Lecture on ICF Core Competency: Embodying a Coaching Mindset

Introduction

• Speaker: Colin Brett from England
• Context: Video series on updated ICF Core Competencies
• Focus: Core Competency #2 - "Embodying a Coaching Mindset"

Overview of Core Competency #2

• Nature: Professional practice, rather than a direct coaching behavior
• Key Elements:
  • Reflecting on personal and client's culture
  • Understanding both as members of systems
  • Emphasis on "doing the right thing"

Transition from Older Core Competencies

• Changes:
  • Managing emotions - now included in this competency
  • Using intuition for client's benefit - included in this competency

Mastery of This Core Competency

• Indicators of Mastery:
  • Using intuition beneficially for the client
  • Seeking permission for intuitive insights
  • Remaining emotionally level and responsive instead of reactive
• Assessment: More visible in written assessments than in taped sessions

New Aspects in the Updated Competency

• Commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice
• Viewing clients and coaches within multiple systems
• Seeking help from appropriate resources (e.g., referrals to counselors)

Challenges and Areas for Improvement

• Indicators of Struggle:
  • Treating intuition as fact, without flexibility
  • Being unprepared physically or mentally for sessions
  • Allowing cultural/contextual nuances to go unaddressed
• Mentor Coach Role:
  • Observes the initial readiness and demeanor of the coach

Reflective Practice

• Importance of having time between sessions to reflect
• Use reflective practice to evaluate sessions for personal growth and effectiveness
• Engage in rituals to open and close coaching sessions

Conclusion

• Emphasized the importance of ongoing learning
• Encouraged continued education through further watching of the series

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Reminder: This competency encourages coaches to continue developing their reflective practices and ongoing learning, aligning with the sub-competencies of the updated ICF Core Competencies.