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Introduction ‘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. As millennials, zillennials and gen-zs increasingly join teams and workforce, the traditional command and control style of leadership will not work. They respond well to collaborative approaches. Coaching style of leadership will increase their sense of involvement and fulfilment. This will directly translate into enhanced performance, increased employee retention and developing the next generation of leaders. It is the responsibility of the leadership to future proof their company’s leadership, enhance the work culture and build a sustainable pipeline of quality leadership. What is Leadership Coaching Leadership coaching is your greatest weapon in the era of uncertainty. Coaching Leadership Style helps leaders- Navigate change with vision Lead across generations including millennial and gen-z teams Increase productivity and performance Better relationships Improved creativity, design Create an agile culture Shape happy workplaces Leadership Coaching Style helps tap into the latent potential of individuals and teams, unleash them and deliver performance that far exceeds the set targets . All this magic happens while the leaders enhance their work-life integration and increase employee retention, loyalty, and engagement. It is a systematic methodology in which managers offer assistance and guidance rather than instructions and staff members learn how to adapt to constantly changing situations in ways that inspire new life, ingenuity, and commitment. Coaching Leadership style is different from the traditional leadership style.   Leadership coaching unlocks the potential that delivers performance beyond expectations. To read more about how leadership coaching leads to that, please read our blog dedicated to that specific topic. Internal Leadership Coaches Help You Get Even More From Your High Potential Staff At this juncture, we believe you have gone through the benefits of leadership coaching. Now, you need no convincing to see the importance of a coaching culture.  We owe it to Tim Gallwey who shifted the focus from the sports player’s techniques to the head space of the athlete for increased performance. Sir John Whitmore built on the ‘Inner Game’ and developed the GROW model and popularised it in the corporate world. However, the GROW model focused on performance. You get what you aim for. But that is where pure and classical coaching takes a different approach. Coaching focuses on the potential of the ‘client’. Performance is a natural outcome. Let us understand this better with the help of finance; the risk-reward ratio specifically. An investment with moderate risk will give moderate returns. An investment with higher risk may give higher returns but also increases the probability of losing money. Similarly, the GROW model will ensure you achieve the targets set by the leadership. Leadership  Coaching is an invitation to the leaders to look beyond the current performance of the employees and give their potential a chance. It is a greater risk because if you unlock the potential, they either stay and blossom in their roles or they will move on to better roles. The unlocking of the potential is guaranteed by the manner in which the ICF framework is structured. However, the risk is worth it because if they choose to stay, they will consistently perform by tapping into their potential and exceeding expectations regularly. Self-styled coaches offer mentoring services . Such ‘coaching’ does not guarantee performance. Their coaching is a great disservice to Tim, Sir John and certified coaches. Having ICF certified leadership coaches in your company will help you perform beyond targets as ICF coaches are trained in the ICF framework. Each word used in the process is backed by intense research. Moreover, the ICF coaches are bound not just by their internal contract with you but also by the ICF Code of Ethics. This ensures higher levels of integrity and quality in the delivery of coaching services. ICF is the gold standard in coaching and coach training. Your staff deserves the best. They deserve to blossom to their full potential. Your bottom line deserves the best from your teams. You deserve that legacy. Save On The Cost of Expensive External Leadership Coaches and Create a Highly Capable Team of Internal Leadership Coaches Instead External leadership coaches are pretty expensive. The reason being that they have built expertise in their niche. Every doctor has the same degree. Every advocate is enrolled in the same bar association. Why the pay difference? The same logic applies in coaching.  But the beauty of the ICF process is that the way the framework is designed, it guarantees quality. If you believe in your team and their potential, the outcome may be ‘Regal’! By having internal coaches, you save on the cost that you may have to otherwise incur if you choose to hire external coaches. The caveat is that your internal leadership coaches must be ICF accredited coaches. Do not let “coaches” offer you mentoring in the name of leadership coaching. That is a disservice to your company, your teams, yourself and the coaching community. Internal Leadership Coaching Will Lead to Higher Staff Retention Rates A research report by Zippia Research revealed the top 3 reasons why employees quit an organisation. They are- Poor Pay Lack of Career Advancement Opportunities Feeling disrespected at work The converse of the above reasons can be the solution to the problem of attrition. Let us see how internal coaching can lead to higher staff retention rates. A person is compensated according to the quantum of problems that he/she solves. The greater the problem he/she solves, the better the pay. Internal coaching helps unleash the potential in the employee. He feels heard and valued at work. She starts looking at previously unexplored angles in her work and comes up with ideas that she had never considered before. They feel a greater sense of belonging at the workplace and when their contribution to the bottom line increases exponentially, the company reciprocates by improving their pay. If they are not adequately compensated, they will be willing to walk away too. Everyone wishes to progress in their career and not stagnate in their current role. A coaching engagement begins by discussing the goals that the employee would like to achieve. Each conversation in the engagement also has goal setting at the start. The magic lies in the process. The employee will be encouraged to come up with their career goals and by the end of the conversation, they will walk away with the action steps that will help them continue on their path. Having internal leadership coaches can help address many work related issues like feeling disrespected at work. We have seen that many come up with workplace issues like feeling disrespected at work, not being valued at work, not feeling heard, not being able to say no et al in coaching engagements. Every coaching conversation ends with the coachee walking away  feeling lighter and resourceful. We have control over our response and not our environment. The coachee’s awareness helps them take control of how they feel instead of letting others determine that! Sponsor Your Staff to Achieve ICF Accreditation- The Gold Standard in Professional Coach Training Now that you know how internal leadership coaching can help your organisation, the next obvious step is how you can get ICF accreditation for your internal leadership coaches. ICF is the gold standard in coaching and coach training. ICF is a non-profit organisation run by professionals and volunteers. The ICF framework is research backed and proven by results. There are 50,000 ICF coaches worldwide. There are 3 levels of ICF accreditation- Level 1 (ACC), Level 2 (PCC), and Level 3 (MCC). These levels are comparable to graduation, postgraduate and doctorate in academic parlance. Sponsor your leadership coaches to get their ICF accreditation and see how your leaders, teams, and organisation flourish! Get Leadership Coaching with Regal Unlimited  ICF is the gold standard in coaching and coach training. Regal Unlimited is a gold standard in ICF coaching and coach training. We have a decade of excellence in coaching, coach training and leadership development to prove our track record. Out of the 50,000 ICF coaches worldwide, over 300 ICF coaches have been mentored and trained by us! Why Choose Leadership Coaching with Regal Unlimited? ICF accredited program Regal Unlimited’s ICF training program is approved ( certified) by ICF .  Industry leading success rate We have an industry leading accreditation rate. Our success rate is an envy in the industry. We have MCCs and PCCs as mentor coaches that ensure the best learning experience for our learner coaches. We do not train coaches. We believe everyone is a coach. We partner with the learner in their journey of self-discovery Regal Coaches Community Our community of 300+ coaches is arguably one of the best in the world. We have CXOs, Business Owners, Agile Scrum masters, Army veterans, IT professionals etc. as part of our community. This diverse community supports our endeavour to continue to raise the standards of leadership coaching in India and worldwide. Read more about how you can get leadership coaching with Regal Unlimited . You can also check our testimonials from our learners to see why you should get leadership coaching with Regal Unlimited. You may have a few questions about the entire ICF accreditation process. You can check our ICF coaching masterclass for all the information . Reach out to our team for your ICF accreditation requirements. FAQs What is the role of coaching in corporate leadership? Leader coaches are best equipped to- Unleash potential of teams Navigate change with vision Lead millennial and gen-z teams Increase productivity and performance Create an agile culture Shape happy workplaces What makes a good leadership coach? A good leadership coach- Communicates effectively Ensures performance that exceeds expectations Manages intra-team dynamics Develops team members by maximising potential Thinks out of the box  Fosters creativity Increases team productivity What are three top characteristics of great leadership coaches? Coaching mindset Coaching presence (empathy and non-judgmental) Active listening and demonstrating coaching competencies

“A great Coach not only inspires but supports and encourages others to get results” –  Richard Schuy A good coach is one who holds a mirror to their clients and truly partners with them to overcome their roadblocks and helps them see the future possibilities. Becoming a coach is quite an ennobling experience, a calling and truly is transformational. The journey is rid with the discovery of the self, and truly changes the manner of your interactions not only with your clients but also with people around you. So if you have made it your life’s purpose to become a Coach, it is always advisable to take the ICF-way. This blog answers everything that you ought to know to get your credentials as an ICF ACC Coach Why should one choose the ICF (International Coaching Federation)  ICF is the gold standard in Coaching and Coach training in the world. ICF has a community of over 50000 professional coaches and is only expanding. An ICF credential indicates your true commitment to upholding the principles and ethics laid down by the ICF ICF Provides a robust framework of ethics and core competencies that are research-backed and time-tested universally. ICF methodology equips an aspiring Coach to develop the right skills, attitude and above all, a coaching mindset. Affiliation and accreditation by an international body like ICF gives credibility and validates one’s Coaching practice. It is very likely for clients to enlist the services of an credentialed Coach rather than one who doesn’t have the necessary credentials as a Coach. Last but not the least, an ICF credential helps you get noticed in the ever-growing community of professional coaches. What does ICF ACC mean? ACC (Associate Certified Coach) is the first level of coach credentialing offered by the ICF (International Coaching Federation) .  ICF ACC is the first level of credentialing for all aspiring coaches into the professional coaching world. This ICF ACC certification is for all those aspiring coaches who have started on their coach training journey and for experienced professionals as well. The ICF ACC certification programme opens up a window of possibilities — Once you have completed the training you can decide your niche area of coaching —– leadership, lifestyle & wellness, nutrition and so on and so forth. How can anyone become an ICF-ACC Credentialed Coach? For anyone to become an ICF ACC Coach, one needs to have the following: Step 1: Coach Training Hours It involves 60 hours of coach training which includes both synchronous and asynchronous learning. (At Regal Unlimited it is 48 hours of Synchronous learning and 12 hours of Asynchronous learning). Step 2: Mentor Coaching ICF mandates a minimum of 10 hours of mentoring as part of the curriculum. The mentoring  may be done by MCC/PCC credentialed coaches. Step 3: Coaching Practice The learner is required to clock in at least 100 hours of coaching practice to qualify for t ICF- ACC. Step 4: Submission of Recording One Coaching conversation must be recorded and sent for evaluation to the ICF. Learner-Coach is expected to demonstrate the application of the concepts and coaching competencies in this recording.  Step 5: Appearing for ICF credentialing exam Lastly, the ICF application and and the credentialing exam is an online test conducted by the ICF to evaluate the conceptual understanding of the ICF Framework and Coaching Competencies. Once the learner obtains the qualifying score,  (70% pass score) , ICF issues the ACC credential to the learner.  The  path towards acquiring an ICF ACC credentialing Now there is only one path to acquiring ICF-ACC Accredited Coach Specific Training Hours ( Formerly ACSTH, Now Level 1 and is for ACC) What is the Level 1 path (formerly ACSTH) for ICF ACC Credentialing? Focuses on providing coaching education at the ICF-ACC level (virtual/face to face). 60 hours of coaching education (as per the curriculum designed for ICF-ACC). 10 hours of mentor coaching. 100 hours of coaching Practice (Learner coach has to clock in 100 hours and present a proof of the same to the ICF for ICF-ACC Credentialing). Successful submission of  recorded coaching conversation.  