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Am I Too Old to Become a Coach? Why Your Experience May Be Your Greatest Advantage
“Am I too old to become a coach?” I've heard some version of this question from people considering coach training, especially those in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. Sometimes they don't ask it directly. Instead, they say, “I wish I had done this ten years ago.” Or, “Is it...
ACC, PCC, and MCC: Understanding the ICF Credentialing Path
If you are considering becoming a professional coach, you have probably seen the letters ACC, PCC, and MCC. You may also have come across Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 coach training. And if you are wondering how all of these fit together, you are not alone. One of...
Do You Really Need a Niche as a Coach?
“What’s your niche?” It’s one of the first questions new coaches hear. Sometimes they haven’t even finished learning how to coach yet, and they’re already being told they need to decide exactly who they coach, what problem they solve, and what transformation they...
Coach Training Is Only Half the Equation: What It Really Takes to Become a Professional Coach
When people decide they want to become a coach, one of the first things they usually look for is coach training, and they should. Coaching is a profession. There are competencies to learn, ethical standards to understand, skills to practice, and a very real...
What Exceptional Coaches Do Differently: 5 Advanced Coaching Skills
There comes a point in every coach’s journey when you realize that becoming a better coach isn’t about learning another model, memorizing more powerful questions, or adding another certification to your résumé. Those things certainly have value, but...
You’ve Completed Your Initial Coach Training… Now What?
Completing your initial coach training is a milestone worth celebrating. Whether it took you a few months or a few years, you invested your time, energy, and commitment into learning an entirely new profession. You studied the ICF Core Competencies, practiced your...
Where Are You in Your Coaching Journey?
One of the most common questions I hear from aspiring and experienced coaches alike is, “How do I know what my next step should be?” It’s a fair question. The coaching industry offers countless options. There are certifications, workshops,...
Do You Have What It Takes to Become a Coach? 7 Signs You May Already Have the Foundation
Many people assume coaches are born with some special ability to help others. They imagine that successful coaches have always been natural leaders, exceptional communicators, or people who somehow have all the answers. The truth is much simpler. Most...
Advanced Coaching Skills Create Better Client Results and Stronger Coaching Businesses
There is a conversation happening in the coaching industry that more people need to hear. A successful coaching business is not built on marketing alone. Yes, visibility matters. Yes, messaging matters. Yes, strategy matters. But...
The Difference Between Coaches Who Plateau and Coaches Who Continue to Grow
There comes a point in many coaches’ journeys where they unknowingly stop growing. Not because they stop caring or because they are bad coaches. But because they begin coaching from habit instead of intention. In the beginning, most coaches are...
Why Level 2 Coaching May Matter More Than Ever in a Changing ICF Landscape
The coaching industry is growing quickly, but growth is only part of the story. It is also maturing. As the profession evolves, standards are shifting, credentialing pathways are becoming more nuanced, and coaches are being asked to think more...
ICF Mentor Coaching Changes Are Coming: What Coaches, Mentor Coaches, and Training Leaders Need to Know Now
The coaching industry is evolving again, and this time, the conversation is shifting in a big way. The International Coach Federation is introducing changes that may significantly impact mentor coaching, coach development, and the pathway many coaches...