Coach or Mentor. Does it Matter?

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether you're coaching or mentoring in your sessions? It's a question that many coaches grapple with, especially as we fine-tune our approach. Understanding the distinction is crucial— at a foundational level, coaching empowers clients to discover their own solutions, while mentoring often involves sharing guidance based on your own experiences.

In our blog post,?Coach or Mentor. Does it Matter?, we explore why it's essential to be clear about which role you're playing. This clarity not only strengthens your practice but also ensures that your clients get the most out of your sessions. After all, the beauty of coaching lies in its ability to help clients unlock their potential and achieve goals that truly matter to them.

But here's the catch: it's easy to overthink this distinction, and when that happens, you might lose the natural flow of the session. The key is to stay present and trust your intuition. If you find yourself slipping into mentoring, that's okay—just recognise it and gently enable the conversation back to coaching if that's what the client needs.

Our upcoming?Level 1 Diploma in Integrative Coaching, starting this September, is designed to help you navigate these nuances. You'll not only master the art of coaching but also learn how to blend different approaches, like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Coaching, and Solutions-Focused techniques, all while staying aligned with ICF Competencies and Ethics.

Whether you're a new coach or looking to deepen your skills by becoming ICF accredited, this diploma offers the perfect opportunity to build a robust, flexible coaching framework. With limited spots left, now's the time to secure your place and take your coaching practice to new heights.

On this newsletter we also explore?Somatic Coaching?and our latest Podcast episode on how you can?support clients (and yourself!) through Career Transitions.

Final Places to Start your ICF Coaching Diploma in September

Delivered entirely online through live classes, 1-1 observations, written feedback and coach mentoring this certification is ?based on psychological principles. Delivered in an experiential way this Certification gives you a complete pathway towards becoming a qualified ICF Coach.?

Following the Diploma you will be able to apply for the ACC Credential by the ICF which is the largest awarding body for professional coaches.

• Gain your ICF over evening and weekend training online
• Based on Evidenced Psychological Frameworks
• Complete Diploma flexibly anytime in 1 Year
• Includes Level 1 ACC Performance Evaluation
• Includes 10 Mentoring Sessions taken anytime in 1 Year
• Learn in a Supportive Community with Years of Experience!
• Small Classes = Individual Learning and Feedback.

Next cohort starts?25th September?with final spaces available.

Deepening Awareness using a Somatic Approach to Coaching

In this article I am in discussion with Burnout Coach and fellow ICF Coach Training Maude Burger-Smith PCC to explore how using somatic coaching such as breath awareness, felt sense practices, and visualisations can enhance coaching sessions, offering a transformative experience to our clients.

Read our latest blog post and explore ideas such as:

• Cognitive Work in Coaching: A Powerful, Yet Limited Tool
• Expanding Awareness Beyond Cognition Models
• The Role of Breath, Felt Sense, and Visualisations in Coaching
• Practical Considerations for Coaches?and our Work

Podcast: Coaching Individuals through Career Transitions

In this episode, I welcome?Jenn Fenwick?who is a Leadership Coach, Career Strategist and Onboarding Pro and a friend of mine who I met during one of my own coach training programmes.

We delve into the intricacies of coaching individuals through career transitions. We explore the key strategies and approaches that can support clients during these pivotal moments, whether they are seeking a new direction, adapting to unexpected changes, or pursuing a different passion.?

The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the emotional and practical challenges of career shifts and offers practical tools to help coaches guide their clients effectively.?

Listen to the episode.

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