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ICF Core Competency 1: Demonstrates Ethical Practice — A Guide for ACC, PCC & MCC Coaches

ICF Core Competency 1: Demonstrates Ethical Practice — A Guide for ACC, PCC & MCC Coaches

Ruthie Perez Slingerland, MCC
Published on: 01/05/2026

Ethics in coaching is not a checklist. ICF Core Competency 1 — Demonstrates Ethical Practice — is a way of being. Explore what it truly means to stay in your lane, and listen to the first song in the ICF Core Competencies music series by Jamie Slingerland, MCC and Ruthie Perez Slingerland, MCC.

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Do You Need a Psychology or Therapy Background to Become a Coach?

Do You Need a Psychology or Therapy Background to Become a Coach?

Catalyst
Published on: 28/04/2026

If you have been wondering whether your background is the right background for coaching — whether you need a psychology degree or therapy license — this post is for you. The short answer is no. Here is why, and what coaching actually requires.

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What Is a Coaching Culture? A Clear Definition — And How to Know If Your Organization Actually Has One

What Is a Coaching Culture? A Clear Definition — And How to Know If Your Organization Actually Has One

Catalyst
Published on: 28/04/2026

A clear definition of what a coaching culture actually is, what it is not, and an honest ten-question diagnostic that tells you where your organization genuinely stands.

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The ROI of Training Internal Coaches — What Organizations Actually Get Back

The ROI of Training Internal Coaches — What Organizations Actually Get Back

Catalyst
Published on: 28/04/2026

A grounded, specific account of what organizations that invest in ICF-accredited internal coach training actually receive — and why the return compounds in ways most other L&D investments do not.

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MBTI for Coaches: The Complete Strengths Guide for All 16 Personality Types

MBTI for Coaches: The Complete Strengths Guide for All 16 Personality Types

Catalyst
Published on: 28/04/2026

Discover what your MBTI personality type brings to the coaching relationship. A complete guide to coaching strengths, superpowers, and growth edges for all 16 types — written for professional coaches.

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What Kind of Coach Are You? An Enneagram Guide for All 9 Types

What Kind of Coach Are You? An Enneagram Guide for All 9 Types

Catalyst
Published on: 28/04/2026

Discover what kind of coach you are wired to be. This complete Enneagram guide for coaches covers all 9 types — your natural strengths, your blind spots, and the growth edge that unlocks your next level of coaching mastery.

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