ICF Core Coaching Competencies

1. SETTING THE FOUNDATION
1. Meeting Ethical Guidelines & Professional Standards
  1. Understand + Apply Behaviours outlined in code of ethics
  2. Understand and follow all ethical guidelines
  3. Clearly communicates the distinctions between coaching, consulting, psychotherapy and other support professions.
  4. Refers client to another support professional as needed, knowing when this is needed and the available resources.
2. Establishing the Coaching Agreement
  1. Discuss the contract's guidelines + specific parameters of the coaching relationship (e.g., logistics, fees, scheduling, inclusion of others if appropriate).
  2. what is appropriate in the relationship / what is not, what is and is not being offered, the client's and coach's responsibilities. Partnership. Co-Creating
  3. Ask permission. Ask client are we a good match? Between his/her coaching method and the needs of the prospective client.
2. CO-CREATING THE RELATIONSHIP
1. Establishing Trust & Intimacy with the Client
2. Coaching Presence
COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY
1. Active Listening
2. Powerful Questioning
3. Direct Communication
FACILITATING LEARNING AND RESULTS
1. Creating Awareness
2. Designing Actions
3. Planning and Goal Setting
4. Managing Progress and Accountability

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	Created by Carina Huggins about 8 years ago