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Coaching Presence is not Just About Being Present

Coaching presence is one of the most critical coaching competencies. Being fully present for the client and what arises during the session is key. What comes to mind when you…

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5 Questions to Reflect on After Coaching a Client

Fact: Even coaches need to wrap up their thoughts after a coaching session.  Yes, while coaching clients through their concerns is an amazing experience, it’s also important that you are…

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5 Things to Know About Coaching the Inner Critic

As coaches, we know how influential that voice in our heads can be. We see it limiting what our clients believe is possible for them. We experience it draining our…

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7 Reasons for Coaches to Learn Improvisation Skills

Many people assume that improvisation is something that some people are just good at and that it’s all about performing and being funny on a stage. The truth is that…

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Strengthen Your Executive Presence as a Coach

Why Executive Presence Matters At the heart of the ICF Core Competencies is “maintains presence.” ICF defines this competency as being: “fully conscious and present with the client, employing a…

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The Emotionally Attuned Coach

As coaches, we are not machines. I don’t believe artificial intelligence (AI) will ever be able to outperform the power of one human engaging with another through the partnership of…

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Help Your Clients Take a Risk to Achieve the Goal

I went skydiving 15 years ago. I did not feel it was a risk at the time (and to date I still don’t). But when I submitted my life coaching…

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Overcoming Impostor Syndrome as a Leader: How Coaching Can Help You Regain Confidence

As a leader, it’s not uncommon to experience feelings of doubt and inadequacy, commonly referred to as impostor syndrome. It’s the belief that you are not worthy of your position…

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Nurture is Nature for Every Coach!

According to the 2020 ICF Global Coaching Study, the number of coaches has grown to a phenomenal 71,000 worldwide. A growing coaching marketplace means greater competition and the need for…

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Here’s Why You Should Go for Your ICF MCC Credential

The International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) new Level 3 education path is for the Professional Certified Coach (PCC), who is ready to go for the coveted Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential.…

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