals are out of alignment with your own core values? Today, let’s explore a topic that Continue Reading…
When Clients Say, “No.”
We would all probably agree, helping create awareness in our clients is an important part of coaching, after all, it IS one of the ICF Competencies. But recently in class, a student asked, “What if a Client resists our efforts and doesn’t want to explore something? Continue…
Watch a Live Coaching Demo with Aleka Thorvalson [Holistic Life Coach, California, United States]
COACH: Aleka Thorvalson, PCC
ANNOTATIONS: Merci Miglino, MCC
Aleka Thorvalson lived in U.S. Aleka is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) trained through the International Coach Academy in the Advanced Coach Training Program and ICA Graduate batch Jan 2014. Continue…
Watch a Live Coaching Demo with Sarah Jack [Executive Coach, United States]
COACH: Sarah Jack
ANNOTATIONS: Merci Miglino, MCC
Sarah Jack is a 19-year veteran of marketing for such magazine as Time Inc. and People. She is also an ICA Graduate and Executive Coach Continue…
What To Do If I Feel My Client Is Not Telling The Truth
Maybe you just wish to gain a better understanding of the information your client is sharing with you. Maybe you feel your client is not taking your coaching seriously, because they are sounding untruthful. When you answer this question, you will figure out an appropriate way to coach your client from vagueness towards clarity. Continue…