Successful completion  (passing score) of the ICF credentialing exam. The onus is on the learners to acquire the ICF-ACC credentials. This is a preferred route to ICF ACC Credentials because there is a third party involved in evaluating the coaches, hence the personal bias, judgement and favoritism does not come in the way of becoming a coach.  Regal Unlimited is a provider which trains aspiring coaches for ICF ACC & ICF PCC through the Level 1  and Level 2 routes. Is it necessary to be a subject matter expert to become an ACC? It is not important to be a subject matter expert to be a coach. The only expertise one requires is mastery over the coaching framework as laid down under the ICF curriculum. If one chooses a niche are of coaching ( for example executive coaching, life coaching etc.) then a degree of experience in the field will add value to the coaching practice. What are the modes of imparting coach training at Regal Unlimited? Eight sessions of 6 hours each ( for online ). Six sessions of 8 hours each (offline ) Why choose Regal Unlimited for your ACC? We support you at every step of your journey to become a Coach i.e from your coach training hours till you get your credentials. Why is the course fee high? We understand the course is expensive. The training at Regal Unlimited surely adds value to your professional and personal growth. The fee only reflects the high standard of coach training  and the experience we bring to each cohort. The support that we offer to our learners at each step of their journey is incredible and we are proud to say that we have the highest percentage of learners getting their ICF credentials. At Regal Unlimited Coach training is provided by PCC and MCC coaches who have years of valuable experience behind them. Does one need to periodically renew the credentials? Yes, the credential needs to be renewed every three years. The following requirements need to be met before one can renew their ACC credential  Complete at least 40 hours of Continuing Coach Education (CCE) in the three years since the initial award of your credential or since your last credential renewal.  10 hours of mentor coaching with an eligible mentor coach. Renewal Fee ICF Members: $175 USD  Non-members: $275 USD  Summary If you want to apply for ACC, you can complete a Level 1 or a Level 2 programme If you want to apply for PCC, you will need to complete training from a Level 2 accredited  provider or complete Level 1 programme and also accumulate 125 hours of Level 1-accredited training. If you want to get MCC credentials, you will need to complete a Level 3 programme, besides getting a PCC accreditation. Which path is the best for ICF ACC Credentialing? Whichever path you might choose to become a Coach, an ICF credentialing goes a long way in adding value to your Coaching practice. The process might seem like a long journey. But we at Regal Unlimited are there for you at every step of the journey to support you and help you in your endeavour to become an ICF ACC Coach. We personally prefer the Level 1 route for ICF ACC certification. The reason being, it is more rigorous, ensures high quality and other seasoned mentors, assessors are assessing the recording, conducting the ICF Credentialing exam, hence there is no shortcut, personal bias and favoritism. How much does ICF ACC cost? The ICF-ACC Certification cost might vary subject to the Coaching Education Provider. In India, ICF ACC Certification costs anywhere between INR 1 Lakh to INR 1.5 Lakh. However, this cost does not include the ICF ACC application fee, payable to ICF during the submission of the application for ICF ACC credentials. How much is the application fee for ICF ACC? The application fee for ICF ACC Credential can cost from USD 175 up to USD 625, depending on the ICF Membership status and the pathway chosen for the application for ICF-ACC Credentials. The Application fees to be paid by ICF Members for ICF-ACC are as follows- ACTP Path- 175 USD ACSTH Path- 375 USD Portfolio Path- 475 USD The Application fees to be paid by Non-ICF members for ICF ACC  are as follows- ACTP Path- 325 USD ACSTH Path- 525 USD Portfolio Path- 625 USD Regal Unlimited is delighted to inform you that we are starting two batches for ICF ACC, i.e, on Jan 28th,  2023 (online), and on Feb 3rd, 2023 (In-person) We are the best provider of ICF ACC Coach Training and Certification. Having trained over 300+ ICF ACC Coaches from India & Overseas, we take pride in nurturing this community of ICF Certified Coaches! Hurry up! Register here! FAQs How do I get ICF ACC Coaching certification? ICF offers three credentials ( ACC, PCC, MCC) corresponding to the training and experience required to earn it. For an ICF ACC certification one needs to fulfill the following requirements before applying for the ICF credentials 60 hours of coaching education 100 hours of coaching experience 10 hours of mentor coaching Successful completion (passing score) of a performance evaluation (a recorded coaching conversation) Successful completion  (passing score) of the ICF credentialing exam How long is ICF ACC valid for? The ICF ACC accreditation is valid for a period of three years. To maintain your credential status you must renew it before the expiry date. Regal Unlimited provides complete support in the ICF ACC Renewal process. What does Level 1 and Level 2 accreditation mean? ICF is replacing ACTP and ACSTH with levels tied to ICF credentialing pathways. Level 1 accreditation ( ACSTH) is for organizations which offer 60 hours of contact training and it is the recognised pathway to acquiring an ICF- ACC credential. Level 2 accreditation (ACTP) is for those organizations which offer 125 hours of contact training and it is the pathway for acquiring an ICF -PCC credential. Please Note that the intensity of these cohorts will still remain the same, and the journey to acquiring the ICF credentials remains the same. For convenience and to avoid confusion in abbreviations of the Training Provider, ICF chose to name the training providers with Level 1 and Level 2. At Regal Unlimited we have the best in class Leadership Coaching  programmes . We at Regal Unlimited adhere to Coaching the ICF way . For more information reach out to us info@regalunlimited.com.

MCC Certification: A journey to Mastery in Coaching Everyone needs a coach. Every successful person in every field would have benefited from immense support from mentors, guides, teachers, and coaches. It does take an ecosystem to succeed. A leader can benefit immensely from a professional coach. For successful individuals and leaders, the journey from good to great can happen holistically with professional coaches. Can anyone become a Coach?  While everyone needs a coach, not everyone is cut out to become a coach. A professional coach, that is, not a self-styled coach is truly a professional, a pro in practice, at all levels. One who works on skills and beyond. A professional coach is someone who works on the art and science of the profession. He/She intends and is trained to Coach from a state of being. The result of doing the Master Certified Coach (MCC) Certification “Learn the rules like a pro so that you can break them like an artist ,” said Picasso. The emphasis here is on ‘to learn.’ Not to break the rule but to explore beyond the stated ‘rules’ of Coaching. As in the “Return” stage in Hero’s Journey.  Going beyond the rules, frameworks, and techniques after having mastered each of them is the true characteristic of a Master Certified Coach. That is the journey. What is ICF Coaching? ICF defines coaching as “ a thought-provoking and creative process …” The initial journey to become a coach includes a lot of learning. Also, unlearning and re-learning. To unlearn all that I thought was coaching. The assumption I thought I was already a coach. From there, pick up the nuances of coaching.  That seems to be the journey to ‘become a coach.’ But that is only the beginning. What are the elements of a journey to Mastery (MCC Certification) From unconscious incompetence to Unconscious Competence This is not the sprint to clocking 2,500 hours of Coaching, rather it is a journey from unconscious incompetence. While you are learning to become a Coach, ignorance is not bliss, as coaching involves the life of clients. Ignorance is a curse & so is half the know-how of coaching practices!  Reflections,  hours of practice  As we move ahead in the learning process, clocking coaching hours, the reflections after the session, the mistakes we make as coaches in the initial phase, the rituals to prepare for every session, and the evolution of the coaching process are all critical.  At some point, the relationship with yourself & with the client evolves to deeper trust, partnering, and co-creating. A bit like dancing in the moment or a jugalbandhi. At that point, the coach is able to touch the realm of art. Then it is not just a binary process. It does not end there, for there is no end to learning for an artist.  True Mastery in the field of Coaching Mastery in a professional field refers to the high level of skill, knowledge, and expertise that an individual has achieved through extensive experience and dedicated practice. It can also include the ability to produce exceptional work in FLOW state consistently and to continuously improve and adapt to new developments in the field continuously. Malcolm Gladwell refers to 10K hours to become an expert in any field. Hardcore experience, backed by intellectual curiosity, discipline, a bias for action, and humility, will help you gain mastery and an enduring legacy.  All learning happens only in humility. All experts are continuous learners. Not just learning but reflecting. Shravanam, Mananam, and Nidhidhyasanam , as it is said.  How can I get  MCC Certification – ICF? Becoming a master professional coach typically involves a combination of education, training, and experience. The steps to becoming a master professional coach may vary depending on the organization or industry, but some common steps include tahe following. The why. Many coaches pursue higher credentials as a follow-up to learning and certification. But mastery in coaching should be based on the purpose. Mere MCC certification or credentials should not be the justification. It has to be a transformational journey. A journey within. Beyond the tags and credentials. The impact should be a parameter.  I asked some of my fellow MCC coaches their “why?”  “Because I felt ready…” “I wanted to get mastery in ICF’s process and framework of coaching so I could integrate it seamlessly with all of me that I could bring to a coaching conversation. All my knowledge, skills, abilities, wisdom gathered over the years…” “My mentor asked me to…” “It was a requirement at my coach training institute…” “To serve my client better…” “To move closer to mastery…” “To deepen my practice…” “It is my Ph.D.” “the desire to grow as a coach. I am so glad I did because coaching has now become my first love.” Personally… “coaching was my calling. MCC Certification was a natural evolution.” ‘If you find a why, then you can bear any how.’ – Viktor Frankl Many organizations require coaches who have post-grad qualification and some solid work experience. Some organizations may also require additional qualifications or training programs. Obtain a relevant education, certification, experience, and credentials: ICF requires  over 200 hours of training,  2,500 hours of coaching practice,  mentoring hours,  additional assignments, and  Clear an online test by ICF – that allows coaches to demonstrate their mastery of the field.   Organizations prefer coaches who are not only MCC credentialed by ICF, but also continue to be global members of ICF, demonstrating adherence to the ICF code of ethics.  Continuing education: Many organizations require that coaches participate in ongoing continuing education programs to keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date. Gain experience: Many organizations require that coaches have several years of experience working in a related field before becoming a coach. A coach need not be a subject matter expert. That can actually interfere with the coaching. But organizations and coachees think differently. How did I choose to pursue my Master Certified Coach (MCC Certification) I took the first step toward my mastery in 2014, the same month/year when we started coach training & mentoring. I was clear it was a journey. Took my own time to apply, romanticized the journey too much. Failed in my first attempt in 2019. I cleared on the second attempt the same year. It was perhaps one of the most humbling experiences on this leg of the journey! Looking back, it has strengthened my acceptance of my limitations. Mastery is a great skill to have. But it is always a mirage. Ask any maestro in any art. They are more aware of their areas of improvement. That is an integral part of the journey. Though a mirage, it is worth the effort. The journey is more beautiful than the experience of reaching the destination. And that is what makes it a deeply spiritual process.  MCC Certification – a Journey Within Mastery, or MCC journey, is purely a journey within (in every sense). It is not about coaching skills. It goes beyond the skills, the process, and even the art of coaching. That is what makes it an unconscious competence. Coaching in FLOW state. Or coaching from a state of being. Dancing in the moment. There is no effort. You are surprised by the questions you ask. You are able to go beyond the judgments. You are aware of your own limitations as a coach. You know the transformational shift happens more between the sessions. You are curious about the evolution of coaching engagement. Communication becomes communion.  Then, you are ‘blessed to witness the transformational shift in the client’ even though you have no role to play! It is the process that takes over.  Hence I maintain that coaching comes to us when we are ready to shift to a deeper consciousness. The coach does not manifest as the teacher manifests when the student is ready. But the coaching process manifests just as the real guru is not a person but our own higher consciousness.  What Mastery are you chasing? How is it chasing that mirage? Want to pursue your MCC Certification/Mentoring or start your MCC journey? write to us at info@regalunlimited.com Regal Unlimited is a premier boutique coaching firm based out of Bengaluru. We offer coaching training, leadership & executive coaching, and life coaching programs. We also offer healing modalities for personal & corporate well-being.  Here’s what makes us the best.   ● 10 years and going strong ● 1000+ global leaders coached ● 50+ organizations worldwide benefitted (incl. Fortune 50 companies) ● 350+ coaches trained You can check out our website and Follow us on LinkedIn , Facebook  and Instagram to learn more about MCC Certification.

