The Coaches Mentor: Recent Episodes
Calvin Habig
Coach Mentor Cal Habig gives helpful comments on the art and science of coaching. Focusing on the coaching Core Competencies developed by the Association of Coach Training Organizations and used by the International Coach Federation he helps coaches polish their skills both so that they have a better chance of passing their performance review for accreditation, but also so they will see more success in their clients!
In this episode Cal deals with Coaching Supervision which is a part of Core Competency #2-Embodies a Coaching Mindset. What is supervision? How does it differ from mentoring? Why is supervision important? What happens in a supervision session? What is the ICF's attitude toward supervision and how can I find a coaching supervisor?
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In this episode Cal continues Thomas Leonard's list of 100 Coaching Mistakes You Can Avoid.
- Passively coaching and responding during the coaching sessions instead of asking for more (much more) from the client
- Focusing on tactical matters or details when strategic coaching is needed, and vice-versa
- Being too nice/patient to the point that you are not saying what needs to be said
- Slipping into the role of motivator or cattle prod of your clients, instead of being their collaborative partner
- Working too hard to make your clients successful instead of inspiring/challenging your client to do that for themselves
- Not setting specific enough goals or focusing enough on performance (unless client wants a discovery-type focus)
- Not directly and immediately addressing the client's personality problems, communication flaws, bad attitude or resistance
- Not knowing or asking the right question(s)
- Accepting what the client says at face value, without clarifying or asking for evidence
- Coaching clients as if they are all the same.
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In this episode Cal continues Thomas Leonard's list of 100 Coaching Mistakes You Can Avoid.
- Passively coaching and responding during the coaching sessions instead of asking for more (much more) from the client
- Focusing on tactical matters or details when strategic coaching is needed, and vice-versa
- Being too nice/patient to the point that you are not saying what needs to be said
- Slipping into the role of motivator or cattle prod of your clients, instead of being their collaborative partner
- Working too hard to make your clients successful instead of inspiring/challenging your client to do that for themselves
- Not setting specific enough goals or focusing enough on performance (unless client wants a discovery-type focus)
- Not directly and immediately addressing the client's personality problems, communication flaws, bad attitude or resistance
- Not knowing or asking the right question(s)
- Accepting what the client says at face value, without clarifying or asking for evidence
- Coaching clients as if they are all the same.
Remember the three Rs: Rate, Review and "Rubscribe"
To Contact Cal:
Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
This week Cal discusses the advantages of doing at least part of your mentor coaching with someone from a different coach training school or different background. As he states, this is not necessarily a shameless plug (althought it might partly be that), but there are distinct advantages to doing part of your mentor coaching with someone from out of your stream.
The ICF Ethics Watercooler:
https://coachingfederation.org/blog/ethics-water-cooler-conversation.
Reciprocoach: www.reciprocoach.com
Small Church Pastor: http://www.smallchurchpastor.com/
ICF Coach Mentor Finder: https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/find-a-mentor-coach
This week Cal discusses the advantages of doing at least part of your mentor coaching with someone from a different coach training school or different background. As he states, this is not necessarily a shameless plug (althought it might partly be that), but there are distinct advantages to doing part of your mentor coaching with someone from out of your stream.
The ICF Ethics Watercooler:
https://coachingfederation.org/blog/ethics-water-cooler-conversation.
Reciprocoach: www.reciprocoach.com
Small Church Pastor: http://www.smallchurchpastor.com/
ICF Coach Mentor Finder: https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/find-a-mentor-coach
Every coaching business begins somewhere. You have training, but lack a lot of experience. How can you get that quickly and still maintain your professionalism. Cal addresses the three main ways to get clients early on.
References:
Thomas Leonard quoted by Julia Stewart in “Coach 100: Business Success” Retrieved from https://www.schoolofcoachingmastery.com/coach-100-business.
