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International Coaching Education
by Taymour Miri
The ICE Podcast explores how coaching transforms careers, businesses, and lives. Hear insights on coaching at home, in practice, and at work—plus tips on ICF competencies, business growth, and strengths. Guidance from MCC coaches helps you grow and succeed as a professional coach.
Episodes
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ICF Level 1 vs Level 2 Coaching Programs: How to Choose the Right Path
If you are comparing ICF Level 1 vs Level 2 coaching programmes, you are likely trying to determine which pathway best aligns with your professional goals. You may already understand what coaching is and why it matters. What often follows, however, is a moment of genuine uncertainty: should you...
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The power of career coaching
The state of the job market is challenging for both job seekers and those who have jobs but are still far from performing in their role.
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What is Workplace Coaching?
Workplace coaching is a process that equips individuals with tools, knowledge, and opportunities to enhance their effectiveness and commitment. It supports people in becoming the best version of themselves by building on their skills and talents.
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Coaching questions that drive results
A question can be a coach’s most valuable tool in assisting clients to think clearly and solve problems. Questions help in the problem-solving process. They “dig in” deeper and open up our thoughts to explore ideas even further.
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Coaching vs therapy
As a coach, it's crucial to understand when and how to refer a client to a mental health professional. This guide provides insights into recognizing signs of distress and making appropriate referrals, ensuring that your clients receive the best possible
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GROW model in coaching
Coaching is a partnership with clients. The process supports the client to think wider and deeper. It awakens their inner creativity to achieve extraordinary results in their personal and professional life.
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What is Coaching?
Coaching is still a young profession. International Coaching Federation, ICF, which is the most recognized and the largest self-regulated coaching body in the world, was only registered in 1995. And today, still, the most common question is, what is coaching?
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Strength Coaching skills for creating effective teams
The meaning of strength here is "when a person is producing consistent positive outcomes in a task and feels strong doing it". Whenever you feel strong doing a task, it is a clue that your unique and dominant talents are being fire up in your brain.
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Benefits of a Pilot Coaching Session
Elham Mazaheri: Hi Taymour, I am researching the experiences of coaches about the idea and benefits of having a pilot session with a prospect client. My goal is to bring some insights to coaches who are starting off who are not familiar with this concept and structure
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What is Executive Coaching?
Executive coaching is a powerful tool used by a growing number of leaders. In today's economy, CEO's, Executives and Senior Managers are often under pressure to deliver better profits, faster turnarounds and more effective people management.
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Organizational Coaching
The use of coaching has become very common in organizations these days, and performance consultants have been at the forefront of using organizational coaching for over 30 years
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Which coaching certification is recognized internationally?
This document provides an overview of the main coaching accrediting bodies and the ICF credentialing certification terminologyCoaching is a relatively new and growing profession. It is also an unregulated profession. So far no one has managed to legally restrict
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Introduction to Strength Coaching and Strength-based Teams
The definition of strength in this article is when a person is producing consistent positive outcomes in a task and feels strong doing it. When you feel strong doing a task, it means that you are utilizing unique combination of talents
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Introduction to Team Coaching
Team coaching is a powerful way to help groups work better together, overcome challenges, and achieve shared goals. Unlike individual coaching, it focuses on collective dynamics, communication, and performance, guiding teams to collaborate effectively and reach their
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Coaching and Performance in Organisations
To understand the relationship of coaching, the manager and performance in organisations, it helps to review the history of how coaching has progressed, adapted to evolving demands and where it is heading.
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A Model Coaching Dialogue for Managers
Companies are gradually becoming aware that one of the main skills of a manager is to have effective communication skills. This is driven by the realization of the different and changing needs and expectations of employees .The other realization is that managers have the highest influence in how...
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Clifton Strengths vs DISC Assessment
Workplaces and individuals face a variety of options when choosing the best development tools to improve performance. From personality tests to leadership assessments, there is no shortage of tools to evaluate us.This article intends to compare the DISC profiles assessment and the Clifton…
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Focus on talents when setting goals
A Gallup survey of employees show just over half have a clear understanding of what’s expected of them when they show up to work every day. It sounds alarming that nearly 50% of employees are not clear about the goals they are expected to achieve at work! How is it possible to reach a destination...
