Coach Transformation Academy

  Like any other subject or professional path, the tools and trends of coaching keep evolving with time. Continuing solo often makes practitioners oblivious of the changes happening around them regarding the professional area, which might halt their progression and enhancement. To prevent that from happening, a coach must have a collaborative approach and a spirit to stay connected with peers through a community of practice in coaching. An Overview on Community of Practice The community of practice   (CP) is referred to as a virtual group consisting of practicing ICF coaches interested in a particular genre/area. These communities offer platforms to coaches, enabling them to share the best coaching practices, the latest tips, and tools, along with the emerging trends for the advancement of individual and collective professional development.    The communities of practice provide a virtual meeting point for coaches that share the same interest and viewpoints...

  Why do you want to be a coach? What will you get by coaching other people? If you are confronted by the same questions and contemplating your decision to embark on the journey of becoming a coaching professional, then let me first assure you that it is quite normal. Many before us have faced the same dilemma. But once they start the training sessions, get the certificate and commence individual coaching practice, the stark difference between their old self and new coach version becomes quite evident. Being a coach is a wholesome experience and self-discovery process and improvement that keeps ascending with time.    When you are dealing with different clients with diverse issues, coaching them and helping them sort it out, you go through a positive transition yourself. If there is a problem within, you imbibe the power to realize and rectify, giving your life a better meaning and direction.  Coaching benefits  also include the improvement of cognitive abilitie...

Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA) is the final milestone that one has to conquer to get a coaching credential post-certification. It is how the International Coach Federation judges if the person has inculcated the core coaching competencies and is well versed with the Code of Ethics stated by the organization. The ICF follows a stringent and detailed process while undertaking the CKA for  coaching professionals . Although it is an open book exam, one needs to know the dos and don’ts to avoid mistakes. On that note, here is brief know-how on ICF CKA and essential facts concerning the exam. What is Coach Knowledge Assessment?   The Coach Knowledge Assessment is an exam taken by the ICF to assess and evaluate the coach’s skills and understanding of his/her knowledge regarding coaching. Anyone who is applying to the ICF for credentialing has to appear for this examination. The content of the ICF CKA examination revolves around the following: • The foundation of coaching • Creating...

 Is your ICF CKA (Coach Knowledge Assessment) exam knocking on the door, and you are thinking about how to ace the exam? Well, then you have come to the right place, as we plan to make this write up all about that. But before delving deep, let’s start with the basics of CKA. The ICF CKA test or the Coach Knowledge Assessment is a tool to measure a coach’s understanding and skills required to practice coaching. CKA is a crucial component of your ICF Credential application. At present, ICF conducts this assessment in the form of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ).   What is included in the CKA test? Your ICF application comprises of: • Coach Specific Training • Coach Knowledge Assessment – CKA • Mentor Coaching • Recorded Sessions • Coaching Hours When you submit your application to ICF, the ICF will review your application and contact you via email. This email will contain a status update containing the next step in the review proce...