The Coaching Square

The International Coach Federation (ICF) defined 11 core coaching competences that serve as a basis for participants who wish to obtain their ICF certificate.

These coaching competences are also a recurring theme in our Root®-Grow® programme.

Furthermore, we offer supervision sessions during which you can be screened for these 11 coaching competences in preparation for your ICF exam.

 The 11 core coaching competences are grouped into 4 clusters:

A. Setting the foundation

1. Meeting ethical guidelines and professional standards

2. Establishing the coaching agreement

B. Co-creating the relationship

3. Establishing trust and intimacy with the client

4. Coaching presence

C. Communicating effectively

5. Active listening

6. Powerful questioning

7. Direct communication

D. Facilitating learning and results

8. Creating client awareness about important aspects

9. Designing future actions

10. Planning and goal setting

11. Managing progress and accountability