Faxon, Greg. "How To Get Your First Three Life Coaching Clients [8 Easy Ways]" Retrieved from https://www.gregfaxon.com/blog/how-to-get-life-coaching-clients
Alisa Barcan,
Why Coaching for Free Doesn’t Work.” Retrieved from https://medium.com/coaching-for-a-living/why-coaching-for-free-doesnt-work-5930bdd004bd
To Contact Cal:
Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
After a year's break we are back with new episodes! Welcome to Season 3! Our topic today is the coaching maxim: "Dance in the Moment" What does that mean and how does it relate to the competencies.
References:
Association of Coach Training Organizations (2005), General definition of skill level for each credential, p.3.
Morgan, Kim. Dancing in the Moment. Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dancing-moment-kim-morgan/.
To Contact Cal:
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
In this episode Cal reviews 12 books that he considers essential for coaches to be familiar with. He invites you to share with him what are your top books about coaching?
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In this episode Cal reviews 12 books that he considers essential for coaches to be familiar with. He invites you to share with him what are your top books about coaching?
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
The post-production work on this episode was very difficult and it not at all even. The volume goes up and down and my normal means didn't work this time. My apologies for that.
This week Cal talks about coach credentialing--why to become credentialed and 7 Tips for overcoming Procrastination as you pursue it.
00:46-Intro
00:57 Why Get Credentialed?
9:17 Seven Tips to Overcoming Procrastination
16:35-Conclusion
Passmore, Jonathan, ed. (2010) Excellence in Coaching: the Industry Guide, second edition. London: Kegan Page, Limited.
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In this episode Cal begins a review of Thomas Leonard's Top 100 coaching Mistakes. This episode focuses on "Wrong Focus"
Intro-00:47
04:31-1. Focusing on the client's goal/achievement to the exclusion of the person
05:17-2.-Working on wants and needs when, in fact, the client's integrity is way off the scale
07:50-3. Trying to help by sharing tips/techniques when, in fact, the client just needs to be heard
08:28-4. Getting led down diversionary tunnels by your client because you can't see the real problem, opportunity, or situation
09:07-5.Letting clients select goals that they have not had much luck with in the past
09:58-6.Getting sidetracked by a client's personal stuff
10:16-7. Trying to push clients through blocks instead of helping them fully understand the block's dynamic
11:01-8. Paying more attention to what the client is saying rather than to what their behavior is saying
11:36-9. Letting clients set their coaching goals without your full buy-in
12:26-10. Forcing a topic the client does not want to focus on, even if you feel it really needs to be discussed
12:57-Summary and Conclusion
14:45- A Word About Mentor Coaching Cohorts
To Contact Cal:
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
In this episode Cal tells a story of a time he almost gave up coaching. It was a time of discouragement and frustration. But in the end there is good news and lessons for us all.
00:00-Intro
02:17-Story
10:41-Lessons Learned
11:27-Conclusion
To Contact Cal:
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
This week Cal gives an abbreviated look at metaphors, their relationship to the core competencies, and how to incorporate their use and examination in coaching.
00:57-Intro
01:41-Importance of metaphors in fulfilling core competencies
04:23-Definitions of metaphor
05:43-Impact of metaphors
07:18-Types & sources of metaphors
09:48-How to use metaphors in coaching
13:00-Review
14:14-Conclusion
To Contact Cal:
Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
In this episode, Cal addresses the vital area of curiosity and how it is grown and how it is demonstrated in coaching
00:47-Intro
01:28- Curiosity and the Competencies
03:07-Definitions
03:39-8 Habits of Curious People & Coaching
05:21-Coaching Tips on Curiosity
07:55-How to Respond with curiosity to your client
11:04-How to Develop Your Own Curiosity:
17:12-Conclusion
Links:
Stephaie Vozza "8 Habits of Curious People" Fast Times.
https://www.fastcompany.com/3045148/8-habits-of-curious-people
Curiosity is the Executive Coaches Best Friend
https://www.listeningpartnership.com/insight/curiosity-executive-coaches-best-friend/
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
In response to several requests, Cal outlines the path of IFC Credentialing from getting training through receiving your credential.
