Here's how you can prioritize skills and competencies in executive coaching for your continuing education.

Understanding more about your character and values is critical to determining what you need to know to apply your strengths and align with your existing or new career path. All assessment recommendations from these online tools are subjective. The results should not be taken personally offensive as they are just guidelines to help you grow. The assessment answers are matched up against known categories, ones that should guide you to understand yourself. You can do this by focusing on any of these self-assessment tests: • 16-Personality Test (compares to Myers-Briggs) • Big Five: overarching personality (O.C.E.A.N.) • DISC • Enneagram • Kolbe • StrengthsFinder 2.0/CliftonStrengths: Free alternatives: HIGH5 or VIA Character Strengths Survey

Learning is an ongoing joinery that has no end - that’s the way that I approach my own skill development. What I might be great at today, might become obsolete tomorrow. Additionally, each client is different, and even though I’m the same person and coach, the world changes and so I must adapt to remain relevant. Lastly, this might sound counterintuitive, but as a coach - I learn so much from my clients. They are my true inspiration.

To develop skills and competencies, it is important to create a funnel keeping oneself in mind. Looking at ones proficiecy levels as that of a client i.e have an external view of what is required in order to boost skills and help in growth to desired outcome.

The first step in prioritizing skills and competencies for executive coaching continuing education is to assess your needs. Conduct a thorough self-assessment to identify gaps in your current skill set and determine which areas require improvement. Consider soliciting feedback from peers, mentors, and clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of your strengths and areas for development.

Stay informed about future trends in executive coaching and the broader business landscape. Understanding emerging trends can help you prioritize skills and competencies that will be in high demand. This proactive approach ensures that your continuing education aligns with the evolving needs of the industry and prepares you for future challenges.

Especificamente en las competencias básicas: Comunicación Efectiva: Explica los conceptos de manera sencilla y sin ambigüedades para asegurar que el mensaje sea entendido. repite lo que el cliente ha dicho en tus propias palabras. Escucha Activa: Permite que tu cliente exprese sus pensamientos y sentimientos completamente antes de responder, presta atención al lenguaje corporal y las expresiones faciales para entender mejor sus emociones y preocupaciones. Inteligencia Emocional: practica técnicas como la respiración profunda y la visualización para manejar el estrés y la ansiedad, ayuda a tu cliente a ver las situaciones desde la perspectiva de los demás para mejorar las relaciones y resolver conflictos.

As an executive coach, I continuously invest in my skill development. It's a lifelong journey. What I love the most about peer coaching is the different perspectives it gives you and at the same time, the mirror is held up for you to be shown what you cannot see yourself so that you can make the necessary adjustments in a way that feels authentic to you and your style. Ultimately as you uplevel your clients uplevel. It's always a win win.

Here are the top three areas I focus on: a) Listening and Empathy: The ability to truly listen and empathize with clients is paramount. It's not just about hearing their words, but also understanding the emotions and motivations behind them. b) Feedback: Mastering the art of giving and receiving feedback is crucial. This includes developing the skill to deliver feedback in a way that is constructive and actionable. c) Behavioral Change Techniques: As an executive coach, I specialize in helping clients achieve positive, lasting behavioral change. Staying abreast of the latest research and methodologies in behavior change is essential.