For more information, go to www.coachfederation.org. Has the ICF established the skills coaches need to be effective?
• Meets ethical guidelines and professional standards – understands and applies coaching standards and guidelines in coaching situations • Establishes the coaching agreement – understands and comes to an agreement with the client about the content of the coaching process and relationship • Establishes trust and intimacy – creates a safe and supportive environment in which there is mutual trust and respect • Has coaching presence – uses as style that is open, flexible and confident • Actively listens – focuses completely on what the client is saying and not saying to understand the meaning and context of what is said and support the client • Asks powerful questions – asks powerful questions that evoke discovery, insight, commitment or action • Communicates directly – communicates effectively by being clear, articulate and direct in language that is appropriate and respectful. • Creates awareness – integrates and accurately evaluates multiple sources of • Designs actions – along with the
