Associate Certified Coach
International Coaching Federation
What is Coaching?
ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that encourages them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
The coaching process can help you improve your outlook on work and life while improving your leadership skills and unlocking your potential
Coaching clients who responded to the 2017 ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study reported positive coaching impacts including:
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Improved communication skills
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Increased self-esteem/self-confidence
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Increased productivity
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Optimized individual/team work performance
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Improved work/life balance
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Increased well-being
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Improved business management strategies
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Expanded professional career opportunities
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Accelerated on-boarding into a new professional role
Why should I partner with a coach?
If you want to take advantage of an opportunity or challenge, feel 'stuck' on the path to achieving goals, or simply believe there's something more to discover in your personal and professional life, partnering with a professional coach could benefit you.
How do I find a coach?
Before you begin the process of hiring a coach, reflect on your objectives for the coaching engagement. Being clear on your goals during the vetting process enables you to find the coach best-suited to help you reach them.
ICF recommends that you interview three coaches before you make your choice. Ask each candidate about their qualifications, experience and skills, and be sure to request at least two references.
Selecting a coach who holds an ICF Credential ensures that you're working with the best in the industry. Possession of an ICF Credential is a clear sign of a coach's commitment to professional excellence.
"During one session with Terry, I said something out loud that I already knew. But by saying it out loud, it changed my perspective on how I look at things and how I let (or no longer let) trivial things stress me out."
-Sandy