Have you ever wondered how coaching in a foreign language really tests your ICF core competencies?

In this episode, Stacey and Sylvie dive deep!

We uncover how language barriers force us to level up our listening, communication, and trust-building skills.

Sylvie shares powerful insights on how navigating language differences actually strengthens core competencies like Establishing the Coaching Agreement and Direct Communication, making clarity and repetition essential.

We explore how heightened Presence and Active Listening become even more essential, and how embracing vulnerability builds deeper Trust and Intimacy.

Plus, we discuss how coaching across languages can empower clients and spark unexpected breakthroughs, highlighting Facilitating Client Growth.

Key Takeaways:

- How language challenges reinforce ICF core competencies.

- The importance of heightened awareness in multilingual coaching.

- Building trust and intimacy across language barriers.

- Empowering clients and embracing vulnerability as a coach.

- Leveraging language limitations for client breakthroughs.

How can you apply these insights to your own coaching practice? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!

Don't miss our next episode, where Stacey and Sylvie explore how coaching in a foreign language sparks creativity and perspective shifts.

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Language Explorers is a podcast about the emotional,cultural, and transformative power of language, inspiring you to express yourself with confidence.

It’s more than just language learning—it’s about fostering inclusion, personal growth, and cultural awareness through meaningful connections.

Each episode is designed to be accessible, with captionsavailable to support listeners of different language levels. You can even slow down your audio player’s speed to follow along more easily if it helps.

Whether you’re a language learner, cultural explorer, orsimply curious about the world, Language Explorers invites you to reflect on how language connects us to identity, culture, and each other.

Let’s explore words and expand worlds together!

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