Experience Coaching!
The International Coach Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential, which is particularly important in today’s uncertain and complex environment. Coaches honor the client as the expert in his or her life and work and believe every client is creative, resourceful and whole. Standing on this foundation, the coach’s responsibility is to:
- Discover, clarify, and align with what the client wants to achieve
- Encourage client self-discovery
- Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies
- Hold the client responsible and accountable
This process helps clients dramatically improve their outlook on work and life, while improving their leadership skills and unlocking their potential.
“The basic philosophy of coaching is we listen.”
We are all discovering what we want and what we need. This is easier to achieve by having a coach who works alongside us on our desired goals, helping to implement new skills, navigate changes and hold us accountable.
Core Competencies – ICF Global developed Core Competencies to support greater understanding about the skills and approaches used within today’s coaching profession.
Code of Ethics – ICF Global developed a Code of Ethics as guided moral principles underlying how coaches behave congruent with ICF’s core values.