00:00-Intro
00:42-ACTP or ACSTH Training
03:32- Application
05:41-Mentoring
07:33-Coaching Experience & Log
11:36-Oral Performance Evaluation with Transcript
13:37-Attestation
14:49-Coach Knowledge Assessment
17:30-PCC Requirements-differences
19:15- Questions & Conclusion
To Contact Cal:
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
Cal begins Season 2 by looking at lessons learned from Season 1 and gives a preview of just some of things he is planning for Season 2.
00:46-Intro
Seven Lessons from Season One
- 01.07-I CAN do this.
- 02:48-Planning is essential
- 04:04-You don't know whose listening, so don't get discouraged.
- 05:44-Whatever is worthwhile takes time.
- 06:55-Don't compare yourself with other podcasts.
- 07:55-Marketing requires several avenues. Awareness is only one part.
- 09:15-I can be boring!
11:30-Looking Forward to Season 2
15:33-Contact Info & Upcoming Mentor Cohorts
16:37-Conclusion
To Contact Cal:
Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
In this episode Cal responds to a Facebook post saying that Coaching Contracts are a distraction and unnecessary.
00:00-Notice of Upcoming Mentoring Cohort
1:12 Introduction to Podcast
2:09-Impetus for the Topic
3:19- Contracting and the Code of Ethics Definition of Coaching Relationship
4:13-Contracting and Competency #3
5:33-Terminology: Coaching Contract, Coaching Agreement or Letter of Understanding
6:26-Why do we need a coaching agreement?
10:37-Eight elements of a good coaching agreement
1. Who is the Agreement Between?
2. What are the promised-coaching services?
3. What is the Cost?
4. How Often and for what Duration Will We Meet?
5. How Long Will This Relationship Last?
6. Who, How and Why May the Coaching
Relationship be Terminated?
7. What can the client expect of the coach?
8. What can the coach expect of the client?
20:13-Conclusion
Resources Mentioned:
www.BelfCoaching.com
Block, Peter. (1981) Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used." Jossey-Bass.
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Cal looks at the big topic of coaching confidentiality. Too big for one podcast, but a lot is included such as...
00:58-Case Studies & Introduction
05:15 What is Coaching Confidentiality?
05:33-Confidentiality in the Code of Ethics & Ethical Interpretive Statements
09:15-Why is Confidentiality important?
11:33-What does confidentiality cover?
12:53-Sponsored coaching
17.11-When does confidentiality NOT apply?
21:28-Confidentiality extends to employees
24.11 Conclusion
To Contact Cal:
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
In this episode Cal gives an overview of how the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation affect and apply to American coaches.
00:58-Intro-why this episode?
07:00-Why should American coaches pay attention to GDPR?
10:25-What are the four overarching principles of GDPR?
12:45-Recommended Action Steps
18:18-Conclusion
Cookies Consent
www.cookiesconsent.com
Documents from ICF:
- Mentor Coaching Duties & Responsibilities:
https://coachfederation.org/app/uploads/2018/02/Mentor-Coaching-Duties-and-Competencies.docx
- “Key GDPR Best Practices for ICF Coaches”
https://www.coachfederation.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/Key_GDPR_Best_Practices_for_ICF_Coaches.pdf
- ICF Code of Ethics
https://coachfederation.org/app/uploads/2020/01/ICF-Code-of-Ethics_final_Nov12.pdf
What Coaches Need to Know About the GDPR
https://coachcampus.com/articles/what-coaches-need-to-know-about-the-gdpr/
To Contact Cal:
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
This episode is the audio of a YouTube video I did on recording coaching calls. The YouTube video can be found at: https://youtu.be/xUZQAo4P0VI
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Today Cal concludes the series on Embodying a coaching mindset and discusses identifying and regulating one's emotions as a coach.
00:58-Intro
01:50-What emotions might a coach have during a coaching session?
02:53-Two parts:
03:13 1. Awareness of our feelings
08:52-2. Regulate our emotions
17:19-Conclusion
10 Strategies for HSP Who Want to Effectively Regulate Their Emotions
(Leah Burkhart)
https://thehealthysensitive.com/2017/02/15/10-strategies-for-hsp-who-want-to-effectively-regulate-their-emotions/
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Cal continues the look at New Competency #2-Embodies a coaching Mindset and examines area #2: Engaging in Ongoing Learning and Development as a Coach.
