Networking across cultures can be a deal breaker, but you got to play it right
When networking across cultures you need to be aware of the local customs, norms, values and the etiquette. How to navigate the waters of intercultural networking with success? Before I go to any network event I am sometimes looking for “valid” excuses for not...
Trends in coaching that are turning the profession around
If we ought to believe the trend watchers, in approx. 5 to 10 years from now coaching will be taught at the universities rather than by coaching schools, psychologists and coaches will meet in coaching sessions… What are the implications of these changes for present...
Number One Leadership Skill Overlooked by Many
I read and write a lot about leadership. What I had never consciously realised was why I consider some types of people good leaders and others not Last week I went to the inauguration of a new board of directors at an entrepreneurs’ network I am considering to be...
How to find “Your” mentor coach
Since ICF published in a Special Update – 18th June 2015, announcing the changes for the ACC and PCC certification my mailbox has been overloaded with the questions: How do I get a mentor coach so I can apply before the grace period lapses? Or how do I find a good...
ICF Core competencies: the clockwork of coaching
ICF core competencies are a topic within coach training that raises a lot of questions. And very rightfully so! In our Mentor Coach Training Program: Going Beyond Models together with participants and guest speakers, we have extensive conversations about how the core...
Myths about ICF mentor coaches
ICF’s recent Special Update regarding new requirements for de ACC & PCC certifications has generated a lot of movement among coaches. While the new regulations do open opportunities for coaches considering a mentor training...
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About Edmée
Edmée is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and a Certified Mentor Coach with over 15 years of broad international experience supporting coaches to prepare for ICF certifications and individuals with their personal growth. Her trademark course International Mentor Coach Training Program: Going Beyond Models has received enthusiastic reviews from its participants.