Module: What is Coaching?

An ICF accredited tutorial introducing the history and current foundations of coaching. Recommended learning for anyone considering coach training.

Coaching is similar, yet quite different, to other methodologies!

As a coach you will be an advocate, a sounding board, a cheerleader, an accountability partner, a truth teller and a supporter.

Coaching involves a dialogue between a coach and a client with the aim of supporting the client to reach a goal. It blends the best concepts from business, psychology, philosophy, sports and spirituality. But, while coaching borrows heavily from those practices, it is a distinctly different support role to that of a consultant, therapist or mentor.  The coaching we teach at ICA is accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and aligned with the ICF Core Competencies.

 

As a coach you will help your clients to discover the answers within themselves.  During this process the coach will help a client clarify their values, beliefs, feelings, perceptions and ideas, and will hold a safe space for them to identify their barriers, challenges, strengths, knowledge, and skills.  Opportunities for shifting limiting beliefs or reframing perspectives will be identified. 

Part of being a good coach is knowing when and when not to coach. If the client needs therapy or consultation then the job of a coach is to refer to the appropriate colleague.

Download ResourceWHAT IS COACHING?

COACHING IS DIFFERENT TO THERAPY, CONSULTING OR MENTORING

One of the most difficult things for students new to coaching is to "unlearn" what they think coaching is. CONSULTING, TRAINING, and THERAPY are all common backgrounds for students of coaching, so the very first thing you need to do is understand how these things are different to coaching skills.

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