The Topic/Focus and Agenda/Agreement (Coaching Session Structure Series – Part Two)

What is the "topic" or "focus" of a session? Isn't this the same as the "agenda" or "agreement"…? Let's compare the ICF and NB competencies and figure out how to set a good agenda/agreement! This Episode is part of our "Coaching Session Structure" series, where we will be leading you through the structure of a coaching session. Be sure to check out Part One, How to Start a Session. SHOW FLOW and LINKS (some may be affiliate links) Dave explains what we mean by the "topic" or "focus" of a session How we as coaches can help clients unearth what's beneath the topic Explanations of the terms agenda, agreement (and later, contract!) Sandy and Dave compare the ICF (International Coaching Federation) Competency 3: "Establishes and Maintains Agreements" and its 4 markers VS the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) Practical Skills Guidelines for agenda (see below for links to both of these resources) Things for new coaches to consider when setting the agenda/agreement Our thoughts and experiences when setting agendas The ICF PCC (Professional Certified Coach) Competencies (8) and Markers (37) can be found here: November 2020 ICF PCC Markers The NBHWC Practical Skills Guidelines (Competencies and "Observables") can be found here: September 2022 NBWC Practical Skills Guidelines JUST STOP IT !!!!!!! (what our sessions really look like) 😉 Find Dave at coachdshen.com Find Sandy at swansoncoaching.com Visit The Sandy and Dave Show website   Intro and outro music by JuliusH. Thanks Julius!