ICF Core Competencies Expanded: Maintains Presence Flashcards
Who 2 things does the Coach act in response to? ( 5.1 and 5.2)
The WHO, the whole person of the client, and what the client wants to accomplish throughout the session, The WHAT
The Coach partners with the client by supporting the client to do what? (5.3)
To choose what happens in the session
What does the Coach demonstrate to learn more about the client? (5.4)
Curiousity. Ask empowering questions
What 3 things does the Coach allow for in the session without interrupting and what will these things do?(5.5)
Silence, Pause and Reflection (all in the moment). It will allow the client to think and process
What is a strong coach’s presence/ style?
A style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident
What should a coach do understand the client’s experience of the situation?
A coach should remain fully present throughout the session
As a curious coach, empowering questions should be what, and what will the answers of the questions do for the client?
The questions should be responsive to what the client is saying and who the client is. The questions empower the client to choose the path or process to be used
What should a coach do for himself/herself to maintain presence?
A coach should manage their emotions, be curious, focused, observant, and be comfortable working in a space of not knowing. A coach should be confident working with strong client emotions.
