As all International Coach Federation members and credentialed coaches know, continuous learning is a necessary (and some would say the best) part of the process. I have yet to meet an ICF coaching peer who isn’t a life-long learner. It’s kinda what makes us all tick.
In the interest of brushing up on your coach knowledge, I thought it might be fun to share a Quickie Quiz on the ICF Coach Competencies. Why not test yourself?
So, coaches, are you up for a wee challenge? How do you think you would score on a 3-minute quiz on the ICF Coach Competencies?
This is not the official ICF Coach Knowledge Assessment. You will find information on that here if that is what you are looking for.
This is my own little learning tool designed to help you discover what you recall around the ICF Coach Core Competencies and perhaps motivate you to get growing again!
Why not give it a try? No gimmicks, promise. Just sharing a fun learning tool with my pals.
Here you go! Have fun! ICF Coach Competencies Quiz
When you are done, don’t forget to pop back over here and leave a comment below! I’d love to hear from you.
Oh, and if you’re in the market for a Mentor Coach, you can work with me privately
Need to brush up on your competencies? Join my next Mentor Coaching Group.
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Cathy Shaughnessy, MCC, is an active ICF Assessor and ICF Mentor Coach Specialist for ACC, PCC and MCC. A graduate of the Royal Roads University Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, Cathy has been coaching since 2008 and brings extensive experience as an executive coach, mentor coach, coach educator and assessor to her work with coaches.
Through Perspective In Action, Cathy provides mentor coaching and creates practical resources for coaches preparing for ICF credentials, credentialing exams, renewal and ongoing professional development. Her courses, exam preparation resources and learning tools help coaches deepen their understanding of the ICF Core Competencies, PCC Markers, Code of Ethics and Core Values, and apply that knowledge thoughtfully in their coaching.
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