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308: Wrapping it up
May
28

308: Wrapping it up

Concluding a coaching session is as important as contracting and how you coach in the middle. Come prepared to coach and be coached. In this workshop we will talk about how you can solidly complete your coaching session with eyes toward moving the action forward so that you feel solid in your coaching and recordings for your submissions.

Come prepared to practice coaching - with feedback!

Led by Melanie Parish

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321: Group Mentor Coaching : Bring a Case / Honing your Superpower *compulsory class
May
31

321: Group Mentor Coaching : Bring a Case / Honing your Superpower *compulsory class

Mentor coaching is a combination of listening to the coach describe their coaching challenges and an open forum for questions either about core competencies or ancillary topics such as building a coaching business. This is a required course for anyone seeking certification. Be prepared to discuss your current coaching clients in a confidential way and clarify what skills you want to build in your own coaching.

Led by Robin Goodbary and Libby Robinson

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322: Check your readiness to apply
Jun
6

322: Check your readiness to apply

In this class, we will use small breakout groups to test each participant’s readiness to apply based on the ICF minimum standards. Using a fun and interactive approach the small groups will "Tap in" and "tap out" taking turns coaching. We will also use this time to complete our year and get ready for next season for those that will be continuing.

Led by Robin Goodbary

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322: Check your readiness to apply
Jun
7

322: Check your readiness to apply

In this class, we will use small breakout groups to test each participant’s readiness to apply based on the ICF minimum standards. Using a fun and interactive approach the small groups will "Tap in" and "tap out" taking turns coaching. We will also use this time to complete our year and get ready for next season for those that will be continuing.

Led by Libby Robinson

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324: Score a MCC level recording
Jun
27

324: Score a MCC level recording

Prior to this session, we will ask you to listen to a MCC level recording and score it based on the MCC minimum standards and markers. The purpose is to “attune your ears” to what is expected at a recording level.

We will also provide you with the link to an E-book done by an ICF Assessor about how to create strong MCC recordings.

Led by Libby Robinson

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324: Score a MCC level recording
Jun
28

324: Score a MCC level recording

Prior to this session, we will ask you to listen to a MCC level recording and score it based on the MCC minimum standards and markers. The purpose is to “attune your ears” to what is expected at a recording level.

We will also provide you with the link to an E-book done by an ICF Assessor about how to create strong MCC recordings.

Led by Libby Robinson

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313: MCC Assessors attending
Sep
10

313: MCC Assessors attending

In this session, we will be joined by 2 ICF MCC Assessors - Kristen Dierolf and Michael Stratford. They will speak to you about their experiences assessing coaches at the MCC level for certification, offer insights on the do's and don'ts for the recording submissions and allow participants the opportunity to ask any questions they may have.

Led by Libby Robinson

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314: Group Intervision Process
Sep
17

314: Group Intervision Process

Intervision is a supervision process among peers. Supervision aims to support coaches in ways that are restorative (e.g. self-confidence), formative (e.g. new learning and development) and normative (e.g. ethical clarity). Coaches typically leave supervision feeling resourced. This is an opportunity for you to bring forward issues that you are facing as a coach.

Come prepared to practice coaching - with feedback!

Led by Libby Robinson

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312: The Coaching Session from the Client's Perspective
Sep
24

312: The Coaching Session from the Client's Perspective

Skill drilling the parts...to make the whole...

We will have short mentor segments with a stop and start format. You pick the competency you want to focus on...Melanie will step in and ask questions during the process to help you drill the exact skill you want to master with feedback as you go. 5-7 minute coaching segments so lots of coaches and clients for this fast paced sesson.

Come prepared to practice coaching - with feedback!

Led by Melanie Parish

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317: Courageous Coaching
Nov
12

317: Courageous Coaching

In this group session, we will coach two different participants with an eye towards exploring the courageous potential moves. What would an MCC do in this circumstance? What would deepen the experience and bring the client (and coach) to a new level of insight? We will use an ""additive model"" of round robin coaching.

Come prepared to practice coaching - with feedback!