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Creating your own workplace wellbeing
There is no high performing company as such. By that I mean that a high performing company is created by the accumulation of a number of high performing teams who are capable of consistently bringing extraordinary results even in the face of adversity.
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Three A’s for the New Year
As the year comes to a close, it’s easy to simply carry on without taking the time to understand some of the valuable opportunities to accelerate your growth. By doing what you did before it is likely that you will receive the same results as before.To take control of your career development, you...
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How can I reach a sense of fulfilment in life?
What you will get from this article:• The 3 forces of creation that result in ultimate achievement• Practical strategies for learning how to feel fulfilled
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Success has no meaning without fulfilment
Have you ever felt unhappy after completing an important goal?It happens to many of us. We’ve been focused for so long on a particular outcome, but when it comes, we find ourselves thinking: “Is this it?”
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Traditional Performance Management is Broke
Traditional performance management systems are archaic and don't really work, requiring companies to make as shift that requires the managers to be different. A shift to “performance development” is a new approach in the work place that integrates coaching skills
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What Factors Drive Employee Commitment to Performance?
Engaged employee are psychological “owners”. They are highly involved in their work, enthusiastic and committed to their workplace. They drive high performance, innovation and move the organization forward.
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What does a high performing team look like?
According to Gallup, high performing teams bring some 20% higher profitability and in fact when one compares the top 25% of teams with the bottom quartile, they seem to perform better across almost all key performance indicators set by companies irrespective of what industry or country or size.…
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How to Increase Employee Engagement and Performance
Do you want to see double figure growth? When it comes to getting the most out of employees’ strengths and unlocking their potential, managers play an essential role. A Gallup global research on strength-based companies indicates a 10% to 19% increase in sales, a 14% to 29% increase in profit, a...
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The 3 Step Talent Builder
As a coach we know that all of our clients are unique and they have so much more potential to tap into and create a more fulfilling life. We also have the opportunity to take our coaching business to the next level by focusing on the unique way we market, connect with the prospects, close the...
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Coaching as a Profession
It’s time to think about your coaching practice. To focus on why you are a coach and what it is you want to achieve for others. What do you wish to give to people, as a coach. Don’t worry if the answers to these questions aren’t crystal clear yet. In fact, you may not have an answer to some...
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What is life coaching and its benefits?
You may have heard about life coaching and be amongst the majority who don’t know exactly what it is, what benefits it creates and how to differentiate one coach from another. If that is the case then be sure to read this article.
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What is a coaching model?
Coaching models are the backbone of effective coaching, providing a structured framework for guiding conversations and facilitating growth. These models offer a roadmap for both coaches and clients, ensuring that sessions are focused, productive, and aligned with specific goals. They provide a...
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A Deep Dive into ICF Core Competencies: A Comprehensive Guide
The International Coach Federation (ICF) has established a rigorous framework of eight core coaching competencies to ensure the highest (“GOLD”) standards of professional coaching. These competencies guide coaches in making a positive impact on their clients. They also provide a benchmark for...
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What is executive coaching and how does it work?
Numerous businesses find themselves hovering between average performance and outstanding achievement. This frequent occurrence is often attributed to managerial shortcomings. Executive coaches, with their profound knowledge and experience of organizational dynamics, psychological principles, and...
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Group Coaching A Powerful Path to Personal and Professional Growth
Are you ready to take your personal and professional development to the next level? Group coaching is a dynamic approach that can help you achieve your goals faster and more effectively. By combining the power of group dynamics with expert guidance, group coaching provides a supportive and...
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What is agile coaching?
Agile is a project management and development method that focuses on flexibility, incremental delivery, and close collaboration with customers. Originating from the Agile Manifesto in 2001, this method enhances product quality through continuous delivery and fast feedback. Agile manages complex,...