MCC Certification: A journey to Mastery in Coaching Everyone needs a coach. Every successful person in every field would have benefited from immense support from mentors, guides, teachers, and coaches. It does take an ecosystem to succeed. A leader can benefit immensely from a professional coach. For successful individuals and leaders, the journey from good to great can happen holistically with professional coaches. Can anyone become a Coach?  While everyone needs a coach, not everyone is cut out to become a coach. A professional coach, that is, not a self-styled coach is truly a professional, a pro in practice, at all levels. One who works on skills and beyond. A professional coach is someone who works on the art and science of the profession. He/She intends and is trained to Coach from a state of being. The result of doing the Master Certified Coach (MCC) Certification ,” said Picasso. The emphasis here is on ‘to learn.’ Not to break the rule but to explore beyond the stated ‘rules’ of Coaching. As in the “Return” stage in Hero’s Journey.  What is ICF Coaching? ICF defines coaching as “ …” The initial journey to become a coach includes a lot of learning. Also, unlearning and re-learning. To unlearn all that I thought was coaching. The assumption I thought I was already a coach. From there, pick up the nuances of coaching.  That seems to be the journey to ‘become a coach.’ But that is only the beginning. What are the elements of a journey to Mastery (MCC Certification) From unconscious incompetence to Unconscious Competence This is not the sprint to clocking 2,500 hours of Coaching, rather it is a journey from unconscious incompetence. While you are learning to become a Coach, ignorance is not bliss, as coaching involves the life of clients. Ignorance is a curse & so is half the know-how of coaching practices!  Reflections,  hours of practice  As we move ahead in the learning process, clocking coaching hours, the reflections after the session, the mistakes we make as coaches in the initial phase, the rituals to prepare for every session, and the evolution of the coaching process are all critical.  At some point, the relationship with yourself & with the client evolves to deeper trust, partnering, and co-creating. A bit like dancing in the moment or a jugalbandhi. At that point, the coach is able to touch the realm of art. Then it is not just a binary process. It does not end there, for there is no end to learning for an artist.  True Mastery in the field of Coaching Mastery in a professional field refers to the high level of skill, knowledge, and expertise that an individual has achieved through extensive experience and dedicated practice. It can also include the ability to produce exceptional work in FLOW state consistently and to continuously improve and adapt to new developments in the field continuously. Malcolm Gladwell refers to 10K hours to become an expert in any field. Hardcore experience, backed by intellectual curiosity, discipline, a bias for action, and humility, will help you gain mastery and an enduring legacy.  All learning happens only in humility. All experts are continuous learners. Not just learning but reflecting. and, as it is said.  How can I get  MCC Certification – ICF? Becoming a master professional coach typically involves a combination of education, training, and experience. The steps to becoming a master professional coach may vary depending on the organization or industry, but some common steps include tahe following. The why. Many coaches pursue higher credentials as a follow-up to learning and certification. But mastery in coaching should be based on the purpose. Mere MCC certification or credentials should not be the justification. It has to be a transformational journey. A journey within. Beyond the tags and credentials. The impact should be a parameter.  “Because I felt ready…” “I wanted to get mastery in ICF’s process and framework of coaching so I could integrate it seamlessly with all of me that I could bring to a coaching conversation. All my knowledge, skills, abilities, wisdom gathered over the years…” “My mentor asked me to…” “It was a requirement at my coach training institute…” “To serve my client better…” “To move closer to mastery…” “To deepen my practice…” “It is my Ph.D.” “the desire to grow as a coach. I am so glad I did because coaching has now become my first love.” Personally… “coaching was my calling. MCC Certification was a natural evolution.” ‘If you find a why, then you can bear any how.’– Viktor Frankl Many organizations require coaches who have post-grad qualification and some solid work experience. Some organizations may also require additional qualifications or training programs. Obtain a relevant education, certification, experience, and credentials: ICF requires  over 200 hours of training,  2,500 hours of coaching practice,  mentoring hours,  additional assignments, and  Clear an online test by ICF – that allows coaches to demonstrate their mastery of the field.   Organizations prefer coaches who are not only MCC credentialed by ICF, but also continue to be global members of ICF, demonstrating adherence to the ICF code of ethics.  Continuing education: Many organizations require that coaches participate in ongoing continuing education programs to keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date. Gain experience: Many organizations require that coaches have several years of experience working in a related field before becoming a coach. A coach need not be a subject matter expert. That can actually interfere with the coaching. But organizations and coachees think differently. How did I choose to pursue my Master Certified Coach (MCC Certification) I took the first step toward my mastery in 2014, the same month/year when we started coach training & mentoring. I was clear it was a journey. Took my own time to apply, romanticized the journey too much. Failed in my first attempt in 2019. I cleared on the second attempt the same year. It was perhaps one of the most humbling experiences on this leg of the journey! Looking back, it has strengthened my acceptance of my limitations. Mastery is a great skill to have. But it is always a mirage. Ask any maestro in any art. They are more aware of their areas of improvement. That is an integral part of the journey. Though a mirage, it is worth the effort. The journey is more beautiful than the experience of reaching the destination. And that is what makes it a deeply spiritual process.  MCC Certification – a Journey Within Mastery, or MCC journey, is purely a journey within (in every sense). It is not about coaching skills. It goes beyond the skills, the process, and even the art of coaching. That is what makes it an unconscious competence. Coaching in FLOW state. Or coaching from a state of being. Dancing in the moment. There is no effort. You are surprised by the questions you ask. You are able to go beyond the judgments. You are aware of your own limitations as a coach. You know the transformational shift happens more between the sessions. You are curious about the evolution of coaching engagement. Communication becomes communion.  Hence I maintain that coaching comes to us when we are ready to shift to a deeper consciousness. The coach does not manifest as the teacher manifests when the student is ready. But the coaching process manifests just as the real guru is not a person but our own higher consciousness.  What Mastery are you chasing? How is it chasing that mirage? Want to pursue your MCC Certification/Mentoring or start your MCC journey? write to us at info@regalunlimited.com ● 1000+ global leaders coached ● 50+ organizations worldwide benefitted (incl. Fortune 50 companies) ● 350+ coaches trained

Keshav was a mechanical engineering graduate working in the IT sector. He wanted to become an entrepreneur but wasn’t sure if he should follow his heart and take the plunge or play safe and continue with an assured income job. Keshav’s colleague, Jason, suggested he take up life coaching to clear his head and clarify his priorities.   “Do I really need life coaching? Shouldn’t I be able to handle my own stuff and find a solution?” Keshav asked Jason. Jason told him that life coaching would help him find solutions on his own. “Then why do I need a life coach at all?” asked Keshav. Would you like to know why? Then read on.. What is life coaching? Coaching, according to the International Coaching Federation, is when a  coach partners with a client in a creative, thought-provoking process that inspires the client to maximize their personal and professional potential .  Life coaching uses the coaching process to facilitate a journey of self-discovery that clarifies goal paths leading to success, excellence, and happiness. Goals can be professional or personal.  Rekha Hatkanagalekar MCC-ICF is a distinguished coach who coaches leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives, amongst others. She says from her experience that anyone can use life coaching to achieve personal or professional goals, be they leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, students, or homemakers. .”  Why do you need a life coach? Life coaching has the following benefits – 1) Accelerate goal pathways Vijay Rashali , a practicing ICF life coach, beautifully explains why one needs life coaching.  “ A life coach enables you to channel your knowledge and life experiences positively to achieve your goals or dreams. Life coaching can smoothen and accelerate your journey to success.  A life coach can help eliminate roadblocks and overcome barriers to your goals by widening your perspective . .” 2) Autonomous decision-making You are in charge of your life and decisions. Life coaching differs from counseling, mentoring, and therapy in that life coaches enable the client to act autonomously. Life coaches just help clear the mental pathway for enlightened decision-making. Research shows that people who are in control of the decision-making process are more likely to make behavioral changes that support their goals.  ICF-credentialed life coaches are adept at facilitating autonomously motivated decision-making by providing a space of trust and non-judgmental acceptance. 3) Life Coaching is highly effective A 2017 ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study showed that 97% of the people who take up life coaching in India feel immensely benefited by the engagement.  To know more benefits of life coaching, read our blog, Amazing Benefits of Life Coaching . When do you need life coaching? Most people wonder what the right time or the right trigger that tells them they need life coaching is.  Truly, life coaching can benefit anyone at any stage in life. “ said Bill Gates. But there are certain points where life coaching would be the much-needed game changer or, in this case, life changer.  Here are some of the common reasons people take up life coaching. 1) You have a goal without a clear plan of action  – All of us have dreams but most never get around to living them. Why? Because we did not know how to go about them practically. Do you wish to work and settle in a new country? Do you want to plan your family without disturbing your career? However big your goals, life coaches can help break them down into smaller, achievable steps.  Life coaching can also empower you to identify and break out of habitual patterns that limit you. A life coach can navigate your thoughts in the right direction. A life coach can challenge self-limiting beliefs and help create new behavioral patterns that move you toward your goal. Vijay gives an example-Shilpa wants to lose weight to become fit. She decides to exercise at the gym, but her work schedule leaves only early mornings free for exercising. Shilpa is a night bird who can not get up early, how much ever she tries. A life coach can enable Shilpa to overcome mental blocks that prevent her from rising early. Shilpa can then create a new habit pattern for herself, enabling her to wake up early and go to the gym.  2)  Job, domain & role transitions – Changing roles, jobs & domains are crucial junctures that need much thought and deliberation. Life coaching can help you when you are at a crossroads. A life coach is a perfect partner for you to look at the pros & cons and weigh options before making a life-altering decision. Life coaching can also aid you in settling into the new phase in your personal and professional spaces. 3) You have difficulty handling stress – A life coach can function as a sounding board to clarify your thoughts and actions that ensure an outcome that is less stressful for you. A life coach can ease and reduce the time and impact of such situations on the client. How? Stress gets created by being stuck in a negative loop of thoughts. Coaching can help get you out of a negative loop and program your mind to think positively.  4) You feel lost in life – Everyone struggles to find meaning and purpose at some point or other in their lives. Midlife crisis, an indicator, is not confined to the middle-aged anymore. Life coaches say millennials are more vocal about living a purpose-driven life.  A life coach can help you find your life’s purpose and discover ways to live it to have a happier, more meaningful life.  5) You doubt yourself – “ ” – Oprah Winfrey.   