A common ethical trap coaches need to be aware of
Number ten in the ICF Code of Ethics states that professional coaches must be “sensitive to the implications of having multiple contracts and relationships with the same Client(s) and Sponsor(s) at the same time in order to avoid conflict of interest situations.” While all ICF coaches accept and agree to this principle, few fully […]
Read More ⟶What will it take to make coaching supervision compulsory? (Part 2)
Continuing on from Part 1 of Coaching Research in Practice devoted to coaching supervision research, this second article sheds light on the mindset of coaching supervisors. It distinguishes the coaching mindset from the supervision mindset and makes recommendations that we hope will compel coaches to make coaching supervision a consistent component of their professional development practices. […]
Read More ⟶What will it take to make coaching supervision compulsory? (Part 1)
The recent release of the ICF’s new Coaching Supervision Competencies marks a significant milestone in the field of coaching. While coaching supervision itself is not new—and other professional associations, such as the EMCC with its Supervision Competence Framework and the AC with its Coaching Supervision Competency Framework have already established standards—the ICF’s formal recognition of this process underscores the essential role that coaching supervision plays […]
Read More ⟶Using mindfulness to tune up your coaching
While mindfulness is widely recognized as a valuable coaching attribute, there remains a general lack of clarity on how to effectively learn, practice and implement it. In last month’s issue of Coaching Research in Practice, we explored the impact of mindfulness training on coaches. The empirical evidence identified clear benefits, yet despite this demonstrated […]
Read More ⟶What’s new on the team coaching terrain?
Not unlike coaching, once upon a time, all it took to become a team coach was to hang out your shingle and start marketing. At that time, few team coaches understood the complexity of teams, organisations and stakeholders, and expertise was developed by coaches trained to coach individuals through ‘on the job’ trial and error. […]
Read More ⟶Interrupt your autopilot to maximize coaching outcomes
When you drive a car on autopilot, your capacity to respond is greatly reduced. The same is true for coaching—if your autopilot takes over, the coaching falls flat. Effective coaching requires a certain degree of mindful agility, and as coaches, we need to actively build our mindfulness muscle before, during and between sessions. Embodying […]
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