Why Creativity in Coaching Matters

Creativity plays a significant role in coaching by enhancing the effectiveness of the coaching process, fostering innovation, and promoting personal growth and development. Here’s how creativity intersects with coaching:

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Coaching Certification: Why We Choose ICF

In the current landscape, individuals are faced with an overwhelming array of choices when it comes to coaching certification. Whether you browse the internet or explore various associations and organizations, certification programs abound. Regrettably, there are also instances where individuals proclaim themselves as coaches without possessing any formal training or certification. Amidst this confusion, we have made a dedicated commitment to pursue ICF certification, driven by the numerous advantages and benefits it offers.

Excellence coaching provider

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global organization for professional coaches. It sets the gold standard for coaching excellence, ethics, and professionalism. As a coaching school, it is our mission to uphold these standards and empower our students to become competent and ethical coaches.

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Making the Most of Your Summer: Embrace Fun, Learning, and Relaxation

Summer is a season of warmth, sunshine, and abundant opportunities for adventure. It’s the perfect time to recharge, explore new activities, and create lasting memories. Whether you have a long vacation or a few weeks of free time, here are some tips to help you make the most of your summer and ensure it’s filled with fun, learning, and relaxation.

1. Set Goals and Prioritize: Start by setting clear goals for what you want to achieve during the summer. Reflect on what brings you joy, what skills you want to develop, or what places you want to visit. Once you have a list of priorities, create a plan to accomplish them. Setting goals will give you direction and make your summer more purposeful.

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The Power of Coaching in the African-American Community: Transforming Lives by Jay Hurt

Coaching is a powerful tool that can help people from all backgrounds reach their full potential. In the African-American community, coaching can be especially impactful, providing support, guidance, and encouragement to individuals facing unique challenges. Here are five examples of how coaching can be impactful in the African-American community..

1. Career Advancement: African-American professionals face unique challenges in the workplace, including systemic discrimination and bias. A coach can help these individuals navigate these challenges and develop the skills and strategies needed to advance their careers. Three specific examples of how coaching can impact career advancement are:

  • Helping individuals develop a clear career plan, including setting and achieving goals
  • Providing guidance and support in negotiations, interviews, and other critical career moments
  • Offering insights and strategies for overcoming systemic obstacles and biases
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    Creative Marketing Strategies for Coaches by Lee Ashby Watts

    If you missed our webinar in December, here are a few tips from the webinar you may want to include in your marketing strategy. If you are interested in obtaining a recording of the webinar, click here.

    1. Know the Problem You Solve

    Chose your niche/specialty as this will help you narrow down WHO you serve. Get clear on what you do and how you do it- the process or framework that you provide. This is your secret sauce – you should be able to share this in a way that doesn’t give away the sauce but helps the client understand what you can do for them. Lastly, speak to the problem that you solve not only how wonderful, experienced, and qualified you are. Clients want to know what’s in it for them (WIFM) and how they will benefit from your services as a coach.

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