The Coaches Mentor

Intro to Part I-1:00 Revised Competencies-1:38 Overview-4:30 Based on "Job Analysis" process-6:05 A. Foundation 1. Demonstrates Ethical Practice-9.15 2. Embodies a Coaching Mindset-12:10 B. Co-Creating the Relationship-13:50 3. Establishes and Maintains Agreements-14:05 4. Cultivates Trust and Safety-18:00 5. Maintains Presence-19:20 Conclusion-2040 For Part II: C. Communicating Effectively- 6. Listens Actively- 7. Evokes Awareness- D. Cultivating Learning and Growth- 8. Facilitates Client Growth- Link to my pdf http://www.valuedrivenleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Branded-ICF-Competencies-2019.pdf

In this episode Cal deals with Coaching Supervision which is a part of Core Competency #2-Embodies a Coaching Mindset.  What is supervision? How does it differ from mentoring? Why is supervision important? What happens in a supervision session?  What is the ICF's attitude toward supervision and how can I find a coaching supervisor?   To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast  To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

In this episode Cal continues Thomas Leonard's list of 100 Coaching Mistakes You Can Avoid.   Passively coaching and responding during the coaching sessions instead of asking for more (much more) from the client Focusing on tactical matters or details when strategic coaching is needed, and vice-versa Being too nice/patient to the point that you are not saying what needs to be said Slipping into the role of motivator or cattle prod of your clients, instead of being their collaborative partner Working too hard to make your clients successful instead of inspiring/challenging your client to do that for themselves Not setting specific enough goals or focusing enough on performance (unless client wants a discovery-type focus) Not directly and immediately addressing the client's personality problems, communication flaws, bad attitude or resistance Not knowing or asking the right question(s) Accepting what the client says at face value, without clarifying or asking for evidence Coaching clients as if they are all the same. Remember the three Rs: Rate, Review and "Rubscribe" To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast  To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

This week Cal discusses the advantages of doing at least part of your mentor coaching with someone from a different coach training school or different background.  As he states, this is not necessarily a shameless plug (althought it might partly be that), but there are distinct advantages to doing part of your mentor coaching with someone from out of your stream.  The ICF Ethics Watercooler: https://coachingfederation.org/blog/ethics-water-cooler-conversation. Reciprocoach: www.reciprocoach.com Small Church Pastor: http://www.smallchurchpastor.com/ ICF Coach Mentor Finder: https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/find-a-mentor-coach    

Every coaching business begins somewhere.  You have training, but lack a lot of experience.  How can you get that quickly and still maintain your professionalism.  Cal addresses the three main ways to get clients early on.  References:  Thomas Leonard quoted by Julia Stewart in "Coach 100: Business Success" Retrieved from https://www.schoolofcoachingmastery.com/coach-100-business. Faxon, Greg. "How To Get Your First Three Life Coaching Clients [8 Easy Ways]" Retrieved from https://www.gregfaxon.com/blog/how-to-get-life-coaching-clients Alisa Barcan, Why Coaching for Free Doesn't Work." Retrieved from https://medium.com/coaching-for-a-living/why-coaching-for-free-doesnt-work-5930bdd004bd To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast  To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

After a year's break we are back with new episodes!  Welcome to Season 3!  Our topic today is the coaching maxim: "Dance in the Moment"   What does that mean and how does it relate to the competencies.  References:  Association of Coach Training Organizations (2005), General definition of skill level for each credential, p.3. Morgan, Kim. Dancing in the Moment.  Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dancing-moment-kim-morgan/. To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast  To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

In this episode Cal reviews 12 books that he considers essential for coaches to be familiar with.  He invites you to share with him what are your top books about coaching?  To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

The post-production work on this episode was very difficult and it not at all even.  The volume goes up and down and my normal means didn't work this time.  My apologies for that.  This week Cal talks about coach credentialing--why to become credentialed and 7 Tips for overcoming Procrastination as you pursue it.  00:46-Intro 00:57 Why Get Credentialed?  9:17 Seven Tips to Overcoming Procrastination 16:35-Conclusion Passmore, Jonathan, ed.  (2010)  Excellence in Coaching: the Industry Guide, second edition.  London: Kegan Page, Limited.  To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

In this episode Cal begins a review of Thomas Leonard's Top 100 coaching Mistakes.   This episode focuses on "Wrong Focus" Intro-00:47 04:31-1. Focusing on the client's goal/achievement to the exclusion of the person 05:17-2.-Working on wants and needs when, in fact, the client's integrity is way off the scale 07:50-3. Trying to help by sharing tips/techniques when, in fact, the client just needs to be heard 08:28-4. Getting led down diversionary tunnels by your client because you can't see the real problem, opportunity, or situation 09:07-5.Letting clients select goals that they have not had much luck with in the past 09:58-6.Getting sidetracked by a client's personal stuff 10:16-7. Trying to push clients through blocks instead of helping them fully understand the block's dynamic 11:01-8. Paying more attention to what the client is saying rather than to what their behavior is saying 11:36-9. Letting clients set their coaching goals without your full buy-in 12:26-10. Forcing a topic the client does not want to focus on, even if you feel it really needs to be discussed 12:57-Summary and Conclusion 14:45- A Word About Mentor Coaching Cohorts To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring  

In this episode Cal tells a story of a time he almost gave up coaching. It was a time of discouragement and frustration. But in the end there is good news and lessons for us all. 00:00-Intro 02:17-Story 10:41-Lessons Learned 11:27-Conclusion To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

