Course Overview

This comprehensive six-week course is designed to equip coaches with advanced skills and knowledge necessary for achieving masterful coaching. Through a blend of theoretical learning and practical application, participants will enhance their understanding of core competencies, develop a strong professional identity, manage psychological triggers, and embody ethical practices within the framework of ICF standards.

Learning Outcomes by Theme

Core Competencies and Masterful Coaching

• • Describe Core Competencies: Participants will be able to describe the core competencies utilized in coaching and identify areas for improvement, ranking them by importance.

• • Explain Mastery in Coaching: Participants will explain how mastery of each core competency contributes to achieving masterful coaching.

Professional Identity and Development

• • Define Professional Identity: Participants will explain the concept of a professional identity in coaching, detailing its development and the value it brings to becoming a masterful coach.

• • Evaluate Influences: Participants will evaluate the adequacy of personal and professional influences supporting the development and continuation of a strong professional identity.

• • Identify Expertise: Participants will identify their expertise level and articulate their unique value to clients.

Psychological Triggers and Role Clarity

• • Explain Psychological Triggers: Participants will explain how psychological triggers can influence their inclination to respond to clients in a directive manner.

• • Identify Personal Triggers: Participants will identify personal triggers that may lead to directive responses in coaching interactions.

• • Define Role Clarity: Participants will define role clarity in the context of coaching and assess their current level compared to other professional roles.

• • Interpret Role Clarity Assessment: Participants will receive and interpret results from their role clarity assessment to inform adjustments needed for developing a strong professional identity.

Problem-Solving and Communication Skills

• • List Problem Categories: Participants will list common problem categories, provide examples, and explain why coaches cannot solve problems for their clients.

• • Discuss Client’s Map of the World: Participants will define and discuss a client’s “map of the world” in the context of communication and psychology.

• • Demonstrate Cognitive Understanding: Participants will demonstrate understanding of cognitive distortions (distortions, deletions, and generalizations) through role-play and debrief exercises.

Presence and Attitudes in Coaching

• • Compare Coaching Experiences: Participants will compare and contrast their experiences of coaching with and without intentionality.

• • Validate Presence in Coaching: Participants will validate the importance of being present in coaching to manage emotions, foster curiosity, and observe client behavior and emotions.

• • Identify Key Attitudes: Participants will identify key attitudes critical for maintaining presence and achieving masterful coaching.

• • Explain Beginner’s Mind: Participants will explain the concept of “beginner’s mind” and its relevance in coaching practice.

• • Embody the Three Pillars of Coaching Presence: Participants will understand and apply the three pillars of coaching presence: intention, attention, and attitude, demonstrating how these pillars enhance their coaching effectiveness.

Ethics, Autonomy, and Coaching Mindset

• • Analyze Ethical Conflicts: Participants will analyze conflicts between problem-solving and client autonomy within the framework of ICF standards.

• • Engage in Ethical Dilemma Discussions: Participants will demonstrate understanding through ethical dilemma discussions related to embodying a coaching mindset.

Conclusion

By the end of this course, participants will have developed a robust set of skills and insights, enabling them to provide high-quality, ethical, and client-centered coaching. They will be well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the coaching profession, continue to develop and maintain a strong professional identity, and continuously strive for excellence in their coaching practice.