Membership & Community Gaining the ICF's Professional Credential - An Overview What's on 2008 - Events, Conferences & Forum ICF Accredited Coach Training Programmes 2007 Programme - Archived recordings UK ICF Credentialed Coaches Hiring a Coach - Organisations Hiring a Coach - Individuals Issues personal coaching may address Research and publications Local Groups for Coaches Contact Us UK ICF Newsletters What our UK members say: 'Professional standards are vital to the standing and credibility of Coaching as an emerging profession. The ICF is the only independent professional body with a track record of accrediting coaches to these rigorous standards and at a variety of levels. So I am proud to be designated a Master Coach by the ICF and consider it my responsibility to myself and my clients ( national and international, corporate and personal) to ensure that I continue to operate at that level......luckily the ICF makes sure I do that!' Jenny Bird MCC Hiring a Coach - Individuals Coaches are normally hired by either organisations or privately by individuals. This section deals with hiring a coach as an individual. Such coaches are often termed Life Coaches or Personal Coaches. Some Executive or Business Coaches also work privately with clients who want to deal with work-related issues separately from the workplace. If you are looking for a Life or Personal Coach to work with, click here and follow the instructions. What to consider when choosing a coach Coaching is a partnership between client and coach. Personal chemistry is an important element of the coaching relationship. You will need to ask yourself: Am I really comfortable with this person? Do I feel I can trust him or her? As well as feeling confident you can work with the coach, what else should you consider? Training and qualifications – what training has the coach received? Is the coach accredited by an independent body such as the ICF? Click here for information on ICF credentials Experience – does the coach have a proven track record of working in your environment? Do they have testimonials and references to back this up? How will they work with you? – what models of methods will they use? How flexible are they in adapting what they are offering to what you feel you need? Does the coach belong to a professional body such as the ICF? What issues may life or personal coaching address? Why hire an ICF credentialed coach? Summary of benefits of hiring an ICF credentialed coach from Amy Ruppert, MCC

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