ICF Core Coaching Competencies

ICF Core Coaching Competencies

1. 1. SETTING THE FOUNDATION

   • Meeting Ethical Guidelines & Professional Standards
     • Understand + Apply Behaviours outlined in code of ethics
     • Understand and follow all ethical guidelines
     • Clearly communicates the distinctions between coaching, consulting, psychotherapy and other support professions.
     • Refers client to another support professional as needed, knowing when this is needed and the available resources.
   • Establishing the Coaching Agreement
     • Discuss the contract's guidelines + specific parameters of the coaching relationship (e.g., logistics, fees, scheduling, inclusion of others if appropriate).
     • 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
     • Ask permission. Ask client are we a good match? Between his/her coaching method and the needs of the prospective client.

2. 2. CO-CREATING THE RELATIONSHIP

   • Establishing Trust & Intimacy with the Client
   • Coaching Presence

3. COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY

   • Active Listening
   • Powerful Questioning
   • Direct Communication

4. FACILITATING LEARNING AND RESULTS

   • Creating Awareness
   • Designing Actions
   • Planning and Goal Setting
   • Managing Progress and Accountability