Week 2 of the Virtual
Group Mentor Coaching Program
“Co-Creating the Relationship”
Focus on ICF Core Competencies 3, 4, 5
Core Competency 3: Establishes and Maintains Agreements
DEFINITION: Partners with the client and relevant stakeholders to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship, process, plans and goals. Establishes agreements for the overall coaching engagement as well as those for each coaching session.
Core Competency 4: Cultivates Trust and Safety
DEFINITION: Partners with the client to create a safe, supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of mutual respect and trust.
Core Competency 5: Maintains Presence
DEFINITION: Is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident.
Required pre-work for Session 2
Before Session 2, could you please reflect on the following questions:
Even if it isn’t your normal practice, I suggest writing your answers by hand on paper (or perhaps in a lovely new coaching journal)…
- Where there is a ‘chemistry’ meeting, how do you judge if you are a good “match” for a prospective coaching client?
- What’s most important to you about the first coaching session with a new client?
- How do you re-contract within a coaching session (and throughout the coaching engagement)?
- What can get in the way of building trust and safety? Think of a time when it has been difficult for you to do this.
Optional pre-work for Session 2
Extra Resources:
- During the session today when we discussed confidentiality (and what might include in your Coaching Agreement) I may have referred to the ICF Sample Coaching Agreement.
- If you don’t already have it, you should download a copy of the ICF Client Coaching Log Template – scroll to the bottom of this page on the ICF website and download the Excel file.
ICF Video Series on Core Competencies
The ICF created a video series and there is a short YouTube video about each Core Competency. Depending on your learning style, you may find these videos useful.
ICF Core Competency 3: Establishes and Maintains Agreements
