

How Coaching Helps Leaders Navigate Conflict and Change
Conflict and change – they are not occasional disruptions – they are constant companions of leadership. Conflict shows up in team disagreements, clashing priorities, or even quiet tensions, no one voices. Change arrives through reorganizations, market shifts, or the sudden need to adapt to new technologies. Leaders are expected to navigate all this smoothly. Yet many discover that the biggest challenge is not what is happening around them, but how they respond. Coaching doe


ICF Mentor Coaching: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?
Embarking on a journey as a coach involves more than just the desire to help others. It requires a commitment to personal and professional development, a deep understanding of coaching principles, and the ability to apply them to facilitate transformative change.


Professional Growth through ICF Coach Certification: Online
In today’s fast-paced and competitive professional landscape, the pursuit of continuous learning and self-improvement has become a cornerstone of success. One avenue that has gained immense popularity in recent years is the International Coach Federation (ICF) Coach Certification, mainly through online training modes. The blog details how ICF Coach Certification, when pursued online, can catalyse professional growth and personal development.


Coaching Certification for Non-Profit Leaders
Leaders from non-profit organisations are tasked with driving mission-focused results, managing diverse teams, and navigating complex funding landscapes, all while striving to make a significant social impact. This is where Coaching Certification for non-profit leaders comes into play. By integrating International Coaching Federation standards, this specialised training offers a unique approach that can transform leadership effectiveness in the non-profit sector.


ICF Certified Coaches Community: Enrich Your Coaching Competence
In professional coaching, the International Coach Federation (ICF) stands as a beacon of excellence and a symbol of commitment to the highest standards in coaching. The ICF Certification is more than just a credential, it’s a gateway to a vibrant, global community of ICF-certified coaches. Those who embark on the coaching journey become part of a unique ecosystem that enriches their coaching competence through rigorous training, peer learning, and exposure to diverse coaching


Coaching Beyond Skills: How Emotional Intelligence Elevates ICF Life Coach Certification
The International Coach Federation (ICF) sets high standards for coaching excellence, and achieving an ICF life coach certification is a prestigious accomplishment. However, what sets apart an exceptional ICF-certified life coach from the rest? It’s not just about acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge; it’s about harnessing the power of emotional intelligence.


The Significance of Cultural Competence in ICF-Approved Coaching Programs
Coaching is a widely used yet misunderstood word. Everyone has a perception of coaching which may be or not be what coaching actually is. A coach is a professional, therefore, s/he must subscribe to a code of ethics, have systems and procedures to abide by and be accountable for. The International Coaching Federation is the regulatory body for credentialed and certified coaches. The role a Bar Council plays with respect to Attorneys, Barristers, Solicitors and Advocates is wh


The Art of Asking Powerful Questions in Coaching
Coaching is a widely used yet misunderstood word. Everyone has a perception of coaching which may be or not be what coaching actually is. A coach is a professional, therefore, s/he must subscribe to a code of ethics, have systems and procedures to abide by and be accountable for. The International Coaching Federation is the regulatory body for credentialed and certified coaches. The role a Bar Council plays with respect to Attorneys, Barristers, Solicitors and Advocates is wh


Executive Coaching Programs for Sustainable Leadership: Balancing Profit and Purpose
Coaching is a widely used yet misunderstood word. Everyone has a perception of coaching which may be or not be what coaching actually is. A coach is a professional, therefore, s/he must subscribe to a code of ethics, have systems and procedures to abide by and be accountable for. The International Coaching Federation is the regulatory body for credentialed and certified coaches. The role a Bar Council plays with respect to Attorneys, Barristers, Solicitors and Advocates is wh


Unlocking Leadership Attributes with ICF-Certified Coaching Programs
Coaching is a widely used yet misunderstood word. Everyone has a perception of coaching which may be or not be what coaching actually is. A coach is a professional, therefore, s/he must subscribe to a code of ethics, have systems and procedures to abide by and be accountable for. The International Coaching Federation is the regulatory body for credentialed and certified coaches. The role a Bar Council plays with respect to Attorneys, Barristers, Solicitors and Advocates is wh


