What is the most powerful way to improve corporate culture?
As leaders and coaches, what are the most powerful qualities we can use to improve corporate culture and remove the barriers to cultural cohesion in the workplace? was one of the topics discussed recently during a podcast organised by ICF Pittsburgh as part of their...
Why values fuel successful leadership
I recently took part in a podcast for ICF Pittsburgh as part of their Beyond the Basics: Advanced Topics in Coaching Course, featuring a range of topics taken from the book: Professional Coaching- Principles and Practice by Springers Publications. We discussed chapter...
Same value, yet different meaning
As an anthropologist, I learned to define culture as a set of beliefs and behaviours a group of people share. With time passing and a couple of experiences richer, I have fine-tuned my definition of culture. Culture is, indeed, about beliefs and behaviours but it goes...
The ICF Core Competencies Quizz
How well do you know the ICF Coach Core Competencies? ICF core competencies is a topic within coach training that raises a lot of questions. And very rightfully so! The core competencies work in a very precise way to deliver great results. Understanding...
How Nature Shaped the Dutch Values
If I say The Netherlands or Holland what comes up in your mind? Most probably tulips, windmills and cheese. Oh yeah, drugs and the red district! Let me tell you that The Netherlands is much more than what meets the eye. The Netherlands, water and, land reclamation are...
How to Overcome Cultural Biases in the Workplace
When I see you through my eyes, I think that we are different. When I see you through my heart, I know we are the same. ~Doe Zantamata Every person, whether they realise it or not, holds and is subject to (unconscious) cultural biases. Biases appear to be a natural...
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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.