Sometimes all that lies between us and success is a deficit of self-belief and self-confidence. Life coaching is one of the best processes that help develop trust and confidence in our abilities and talents . Life coaching can help us overcome fear, break out of self-limiting beliefs and empower us to be self-reliant and intuitive. In addition, a life coach acts as a cheerleader and motivator by celebrating each and every win and progress.  6) You want to heal relationships – Life can get messy when relationships at work and home become complicated. The root of the trouble most times is a lack of perspective. A life coach can enable you to develop a 360-degree view of yourself and your relationships. The life coaching process can help you develop clarity on your actions, the feelings they stem from, and the triggers for those feelings. A life coach allows you to tap into your innermost thoughts and helps you see things that you subconsciously may be avoiding. 7) You want to manage time better – 24 hours never seems enough to accomplish all we desire. And yet, it is more than enough if we manage time properly. You can partner with a life coach to identify and prioritize essential activities and weed out those that don’t serve you. A life coach can enable you to achieve the elusive dream of every working professional – work-life integration. Are you looking at transforming your life with life coaching?  Partner with a Regal life coach and enjoy the benefits of Being coached using the reliable ICF process Experience in coaching 1000+ individuals Life coaches skilled in healing modalities Having a trusted partner & well-wisher for life. In a Regal Life Coach, you will find a true cheerleader & a sound critic to align your goals Get in touch with us to learn more about our life coaching program.  Mail us at info@regalunlimited.com See if coaching works for you through a FREE discovery session with a Regal life coach. Click below. FAQs What is life coaching? Life coaching is a creative, thought-provoking process used by a life coach to maximize the personal and professional potential of a client. Life coaches bring out thoughts and feelings that bring clarity and create a paradigm shift in the client. Life coaching thus enables coachees realize their goals and dreams. Does life coaching really work? Life coaching is highly effective. 97% of people who take up life coaching in India feel they benefit from life coaching, according to a 2017 ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study . What are the benefits of life coaching? Life coaching has many benefits –  Life coaching enables individuals to be more self-aware. Life coaching enables individuals to be authentic. Life coaching gives the self-confidence to be their true self. People who take up life coaching become more compassionate and non-judgemental. Life coaching helps people become process-focused rather than outcome focused. Life coaching helps individuals realize their impact on others around them. Thus through life coaching, people become empathetic and sensitive to others’ needs.

As an investor, employee, or user, would you root for Microsoft under Nadella or Twitter under Musk?  Oops, did we start on a controversial note??? Well, that was intentional! The question reminds us more than ever that organizations are all about their top leadership. You need capable, sensible, stable leaders to see your business through the sluggish economy, changing employee dynamics, supply chain disruption, pandemics, and myriad other factors. Executive coaching can equip your leaders with the right mindset and strategic thinking skills to accelerate your business goals.   Why would somebody hire an Executive Coach? International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. An executive coach typically works with CXOs (soon-to-be/current), VPs, founders, entrepreneurs, and high-potential leaders to achieve goals, both organizational and/or personal.  Leaders select executive coaches to be their thinking partners, non-judgemental safe sounding board, accountability partners, cheerleaders, and critics. Many leaders also select executive coaches to challenge them because coaches can give feedback that others shy away from.  Organizations also hire executive coaches to help leaders evolve into CXO roles.  Executive coaching India is an incredibly empowering process that drives transformation from within. Executive coaching produces a sustained behavioral change that helps leaders adopt a leadership mindset. Resilience, flexibility, conflict management, quick and right decision-making, etc., are all part of it. This shift accelerates business performance for the organization. Executive coaching enabled Sathya Nadella to transform Microsoft’s fortunes. Therefore, executive coaching India is meant for leaders open to working on themselves committedly to better themselves and their organizations. To know more about when and why organizations and leaders hire executive coaches, read our insightful blog, Six Triggers that Spell ‘I Need Executive Coaching’ . What Business Problems Can Executive Coaching Solve? We asked successful executive coach, Madhu Kanna (ICF-PCC), to share some common business problems for which leaders approach executive coaches. 1) Clarify the organization’s vision & goals Executive coaches challenge leaders or founders to identify limiting beliefs when setting up or clarifying the organization’s vision and mission. They also help get rid of such beliefs.  Executive coaches also ensure the vision is aligned with organizational values and create SMART goals oriented to that vision.  Executive coaches  inspire leaders to push boundaries and set BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals)  2)Give objective 360-degree performance review for CXOs As you get to the top, your visibility to others increases, but your self-visibility reduces. Many leaders sabotage their businesses due to this blindness. Adam Neumann & WeWork, John Schnatter & Papa John, the list goes on. So CXOs must get accurate, critical feedback at the right time. An executive coach, as an equal & an external party without vested interests, can best show CXOs the mirror. Coaches collect & share observations about how the leader is viewed by those above and below them in the hierarchy. 3) Scale up businesses Scaling and growing requires first letting go of old mindsets and adopting new behaviors. Strategies and behaviors that served you when you were a one crore company may not suit you as a five crore company. Executive coaches help leaders to develop vision and strategies as per requirement.They also fine-tune a leader’s ability to zoom in & out and view things from the organization’s perspective.  A leader who wanted to scale but found it difficult approached Madhu. Coaching conversations revealed that the main challenge was the leader’s limiting mindset that scaling requires money. Madhu helped widen the client’s perspective to look at other aspects that could be used to scale up.  Thus he helped the client move from a mindset of ‘I don’t have’ to ‘ I have’. This shift in thinking enabled the leader to scale up his business. 4) Navigate critical internal & external stakeholder relationships Business thrives on the right networking. Leaders can use executive coaches to develop good people skills to handle large internal teams and close client deals.  Executive coaches can be invaluable during mergers and acquisitions. They help leaders manage power shifting and sharing, company culture change, and stakeholder relationships with the right mindset. Madhu shares a coaching experience with a company founder struggling to settle in after a merger. The client found it difficult to work with his co-founder, who had a different set of values & working style. Madhu helped the leader discover the root of the problem – the client was not used to sharing control, which led to power tussles & ego clashes. From there, they worked together to build an accommodating mindset that focused on the benefits to the organization. Madhu enabled him to look at alternative ways to handle delicate issues. 5) Develop leadership & executive presence ” – Kenneth H. Blanchard Leadership presence is a leader’s aura of influence that can motivate employees, inspire confidence in clients, build a brand and sustain a legacy. Executive coaching makes leaders more self-aware, authentic, and value-centric and enables them to operate from this state of awareness. Executive presence or persona refers to the more physically visible aspects of leadership presence, which includes physical grooming and appearance, social and communication skills, and societal etiquette. Executive coaches can help leaders develop their executive persona too. 6) Develop the leadership pipeline  Executive coaches are hired to groom next-in-line leaders and evolve them to be ready for CXO roles. Why hire executive coaches for this? While mentors can hone professional competency, executive coaches go deeper to develop the leadership mindset. Executive coaching increases self-awareness which helps leaders realize their strengths and weaknesses and work on them. Executive coaching roots out limiting beliefs and nurtures empowering beliefs. Executive coaches also help them develop executive & leadership persona. 7) Cultivate a healthy company culture Business performance accelerates when employees are motivated and happy. Executive coaches aid in developing holistic, enlightened leaders who set healthy company culture within their organizations. This can reduce attrition and improve employee engagement. How do I choose an Executive Coach? Innumerable executive coaches offer services online and offline. How do you select the right executive coach to gain maximum RoI from the executive coaching engagement?  Here are some things to keep in mind while selecting an executive coach. 1)  Choose ICF credentialed & certified executive coaches First step – without a shred of doubt, has to be to select an ICF Credentialed Executive Coach. Executive coaching requires a process and code of ethics in which ICF-credentialed coaches are trained and experienced. You can get maximum RoI from a coaching engagement when this process and ethics are followed in letter and spirit. So it would not only be prudent but wise to select ICF executive coaches above others.  2) Select an executive coach your leader is comfortable with – The coaching process is based on trust and compatibility between coach and client. A chemistry session with the executive coach can verify this. 3)Check the RoI of the executive coaching engagement. – A typical executive coaching engagement ranges from six months to a year. Choose an executive coach or an executive coaching Indian firm whose RoI fits your budget. We have covered more considerations at length to help you choose the right executive coach in our blog – Some Critical Questions You Must Ask When Selecting an Executive Coach . What are some of the overall benefits of executive coaching? Executive coaching benefits both leaders and organizations.  Benefits of executive coaching for leaders Executive coaching helps leaders become authentic, empathetic, and competent, thus elevating their leadership presence. Executive coaching allows leaders to leverage their strengths to enhance performance. Executive coaching is transformational. It leads to the holistic development of leaders. Though the objective of executive coaching may be professional, personal goals also get achieved, and personal issues or problems get resolved. For more benefits, look up 11 Benefits of Executive Coaching . To learn how coaching benefits organizations, go through our blog  Top Organizational Benefits of Executive Coaching Regal Unlimited offers top executive coaching certification programs in India. Choose a Regal Executive Coach for Your Business Problems Regal Unlimited is a premier boutique coaching and coach training firm in India that offers B2B executive coaching services online and offline. Here are some compelling reasons to choose a Regal Coach- ❖ 20+ executive coaches with leadership experience in different domains  ❖ 1000+ leaders coached ❖ 50+ organizations worldwide benefited  ❖ 300+ coaches trained. Visit our website to find out more about our best executive coaching India programs. See if we are the right fit for your organization. Schedule a free discovery call with a Regal Coach right away. For any queries, feel free to Whatsapp us. FAQs What is the role of coaching in Corporate leadership? Coaching as mentioned above has far reaching benefits for leaders in Organizations. It can enhance performance of the leaders, leads to empowerment, imbues fresh energy and ideas, leads to innovation, encourages inclusivity, enables a leader to be empathetic and induces confidence. What makes a good leadership coach? A good leadership coach is one who acts with empathy, has the ability to sustain conversations, appreciates the circumstances of coaching and one who is honest and humble. What are the three top characteristics of great coaches? A great Coach is  One who has mastered the art of active listening Everwilling to be in the moment for his/her coachee Empower their clients to arrive at solutions At Regal Unlimited we have the best in class Leadership Coaching  programmes . We at Regal Unlimited adhere to Coaching the ICF way . For more information reach out to us info@regalunlimited.com.