Led by Leah Kedar

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318: Preparing for the MCC ICF Credentialing Exam
Nov
19

318: Preparing for the MCC ICF Credentialing Exam

The ICF now requires candidate to complete at multiple choice exam to ensure that the candiidates understand the clear difference and markers of MCC quality coaching as well as clearly understanding each of the IC core competencies. You will receive a short practice exam one week prior to class to take. We will then review the answers and strategies to take the test.

Led by Libby Robinson

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322: Check your readiness to apply
Feb
4

322: Check your readiness to apply

In this class, we will use small breakout groups to test each participant’s readiness to apply based on the ICF minimum standards. Using a fun and interactive approach the small groups will "Tap in" and "tap out" taking turns coaching. We will also use this time to complete our year and get ready for next season for those that will be continuing.

Led by Leah Kedar

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324: Score a MCC level recording
Feb
25

324: Score a MCC level recording

Prior to this session, we will ask you to listen to a MCC level recording and score it based on the MCC minimum standards and markers. The purpose is to “attune your ears” to what is expected at a recording level.

We will also provide you with the link to an E-book done by an ICF Assessor about how to create strong MCC recordings.

Led by Leah Kedar

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306: Quality Questions
May
7

306: Quality Questions

In this workshop come prepared to coach and be coached, We will workshop a variety of question types to expand how questions can be used more powerfully in your coaching. We will look at how your questions can amplify your client’s values or how you might be amplifying your own. What are the ethics of this?

Learn about open channel questions, curious questions, open ended questions, and how to avoid close ended questions and stacked questions.

So many questions….

Come prepared to practice coaching - with feedback!

Led by Melanie Parish

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305: Group Intervision Process
Apr
30

305: Group Intervision Process

Intervision is a supervision process among peers. Supervision aims to support coaches in ways that are restorative (e.g. self-confidence), formative (e.g. new learning and development) and normative (e.g. ethical clarity). Coaches typically leave supervision feeling resourced. This is an opportunity for you to bring forward issues that you are facing as a coach.

Come prepared to practice coaching - with feedback!

Led by Libby Robinson with guest Joanna Davis

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303: Contracting/Not Contracting
Apr
9

303: Contracting/Not Contracting

Good contracting is a very clear skill. Come prepared to coach and be coached. We will workshop when we are contracting and when we are coaching. This will help you develop a greater understanding for the skill of contracting. This will allow you to go into your coaching sessions with a very clear contract which will enable your coaching sessions to flow more clearly and your contracting with your client to be more clear. Good contacting leads to great contracting...

Come prepared to practice coaching - with feedback!

Led by Melanie Parish

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318: Preparing for the MCC ICF Credentialing Exam
Apr
5

318: Preparing for the MCC ICF Credentialing Exam

The ICF now requires candidates to complete at multiple choice exam to ensure that the candidates understand the clear difference and markers of MCC quality coaching as well as clearly understanding each of the IC core competencies. You will receive a short practice exam one week prior to class to take. We will then review the answers and strategies to take the test.

Led by Leah Kedar

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318: Preparing for the MCC ICF Credentialing Exam
Apr
4

318: Preparing for the MCC ICF Credentialing Exam

The ICF now requires candidates to complete at multiple choice exam to ensure that the candidates understand the clear difference and markers of MCC quality coaching as well as clearly understanding each of the IC core competencies. You will receive a short practice exam one week prior to class to take. We will then review the answers and strategies to take the test.

Led by Leah Kedar

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317: Courageous Coaching
Mar
28

317: Courageous Coaching

In this group session, we will coach two different participants with an eye toward exploring courageous potential moves. What would an MCC do in this circumstance? What would deepen the experience and bring the client (and coach) to a new level of insight? We will use an "additive model" of round-robin coaching.

Led by Libby Robinson

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302: How to Select an MCC level client.
Mar
26

302: How to Select an MCC level client.

Having a high-quality recording to give to the ICF is essential to your success. In this class, we will discuss what the ICF will or will not accept as acceptable clients, what makes an acceptable client and what are some of the characteristics of a robust coaching relationship that will serve you well. Finally, we will spend time looking at our own networks, to see if there are people we can "offer" to others within the Gaining MCC program.