This week Cal gives an abbreviated look at metaphors, their relationship to the core competencies, and how to incorporate their use and examination in coaching. 00:57-Intro 01:41-Importance of metaphors in fulfilling core competencies 04:23-Definitions of metaphor 05:43-Impact of metaphors 07:18-Types & sources of metaphors 09:48-How to use metaphors in coaching 13:00-Review 14:14-Conclusion To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring  

In response to several requests, Cal outlines the path of IFC Credentialing from getting training through receiving your credential.  00:00-Intro 00:42-ACTP or ACSTH Training 03:32- Application 05:41-Mentoring 07:33-Coaching Experience & Log 11:36-Oral Performance Evaluation with Transcript 13:37-Attestation 14:49-Coach Knowledge Assessment 17:30-PCC Requirements-differences 19:15- Questions & Conclusion To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

Cal begins Season 2 by looking at lessons learned from Season 1 and gives a preview of just some of things he is planning for Season 2.  00:46-Intro Seven Lessons from Season One 01.07-I CAN do this. 02:48-Planning is essential 04:04-You don't know whose listening, so don't get discouraged.  05:44-Whatever is worthwhile takes time. 06:55-Don't compare yourself with other podcasts.  07:55-Marketing requires several avenues. Awareness is only one part.  09:15-I can be boring! 11:30-Looking Forward to Season 2 15:33-Contact Info & Upcoming Mentor Cohorts 16:37-Conclusion  To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

In this episode Cal responds to a Facebook post saying that Coaching Contracts are a distraction and unnecessary.  00:00-Notice of Upcoming Mentoring Cohort 1:12 Introduction to Podcast 2:09-Impetus for the Topic 3:19- Contracting and the Code of Ethics Definition of Coaching Relationship 4:13-Contracting and Competency #3 5:33-Terminology: Coaching Contract, Coaching Agreement or Letter of Understanding 6:26-Why do we need a coaching agreement? 10:37-Eight elements of a good coaching agreement 1. Who is the Agreement Between? 2. What are the promised-coaching services? 3. What is the Cost? 4. How Often and for what Duration Will We Meet? 5. How Long Will This Relationship Last? 6. Who, How and Why May the Coaching Relationship be Terminated? 7. What can the client expect of the coach? 8. What can the coach expect of the client? 20:13-Conclusion Resources Mentioned: www.BelfCoaching.com Block, Peter. (1981) Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used." Jossey-Bass. To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

Cal looks at the big topic of coaching confidentiality.  Too big for one podcast, but a lot is included such as... 00:58-Case Studies & Introduction 05:15 What is Coaching Confidentiality? 05:33-Confidentiality in the Code of Ethics & Ethical Interpretive Statements 09:15-Why is Confidentiality important? 11:33-What does confidentiality cover? 12:53-Sponsored coaching 17.11-When does confidentiality NOT apply? 21:28-Confidentiality extends to employees 24.11 Conclusion To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

In this episode Cal gives an overview of how the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation affect and apply to American coaches.  00:58-Intro-why this episode? 07:00-Why should American coaches pay attention to GDPR? 10:25-What are the four overarching principles of GDPR? 12:45-Recommended Action Steps 18:18-Conclusion Cookies Consent www.cookiesconsent.com Documents from ICF: Mentor Coaching Duties & Responsibilities: https://coachfederation.org/app/uploads/2018/02/Mentor-Coaching-Duties-and-Competencies.docx "Key GDPR Best Practices for ICF Coaches" https://www.coachfederation.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/Key_GDPR_Best_Practices_for_ICF_Coaches.pdf ICF Code of Ethics https://coachfederation.org/app/uploads/2020/01/ICF-Code-of-Ethics_final_Nov12.pdf What Coaches Need to Know About the GDPR https://coachcampus.com/articles/what-coaches-need-to-know-about-the-gdpr/     To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

This episode is the audio of a YouTube video I did on recording coaching calls.  The YouTube video can be found at: https://youtu.be/xUZQAo4P0VI To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

Today Cal concludes the series on Embodying a coaching mindset and discusses identifying and regulating one's emotions as a coach.  00:58-Intro 01:50-What emotions might a coach have during a coaching session? 02:53-Two parts: 03:13 1. Awareness of our feelings 08:52-2. Regulate our emotions 17:19-Conclusion 10 Strategies for HSP Who Want to Effectively Regulate Their Emotions (Leah Burkhart) https://thehealthysensitive.com/2017/02/15/10-strategies-for-hsp-who-want-to-effectively-regulate-their-emotions/ To Contact Cal: Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring

Cal continues the look at New Competency #2-Embodies a coaching Mindset and examines area #2: Engaging in Ongoing Learning and Development as a Coach. 00:58-Intro 02:43-Why have a Coach Development Plan (CDP)? 5:26-How to create a CDP --SWOT Analysis ---CCCSS Analysis --Questions from Dave Clutterbuck https://davidclutterbuckpartnership.com/creating-your-coach-development-plan/ 13:21-What are some practical benefits on a CDP? 14.23-Where can I find classes, workshops or programs?  16.28-Thinking about monetization/financial payback for CDP 17:28-Warning about becoming a "Professional Learner" instead of a "Professional Coach" 18:36-Conclusion   To Contact Cal:  Cal@valuesdrivenleaders.com Facebook-fb.me/TheCoachesMentorPodcast To see upcoming Group Mentor Coach sessions go to: www.valuesdrivenleaders.com/coach-mentoring