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A Poem You Can Use As A Coaching Tool

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Some of the most powerful moments in coaching can come from a metaphor that the client shares with the coach. Sometimes, it is the coach who will elicit the metaphor from the client, by asking the client what they are seeing or by sharing what they perceive themselves. Metaphors can also be elicited via pictures, […]

How to Prevent Empathy Fatigue as a Professional Coach

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Coaching is a human profession. Coaches sit with clients as they navigate challenges, celebrate breakthroughs, and work through complex emotions. This intimate connection is what makes coaching so powerful, but it can also leave coaches emotionally drained. If you’ve ever finished a coaching session feeling completely depleted, or found yourself carrying your clients’ struggles long […]

2025 ICF Core Competencies Update: What’s Changing

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Six years after a major competency overhaul, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) has recently announced an update to their competency framework. In this article we are going to talk about the changes that were announced. No new competency was added (there are still eight), but 5 new indicators were added, 11 indicators were revised, 1 […]

GDPR Audit For Coaches: What Data Are You Actually Collecting?

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As coaches, we collect more client data than we might initially realise. From initial enquiry forms to session notes, payment details to progress assessments, the volume of personal information flowing through our coaching practice can be substantial. Yet many coaches operate without a clear understanding of exactly what data they’re collecting, where it’s stored, or […]

10 Signs You’re Ready to Pursue Your PCC Credential

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The Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential represents a significant milestone in your coaching journey — one that signals your evolution from foundational competence to professional mastery. If you currently hold your ACC credential, you might be wondering whether you’re ready to take that next step. The transition from ACC to PCC isn’t just about accumulating […]