As someone who works with a lot of coaches, I know how challenging it can be to make progress on ICF credentialing, especially when it comes to getting organized for mentor coaching. It's easy to get discouraged and frustrated. You feel like the person rolling the stone up the hill, only to have … [Read more...]
How to Plan for Your ICF Credential Application
Completing your International Coach Federation (ICF) credential application will take you some time. It is a rigorous process. What you do now will make a difference. Planning ahead and establishing a routine for documenting your progress can make completing the application fast and simple when the … [Read more...]
Coaching Demo by Dr. David Drake
Coaching demo? Yes, please. I love, love, love them. Demos have been absolutely pivotal in my coaching career. It's always a huge value whenever I have the opportunity to watch someone else practice this craft. Here's why. I'm one of those apparently rare individuals who enjoy following instruction … [Read more...]
Coach Competencies Quiz Results for ICF Coaches
Several years ago, I was asked to design and deliver a coach training program for employees of a large public sector organization. In the process I learned a big lesson about teaching ICF Coach Competencies and making them stick. The overall mandate of the project was to align the training with … [Read more...]
Learning Libraries – Then and Now
Waaayyy back in 1992 (yikes) I worked for an international seminar company called CareerTrack, then based in Boulder Colorado. That's where I first heard of Learning Libraries. I travelled across North America delivering one-day workshops to groups of up to 1000 (gulp) participants … [Read more...]
