I’ve noticed an uptick in female membership at the Center for Executive Coaching. Just from my little corner of the coaching world, I’m seeing more women enter the profession of leadership coaching than men. I was asked by one of our veteran male coaches what I thought might be driving this trend. I’d love to…
Coaching Lessons From an MCC The SF chapter of the ICF hosted a special event with Lyssa deHart, an MCC based in Washington. I’ve only recently discovered what a wealth of coaching knowledge Lyssa is. As you may know, the ICF released a new exam for coaches who want to attain an ICF credential. That…
I recently received a question about how the rise of AI will affect coaching. I believe we should accept AI is going to make its way into nearly all types of work including coaching. I can imagine a future when a virtual AI coach asks new managers common questions such as: “Did you prioritize your…
There is a bias called Illusion of Control. This bias is defined as the tendency for people to overestimate their ability to control events. I’ve used DiSC for many years and I’ve often said to people in debriefs that people who are the D and I types are more likely to feel like they can…
Leila Ansart is the founder and CEO of Leadership Impact Strategies, a talent development consulting firm located in Florida. She’s an alumni of the Center for Executive Coaching. Leila has a unique path into executive coaching and has learned to capitalize on that uniqueness to help her firm stand out in the marketplace. Her firm…
Want to take on a real coaching challenge that will grow your coaching presence, refine your listening skills, and more closely connect you with your client? Yes? Great. Here’s what you do, don’t ask a question until it bubbles up after your client is done talking. I’m sure you’re like me in most coaching sessions…
How Coaching Conversations Differ From Regular Conversations You know they’re different, but how exactly? Here’s a short list along with some brief commentary. There’s often a singular topic. Regular conversations may cover multiple topics. They are focused on forward action. Regular conversations aren’t necessarily about taking action. Coaching conversations definitely are. The client does most…
Michael Neuendorff, faculty member of the Center for Executive Coaching, recently delivered an informational webinar about the various programs and pathways to certification. Watch the recording of the webinar below. If you have any questions or are interested in taking the next step to join the Center for Executive Coaching, contact us at your earliest convenience. We look forward…
Kelly Tweeddale, an ICF certified executive coach and principal of Break the Tape Leadership, coaches high-performance leaders and organizations throughout North America. Her method is based upon a unique focal point: connecting people and organizations through creativity. Kelly is widely recognized for forging paths of notable growth through strategy, action, and innovation, always with a…
I’d like to cover a very simple idea that, when employed properly through your website, could make a big difference in your coaching business. This simple idea was not easy for me to implement at first. Not because it was difficult to execute technically, but because it was difficult for me to execute mentally. I…
The rise of AI has led to concerns about its impact on the coaching profession. In this article, we will explore whether coaches should be threatened by AI and how it may affect their ability to get clients. Coaching has become a popular profession in recent years, with many executives seeking the guidance of a…
In a recent meeting I held with a coachee and their manager – as an initial check-in for a sponsored engagement – I discovered something that may be a secret to success in executive coaching engagements. Here’s what happened. I was meeting with my coachee, whom I’ve worked with for just a few months (meeting…
I was listening to an online interview recently between two consultants and an author about conversations that matter. Pretty good content. What caught my attention was when one of them asked the author several questions at once. This is what we call stacking in the coaching world. I find that stacking comes naturally to people…
Throughout the coaching process, we’re always looking for certain questions we believe will trigger growth in our client, evoke awareness, and help them discover new opportunities and solutions to improve their professional lives. There’s one question that almost always helps to make a session better, and it’s a question you might ask about halfway through the…
In the course of a typical coaching engagement, you’re liable to ask yourself: “How will I know if this coaching is effective? How will I measure its impact?” It’s likely your client will be equally curious. Don’t be stymied by these questions. There are solid ways to measure the effectiveness of your coaching. Here are…
Leaders lead and coaches support. While that division in function seems straightforward enough, the evolving role of today’s savvy business manager is “leader-coach.” While managers traditionally plan, organize, and assign tasks, exceptional managers establish a purpose their teams can unite behind and work together to achieve. They harness the talents of their team by taking…
As coaches, we’re always looking for ways to hone our skills and improve the delivery of our coaching services. Here are three proven ways to support your growth as an executive and leadership coach. #1: Ask shorter questions. In a coaching session you want your client to talk more than you do. A good ratio…
What does it mean to coach the person and not the problem? And does this apply in a real coaching situation? To answer these questions, I’d like to recall a situation from my past that can illustrate what’s meant by “coach the person, not the problem.” In the Spring of 1998, I started a new…
In an earlier post I shared three keys that have contributed to the success of my coaching business over the years. I’d like to supplement those keys with three more that have been incremental to business growth. I hope these will help you create a long-lasting and successful coaching business. Reason #1: Understand sales and…
I get questions all the time from newer coaches about what’s led to my success as a coach. People want to know: What are my “secrets?” This led me to thinking: “What could I share with new coaches that might help them to be successful and build a long-lasting practice?” I thought it over and…