00:58-Intro
02:43-Why have a Coach Development Plan (CDP)?
5:26-How to create a CDP
--SWOT Analysis
---CCCSS Analysis
--Questions from Dave Clutterbuck
https://davidclutterbuckpartnership.com/creating-your-coach-development-plan/
13:21-What are some practical benefits on a CDP?
14.23-Where can I find classes, workshops or programs?
16.28-Thinking about monetization/financial payback for CDP
17:28-Warning about becoming a "Professional Learner" instead of a "Professional Coach"
18:36-Conclusion
To Contact Cal:
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Cal addresses the importance of being aware in cultural and context in the coaching relationship.
00:58-Intro
03:16--Definition of Culture
04:07-Why is this Important?
09:52-SEVEN TIPS TO BE MORE AWARE OF CULTURAL INFLUENCES
10:06-#1-Study the foreign; demonstrate cultural intelligence
11:27-#2 Know thyself: By Culturally Self-aware
13:35-#3 Culture trumps context
14:14-#4- Building trust is an essential early goal
15:15-#5 Invest extra time in explaining youf coaching philosophy and process
16:58-#6-Trust the process
17:33-#7- Be open to your own professional growth and development
18:24-Review and Conclusion
Metge and Kinloch, (1978). Talking Past Each Other- Problems of cross cultural communication, Victoria University Press, Wellington, NZ.
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Today I conclude my interview with Steve Thorson of Invite Change about the competency of Direct Communication.
00:58 Intro 01:56-Direct Communication and Intuition 03:41 -Listening to Yourself Coach--Building the Self-Reflective Skill 06:02-Direct Communication and the New 2021 Competencies 07:06-Modeling client's language as a part of Direct Communication 10:18-Direct Communication and "Essence" 10:50-Direct Communication and Judgmentalism 12:49-Summary and Conclusion To contact Steve: steve.thorson@invitechange.com To Contact Cal:
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Cal talks with Steve Thorson of Invite Change about current competency #7-Direct Communication. How can coaches best employ direct communication without hijacking the conversation?
00:58 Intro & Intro to Steve Thorson
8:09-Most common issue seen in mentor coaching
09:30-Definition of Direct Communication
10:26-Varying Direct Communication from Client to Client
12:07-Direct Communication with a Verbose Client
13:22-Conclusion to Part 1
To Contact Steve Thorson: steve.thorson@invitechange.com
To Contact Cal:
mentor@valuesdrivenleaders.com
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
(Note: I believed that this was posted a few weeks ago, but it appears no audio file went up and so it didn't get posted).
Cal discusses getting help with clients from other professionals, when needed including making referrals.
00:58-Intro
01:50-Seeking Mentoring and Supervision
02:56-ICF Whitepaper
04:03-Why Make a Referral?
05:40-When to Refer
07:07 Signs for Referral
09:02-How to Refer
10:50-Emergency Situations
13:17-To whom do we refer
1908:-Review & Conclusion
To Contact Cal:
mentor@valuesdrivenleaders.com
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
What role (if any) does intuition play in effective coaching?
00:57-Introduction
3:36-What is Intuition as used in Coaching?
6:27 Intuition and the ICF Competencies
9:16-Intuition and the Coaching Relationship
10:29-Dangers of Intuition
11:41 How to Develop Intuition
14:54-Conclusion
Sources
Brause, Jan. "Using Intuition." Retrieved from http://www.janbrause.co.uk/user/custom/downloads/UsingIntuition.pdf
Evans, Justina Vail. MCC. When is it Appropriate to Use Intuition in Coaching? https://www.envisioncoachtraining.com/when-is-it-appropriate-to-use-intuition-in-coaching/
McConochie, Jamie. (2012) Research Paper: "The Role of Intuition in Coaching". Summitted to the International Coach Academy. Retrieved from https://www.scribd.com/document/113384032/Research-Paper-The-Role-of-Intuition-in-Coaching
"Intuition" Oxford Engish Dictionary. Retrieved from https://www.lexico.com/definition/intuition
Damon Poole. Using Your Intuition When Coaching (blog posted 2.23.20) http://damonpoole.blogspot.com/2019/02/using-your-intuition-when-coaching.html :
Stewart, Julia "Future of Coaching: Evidence-based or Intuitive?" Retrieved from https://www.schoolofcoachingmastery.com/coaching-blog/bid/113455/Future-of-Coaching-Evidence-based-or-Intuitive
Stoltzfus,Tony. Leadership Coaching: the Disciplines, Skills and Heart of a Christian Coach. (author, 2005.)
