by Claire Pedrick | Mar 2, 2018 | ICF C1 Demonstrates Ethical Practice, ICF C3 Establishes and Maintains Agreements
Claire writes: “Alan describes the conversations we have as a place to help someone sort through their mountain of laundry. The role of the coach – and indeed the mentor, supervisor or manager (usually) is not to wash their clothes – but to support... by Claire Pedrick | Feb 2, 2018 | ICF C1 Demonstrates Ethical Practice, ICF C7 Evokes Awareness
Claire writes: “One of this week’s delegates says it better than me: “Coaching isn’t a technique. It clears distractions and gets to the heart of the matter.” It’s been amazing to watch people understand things in a different way.... by Claire Pedrick | Jul 31, 2017 | ICF C1 Demonstrates Ethical Practice, ICF C3 Establishes and Maintains Agreements
Claire writes: “The number one reason that people don’t apply what they are learning about coaching into every conversations at work is that they think it sounds weird to say: ‘Can I coach you?’. It probably does – and it sounds like... by Claire Pedrick | May 5, 2017 | ICF C1 Demonstrates Ethical Practice, ICF C7 Evokes Awareness
Claire writes: “Coaching isn’t about telling people what to do. Neither, actually, is mentoring. What you are thinking might be useful. Naturally we switch to questions like ‘Have you thought about…’ ‘Why don’t... by Claire Pedrick | May 20, 2016 | Coaching at Work, ICF C1 Demonstrates Ethical Practice
Claire writes: “We take many roles in 1-1s which are similar and different. When we sit in the same chair, we are more likely to have the same conversation. So whether you are a GP, hospital consultant, vicar, or manager – if you are going to have a... by Claire Pedrick | Mar 2, 2015 | ICF C1 Demonstrates Ethical Practice
Claire writes: ‘When I first started coaching in the 1980s, I worked with people who wanted to get involved in overseas aid and development work. We often talked about the balance of skill and knowledge and experience, and how an MA in Development Studies was...