A. BUILDING RAPPORT AND SETTING THE FOUNDATION
1. Positoning (Establish Rules of The Game) - Getting in common understanding of what will be done during the coaching goes ahead, it would be very helpful to both parties, both Coach and client. Needed an explanation of what will be done by a coach, understanding of coaching ethics
and standards and ability to apply them appropriately in all coaching
situations. Understands and exhibits in own behaviors the ICF Standards of
Conduct (see list, Part III of ICF Code of Ethics), Understands and follows all
ICF Ethical Guidelines (see list),Clearly communicates the distinctions between
coaching, consulting, psychotherapy and other support professions,Refers client
to another support professional as needed, knowing when this is needed and the
available resources.
2.
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.Understands and effectively
discusses with the client the guidelines and specific parameters of the
coaching relationship (e.g., logistics, fees, scheduling, inclusion of others
if appropriate),Reaches agreement about what is appropriate in the relationship
and what is not, what is and is not being offered, and about the client's and
coach's responsibilities,Determines whether there is an effective match between
his/her coaching method and the needs of the prospective client.
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