Zhang, Sarah. The Atlantic. Trump's Most Trusted Adviser Is His Own Gut. JANUARY 13, 2019 Retrieved from https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/01/trump-follows-his-gut/580084/
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(Note: there are several technical problems with the audio, but I wanted to get it out quickly rather then rerecord this important episode).
00:58-Intro
02:29-Tie in with Core Competencies
03:49-Suggestions:
--Raising the Subject with the Client-appropriate or inappropriate?
--Listen
--Help them Strategize Solutions
--Some Good Questions to ask
--Make Yourself available
--Look for when a referral needs to be made
06:33 Stressors in our clients life related to COVID-19
08:05- Some tools we can offer (from CDC)
--Take breaks from the news
--Take care of your body
--Make time to unwind
--Connect with others, as is safe.
--Stay in tihe present
--Identify healthy thoughts and practice thinking on them
11:19-2-Minute relaxation exercise. From:
The Coaching Tools Company
https://www.thecoachingtoolscompany.com/de-stress-series-relax-clients-in-under-5-mins-guided-meditation-scripts/
14:54-Conclusion
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
Cal looks at the common temptation to allow the client to shift responsibility for his/her actions onto the coach or others.
Intro (00:58)
- Your value as a coach does not come from whether or not your clients reach the success they desire (4:58)
- Clients WILL try to shift responsibility on to you. (8:16)
- Don't let your clients shift responsibility on to others that rightfully belongs to them. (11:42)
Conclusion (13:40)
Reference:
Alsey, Emma Louise (2012) "Stop Blaming: Pick up the Mirror, not the Magnifying Glass!" Retrieved from https://www.thecoachingtoolscompany.com/pick-up-the-mirror-not-the-magnifying-glass/
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In this session Cal continues to look at New Competency #2: Embodies a Coaching Mindset, but looks specifically at descriptor #7: Mentally & Emotionally Prepares for Sessions.
- 00:58-Intro
- 02;27-Physical Preparation
- 5:14-Mental Preparation
- 9:26-Possible Emotional Gremlins
- 10:13-Emotional Preparation
- 14:24-Summary
To Contact Cal:
mentor@valuesdrivenleaders.com
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
In Episode 15 we look at one of the elements of Embodying a Coaching Mindset which is to develop an ongoing reflective practice.
Intro -00:00
Announcement about this Episode -00:58
Intro -03:14
Introduction to Reflective Practice-05:34
In-session Reflection vs On-Session Reflection 06:14
Benefits of Self-Reflection 08:20
Why Is It Effective 12:27
Action Plans 14:52
Models of Reflective Practice 15;47
Confidentiality 16:50
Conclusion 17:51
To Contact Cal:
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To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
This week we take our first in-depth look at one of the ICF's New Core Competencies that will take effect 1/1/21. We look at the one that is totally new (as a competency although not new as a practice): Embodies a Coaching Mindset
Intro 00:58
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Acknowledges that clients are responsible for their own choices 04:18
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Engages in ongoing learning and development as a coach 05:38
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Develops an ongoing reflective practice to enhance one’s coaching 07:24
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Remains aware of and open to the influence of context and culture on self and others 10:25
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Uses awareness of self and one’s intuition to benefit clients 12:47
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Develops and maintains the ability to regulate one’s emotions 13:46
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Mentally and emotionally prepares for sessions 14:34
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Seeks help from outside sources when necessary 15:45
Concl 17:50
To Contact Cal:
mentor@valuesdrivenleaders.com
To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
We complete the look at Powerful Questions that we began in Episode 6. In the New ICF Competency Model this would fall under New Competency #7- Evokes Awareness.
