Coach Transformation Academy

How great would it be if you could connect with an ICF credentialed coaching professional; learn from them the crests and troughs of being a coach? There would be so much perception to absorb from their first-hand experiences conducting sessions with different clients with varied backgrounds. Practicing coaching with other coaches can be a gold mine of valuable insights. If you're looking for ICF Peer Coaching opportunities, here's something for you. What is peer coaching? Peer coaching or reciprocal peer coaching is when coaches collaborate to help each other grasp the concepts and imbibe the inherent ethical facets, along with the core competencies. The simple way of explaining is getting coached by a peer and coaching the same peer. Hence, you serve as a client and coach one by one in the session. How does Reciprocal Peer Coaching Work? If you are interested in peer coaching, knowing how it works will help you understand the approach. ·       ...

A coach embodies ICF core competencies being a certified coaching professional. Coaching competencies determines your skills, solidifying your credibility as a professional coach under the ICF (International Coaching Federation). What are the parameters to judge that? Well, that’s why there are  PCC markers . What are they? How are they used? Let’s understand. What are PCC Markers? The International Coaching Federation defines PCC markers as the parameters or the determinants that demonstrate the coaching competencies. When you apply for a coaching credential to the ICF, you need to submit a recording along with the transcript of your coaching session. You are required to submit one recording for ACC credential and two recordings for PCC and MCC credentials. These recordings are analyzed and assessed to see if the credentialed aspiring coaching professional displays the core competencies mentioned in the ICF markers. “ PCC markers  are the behaviors that represent demonstratio...

Life Coaching is becoming insanely popular worldwide, including Canada. Though many call themselves “life coaches,” many of these so-called life coaches have no formal training in coaching and are not credentialed by bodies like ICF or EMCC.  CBC’s Marketplace  found that many life coaches in Canada are doing more than helping people meet goals —  offering misleading advice on mental illnesses [NS1]  , even though they are not qualified, charging as much as $200 for a session. If you want to know how to become a life coach in Canada with proper training and qualifications, this blog is for you. The wide popularity of life coaches As per a report the International Coach Federation report, there are approximately 71,000 coaches across 161 countries. With nearly 47,500 life coaches generating $2 billion annual revenue in Canada, it is becoming a dangerous profession that people are falling for quick bucks. The search for life coaches brought about 6.28 million results i...

Business environments are transforming in Saudi Arabia, and enterprise architects need to keep up with the evolving business landscape. Several organizations are adapting distinguished development methods to offer wholesome growth opportunities to employees. However, NLP is ruling all thrones. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a well-known program that help tune up communication and influence skills and help to build resilience, emotional intelligence, behavior flexibility, and mental peace. With NLP in Saudi Arabia, individuals can manifest better and new behavioral patterns that aid in personal and professional growth.  What is NLP?  Coined by Dr. Richard Bandler, NLP is leveraged by different organizations and individuals to stay focused and attain complete control over their emotional states. Neuro -  This refers to neurology and your mind Linguistic -  denotes the language that affects the mind. Programming -  It is a way of programming...

The ICF (International Coach Federation) believes in maintaining high standards for professional coaches worldwide. The coaching landscape is evolving dynamically, and to upgrade their skills and adapt to the high-octane coaching ecosystem, ICF requires that its coaches renew their ICF credentials every three years. ICF-accredited coaches receive a multitude of perks ranging from access to educational research and networking opportunities to globally recognized credentialing and accreditation services. The ICF credential renewal is intended to form a community of informed and skilled coaches who honor their commitment to professional coaching. Are you an ICF-accredited coach?  Here's some handy information to help you know more about ICF Credential renewal. Renewing your ICF credential – Where to Find the Expiration Date Your ICF Credential has both issue and validity date. As of 2022, the ICF Credential needs to be renewed every 3 years. It may change in the futu...

FACT CHECK: Everyone wants to be a master coach. Do you know that the Master Certified Coach (MCC) is one of the highest credentials offered to members of ICF? If ICF is the gold standard in professional coaching, then MCC is the top strata of the ICF pyramid. Getting the  MCC coaching certification  can be overwhelming. The 2,500 hours of direct coaching experience, 2,250 hours of paid coaching experience, 200 hours of coach-specific training, and 10 hours of mentor coaching might seem out of reach. In addition, the taped performance in coaching conversations and Coach Knowledge Assessments is intense for most coaching aspirants.  Baffled by the requirements of MCC   certification, some individuals feel stuck at the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) levels. However, with the right training institute, getting an  MCC coaching certification  can be a breeze. Wondering how? Let’s discover!    A brief overvi...

The global pandemic has turbo-charged the life coaching business. More and more people are taking the help of life coaches in New Zealand to achieve their life goals with a step-by-step trajectory. Many elite personalities have attributed a massive part of their success to life coaching.  However, in 2022 the spike was evident. An unbelievable number of people jumped on the coaching bandwagon, and life coaching became a profession unbelievably in demand. Why? Well, if you are still on the fence about working out your challenges with an online life coach in New Zealand, here’s some information for you!  How can online businesses benefit from life coaching? Online businesses can benefit from life coaching in a myriad of ways, including the following: ·          Life coaching can help fill the communication gaps that result in operational challenges. ·          In addition, online ...

Doesn’t the term executive coaching sound exclusive? However, regardless of its name, the coaching method isn’t chartered for employees of a certain career or industry. Executive coaching is all about generating personal awareness and encouraging action to help coachees reach their full potential. Here’s more on executive coaching in New Zealand. "Many multinationals and a growing number of larger New Zealand firms send their senior executives to coaches, or bring coaches into the office for workshops." - NZ Herald. Coaching is a growing profession, with executive coaching being on top among businesses and professionals in New Zealand. But the catch here is finding executive coaches that are professionals and do not preach.   How is Executive Coaching different from Coaching? Executive Coaches are coaches with experience in working in corporate culture. They understand the dilemmas of professionals and act as a sounding board for them. What many not know is that coa...