Led by Melanie Parish

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317: Courageous Coaching
Mar
22

317: Courageous Coaching

In this group session, we will coach two different participants with an eye toward exploring courageous potential moves. What would an MCC do in this circumstance? What would deepen the experience and bring the client (and coach) to a new level of insight? We will use an "additive model" of round-robin coaching.

Led by Libby Robinson

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301: Introduction, Forming the Tribe
Mar
19

301: Introduction, Forming the Tribe

Forming the Tribe is about taking the time to for the group to get to know each other and look at what we want from this group of extraordinary coaches. What is your superpower and what do you need and want from this group. What are our expectations of one another and what do we want to agree to, if anything!

Led by Libby Robinson

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316: Group Mentor Coaching : Bring a Case *  compulsory class
Mar
8

316: Group Mentor Coaching : Bring a Case *  compulsory class

Mentor coaching is a combination of listening to the coach describe their coaching challenges and an open forum for questions either about core competencies or ancillary topics such as building a coaching business. This is a required course for anyone seeking certification. Be prepared to discuss your coaching clients in a confidential way and clarify what skills you want to build in your own coaching.

Led by Robin Goodbary and Libby Robinson

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316: Group Mentor Coaching : Bring a Case * compulsory class
Mar
7

316: Group Mentor Coaching : Bring a Case * compulsory class

Mentor coaching is a combination of listening to the coach describe their coaching challenges and an open forum for questions either about core competencies or ancillary topics such as building a coaching business. This is a required course for anyone seeking certification. Be prepared to discuss your coaching clients in a confidential way and clarify what skills you want to build in your own coaching.

Led by Lisa Collins and Melanie Parish

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314: Group Intervision Process
Feb
9

314: Group Intervision Process

Intervision is a supervision process among peers. Supervision aims to support coaches in ways that are restorative (e.g. self-confidence), formative (e.g. new learning and development) and normative (e.g. ethical clarity). Coaches typically leave supervision feeling resourced. This is an opportunity for you to bring forward issues that you are facing as a coach.

Led by Libby Robinson

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314: Group Intervision Process
Feb
8

314: Group Intervision Process

Intervision is a supervision process among peers. Supervision aims to support coaches in ways that are restorative (e.g. self-confidence), formative (e.g. new learning and development) and normative (e.g. ethical clarity). Coaches typically leave supervision feeling resourced. This is an opportunity for you to bring forward issues that you are facing as a coach.

Led by Libby Robinson

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313: MCC Assessors attending
Jan
26

313: MCC Assessors attending

In this session, we will be joined by 3 ICF MCC Assessors. They will speak to you about their experiences assessing coaches at the MCC level for certification, offer insights on the do's and don'ts for the recording submissions and allow participants the opportunity to ask any questions they may have.

Led by Libby Robinson

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313: MCC Assessors attending
Jan
25

313: MCC Assessors attending

In this session, we will be joined by 3 ICF MCC Assessors. They will speak to you about their experiences assessing coaches at the MCC level for certification, offer insights on the do's and don'ts for the recording submissions and allow participants the opportunity to ask any questions they may have.

Led by Libby Robinson

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312: The Coaching Session from the Client's Perspective
Jan
19

312: The Coaching Session from the Client's Perspective

Skill drilling the parts...to make the whole...

We will have short mentor segments with a stop-and-start format. You pick the competency you want to focus on...Melanie will step in and ask questions during the process to help you drill the exact skill you want to master with feedback as you go. 5-7 minute coaching segments so lots of coaches and clients for this fast-paced session.

Led by Melanie Parish

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312: The Coaching Session from the Client's Perspective
Jan
18

312: The Coaching Session from the Client's Perspective

Skill drilling the parts...to make the whole...

We will have short mentor segments with a stop-and-start format. You pick the competency you want to focus on...Melanie will step in and ask questions during the process to help you drill the exact skill you want to master with feedback as you go. 5-7 minute coaching segments so lots of coaches and clients for this fast-paced session.

Led by Melanie Parish

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