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What Is Coaching Supervision?

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In some professions, attending supervision is mandatory if one wants to keep practicing with a licence or an accreditation. This is particularly true in the field of mental health, where […]

Is An ICF Credential Worth It?

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Applying for an ICF credential is a choice coaches face at some point in their career. For many, it’s an evidence: the ICF credential is a step they see as […]

What Is Coaching?

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If we were to look at the words we use the most on this website, the term “coaching” would naturally be the top one. In pure coaching fashion, it is […]

The Importance Of Ethics In Coaching

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In a booming industry as unregulated as coaching, it is difficult to navigate – for both coaches and clients – the different practices, approaches, and styles of coaching. This huge […]

What Is ICF Mentor Coaching?

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If you are a coach or you are looking for information about the ICF accreditation requirements, you probably encountered the term “Mentor Coaching.” This can be confusing as coaching and […]

What To Look For In A Coach Training

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Because coaching is a growing, yet unregulated industry, there are a lot of companies out there offering coach training. It is essential for aspiring coaches to do their own research […]

Presence: The Core Coaching Competency

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Presence is one of the most – if not *THE* most – important competencies in coaching. When new coaches start their practice, they tend to focus on learning how to […]