Intro & Review -00:57
Possible Powerful Questions to Ask:
- Probing Questions 02:55
- Direct Questions 06:07
- Revealing Questions 08:52
- Ownership Questions 12:18
General Strategies for Asking Questions 14:14
To Contact Cal:
mentor@valuesdrivenleaders.com
To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
12 New ICF Core Competencies #2
Intro-00:58
C. Communicating Effectively-03:03
6. Listens Actively-03:53
7. Evokes Awareness-7:56
D. Cultivating Learning and Growth-10:24
8. Facilitates Client Growth-11:34
Link to my pdf
http://www.valuedrivenleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Branded-ICF-Competencies-2019.pdf
To Contact Cal:
mentor@valuesdrivenleaders.com
To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
Intro to Part I-1:00
Revised Competencies-1:38
Overview-4:30
Based on "Job Analysis" process-6:05
A. Foundation
1. Demonstrates Ethical Practice-9.15
2. Embodies a Coaching Mindset-12:10
B. Co-Creating the Relationship-13:50
3. Establishes and Maintains Agreements-14:05
4. Cultivates Trust and Safety-18:00
5. Maintains Presence-19:20
Conclusion-2040
For Part II:
C. Communicating Effectively-
6. Listens Actively-
7. Evokes Awareness-
D. Cultivating Learning and Growth-
8. Facilitates Client Growth-
Link to my pdf
http://www.valuedrivenleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Branded-ICF-Competencies-2019.pdf
Cal continues his interview with Coach Jennifer Anderson on the topic of Coaching Presence (ICF Competency #4).
Topics covered include:
What role does humor play in coaching presence?
Observing energy shifts
When is coaching hard
Choosing our presence
Contact info:
jenniferanderson.com
coachjen@jenniferanderson.com
To Contact Cal:
mentor@valuesdrivenleaders.com
To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
Coach and Mentor Jennifer Anderson loves to speak to Core Competency #4 ("the ability to be fully conscious and create a spontaneous relationship with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible and confident.")
Part 1
- Introduction-00:56
- How do you define coaching presence-03:40
- Coach Supervision's relationship to Coaching Presence-06:50
- Dancing in the Moment-08:42
- Access the coaches own intuition & trust ones' inner knowing or trust their gut 11:52
- Non-word Verbal affirmations of what a client is saying-13:25
- How do you prepare to be fully present for a coaching session-14.45
Contact info:
jenniferanderson.com
coachjen@jenniferanderson.com
To Contact Cal:
mentor@valuesdrivenleaders.com
To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
Note: Because of comment about the speed of my speech, I have tried to slow down the pace of my speaking.
Principles of Accountability
- Be clear as to what accountability is (2:25)
- Accountability often involves "the reporters questions" (4:00)
What
Who
How
When - The question about accountability is not so much "if", but "to whom"? (5:06)
- The client needs to say up front what level of accountability they want. (8:54)
- Learn the clients "accountability love language" (9:55)
- Gauge the clients level of commitment to the action. 11:00)
- Accountability & follow through can be helped by asking about potential roadblocks/speed bumps (12:05)
- The coach can provide a service by providing an upfront reality check (12:53)
- Accountability needs ot be handled in a coaching manner. (14:28)
- Beware of reverse delegation (16:21)
To Contact Cal:
mentor@valuesdrivenleaders.com
To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
This week's podcasts concludes the interview with Michael Marx on Ethics in Coaching. We finish up the conversation about complaints to the Independent Review Board (IRB), especially because of a poorly written coaching agreement. We also discuss when is a coach subject to the Code, under what circumstances an ICF coach could be accused of discrimination and what resources are available if a coach has an ethical question.
Questions:
Ethics@coachfederation.org
Ethics Hotline 1.859.226.4245.
Michael's contact info:
newtrailscoaching.com
michael@newtrailscoaching.com
For information on coach mentoring: mentoring@valuesdrivenleaders.com
or www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
This week Cal airs Pt. 1 of a 2 part interview with Michael Marx, of New Trails Coaching and Co-leader of the ICF Ethics Community of Practice.
