What are the changes to the ICF competencies?

At the start of September the ICF released updates to the competencies and I’m sharing what this means for your coaching practice

In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I break down the latest updates from the International Coaching Federation, explaining what’s changed, why it matters and how you can put these new standards into practice.

We’ll dive into the nuanced shifts in language, the emphasis on ongoing professional development, inclusivity, and even the careful addition of knowledge-sharing within coaching. Whether you’re new to ICF accreditation or a seasoned MCC-level coach, make sure you tune in to learn more.

Here are the highlights:

00:00 Introduction: The ICF’s forward-thinking approach and what’s changed

01:39 The 8 ICF competencies and what’s new

03:01 Why supervision and mentor coaching are now essential for all coaches

04:11 Adding technology and best practices, plus addressing bias

06:44 Encouraging curiosity within ourselves, clients, and the coaching process

07:57 Defining your unique coaching philosophy and communicating it

08:51 Ongoing agreement: recontracting and adapting to client needs

09:17 Maintaining presence as a coach and having awareness of self and client

09:43 Shifts in language towards greater inclusivity and partnership

10:09 The controversial update: when (and how) to share knowledge as a coach

13:03 Integrating learning and progress: new emphasis on embedding change

13:49 Final thoughts: ICF as a guiding light in the profession and what’s next

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well-respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is an MCC-level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach, Ruth was a senior leader in education.

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