All the world’s a stage and when it comes to coaching, this truth can help pull back the curtain on objectivity and empathy to be an invaluable tool in your coaching practice.

Every career path is unique, a fact that Wendy Rabel exemplifies in her 10-year private and postsecondary education journey.

The New Normal Has Arrived … Now Change It

Celebrate our team’s unique contributions and the holiday spirit in our ‘8 Days of Christmas’ article! Join us for cheer and gratitude.

Are you considering starting a coaching business, either full-time or a side hustle? If so, read on.

Every individual you meet likely has aspirations, a vision for a better self and a richer life. Yet, the journey to actualize these dreams often comes with barriers that can leave many unsure about how to proceed or whom to consult for guidance.

Buckle up, this topic deals with a particularly prickly challenge –coaching the uncoachable. Let’s get to the point: The notion that some people are uncoachable goes against our grain. We prefer to think that everyone can be coached –if we just know the right approach!

How exciting it is that coaches are everywhere these days. Organizations are incorporating coaching cultures and there are several coaching hashtags now, such as: #coachingcommunity #coachingculture #coachingjourney #coachingworks #coachingskills #coachingmindset #coaching #coachingtips #coach #coachtraining
#coachingrofessionals #coachingbusiness #coachinglife #coachingprogram #coachingonline and the list goes on!

What does this coaching trend mean? We believe it means the Coaching industry is at a tipping point where certifications and credentials have become necessary and required to meet demand, and Coaching Out of the Box® is at the forefront of supporting ICF-accredited coach education programs to those who are seeking an ICF Credential.

For almost 37 years, Coaching Out of the Box® has been “Committed to Excellence” (The Business Insider) in coach education, providing world-class coach education programs and courses that are fully accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). We are also committed to providing thought-leadership information and insight that is timely, topical, and relevant to those of you who are new to the coaching profession, are seasoned coaches, and those of you who are just starting out on your journey to acquire coaching skills, training and/or attaining a coaching credential. Accordingly, today’s article is not written by anyone here at Coaching Out of the Box® but rather we share with you the words of a former student who, like so many, has chosen to embark on our Fast Track to ICF Credential program as well as our popular Certified Diversity Coach Program. On behalf of the Coaching Out of the Box® team, it gives me great pleasure to share the following from Beate Trost, ACC and founder of Cookies and Tea (mycoachingcollective.com):

Some of the most notable questions we receive from our students who are on their coach-education journey, are “Will acquiring an International Coach Federation (ICF) credential really make a difference in my coaching career?” It is a legitimate question, worthy of exploration. One might also ask, “Why obtain a coaching credential when a license in this profession is not required by law?” Again, this is another great question, and based upon our experiences here at The International Coaching Group, Inc., dba Coaching Out of the Box®, we believe the following adequately and thoughtfully answers these questions for all aspiring and current coaches – especially those who are committed to the profession.