ICF Chapter Leaders
My client grasps wildly for options, finding each insufficient. I stand back holding space, ready to support and willing to encourage. Amazingly, she reached this state about half an hour…
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As someone who knows a lot about individual’s behavior change and organizational systems changes, I sometimes feel like an imposter. Over the past three years, I’ve researched, published and designed…
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One of the common questions I hear from coaches, regardless of their time in the industry, is “Do I need a credential to get clients?” My honest answer is “Not…
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As a coach, you’ve heard for years about emotional intelligence (EI). There are several models of EI; mine include the ability to recognize our feelings and those of other people,…
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You probably read your daily news from a trusted newspaper, website or social media channel like Twitter. But how do journalists get their news? One way to effectively get the…
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Coaches understand what boundaries are but, at a closer look, we discover the dimensions and underestimated impact of boundaries on coaching partnerships. With the following examples, you can see how…
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One of the biggest dilemmas that coaches face is that of raising their rates. It can create fear and uncertainty. Here are some examples of common concerns coaches might have:…
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In a world where exposure welcomes success, and success leads to more exposure, speaking is a way to attract both. If the idea of speaking is both exciting and terrifying,…
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Many coaches run their businesses out of their homes. Being able to work from home successfully requires creating and sticking to boundaries that help you separate the professional from the…
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John was working with his client Alice to formulate an action plan. “I’m just not in the mood to do any long-term planning right now,” Alice said. John picked up…
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