3: Do You Really Need to Be Certified?

This short episode explores the sticky question about whether you need to certify to be successful as a coach. Sticky because there are 2 camps — the yeas and the nays — and each has good reasons for their position.I explain the 2 types of certification and generally how it works. Independent certification, such as what the International Coach Federation (ICF) offers, helps to firmly establish and professionalize the coaching industry across the globe. Certifying bodies provide ethics, core competencies and best practices for coaches to follow.There have been complaints and law suits against coaches from time to time. It's important for you to exhibit integrity in all you say and do to attract and serve clients for 3 main reasons: to do no harm, to maintain the health of your own coaching business, and for the good of the entire industry. But, it's worth questioning ... Will all clients require you to have it? Are you really a better coach if you're certified? Is certification the only way to earn more and gain respect in the industry?I cover the 6 main reasons that proponents of independent certification give about why you should earn and maintain certification. Find more Show Notes here.