by Edmée Schalkx | Jan 28, 2020 | Articles
ICF has presented the newly revised coach core competencies that will be rolled out in 2021. The most significant change: The coach core competencies go from 11 to 8.As a result of organisation-wide research, ICF found out that coaches find Ethical...
by Edmée Schalkx | Sep 4, 2018 | Articles
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 the process of...
by Edmée Schalkx | Aug 9, 2017 | Mentor Coaching: Bits & Pieces
The effect of single stories can be devastating. Any single story has the potential to be insensitive, naïve, and even demoralizing. The goal is to stay curious and discover the untold layer buried beneath. Love Chimamanda TED talk she brings up the danger of...
by Edmée Schalkx | Jul 21, 2017 | Mentor Coaching: Bits & Pieces
Coaching is a partnership between a coach and the coachee(s). Even though there are roles between a coaching partnership, the responsibility lies equally on both sides. Trust, safety and presence must be created by both sides. A coach needs to be the guide in this...
by Edmée Schalkx | Jul 19, 2017 | Whispers
Have you ever stopped and considered how culture impacts your coaching sessions? If culture is an implicit fact in our coaching sessions, how important is it for us to develop cultural competency? and why are coaching schools not paying (more) attention to how bring...
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.