For many coaches, applying for your first or next ICF credential is on their wish list. Some of them are holding back from taking that step for fear of failing. Maybe that sounds like you! I understand. I think it was Tennyson, the poet, who said, “It’s better to have tried and failed than to have … [Read more...]
Help, I Need ICF CCE Units
Help, I need ICF CCE Units! It’s a phrase I hear a lot from coaches at the end of every year. I completely understand. Year end is a busy time for me too. It's when my best intentions come back to haunt me as undone items on my to-do list. At the beginning of the year, I vow to keep my receipts … [Read more...]
Increasing Awareness in Coaching
Increasing awareness in coaching is a vitally important skill. In fact, a coach’s ability to evoke awareness is assessed during ICF performance evaluations. Here are some strategies for improving your awareness quotient. I’ve been working on increasing my awareness lately. I was reminded of the … [Read more...]
Your Clients Need A Coach
As a coach, I regularly encounter a common mindset that causes people to believe they don’t need help: I CAN DO IT ALL MYSELF! Does that sound familiar to you too, Coach? They feel their skills and knowledge are sufficient to do their jobs. After all, they’ve been doing their jobs all along, and … [Read more...]
Updated 2022: ICF Credential Deadline Alert
September 30th is an unofficial ICF credential deadline that you need to put on your calendar if you are renewing an ICF credential or planning for a new credential by the end of the year. Here's why. The ICF credential deadline for renewing your ICF credential for most coaches is December 31st. … [Read more...]
