Becoming a Coach: The Essential ICF Guide

  • 5h 32m
  • Jonathan Passmore, Tracy Sinclair
  • Springer
  • 2020

Authored by masters in the field of coaching, this book is designed as a course textbook for those studying coaching in general, but with a specific reference to the updated competences introduced by the International Coaching Federation in 2020. It focuses on core coaching skills, knowledge, and developing self-awareness. This is a definitive text for coach training and go-to guide for those undertaking ICF-accredited programs throughout the world.

This book helps readers equip themselves with the skills and knowledge needed to develop as a professional coach. It encourages readers to reflect on who they are, what they can do, and how they can enhance their skills. By drawing on the Gold Standard for coach training and the latest coaching research, this book ensures that a trainer's practice is well informed by evidence and is up to the highest professional standards.

In this Book

  • The Journey toward Maturity
  • What is Coaching?
  • Who am I?
  • Who are My Clients?
  • Introduction to the ICF Core Competency Model
  • Foundation Domain, Competency 1—Demonstrates Ethical Practice
  • Foundation Domain, Competency 2—Embodies a Coaching Mindset
  • Co-Creating the Relationship Domain, Competency 3—Establishes and Maintains Agreements
  • Co-Creating the Relationship Domain, Competency 4. Cultivates Trust and Safety
  • Co-Creating the Relationship Domain, Competency 5. Maintains Presence
  • Communicating Effectively Domain, Competency 6. Listens Actively
  • Communicating Effectively Domain, Competency 7. Evokes Awareness
  • Cultivating Learning and Growth Domain, Competency 8—Facilitates Client Growth
  • The Universal Eclectic Coaching Approach
  • Behavioral Approach and the GROW Model
  • Humanistic Approach and the Time to Think Model
  • Cognitive Behavioral Approach and ABCDEF Model
  • Gestalt Approach and Chairwork
  • Solution Focused Approach and the OSKAR Model
  • Systemic Approach and Force Field Model
  • Psychodynamic Coaching and Transference
  • Integration
  • Ethical Practice
  • Contracting with Clients
  • Taking and Managing Coaching Notes
  • Maintaining Presence Through Mindfulness
  • Personal Development Plans
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • Supervision
  • Reflective Practice
  • Mentor Coaching
  • Coach Knowledge Assessment
  • Progressing Your Coaching Skills
  • Coaching Tools
  • Bibliography
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