Regal unlimited continues to shape the coaching landscape in India. One of the efforts in that direction was our research on the coaching landscape in India. The research brought up quite a few interesting insights – ● ICF coaches earn more than Non-ICF coaches! ● 30% of our sample were ICF coaches younger than 35 years of age! Can we actually say that coaching is a grey haired profession? ● Life Coaching, Career Coaching and Executive Coaching are the top 3 popular niches. Another figure in this study caught our attention which is the subject matter of this blogpost- Millennial Coaching. Trends of Millennials at Workplace Some of the trends of Millennials at the workplace are worth noting. These insights are from a study conducted by PwC titled- Millennials at Workplace Loyalty-lite This statistic indicates the loyalty-quotient  employees feel towards their employers. ● 54% of Millennials feel that they will have 2 to 5 employers in their lifetime . ● A little over 25% expect they will have 6 or more employers in their lifetime . A time of compromise This statistic highlights that many millennials feel that they have to make compromises when finding a job. ● 72% of millennials feel that they have made some compromises to get employed. Voluntary turnover will increase as economic conditions improve. ● 38% of millennials said they were actively looking for a different role. ● Only 18% expect to stay with their current employer . Development and Work-life balance ● Millennials are committed to personal learning and development and this trumps financial reward as their first choice benefit from employers . ● Second priority is flexible working hours. ● Cash bonuses come in at a surprising third place. Work-life balance and diversity promises Millennials feel that their employers fail to deliver their promises on work-life balance and diversity. ● 28% feel that their work-life balance was worse than what they had expected before joining. ● Over 50% said that while companies talk about diversity, they did not feel that opportunities were equal for all. Techno-generation ● 75% of millennials believe that access to technology makes them more effective at work. ● Technology is often a catalyst for inter-generational conflict and many millennials feel held back by the rigid or outdated working styles. Moving up the ladder ● Career progression is the top priority for millennials who expect to rise rapidly through the organisation. ● 52% of millennials said this was the main attraction in an employer. ● Competitive salaries came second with 44% of millennials’ response . Power of employer brands and corporate responsibility ● Millennials are attracted to employer brands that they admire as consumers. ● Over 50% (as against 88% in 2008) of millennials look for employers with CSR values that matched their own. ● 56% (as against 86% in 2008) of millennials would consider leaving an employer whose values no longer met their expectations . Wanderlust Wanderlust Millennials have a strong appetite for working overseas. ● 71% of millennials expect and want to do an overseas assignment in their career . Generational Tensions Millennials say they are comfortable working with older generations and value mentors in particular. But there are signs of tension. ● 38% of millennials said that the older senior management does not relate to younger workers . ● 34% of millennials said that their personal drive was intimidating to older generations. These numbers provide a very interesting insight- Millennials value work-life balance, learning, career progression, travel and technology . As employers, companies need to satisfy these needs if they intend to retain the millennial workforce. Employer loyalty is coming down with each generation. Coaching can help address the root of the issue. How Millennial Coaching can help We are aware of the expectations that millennials have at the workplace. What would be more empowering? To meet their expectations as per our understanding or in the manner that they would appreciate? The latter of course! A classic case of good intentions not landing in the way we would want it to. Loyalty We are aware of the expectations that millennials have at the workplace. What would be more empowering? To meet their expectations as per our understanding or in the manner that they would appreciate? The latter of course! A classic case of good intentions not landing in the way we would want it to. Work-life balance Coaching can help increase work-life balance by providing individuals, both employers and employees, with tools and strategies for setting boundaries, prioritising tasks, and managing time more effectively . A coach can also help individuals identify and change unproductive habits and beliefs , and create a plan for achieving their goals .  Additionally, a coach can provide support and accountability , which can be helpful in maintaining progress towards a more balanced lifestyle. Compromise Coaching can help employers make millennials feel that they did not have to compromise to get a job by providing them with the tools and skills to negotiate for what they want and need in their roles , such as flexible working arrangements, training and development opportunities, and a good work-life balance. A coach can also help millennials set and achieve their career goals , and identify and overcome any personal or professional obstacles that may be holding them back.  Additionally, coaching can help employers create a positive work culture that aligns with the values and expectations of the millennial generation , such as a focus on work-life balance, social responsibility, and innovation. Diversity Coaching can also help employers create a more inclusive and diverse culture that appeals to millennials, by providing support on how to create an environment where all employees feel valued and respected.  Furthermore, coaching can help employers learn about the millennials’ perspectives , which can help them to design and develop better programs, policies, and practices that suit their needs and preferences. Technology Coaching can help millennials convey the importance of technology to their employers by providing them with the skills and strategies to effectively communicate the benefits and potential of new technologies to their managers and colleagues. A coach can help millennials identify the specific technologies that are relevant to their industry and organisation , and understand how they can be used to improve efficiency, productivity, and innovation.  Additionally, coaching can help millennials develop their presentation and persuasion skills , so they can effectively articulate the value of technology in a way that resonates with their employers , and effectively demonstrate how it can benefit the company . Coaching can also help millennials develop a strategic mindset , which can help them understand the bigger picture and how technology fits in it , and how it can support the company’s goals, vision, and mission .  Furthermore, coaching can help millennials identify areas of improvement and to propose and implement solutions , which can help them demonstrate their leadership potential and ability to drive change . Moving up the ladder Coaching can help millennials move up the corporate ladder faster by providing them with the tools and strategies to identify and pursue career goals, as well as the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. A coach can help millennials understandwhat it takes to be successful in their chosen  field and develop a plan to acquire the skills and experience necessary to advance in their careers. Additionally, coaching can help millennials develop their leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills , which are crucial for achieving success in management and executive roles.  Coaching can also help millennials understand the corporate culture and politics and navigate them effectively , and develop their networking and relationship building skills , which can help them build valuable connections and mentors within the organisation . Coaching can also help millennials identify their strengths and areas for improvement , and develop a personal brand that reflects their unique value proposition , which can help them stand out and be noticed by senior management.  Furthermore, coaching can help millennials develop a strategic mindset , which can help them understand the bigger picture and how to align their goals with the company’s goals, vision, and mission . Power of Brands and Corporate Responsibility Coaching can help millennials align their expectations with their employer’s values by providing them with the tools and strategies to understand the company’s culture, vision, and mission. A coach can help millennials identify their own values and how they align or differ from the company’s values .  This understanding can help millennials to identify areas of misalignment and make adjustments to align their expectations with the company’s values. Additionally, coaching can help millennials develop their communication and negotiation skills , so they can effectively articulate their expectations to their employer, and negotiate for the support and opportunities they need to be successful in their roles.  A coach can also help millennials understand the company’s priorities and how their role fits into the bigger picture , which can help them to align their goals and expectations with the company’s overall strategy . Coaching can also help millennials understand the company’s policies, procedures, and expectations and how they can align with them , which can help them to avoid any misunderstandings or conflicts.  Furthermore, coaching can help millennials understand the company’s expectations and how they can align their own expectations with them , in terms of working hours, work-life balance, and other factors that are important to them. Wanderlust Coaching can help millennials satisfy their wanderlust at the workplace by providing them with the tools and strategies to identify and pursue opportunities for international travel or remote work, as well as the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. A coach can help millennials understand what it takes to work effectively in an international or remote setting , and develop a plan to acquire the skills and experience necessary to advance in their careers while satisfying their wanderlust.  Additionally, coaching can help millennials develop their communication, adaptability and problem-solving skills , which are crucial for achieving success in international and remote work scenarios .  Coaching can also help millennials understand the corporate culture and politics of different countries , and navigate them effectively . It can also help them to develop their networking and relationship building skills , which can help them build valuable connections and mentors within the organisation , and identify opportunities for international assignments or remote work. Coaching can also help millennials identify their strengths and areas for improvement and how they can leverage them to be successful in international or remote work environments.  Furthermore, coaching can help millennials develop a strategic mindset and how they can align their goals and expectations with the company’s goals, vision, and mission , and how they can create a win-win situation for both the employer and the employee . Generational Tensions Coaching can help resolve generational tensions at the workplace by helping millennials understand the perspectives and values of other generations, and how to communicate and work effectively with them. A coach can help millennials understand the specific challenges and opportunities that  arise when working with people from different generations , and develop the skills and strategies needed to build strong, productive relationships across generations. Additionally, coaching can help millennials develop their communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills , which can help them to navigate and resolve any conflicts that may arise between themselves and their colleagues from other generations.  A coach can also help millennials understand the company culture and how it affects the different generations and how they can align with it . Coaching can also help millennials understand their own generation and how they can leverage their strengths to create value for the company and how they can align their expectations and values with the company’s values .  Furthermore, coaching can help millennials develop empathy and understanding of the different generations and how they can appreciate the unique contributions each one of them brings to the workplace. Coaching with Regal Unlimited We hope that this blog was informative and useful to you. Regal Unlimited is a pioneer in coaching, coach training and leadership development with a global footprint . We recently celebrated a decade of excellence in disrupting leadership development through coaching. With a community of over 300 coaches , the Regal Coaches Community is one of a kind. Led by our Founder-CEO Subash CV , Regal Unlimited continues to impact lives, teams, and organisations worldwide. Coaching believes in maximising personal and professional potential. At Regal Unlimited, we help companies scale greater heights by partnering with leaders , and teams to perform beyond the set targets by unleashing their potential . We offer 1 to 1 coaching as well as team coaching to help employees and teams unleash their potential and perform beyond expectations. Contact us and let us partner with you in improving employee retention rates , performance improvement , and achieving work-life integration !