Pitfalls to avoid in ICF Coaching Certification
Becoming a Coach is a Responsibility. It’s a profession that truly touches lives and impacts the outcomes. Out of myriad reasons to become an ICF Coach – the most promising reason to become an ICF Credentialing is the provision of Reciprocal Peer Coaching! ICF Peer Coaching ensures that the coaches are regularly building their coaching muscle, and ensures cross-learning across credentials, geographies and niches of coaches. This is truly the best peer learning ecosystem tha


5 Reasons Why A shortcut is the longest path you will ever choose
‘There are no shortcuts to success’. Isn’t that what we tell our children through the timeless story of the hare and the tortoise? Yet, in this era of instant gratification, instant results, and Instagram, we want everything in ‘shorts.’


Is an ICF Certification Worth It?
Coaching is a widely used yet misunderstood word. Everyone has a perception of coaching which may be or not be what coaching actually is. A coach is a professional, therefore, s/he must subscribe to a code of ethics, have systems and procedures to abide by and be accountable for. The International Coaching Federation is the regulatory body for credentialed and certified coaches. The role a Bar Council plays with respect to Attorneys, Barristers, Solicitors and Advocates is wh


Why more organisations are choosing to get their staff ICF certified as leadership coaches
‘Coaching is the future of leadership’. Dr Daniel Goleman classified leadership styles based on emotional intelligence. Coaching is the leadership style for the 21st century.


Is Becoming an ICF-Certified Executive Coach Worth the Investment?
Executive coaching is an exciting and satisfying career prospect that ticks the boxes for leaders and executives who want to positively impact businesses by empowering other leaders and make a living out of it.


Finding Your Swing – Reasons Why Every Corporate Leader Needs a Leadership Coach
Introduction When the struggling professional golfer Rannulph Junnuh meets Bagger Vance, the mysterious caddie, magic happens. In the movie, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Vance helps Junnuh find and perfect his goal swing, and in the process, also shows him how to excel in life. Timothy Gallwey, a Harvard educationalist and tennis expert, authored the bestselling book The Inner Game of Tennis. He used the word ‘inner’ to indicate the player’s internal state as Gallway says “the


Are your Agile Coaches creating advanced People Operating Systems (POS)?
Agile Coaching Institute has carefully crafted the four critical roles that Agile Coaches/Leaders must exhibit in order to deliver excellence. But the questions loom large Are the Agile Coaches rightfully bearing those four roles? Are they adequately equipped to execute these four roles? Is there a missing piece? The answer is NO! The answer is NO, because, of the nature of these four roles. Facilitating Mentoring Teaching Coaching On the face of it, these four roles look ver


Why it’s essential for leaders to Co-Create a new VUCA World : Vulnerable, Unnerved, Candid & Awakened.-by Mini Shah
“VUCA” – Vulnerability Uncertainty Complexity Ambiguity – a concept that has been around since the 1980s, and has been researched, socialized, and embraced over the last several years. The term itself can raise alarm bells and anxiety in some. And yet, understanding and navigating the VUCA world we are in is a critical life skill today. Geo-political changes, social changes, and rapid advancements in technology are but a few factors that contribute to us being in a VUCA world


Agile Coaching & ICF Coaching – A Perfect synergy?
Having noticed an increase in the number of Agile Coaches coming to our ICF Accredited Coach Training Programmes, we are curious to explore how these two professional paths make an interesting & complementary synergy. Agile coaches and Leaders are often in two minds about ICF Coaching, hence this expert blog aims to satiate that query. Read on…


How can Agile/Scrum Leaders benefit from ICF Certification – Experiences from Agile Experts
“To win the game, go where the puck is going to be, not where it already is.” The Agile/Scrum/Lean industry is going through a tectonic shift. The increasing focus on merging the ‘Coaching competencies’ along with the techniques, tools, and frameworks of Agile Methodology has gained traction, globally.

