In this episode, Elias shares his experience living through Hurricane Milton and the lessons we can all take into our coaching practices. Some may say that Presence is the most important competency since, without presence, there is nothing we can truly do.

#hurricane #coachingskills #presence #lessons #coachtraining #hurricaneMilton

Diversity is a fact. Every time two human beings come together, there is diversity. This includes when a coach meets their clients and engages in a coaching partnership. What is the impact of diversity concepts in coaching, and what must coaches keep in mind as we strive to embrace the context and the humanity of our clients?

#diversity #DEIB #coaching #inclusion #coachingskills #context #mindset #ICF #beingHuman

Even after concluding their coach training or gaining an ICF certification, coaches periodically face the challenge of feeling confident about the value they can bring to their clients. In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias and Amy discuss the evidence of the value of coaching and some specific steps a coach can take to build and maintain trust in the coaching process.

#coachtraining #coachingskills #confidence #professionalism #beingHuman

Is it okay to switch "hats" during a coaching session? This was a frequent topic during the early days of coaching. If we have advice to give a client, perhaps we can announce that we will take our "coaching hat" and put on a "consulting hat." In this episode, Elias addresses the fallacy of this practice and gives some insight into a much better approach.

#coachingskills #coachingmindset #coaching #ICF #beingHuman

As a self-regulated profession, our industry ethical standards are the foundational guidelines for every professional coach. They are set in place to support everyone involved in a coaching engagement. In this episode, our guest Hilary Oliver, MCC, shares her extensive experience and fascination for the topic, together with some tidbits for every coach.

#coachingskills #coachtraining #ethics #IFC #professionalism

Since coach training naturally focuses on developing coaching skills, understanding the Core Competencies, and demonstrating these tools, the issue of the coach's self-care and personal development is oftentimes overlooked. Coaching is a partnership. Coaching is a human-to-human experience. How can we expect our client to show up with their authenticity and humanity if we are not committed to our own ongoing development? Take a break and give yourself the time to reflect. Mastery comes from the core of the coach's authentic self.

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The advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm. AI is everywhere in the news, and not surprisingly, it is also causing a big buzz in the coaching industry. Is AI going to replace human coaches? What do we need to consider as we face what seems to be this inevitable new reality? Join me in this conversation.

#coaching #AI #future #beingHuman #innovation

Parallel to the development of the coaching profession, another similar practice has emerged, starting in addiction treatment but now widely practiced to support clients in generating lifestyle change. Motivational interviewing (MI) is grounded in concepts similar to coaching. However, there are some distinct ways of approach, especially when it comes to the skill of reflection. What can we learn from all the clinical trials and research done in MI to support us in going deeper into our coaching skills and approach?

Join Elias in this conversation with guest Joe Simmons, PCC.

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With the constructs of our mind, we are often preoccupied with the future or regressing to the past. Our minds are jittery and always creating possible scenarios that do not exist right now. Yet, in coaching, Presence is the decisive element, foundational for everything we do. What can we learn from the scientific practice of Mindfulness to support us in building the muscles of being here?

#mindfulness #coachingskills #coaching #ICF #presence

In the beginning, coaching was a pioneering and intrepid profession full of experimentation, innovation, and creativity. To gain credibility, the community has made great strides toward establishing the necessary standards and guidelines for the profession. However, as a side effect, we also gave rise to legalistic thinking and a fundamentalistic approach. How can we achieve professionalism without losing our original vision, true identity, and core values?