Thinking About Becoming a Coach? Start by Putting Down the Pen
Published on: 23/09/2026
Considering coach training? An MCC coach and ICF assessor explains why presence matters more than note-taking, and what good ICF coach training should teach you.
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Discover costs, benefits, and how accredited programs prepare you for certification and real client work.
The Coaching Question I Stopped Asking (And What I Ask Instead)
Published on: 23/09/2026
"Tell me more" feels curious, but it often keeps clients stuck in the story. An MCC coach shares the habit he broke and the questions that create real insight.
3 Ways to Coach Better: Be Present, Not Perfect
Published on: 23/09/2026
After 7,300 hours of coaching, Jamie Slingerland, MCC shares three practical shifts that help coaches stop performing and start truly showing up — embracing not knowing, releasing perfectionism, and putting down the pen.
Is Coach Training Right for You? 7 Honest Signs From ICF Master Certified Coaches
Published on: 17/08/2026
Not sure if ICF coach training is right for you? Two Master Certified Coaches with 11,000+ combined coaching hours share 7 honest signs and what real ICF-accredited training looks like.
The Power of Silence: Train Essential Coaching Skills
Published on: 19/07/2026
Discover why silence is a key coaching skill and how to train it effectively.
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The Four Levels of Listening: What Master Coaches Hear That Others Miss
Published on: 01/07/2026
Four distinct levels separate a competent coach from a masterful one. An ICF MCC with 4,000+ coaching hours breaks down what to hear at each level — and what most coaches miss.
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