Why should I get an ICF certification? Science-backed Coaching framework ICF provides a robust framework for coaching that keeps evolving based on the latest research and best practices in the coaching world . You can be assured that the ICF coaching framework & competencies are globally tested & proven effective. ICF is the Gold standard in coaching ICF is considered the gold in the coaching business. It is a global brand that is widely accepted and trusted worldwide. Over 4 million ‘coaches’ worldwide (on Linkedin), but only 50,000+ coaches are ICF credentialed. If you are an ICF-certified coach, no matter which part of the world, clients will make a beeline toward you because of its credibility & high-quality coach-training A global community of coaches You can reap all the benefits of being part of a global network of ICF coaches Rigor in coach training Why need 60 hours of training and 100 hours of practice coaching? It provides the rigor that makes you confident as a coach when you start your practice . ICF certification process builds your coaching muscle. Higher earning potential IIM graduates have an advantage over other B schools regarding earning potential, isn’t it? An ICF certification can give you the same advantage. Our research shows that an ICF certification provides a price differential to coaches! ICF coaches have the bandwidth to charge anywhere from INR 5000 – INR 10000  per session to begin with.  High satisfaction score NPS Score of Satisfaction gives ICF coaching a whopping 91%. And since coaching is a referral business, a happy client is a door to more coaching clients. Provide maximum service The ICF framework is carefully designed to enable a coach to maximize their client’s potential. As an ICF-certified coach following the coaching framework, you can be 100% sure you are giving your client the best service possible. Can any other certification provide such complete surety? I don’t think so. Maximize your potential The ICF certification process would be a transformational journey for aspiring coaches like you. It makes you more authentic, self-aware and poised. You are adequately equipped to excel professionally. ICF competencies can also help you create meaningful relationships with yourself and those in your life. Is ICF Certification worth investing in? We now come to the crux of the matter. Is an certification worth the investment of money, time, and effort? Don’t look at it one-dimensionally. The specialty of an ICF coaching certification is the multidimensional benefits it grants. Let’s look at the ROI of an ICF certification from different angles.  Financial ROI As an experienced ICF-ACC credentialed Regal coach, you can charge anywhere from INR 50,000 to INR 4 lakhs for a six-month coaching engagement with six to nine sessions. This means you can recover your investment within a year of beginning your ICF coaching career, even if you take on just two clients.  Professional ROI An ICF coach tag is a definite booster for your resume, regardless of your profession. Lower to mid-level leaders such as project managers and HR, L&D, OD, and Agile professionals get better roles, higher salaries, and compensation. Multiple job opportunities open up. We have documented cases where certain professions like Agile, Scrum, HR & L&D are mandated to take up ICF certification for career acceleration! Social ROI The term ‘coach’ (ICF coach even more so) has wider acceptance than ‘trainer’, ‘facilitator’, ‘counselor’, or ‘mentor’.  “There is nothing more empowering than an ICF coach title after your name,” many newly credentialed coaches often tell us. Personal ROI Your transformation is more than enough ROI for an ICF certification. Why? Because this reflects not only in your day-to-day life and relationships but also helps to become a better professional. In short, you become a better human being. One Regal learner coach asked his wife to monitor and rank listening skills throughout the certification program. From a dismal ten, it steadily improved and was within the top 3 by the time he became an ICF-certified coach. Who better to assess your listening skills than your wife? Organizational ROI Organizations benefit immensely from employing professionals with ICF certification, especially leaders. Coaching culture has proven to improve employee turnover and strengthen psychological safety (more so when external ICF coaches are involved). It has helped organizations to bring back high performers on course, plan the succession pipeline, and groom leaders to fit into the new role comfortably. A coaching culture reduces friction! Who can benefit from an ICF certification, and why? Agile coaches & professionals Agile is disruptive and can make people antsy. “ Being an ICF coach enables Agile coaches to drive change more effectively by being better communicators, empathetic yet neutral, all while adhering to Agile principles,” says Meena Venkataraman , an Agile & DevOps Coach pursuing her ICF credentialing. HR leaders, L&D professionals, OD enthusiasts, and talent management consultants ICF coaching certification provide the necessary people skills to assess, motivate and develop employees or clients. Senior corporate leaders (team size > 50) ICF coaching skills enable leaders to manage teams better (coaching ensures the psychological safety of team members) and identify & drive organizational goals. They can also inject coaching into the organization’s culture.  Corporate trainers & mentors Trainers with ICF certification get wider acceptance and credibility. Coaching competencies can also take their training skills to the next level. Mentors pivoting to coaching can use ICF certification to enhance their existing skill set. CEOs/Founders/organizations Leaders who want to create a coaching culture in their organizations should get an ICF certification. A leader as a coach is the best influencer and enforcer of company culture.  As yet uncredentialed practicing coaches If you are a practicing coach who is still uncredentialed, then believe me, you aren’t doing justice to either your client’s potential or your potential as a coach.  Many coaches conduct workshops, instruct, prescribe solutions, etc., as a part of coaching engagements. These methods cannot empower clients nor give them sustainable solutions. You need a research-backed framework for coaching that an ICF certification alone can provide. Additionally, as awareness about coaching and its demand increases, clients increasingly ask for certification, and ICF, a global brand, is preferred.  Lastly, the backing of an ICF certification can shoot up your earning potential and improve your visibility and credentials as a coach. Psychologists, counselors, and healers Agreed. What you do is very different from coaching. But getting an ICF certification and becoming an ICF coach can expand your skillset and repertoire. Personal transformation and professional upgrades that happen thereof can make you better at your profession and also give you an alternate modality to use when required.  Other seasoned professionals Are you a doctor, a banker, a dancer, a professor, an athlete, or a CA? No matter your profession, an ICF certification can empower you to excel as a professional and person apart from being an alternate option for a livelihood. We have successful doctors, dancers, and even astrologers who have added an ICF certification to their list of credentials. Why is the price of ICF coach certification so high? I answered this with a story. ICF coaching certification empowers a coach to understand which screw to turn and when. Can such a powerful tool be quantified? Not really. Still, let us look at the existing cost of an ICF certification. Broken down, it is still lesser than the financial ROI you are sure to obtain as a coach. You spend INR 2000/hour for the 80 (60+15+5) minimum support hours during the ICF certification program. Post ICF- certification, a starting fee of INR 5000 to 10,000 per one hour is granted. Do the Math : INR 2000/ hour for the training & mentoring support you get & INR 5000 per hour (on average) is the price you can quote your clients! Still not convinced, then approach info@regalunlimited.com to know how  you can improve your ROI from the ICF Coaching Certification Why choose Regal Unlimited’s ICF certification program? Regal Unlimited is the BEST coaching certification programs and coach-training firm based out of  India – serving the world. We offer one of India’s best online and offline ICF-certified coach training programs.  Here’s what makes Regal Unlimited’s ICF certification the most sought-after program. ● We provide the perfect ecosystem for aspiring coaches to flourish and expand their base. ● We have trained over 300 coaches.  ● We are known for our high-quality training by the best coaches in the business. ● We enable you to build your coaching muscle through the ICF-mandated 100 hours of coaching practice.  ● We handhold and mentor you through your credentialing ● Our Coach Accelerator Program can help you quickly materialize your entrepreneurial dreams  ● We offer last-mile support in ICF-credential renewals ● You can take your coaching quotient to the next level through our coaching intensives – Coaching Unlimited. Here’s why our alumni always recommend Regal Unlimited’s ICF certification program to aspiring coaches! Train to be an ICF-certified and credentialed executive coach with Regal Unlimited. Select the best executive coach training program for yourself. Join the next cohort of ICF-ACC. Here’s why our alumni always recommend Regal Unlimited’s ICF certification program to aspiring coaches! I’d Iike to join the ICF-ACC Program Watch our video – A Guide on How to Become An ICF Certified Coach FAQs What is ICF? ICF, or International Coaching Federation, is a leading global organization for coaching and coaches. They independently certify coaches and nurture a worldwide community of coaches How much does it cost to get ICF certification? The first step to becoming an ICF coach, the  ICF-ACC certification, costs anywhere from INR 1 lakh to INR 1.5 lakh. It excludes the ICF ACC application fee, to be paid when applying for  ICF-ACC credentials. What counts as coach-specific training? Training received from an ACTP (Accredited Coach Training Program) or ACSTH (ICF Approved Coach-Specific Training Hours) program counts as coach-specific training  What are the requirements for ACC certification? 60 hours of coaching education, 10 hours of mentoring, 100 hours of practice coaching with successful submission of one coaching conversation to ICF, and passing the ICF credentialing exam. What is ICF ACC credential? ICF ACC credentials are conferred on professional coaches who show adequate understanding and application of coaching competencies and maintain coaching standards set by ICF.

