Reflections on my maiden voyage as coaching teleclass trainer

As one of the learning opportunities in the ICA Train the Trainer class, I had the chance to lead a normal ICA teleclass.  I had the wonderful experience of working with Michael Monitz as my mentor coach/trainer.  He generously supported me leading one of his classes – Getting Started –  and gave me solid, supportive [...]

Train the Trainer Week 3 – Lesson Plan

Learning Objectives and Outcomes  
What is the lesson designed to accomplish? 

To help students frame the process of thinking about their practice
This thinking will lead to the achievement of ICF core competencies for establishing the coaching agreement
Outcomes of this class will also feed deeper discussion in AC100 and 200 classes on Creating Structure, Trail Session, etc.

What is [...]

Reflections on Train the Trainer Week 2 – Competencies

Target class: Getting Started
Planned Delivery Date: Saturday, Nov 29 4 pm EST
Competencies
Background:
See ICF Professional Core Competencies:

A2 Setting the Foundation: Establishing the Coaching Agreement
Ability to understand what is required in the specific coaching interaction and to come to agreement with the prospective and new client about the coaching process and relationship

a. Understands and effectively discusses with [...]

Reflections on Train the Trainer class Week 1

I am undertaking a Train the Trainer class from the good folks at International Coach Academy.  They are some of the most intentionally professional trainers I have ever met.
As part of the course, the Trainers in Training have been asked to reflect on the topics we cover in class, so I am going to share [...]