coach certification

Coaching “Safety Net” Questions – For When Your Mind Goes Blank

April 28, 2009

Have you ever had the experience of “going blank” while coaching? You know, it’s your turn to speak and your mind freezes? It happens to all of us from time to time, particularly if we are coaching under challenging circumstances (such as being evaluated in an exam or training class). When it happens to me, [...]

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Beginner’s Guide to Become a Life Coach

February 1, 2009

Are you interested in becoming a life coach? If so, this article is for you. I’ll be sharing what I tell people when they ask  “how do I become a life coach?” Keep in mind that this is not a comprehensive guide to becoming a life coach. Rather, it’s practical advice based on my experience [...]

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CCEC Coaching Model

January 14, 2009

Click here to listen… And click here to get the CCEC chart that shows how the four CCEC components relate to the IAC Coaching Masteries™. I’ve developed a coaching model that is simple, easy to remember, and powerful. It has just four things to remember: Connect, Clarify, Expand and Create (CCEC). If you can remember [...]

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Sample Questions from IAC Step 1 Exam

January 7, 2009

Your first step in achieving IAC certification is to pass the Step 1 online written exam. This is an open book multiple choice exam based on the Coaching Masteries ™ Ebook. Before you take the Step 1 exam “for real”, you may want to try the free sample exam that is available on the IAC [...]

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BACC Coach Certification Program

January 3, 2009

Note: the BACC program is now closed. We recommend the Coaching By Example CD series as it covers all the material previously offered in the BACC program. We had a lively and informative Open House call yesterday. Here’s the recording, and the summary notes below. Click here to listen… Click here to download… Q: Will [...]

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