#3 Coaching demonstration – a deeper dive into the more subtle ICF Core Competencies
Brigitte Calvert – PCC
Over the past two weeks in our Coaching Café we were delighted to bring you the opportunity to learn from a coaching demonstration. By listening to this coaching demonstration by Brigitte, we build on the foundations that we have been exploring over the past few weeks, and hear the ICF Core Competencies come to life.
Last week we explored the difference between ACC and PCC coaching. Building on this, we debrief the recording through the lens of the ICF Core Competencies. In particular, we take a deeper dive into the more subtle competencies: #4 Cultivates Trust and Safety, #5 Maintains Presence. Importantly, these competencies are built into all our coach training programs.
To get the most out of this session we recommend that you listen to the recording ahead of time and download the transcript. We have presented the two competencies below. You can listen to the recording and note which elements you are hearing.
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ICF Core Competency #4: Cultivates Trust and Safety
Definition: The Coach partners with the client to create a safe, supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of mutual respect and trust.
- Seeks to understand the client within their context which may include their identity, environment, experiences, values and beliefs
- Demonstrates respect for the client’s identity, perceptions, style and language and adapts one’s coaching to the client
- Acknowledges and respects the client’s unique talents, insights and work in the coaching process
- Shows support, empathy and concern for the client
- Acknowledges and supports the client’s expression of feelings, perceptions, concerns, beliefs and suggestions
- Demonstrates openness and transparency as a way to display vulnerability and build trust with the client
ICF Core Competency #5: Maintains Presence
Definition: The Coach is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident
- Remains focused, observant, empathetic and responsive to the client
- Demonstrates curiosity during the coaching process
- Manages one’s emotions to stay present with the client
- Demonstrates confidence in working with strong client emotions during the coaching process
- Is comfortable working in a space of not knowing
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