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10 Signs You’re Ready to Pursue Your MCC Credential

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The journey from PCC to MCC represents one of the most significant transitions in a coaching career. It’s about demonstrating a level of coaching mastery that transforms both coach and client. If you’re a PCC coach wondering whether you’re ready for MCC credential, you’re asking the right question at the right time. The Master Certified […]

5 Somatic Coaching Techniques Every Coach Should Know

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The body holds wisdom that words cannot always capture. As coaches, we often focus on what clients are saying whilst missing the information their physical experience provides. Somatic coaching techniques bridge this gap by bringing awareness to the body’s signals, sensations, and patterns. In this article, we are going to explore five foundational somatic coaching […]

When to Focus on Being vs Doing in Coaching Sessions

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One of the most nuanced skills in coaching is knowing when to explore the aspects of who your client is versus addressing what they want to accomplish. The distinction between being and doing represents two fundamental coaching orientations that can dramatically shift the direction and impact of your sessions. In this article, we will explore […]

New Micro-certification on Group Coaching

The Group Coaching Micro-certification is a two-day programme designed to teach coaches about group coaching skills, group theory, and psychological safety applied to a group setting.

How To Prepare For Your Client’s First Coaching Session

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The first coaching session sets the tone for the entire coaching relationship. Get it right, and you create a foundation of trust and clarity. Get it wrong, and you may find yourself working harder to rebuild confidence in subsequent sessions – or lose the client altogether. Proper first coaching session preparation is crucial for both […]

Coaching As A Career: Myths, Reality, And What It Takes to Succeed

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MASTERCLASS Coaching As A Career: Myths, Reality, And What It Takes to Succeed All you need to know before taking the leap and becoming a professional coach Are you thinking about BECOMING A COACH? In this masterclass we will discuss what it is really like to work as a coach. We’ll cover the myths and […]