Aliya Levinson didn’t set out to build a coaching practice focused on female entrepreneurs. She set out to build something—and what she discovered along the way is that thriving in business wasn’t about strategy or visibility or sales. It was about helping clients trust themselves enough to move forward, even when they didn’t have all the…
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. Carl Rogers That line from one of the twentieth century’s most influential psychologists captures something that sits at the heart of both therapy and coaching: the belief that change doesn’t come from fixing what’s broken, but from creating…
If you mentor coaches, or are thinking about becoming a mentor coach, then there is change on the horizon. As of January 2027, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) is introducing Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS). It will change who is eligible to provide mentor coaching for ICF credentialing purposes or in ICF Accredited Coach Training. Definition…
Modalities Matter. Coaches today have more ways than ever to work with people. They can choose from: One-to-one coaching. Group coaching programs. Team coaching engagements. While this variety creates exciting possibilities, it can also lead to confusion especially when coaches or organizations try to combine multiple approaches without clear intention. This article explores how to…
We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our “Meet the Coach” features! This month we meet Nisa Abulhasanova, a Career & Life Coach from Azerbaijan. Interview with Nisa About Nisa Lives In: Baku, Azerbaijan Company: Azerlotereya ASC Type of Coach: Career & Life Coach. Describe your coaching business…
A practical guide for coaching career and executive clients, with the questions to ask at each stage. Read it in full. If you want to get each exercise in a ready to use format, the Career Coaching Toolkit gives you the done-for-you version. Jump to the Toolkit Fireworks Sale on now: the toolkit is 30%…
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We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our “Meet the Coach” features! This month we meet Judy Cantwell, a Work & Life Coach from the USA. Interview with Judy About Judy Lives In: Atlanta, USA Company: Working Cultures Type of Coach: Work & Life Coach specialising in workplace,…
Many coaches are told to define their niche by choosing a target audience, a problem and a promised transformation. But for coaches whose work is deeply process-oriented, this advice can feel too external, or simply not quite true. When I recently became certified as an ICF coach, I was inspired to further develop my coaching…