What is mentoring in the context of professional coaching? ‘When the student is ready, the teacher manifests.’ Whether you are a sportsperson, corporate leader, business owner, entrepreneur, or professional, the role of a mentor is critical. The mentor in coaching helps the coach maximize potential, personal and professional, to partner with their clients to maximize the clients’ potential. It is a transformative experience first for the coach, then for their clients. Hence your mentor becomes a critical element in your holistic progress as a professional coach.   Mentor Coaching provides professional guidance in demonstrating the levels of coaching competency expected at the desired credential level by the mentee coach, at the least.  When we at Regal Unlimited train our ICF ACC coaches, they are exposed to PCC markers and are thus provided the choice to coach at the PCC level. Similarly, PCC learners are nudged to ‘coach from a state of Being,’ which is something that MCCs should ideally do. What is Mentoring in the Context of Professional Coaching? In the context of professional coaching , mentoring refers to a process where an experienced and knowledgeable, professional coach (the mentor) provides guidance, support, and advice to a less experienced coach (the mentee) to help the mentee develop their skills, knowledge, and career. Mentoring can take many forms and is tailored to the mentee’s needs. For example, a mentor might provide feedback on the mentee’s work, introduce the mentee to new professional contacts, or provide advice on navigating a challenging coaching situation. The mentor might also help the mentee set and achieve goals and provide guidance on developing specific skills or areas of expertise. Also, guide the mentee on deepening presence beyond upskilling to move towards mastery in coaching.  Mentoring is a valuable part of professional coaching, allowing the mentee to benefit from the mentor’s experience and knowledge. Mentoring can also help mentees build confidence, expand their professional network, and gain new insights and perspectives on their work.  How are mentoring coaches different from training coaches? Mentoring coaches and training coaches are two different approaches to professional development in coaching. Mentoring is a process where an experienced coach (the mentor) provides guidance, support, and advice to a less experienced coach (the mentee) to help them develop their skills, knowledge, and career. The mentor typically provides feedback on the mentee’s coaching skills, shares their own experiences and insights, and helps the mentee navigate professional challenges. Mentoring is usually a longer-term relationship and focuses on the overall development of the mentee as a coach. Coach Training, on the other hand, typically refers to a more structured and formal process of learning specific coaching skills, often through workshops, courses, or certification programs. In Coach Training, we typically focus on building specific competencies, such as listening skills, questioning techniques, and goal setting. Training programs often have a set curriculum and specific learning objectives and are designed to provide coaches with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their coaching practice. While both mentoring and training can be valuable for professional development in coaching, they differ in their approach and focus. Mentoring is more personalized and focused on the overall development of the mentee as a coach, while training is more structured and focused on building specific coaching skills. What are the skills and competencies of an effective mentor coach? The skills and competencies of an effective mentor coach can vary depending on the needs and goals of the mentee, but some common skills and competencies include Active listening The ability to listen deeply and actively to the mentee in order to understand their goals, challenges, and aspirations. Listening at all four levels.  Empathy The ability to understand and relate to the mentee’s perspective and feelings and to support them in a compassionate and non-judgmental Communication The ability to communicate effectively and clearly, and to provide feedback in a way that is constructive and helpful to the mentee. Knowledge and expertise The mentor coach should have a deep understanding of coaching principles, techniques, and best practices, as well as expertise in the specific domain or industry in which the mentee works. Flexibility and adaptability The mentor coach should be able to adapt to the needs and learning styles of the mentee and be flexible in their approach to coaching. Goal setting and planning The mentor coach should be able to help the mentee set clear and achievable goals and develop a plan for reaching those goals. Motivation and inspiration The mentor coach should be able to inspire and motivate the mentee to reach their full potential and to help them stay committed to their goals. Trust and confidentiality The mentor coach should establish a relationship of trust and confidentiality with the mentee and be able to maintain that trust throughout the mentoring relationship. Overall, an effective mentor coach should have a deep commitment to the development and success of the mentee, as well as a passion for coaching and helping others achieve their goals. How does mentoring enhance the performance of the mentee-coach? Mentoring can enhance the performance of the mentee-coach in several ways Skill development Through the guidance and support of the mentor, the mentee coach can develop new coaching skills and improve existing ones. This can help the mentee-coach become more effective in their coaching practice and better meet the needs of their clients. Expanded knowledge and expertise  Mentors can provide the mentee coach with new perspectives, insights, and information that can expand their knowledge and expertise in coaching. This can help the mentee coach develop a more diverse set of skills and a deeper understanding of coaching principles and practices. Improved confidence and motivation Mentoring can help the mentee-coach build confidence in their coaching abilities and stay motivated to continue to improve and grow. This can be particularly important for new or less experienced coaches who may feel uncertain or insecure in their abilities. Career development Mentoring can help the mentee-coach develop a clearer understanding of their career goals and the steps they need to take to achieve them. Mentors can provide guidance and support in areas such as marketing, business development, and networking, which can help the mentee coach build a successful coaching practice. Accountability and support Mentoring can provide the mentee-coach with a sense of accountability and support, which can help them stay focused and committed to their goals. The mentor can provide feedback, encouragement, and guidance and help the mentee-coach stay on track. Overall, mentoring can be a powerful tool for enhancing the performance of the mentee-coach, helping them to develop new skills, expand their knowledge and expertise, build confidence and motivation, and achieve their career goals.

You want leadership teams that can function concordantly as a well-tuned orchestra and create magic for your organization. Otherwise, what can arise is disc(h)ord and disharmony (puns intended :)), which can trickle down the organization structure, causing infights, affecting customer service, and slowing growth for your company.  Leadership team ecosystems need a healthy balance of competition and collaboration that drives enterprise goals successfully. Challenges faced by leadership teams Unfortunately, many leadership teams get stuck in destructive loops that keep playing out. Some challenges commonly faced by leadership ecosystems are  ● Leaders with different personalities, perspectives & value systems ● Lack of trust among team members ● Individual goals hinder organizational goals ● Dominant leaders control decision making ● Department heads protect their turfs  ● Interpersonal dynamics affect decision-making Leadership coaching can overcome these challenges and transform leadership teams into high-performing, highly agile ecosystems.  What is leadership coaching? Leadership Coaching is a creative process where an individual works with a coach to build themselves across a spectrum of abilities to perform better as leaders and become grounded, authentic individuals. Leadership coaching aims to enhance a leader’s current strengths and work on their weaknesses so they can lead their teams and their organizations with greater confidence, clarity & conviction.  Get further acquainted with leadership coaching and its benefits . Are you looking to develop lean &  mean teams that accelerate growth for your organization? Here are some things you can do as leaders to calibrate your team ecosystem for success with the help of leadership coaching. How to use leadership coaching to optimize team ecosystems Increase your self-awareness Do you know yourself well? Do you know how others perceive you? Leadership coaching can help you understand the foundations of your actions and others’ reactions to what you do. Leadership coaching shines the light on your motivations, prejudices, weaknesses, and strengths. And beleive us, often leaders ignore their own motivations, prejudices A leadership coach helps you discover who you think you are, who others think you are, and who you truly are. This heightened clarity and self-awareness can help you respond appropriately to people and situations. Build trust using emotional intelligence A team is not a group of people who work with each other. It is a group of people who trust each other. – Simon Sinek. Most leadership teams underperform because many members do not feel safe enough to contribute to discussions or share ideas. What can you do to establish a foundation of psychological safety? You build trust between team members. Leadership coaching makes you more tuned to others’ emotions & motivations. Is a leader too assertive or dominating? Is a leader too reticent to share? Are there personal equations between leaders that may affect team functioning? Move your team from the ‘I’ to ‘We’ Mindset Leaders often make the mistake of working in silos or bringing personal/departmental agendas into the collective decision-making process. Especially difficult are decisions that involve losing the battle to win the war. Leadership coaching enlarges the canvas for leaders, prompting them to work from the ‘We’ mindset that keeps organizational goals the topmost priority. Subash CV, (ICF-MCC) is a seasoned executive & leadership coach and Founder of Regal Unlimited. Subash recollects coaching the leadership team of an automobile firm.  The sales head wanted to expand sales and boost growth. But the customer service head stonewalled, saying that his department did not have the bandwidth. At a critical juncture for the company, he was willing to sacrifice organizational goals to save his job and department. The team was at an impasse.  Subash coached the customer service head to identify his vision for the organization. The leader realized that expanding sales was the best way to achieve his vision.  Then they looked at customer service issues and discovered their cause – low sales numbers! This fact changed the customer service head’s attitude. He agreed to go ahead with the sales expansion plans. Use coaching to achieve goals How do you get the team to work a particular way or towards a set goal?  Do you tell, do or show them? Or do you coach? Coaching is more effective than the aforementioned traditional methods.  Leadership coaching enables team members to come up with the answers independently. This creates a sense of ownership that boosts motivation and drives performance.  Resolve conflicts holistically Impasses, cold wars, all-out wars – every team has them.  The trick is to get things under control fast. Leadership coaching can help you understand the root causes of conflicts & manage them with foresight and detachment. Decide on a definite process of conflict resolution with your team. Coaching itself can be used as a tool for the same. For this, you need a deeper understanding of the leadership coaching process and competencies, which an ICF coach certification can provide. Encourage intrinsically driven accountability We all need a nudge from time to time to stay on track. But to have someone ‘mother’ or ‘headmaster’ us? Not cool at all! So how do you keep your team accountable without being judgmental taskmasters? Well, you coach!  Coaching ensures accountability through intrinsic motivation rather than external pressure.  Coach your leaders to develop high-performing teams Leadership coaching can move leadership teams towards a collaborative coaching culture where individual goals are met in the process of achieving company goals.    Leaders who have been coached by leadership coaches or who are leadership coaches themselves coach their teams more effectively. Do you want to introduce the benefits of leadership coaching to your organization? Then invest in leadership coaching for your executives and leaders.  Choose leadership coaching with Regal Unlimited ● We are a premier Indian coaching and coach training firm with global reach. ● We have coached over 1000 leaders of 50+ organizations (incl. Fortune 50) from more than 20 countries. ● Our executive & leadership coaches are ICF certified and credentialed ● They come with vast leadership experience in diverse domains.  Visit our website to learn more about us. Partner with Regal Unlimited to access the best executive & leadership coaches in India.  Let’s Discuss Your Requirements

