Being a Coach

I learned early in my social work career, and then eventually as a coach, how important regular self-care is for burnout prevention, career satisfaction and efficacy in my role as a helping...

In this "Heart to Heart with Julie" column, Julie Johnson MCC shares sample coaching conversations and situations to help you grow along with her learnings, ideas and practical tips to help us all...

NOTE: This blog post is about a product that is specifically designed to guide you in achieving greater coaching mastery and new levels of personal and professional growth. AAMP clarifies the skills and...

NOTE: This blog post is about a product that specifically helps you get your ICF (International Coach Federation) MCC credential. The goal is to "enhance your coaching skills for accessing your client's...

Beyond Judgement Rethinking what we mean, and what we lose, when we decide a word is bad. "Why is judgement bad?" It's the kind of question that stops a room, not because it's provocative, but because...

Click here to get your Kindness Bingo Sheet Random Acts of Kindness Week: A Free Kindness Bingo Tool Small Actions. Real Impact. Random Acts of Kindness Week takes place from 14–20 February...

After writing about trends in coaching for 2024, I wanted to understand what had taken shape in 2025. Last year was a complex year for many coaches I spoke with. Looking across industry data alongside...

This article was originally published by The Guiding Matrix and is republished on The Coaching Tools Company website with their kind permission. The article was written by Dr Steve Jeffs, and all...

"There is no health without mental health." — World Health Organization As coaches, we spend our days listening, guiding, and helping others untangle their challenges. But in holding space for others,...

"We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience." —John Dewey In today’s accelerated world of hybrid work, ongoing change, and constant pressure to perform, reflection may...