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…
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…
The Coaching Agreement
The Coaching Agreement PCC Markers
The Coaching Agreement is at the core of any coaching relationship and being able to create and demonstrate a coaching agreement is fundamental to coaching at both ACC and PCC level. Continue…
What Does it Mean to Have a ‘Coaching Confidence?’
Are you confident as a coach? The self trust you have as a coach, creates the building blocks for your client’s confidence. Continue…
Don’t Fence Me In. How to Create Structures that Free You Up!
Most folks think of structure as something that makes you feel confined or limited. But the lack of structure can feel even worse. Continue…
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