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The Difference Between Coaching, Mentoring and Consulting
A mentor usually has expertise in a specific field such as business or communication. The mentee goes to the mentor to get advice and grow in areas where the mentor has been successful. However, the client goes to a coach to use the coaching process on their topic of interest. Therefore, the…
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Group Coaching: A Path to Collective Growth and Excellence
Group coaching, as a collective learning process, has found a special place in today’s world. This method brings individuals together in an intimate dialogue space to benefit from each other’s experiences and achieve common or related goals together. Group coaching can be used in various fields...
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The Most Powerful Manager in the World
I want to begin this article with a question: Who is the most powerful manager in the world? Before you continue reading, take a moment—perhaps around two minutes—to reflect on this question. Your thinking process is part of the purpose of this article. You might find this question unusual. Maybe...
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Are you making the right decisions to create job satisfaction?
Studies and interviews with various small and large companies worldwide indicate that employees seek more than just a paycheck. They want to connect with the company’s vision and mission, work with purpose, and know that opportunities exist for their growth and development. However, if employees...
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Key Question for Occupational Well-being
Identifying innate talents and building strengths based on them begins with ensuring the right mindset. There are multiple myths that can hinder the realization of your potential. You must learn how to overcome the negative effects of these myths. One such myth is: “As you grow, your personality...
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Truth and Its Impact on a Healthy Relationship
At Toshiba Corporation, many executives, including the CEO, resigned in an act of responsibility against systematic deception. The article stated: “In this company, employees were under immense pressure to achieve results, which led them to feel compelled to conform to inappropriate standards.”
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Where Do You Turn When You Have Questions About Your Business?
The best business leaders are not those who always have the right answers to everything, but rather those who know when to seek guidance and often have trusted advisors to consult. Some of these relationships between leaders and advisors may be informal, but many business owners seek formal...
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Live Life with Passion
Most people don’t discover the essence of life until they are near death. When we are younger, we spend our days striving, pressured by societal expectations. At the same time, we chase so-called grand pleasures, missing out on simple joys—walking barefoot on the sand, singing with children or...
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How Can You Experience Fulfillment in Life While Achieving Your Goals?v
What You Will Learn in This Article: Understanding the three forces of creation that lead to ultimate success. Practical strategies to learn how to feel fulfillment from achieving your goals. In the previous article, we discussed two fundamental elements for an extraordinary life. The first is…
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Establishing Stability in Times of Uncertainty
Employees need stability and consistency from their leaders. This requires leaders to communicate clear direction and plans to their teams—going beyond just explaining the plan to showing how it will personally impact each employee. However, data shows that only 22% of employees agree that their...
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Why and How to Build a Coaching Culture
A coaching culture is an environment where leaders and managers support employees’ growth, development, and performance through effective conversations and honest feedback built on trust. There is a noticeable shift happening in the world of organizational development—a growing awareness that...
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Coaching: The Best Management Approach
In the past, managers used to give orders to those working for them — a management style based on command and control. However, the world has changed. Today’s employees want managers who genuinely care about them and invest time in their personal and professional growth. They seek frequent…
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What Drives Employee Commitment to Performance?
Employee engagement is the foundation of a high-performing organization. When employees feel connected to their work, they show higher levels of passion, commitment, and innovation. Engaged employees don’t just go through the motions — they actively contribute to business success. But what truly...
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You Are the Ruler
Everyone wants to improve their quality of life and feel more satisfied with it. However, almost all of us, at times, become trapped by our limiting beliefs and emotional patterns. We form habits out of feelings like hopelessness, worry, sadness, or distress. These disabling habits are what…
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The Impact of Emotions on Life (Understanding Your Emotions and the Meaning You Assign to Them)
In 2020, the world experienced a major transformation. Everyone was affected, but not everyone responded in the same way. Some people managed to live a productive, fulfilling life, while others struggled. If you look deeper, you’ll notice that the difference wasn’t about wealth, environment, or...
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How to Sell Your Coaching Services: A Step-by-Step Guide
Here is a proven formula for a successful sales conversation. Let’s set the stage: You are in front of prospects who have known problems that they want to solve
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The ICE Podcast explores how coaching transforms careers, businesses, and lives. Hear insights on coaching at home, in practice, and at work—plus tips on ICF competencies, business growth, and strengths. Guidance from MCC coaches helps you grow and succeed as a professional coach.
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Taymour Miri
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