Coaching is not counselling. One of the most obvious differences between the two approaches is that counselling tends to focus on feelings and experiences related to past events, whereas coaching is oriented towards goal setting and encourages the client to move forward. Coaching is action-oriented. The focus is on where the client is right now,…
Do You Need Business Experience to Become a Business Coach? Technically, there are no formal prerequisites to becoming a business coach. However, many clients seeking business coaching are drawn to individuals who have firsthand experience in the business world. This could include entrepreneurs, former executives, or professionals who have worked extensively in areas like marketing,…
Like Many of You, Our Students Have a Natural Affinity for Helping People At ICA, we’ve trained thousands of coaches over the past decade, and we’ve noticed a recurring pattern: many of our students come from helping professions. They are parents, teachers, therapists, pastors, nurses, human resources professionals, and organizational leaders. What unites them is…
In today’s evolving professional landscape, blended coaching is more than just a trend – it’s a powerful evolution in how individuals enter the coaching profession and shape their niche. At its core, blended coaching is about integrating your existing knowledge and expertise with coaching. It’s an approach that values your background and incorporates your unique…
It is with great pride and heartfelt appreciation that I introduce you to our ‘Class of 2024’ a cohort of coaches who have completed either Level 1, 2 or AATC Coach Education and have earned the designation of Professional Certified Coach. Over the past two decades, ICA has had the privilege of training and graduating…
What does a coaching lifestyle look like? Well. Anyway you want it to look. It is living in your values and your purpose. This lifestyle is one that is self-managed and self-motivated. It means crafting structures and/or schedules that more than accommodate this intention and require a rich interest in self-awareness and self-growth. The lifestyle…
So you’re thinking about becoming a coach. For those of you who like top 10 lists, here are the top 10 reasons that a coaching career could be perfect for you: Reason 1 Coaching is a really rewarding career where you get to help people achieve their goals by holding them accountable for their vision….
The Coaching Industry It is indeed an exciting time to be a coach! According to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, the area of consultancy and human development, of which coaching is a part, is expected to grow heavily through 2016. At the same time, professional governing bodies, like the International Coach Federation (ICF) (www.coachfederation.org), are…
Coaching is not therapy. One of the most obvious differences between the two approaches is that therapy tends to focus on feelings and experiences related to past events, whereas coaching is oriented towards goal setting and encourages the client to move forward. If you’re thinking about becoming a coach—or you’re already on your journey toward…