The following eleven core coaching competencies were developed to support greater understanding about the skills and approaches used within today’s coaching profession as defined by the International Coach Federation.
01. Demonstrates Ethical Practice
Understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards of coaching.
02. Embodies a Coaching Mindset
Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible and client-centered
03. Establishes and Maintains Agreements
Partners with the client and relevant stakeholders to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship, process, plans and goals. Establishes agreements for the overall coaching engagement as well as those for each coaching session.
04. Cultivates Trust and Safety
Being fully conscious and creating spontaneous relationships with clients, employing a style that is open, flexible and confident.
05. Maintains Presence
Is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible,grounded and confident.
06. Listens Actively
Focuses on what the client is and is not saying to fully understand what is being communicated in the context of the client systems and to support client self-expression
07. Evokes Awareness
Focuses on what the client is and is not saying to fully understand what is being communicated in the context of the client systems and to support client self-expression.
08. Facilitates Client Growth
Partners with the client to transform learning and insight into action. Promotes client autonomy in the coaching process.
