Competency #2: Embodies a Coaching Mindset

<p>DEFINITION: Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible and client-centered.</p><ol> <li>Acknowledges that clients are responsible for their own choices </li> <li>Engages in ongoing learning and development as a coach </li> <li>Develops an ongoing reflective practice to enhance one's coaching </li> <li>Remains aware of and open to the influence of context and culture on self and others </li> <li>Uses awareness of self and one's intuition to benefit clients </li> <li>Develops and maintains the ability to regulate one's emotions </li> <li>Mentally and emotionally prepares for sessions </li> <li>Seeks help from outside sources when necessary </li> <li>About maintaining a professional practice, recognizing the culture of self and others, and understanding that we (coach and client) are members of systems. </li> </ol><p>WATCH: <a href="https://coachingdevelopment.com/about-us/the-coach-trainers">Colin Brett, PCC</a> with <a href="https://youtu.be/LXcYdtGhZzg">ICF Core Competency 2: Embodies a Coaching Mindset</a> [VIDEO] <br>READ: Link to the <a href="https://coachfederation.org/core-competencies">Updated Core Competencies</a></p><ul> <li> <strong>Managing emotions</strong>, using <strong>intuition</strong> <strong>for benefit of client</strong> </li> <li>To evaluate, I will look at the “phrasing of intuition”: is there room for the client to say I’m wrong?, am I being sure it doesn’t sound like fact when I deliver it?</li> <li>Be physically and mentally prepared for a session</li> <li>Asking for clarity when something a client says “stands out”. Example: a coach is nodding, but has a confused look on their face. Don’t just brush over something.</li> </ul><p><strong>Questions</strong>:</p><ul> <li>How are you building a <strong>reflective practice</strong> grounded in <strong>continued learning</strong>? </li> <li>What is your “wind up/down” process? </li> <li>How are you listening for permission (by the client)?</li> <li>What ways do you check your emotional “level” with clients? (bal