Coaching Ethics: Interview with Michael Marx
- Coach & Mentor Mentor Coach
- Co-Chair of ICF
- Member, ICF Independent Review Board
- Member of 2019 Review board of ICF Code of Ethics
- Past Presidient of Christian Coaches network International (2015-16)
- Author: "Ethics and Risk Management for Christian Coaches" (2016)
Michael's contact info:
- com
- michael@newtrailscoaching.com
Questions:
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How did you come into coaching and what is your coaching specialty?
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Michael's differentiation:
- Executive coaching-focuses on the executive as the representative of an organization/organism. The executive is the input/output person for all of the people.
- Business coaching-focusing on one business person, perhaps their interactions, maybe their communication, such like that.
- Life coaching-on their personal development
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Often a coaching call will touch on all three.
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What led to this specific interest in coaching ethics
- What were/are the ICF Ethics Subcommittee, the Ethics Community of Practice, and the Ethics Basecamp?
- Why are ethics important in coaching; why do we need an ethical code?
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Current Code of Ethics
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Definitions
- How do coaches interact ethically with the world & society?
- What are coaching conflicts of interest
- Ethical conduct with clients
- Confidential/Privacy
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Ethical Pledge
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ICF Independent Review Board
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Number of complaints so year
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Reasons for complaints
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Written or Oral Coaching Agreements?
Important contact information:
- Ethics@coachfederation.org
- Ethics Hotline 1.859.226.4245.
Part 2 Next week
Cal looks at Coaching Competency #6-Asking Provocative Questions.
Some of the items and links discussed include:
The Competency Markers can be found at: https://coachfederation.org/pcc-markers
Asking questions helps/prompts our clients to:
- Explore attitudes, values or feelings.
- See a concept from another perspective
- Refine a statement or idea
- Get people to influence themselves
- Move people to action
- Predict possible outcomes
- Apply a principle or formula
- Illustrate a concept with an example
Types of NON-Powerful Questions
- Closed Questions
- Solution-Focused Questions
- "Why?" Questions
Problems with "Why?" Questions:
(Scott Ginsberg "Hello, My Name is Scott"http://hellomynameisscott.com/)
- They can be seen as criticism.
- They can be internalized as a personal attack.
- They can make people feel defensive.
- They can for
- They can be easily countered with "because."
- Tony Stolzfus adds: They take people into the past rather than focusing on ways to move ahead.
To Contact Cal:
mentor@valuesdrivenleaders.com
To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
In this episode we look at the seven PCC markers of Active listening and then look at how they relate to thee 5 Levels of Communication:
- Cliches ("Fine, how are you?")
- Facts ("Just give me the facts.")
- Opinions ("Do you know what I think?")
- Feelings ("Let me tell you how I feel.")
- Complete Personal Commitment ("Let's be honest.")
For more information:
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or contact:
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003- Setting the Agenda
ICF Competency #2
- Definition of setting the agenda
Contradiction in ICF materials
- The topic versus the agenda
TIME acrostic from AcademicLifeCoaching.com
T-opic
I-mportance
M-easurable
E-cho
S-tart (Cal has added the "S")
For more information,
www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring
Contact Cal at:
mentoring@valuesdrivenleaders.com
In this second episode of the Coaches Mentor, Cal explores four questions:
- What is mentor coaching?
- What ICF expects of mentor coaches
- How to find a mentor coach
- Why do mentor coaching if you are not currently up for renewal?
Links mentioned:
Mentor Coaching, Duties and Competencies
https://coachfederation.org/app/uploads/2018/02/Mentor-Coaching-Duties-and-Competencies.docx
Mentor Directory
https://coachfederation.org/find-a-mentor-coach
In this inaugural podcast, Coach and Mentor Cal Habig introduces himself, why he is podcasting on mentor coaching, and what he hopes to accomplish in these episodes. He also gives some news from the coaching industry and give six reasons in answer to the questions Why Mentor Coaching?
For info on mentoring with Cal
http://www.valuedrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring/