Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Embracing Slow Living: A Coach's Guide to Taking Time Off for the Holidays by Ruby McGuire The holiday season can be chaotic! There are lots of events on, people want to meet up. There are presents and food to buy, and you have to run your business…
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Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Coach FEATURE: Chitra Sankaran NLP Master Practitioner, NHS General Practitioner We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our “Meet the Coach” features! This month we meet Chitra Sankaran NLP Master Practitioner, NHS General Practitioner About Chitra Lives In: Hertfordshire, United…
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In a world where remote or hybrid workforces, evolving employee needs, and bottom-line pressures intersect, measuring coaching’s impact has never been more crucial. The following Coaching for Performance ROI evaluation framework, as detailed in the sixth edition of “Coaching for Performance” by Sir John Whitmore and Tiffany Gaskell, provides a practical method for assessing coaching …read more.
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Thank you for participating in the ICF Professional Coaches election process. We are thrilled to announce the newly elected board members, who will help empower our members and elevate the profession of coaching. Learn more at coachingfederation.org/professional-coaches/board, and meet the directors at coachingfederation.org/leadership.
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Exciting news for those considering an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential! A new written exam, tailored to coaches in this stage of their careers, is now available for ACC candidates. This exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of the ICF Core Competencies, ICF Code of Ethics, and the definition and boundaries of coaching. The ACC Exam features …read more.
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You encourage your clients to take time to invest in themselves — are you doing the same? Start elevating your skills with free and discounted learning opportunities from top coaches and industry leaders on the ICF Learning Portal, including: Team and Group Coaching Community of Practice: Elevate Your Practice with Team Coaching Supervision on December 9 at 6 …read more.
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The richness of our global community lies in the collective wisdom, experiences, and insights of our members — and it can be found on ICF Engage. If you have not already done so, log in today and experience firsthand the wealth of opportunities waiting for you. Together, we can make Engage a thriving space that enhances every …read more.
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After transitioning from my former career practicing emergency medicine, I quickly learned that in my role as a coach, I’d still be supporting people with trauma. However, it wouldn’t be the traumatic physical injuries that typically brought patients to the emergency room. I would not be diagnosing, treating, or providing medical advice. Instead, I would …read more.
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Anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, and feelings of overwhelm are common issues affecting millions of people around the world as part of the global mental health crisis. This crisis has touched almost every aspect of our lives, and the coaching profession is no exception. According to the recently released 2024 ICF Coaching Snapshot: Coaching and Mental …read more.
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We can all enhance our coaching by discovering the time-honored practices of Socratic dialogue. Executive coaching may appear like a 21st-century phenomenon, but it owes a surprising debt to ancient practices. Yes, coaching practices have a lot to thank Socrates for, particularly in the way we ask powerful questions! By getting into the nitty-gritty of …read more.
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