As you consider which Professional Coach certification program is best for you, you’ve probably noticed that every program claims to be “the best” “most comprehensive,” or the “quickest” way to become a Professional Certified Coach. As you go through your due diligence, it’s easy to become discouraged as you sort [...]
As you pursue your dreams of becoming a professional coach, by now you have discovered just how many options are available. However, in the world of coaching accreditation, the ICF is the “gold standard”. And programs such as Aim Higher can provide you with the certification you need to start [...]
When it comes to coach training, it is always best to attend a program that is ICF accredited. But why is that? What is the benefit of completing an ICF accredited coach training program? In a world of “certifications,” “badges,” and weekend “boot camps,” earning your certification via an ICF [...]
According to the ICF, over 65 percent of clients expect their Professional Coach to have an ICF credential. That statistic alone should inspire anyone interested in becoming a Professional Coach to take ICF certification seriously. The first step is to understand the ICF certification requirements and then to adhere to [...]
The international coaching federation (ICF) is the gold standard in Professional Coaching. The ICF does not train Professional Coaches, it certifies Professional Coaches that have taken ICF accredited courses from various schools. It is therefore beneficial to understand the ICF’s stand on Professional Coaching. According to the ICF, coaching is [...]
Coaching is a unique service which shouldn’t be confused for consulting, therapy, training, or mentoring. The International Coach Federation defines Professional Coaching as the process of partnering with clients in a creative and thought-provoking process aimed at inspiring clients to maximize their potential. ICF coaching seeks to establish and honor [...]
Crossroads. Everyone is at them at some point in life. It could be something related to a person’s career trajectory or their private life. Whichever the case might be, Professional Coaching is one of the best avenues a person can take in order to get the help needed to know [...]
If you were to ask random people what life is, you might draw some strange stares, but you would certainly get diverse views and opinions. However, the discussion would get really interesting if you were to ask this follow-up question: Who is a Professional Coach? In general, the average person [...]
Even though certified Professional Coach training is not a must for you to start your Professional Coaching business, getting certified has unique advantages. The most obvious advantage is that certification separates the non-trained from the professionals. However, there are other benefits gained by taking a Professional Coach training that is [...]
Proverbs 29:18 tells us where there is no vision, the people perish. This underscores just how important it is to develop an overall life vision, and a specific vision to face a particular circumstance or situation. While this is a non-core competency topic in an ICF certification program, a personal [...]