Professional coaching is one of the least understood and most misunderstood professions today. The wide application of the term ‘coaching’ blurs the lines that sharply demarcate professional coaching from coaching found in the educational or sports arenas.  Are you curious about professional coaching? Do you want to leverage coaching to achieve your goals?  Are you an aspiring professional coach?  Whether you want to put a toe in, throw a line in, or dive in & explore this sea, it is best that you understand the nuances. Below are the ten principles of professional coaching. Professional Coaching is a transformational journey of self-discovery that translates into personal and professional excellence. Coaching is universalin application. It maximizes individuals’ personal and professional potential. Anyone anywhere can use coaching to achieve their dreams and goals. Thus, coaching is for all, and anyone can leverage it: leaders, doctors, defence personnel, astrologers, politicians, artists, and musicians. Professional Coaching differs frommentoring, guiding, leading, therapy, and counseling. Incorporate some best practices of these disciplines into coaching. But unlike them,  coaching enables the client to be the solution-generator, which is truly empowering. Mentoring , guiding, counselling, leading, etc, are adult-to-child relationships where someone instructs, and the other follows. In contrast, coaching is a partnership, an adult-to-adult relationship. There’s no telling or advising, only bringing out what already lies within the coachee by providing a safe & non-judgemental space for self-discovery & expression. Coaching is transformational. What Coaching is not  – a band aid job that caters to the superficial symptoms of an issue. That is why ‘,’ as Sir John Whitmore said . Professional Coaches focus on the process The client-centric coaching process is designed to yield transformational results, Irrespective of who the coach or client is. Coaching is neither about the coach nor the coachee/client.  The focus is always on the client & their growth. So, as clients, remember that the process is king, not the coach.  The Coach is merely a partner in this journey of transformation. Coaching is not by chance. The coach approaches them for a transformational shift only when a coachee is ready, even subconsciously. Bill Campbell, the Trillion Dollar Coach, said, ““. These traits arise when there is an internal pull or willingness at a very holistic level. We have seen many instances where coaching is ‘forced’; because management wants it or the culture warrants it. Engagement of this nature will yield significant results if there is an internal pull. To Coach is a Sacred Art & Practice The relationship between the coach and the coachee is sacred.  The ICF code of ethics makes it clear that the coach has a big job to keep the highest standards of the profession. Only then can ‘maximizing the potential’ happen. For example, giving advice or recommending actions in a coaching conversation is unacceptable. Professional Coaching is NOT cognitive. Coaching is an intuitive process that taps into the subtle wisdom of the higher consciousness It involves empathy, listening at all four levels, and deepening the coaching presence. So, aspiring coaches must put aside all conscious knowledge from the cognitive space propelled by the ego and instead sharpen their intuitive abilities. Which also signifies that coaching goes beyond the templates, frameworks, and pre-set questions. It is an entirely new and intuitive journey! It requires unlearning and copious amounts of relearning. Humility and readiness to learn are prerequisites for a Professional coach. ‘By becoming a coach, we commit ourselves to a lifelong learning journey.’  We improve the more we learn, practice, mentor other coaches, and remain reflective. And ‘all learning can happen only from a position of humility.’ All this is part of the coaching mindset that every coach must have to be effectively impactful. Coaches coming from the state of humility hone their coaching mindset! We have seen many instances where the leader stepping in to become a coach has an ‘illusion of coaching’. Mainly because they have practised coaching at some level in their organization. While that experience is valid and significant, ICF Coaching is a different ballgame. It is coaching for the potential and not for the performance alone. Both nature and nurture shape good coaches. Coaches are not born or made. They are a combination of both and more. Life experiences and training shape a coach. That’s why we firmly believe that it takes an ecosystem to make a coach. After all, it is a marathon, and you need adequate support from multiple actors at different milestones of this journey! To be a great coach, one must be clear about the “why” of coaching. Coaching is a calling. It is an opportunity to live one’s purpose, empowering another. The spotlight is on the client all the way. A coach who knows why they are into coaching can better serve the client to connect with their ‘why’ and co-create the same through the coaching process. We have seen professionals become coaches only because of the market potential and the profession’s flexible lifestyle. We agree that the market potential is high and the dollars at the end of this tunnel are lucrative, but the “why” of coaching has to go beyond the financial ROI. It has to be a calling to serve, touch lives, and positively impact people, cultures, and relationships. These ten principles explain the essence of coaching for the coachee and the coach. If you plan on being either, then knowing these principles will help you make an informed choice regarding coaching as an Reach out to us today. Do you want to leverage leadership/executive coaching to advance your professional goals as a leader or organization? Reach out to us today. Clarify your personal & professional goals through life coaching. Get in touch with us. Train to become an ICF coach for professional advancement & personal fulfillment. We provide the perfect ecosystem. Regal Unlimited is a premier boutique coaching firm based out of Bengaluru. We offer coaching training, leadership & executive coaching, and life coaching programs. We also offer healing modalities for personal & corporate well-being.  Here’s what makes us the best.   ● 10 years and going strong ● 1000+ global leaders coached ● 50+ organizations worldwide benefitted (incl. 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“ I wish I had a coach or leadership coaching in my first year as a leader! ” Said J, a seasoned leader I coached, at the end of our coaching engagement. As a young, high-potential leader, J took over as head of a company branch with P&L responsibilities. She made some financial errors that snowballed into a crisis. Years passed, but the shame and guilt lingered until coaching finally enabled her to let go of them. J was an excellent leader, no doubt. But would a release from her self-limiting beliefs earlier have benefited her and her organization even more? I believe so. I have seen J’s story replicated in different organizations across geographies throughout my career as a corporate leader and coach. The reasons, context, and outcomes may have differed. But the same thread of thought ran through all leaders – they would have done much better for themselves and their organization with the proper support at the right time. Coaching is a powerful transformational tool to maximize the potential you see in your leaders. Most organizations and leaders believe coaching only benefits leaders with ‘x’ years of experience. That’s not true. Leadership coaching can give new leaders a starting advantage and help prevent common rookie errors they make as they climb up the corporate ladder. Top benefits of leadership coaching for first-time leaders Here are five reasons to consider investing in leadership coaching for your fresh, young leadership talent. They are suitable for leaders at all levels. They cover five vital areas of leadership, which, when taken care of, can springboard your leaders to deliver stellar results for your organization. 1)  Prepare employees for the leadership role Sounds familiar? Every first-time leader faces the excruciating dilemma of leading former colleagues – how much to talk & withhold, how to be friendly yet maintain distance, how to handle jealousy, insubordination, ineptitude, and more. Coaching helps newbie leaders develop their leadership persona. Leaders become more self-confident & self-assured as a result. They can set goals, establish boundaries amiably, & be authentic while leading. Many seasoned leaders, even executives, seek out leadership coaches to address issues that arise from poor people skills. Addressing this deficit earlier through coaching can benefit both the leaders and the organization. 2) Create a collaborative coaching mindset The first few years of leadership are challenging. Ambitious leaders typically assert themselves and adopt a commander mindset with employees, micromanaging to achieve perfection. But this can be self-sabotaging and lead to a toxic work culture. Leadership coaches enable young leaders to develop the coaching mindset early on, help organizations move away from the command & control mindset, and establish a more collaborative coaching culture. 3) Achieve work-life integration Most leaders regret that they lived one-dimensional lives where work was the priority. They couldn’t make time for their people, passions, or health. And more often than not, this realization comes too late. Leadership coaching can enable leaders to integrate work & life holistically right from the start, helping them work towards all personal and professional milestones. 4)  Enable purpose-driven leadership The latest Gallup survey shows that 87% of employees are disengaged at work. One of the primary reasons for this is the lack of purpose. The onus is on leaders to show direction. For this, leaders must first clarify their purpose as individuals and as leaders. Leadership coaches can act as thinking partners to help leaders figure out early on what their goals are. This allows them to focus on organizational goals with greater motivation. Leadership coaching is transformational for leaders seeking to discover their life purpose. It stimulates, excites, and invigorates them, paving the way to authentic leadership. Coaching also brings clarity to leaders & organizations on whether they are suitable for each other. 5) Self-development Leaders can use coaching to identify strengths & work on weaknesses, thus increasing self-awareness. Coaching that holistically focuses on performance (IQ), people skills (EQ), and life purpose (SQ or Spiritual Quotient) empowers leaders to be well-rounded, ethically grounded professionals and individuals. Benefits of leadership coaching for organizations Organizations naturally have misgivings about investing in leadership coaching for their young leaders. Most aren’t aware of its long-term tangible and intangible benefits**. Here are some of them. Enhance performance – Coaching fine-tunes a leader, enabling them to excel at their role Address attrition – Coaching is a show of confidence in your leader and could make them invest their future in your organization. Set healthy company culture – Leaders exposed to coaching are likelier to coach their teams. Reduce burnout – More than 50% of leaders across professions report burnout. Coaching can prevent burnout by helping leaders integrate personal and professional lives satisfactorily. Leadership coaching is a highly efficacious pre-emptive & preventive tool organizations can leverage to create effective, sustainable leadership right from the grassroots. Make leadership Coaching a part of your Leadership Development Program. Partnering with Regal Unlimited would be the right move for you.  We have enabled 1000+ leaders from over 50 global organizations (Incl. Fortune 500) to develop the winning combination of IQ-driven performance, EQ-driven people skills, and SQ-driven purpose. (#IntelligenceQ2EmotionalQ2SpiritualQ). What puts Regal Unlimited in the Ivy League of Coaching Firms? ICF coaches with leadership experience across domains Ten years of coaching and going strong Adherence to international standards of coaching set by ICF & EMCC Equal focus on performance (IQ), people skills (EQ) & life purpose (SQ) Coaches trained in modalities such as healing, meditation, mindfulness & vipassana Great things begin with a conversation. So let’s get on a call to discuss your leaders’ needs. Let’s Have a Conversation Nominate your leaders for leadership coaching. For more details, please mail us at karan@regalunlimited.com Learn through real-life stories how leadership & executive coaching are benefiting organizations. Please read our blog, Top Organizational Benefits of Leadership Coaching FAQs Q. Why don’t organizations invest in leadership coaching for first-time leaders? Organizations feel – It is too expensive. Their investment in coaching will prove useless if the leader jumps to another organization. Leadership coaching is unnecessary and overrated. Q. Why do first-time leaders need leadership coaching? Develop a leadership persona Enable first-time leaders to develop an effective leadership style Identify a leader’s strengths & limitations Help enhance performance Help leaders hone their people skills Develop a coaching mindset Achieve work-life integration