Jeremy Earnshaw’s Post

I can’t tell you how much of my heart and soul has gone into developing the Multi-Accredited Master Practitioner Diploma in Transformational Coaching. I truly believe in being the change, and when I was left frustrated by courses I invested in, and how focused they are on old fashioned approaches, I decided to develop my own. This Master Practitioner program develops coaches to work the whole coaching spectrum, flexing their style accordingly. It’s the follow on from our Advanced Practitioner Certificate Program which teaches coaches how to get clients unstuck from the layers of conditioning, unhelpful beliefs and event specific triggers. The Master Practitioner Diploma equips coaches to help clients find the real version of them, and create a life they’ll love. The Master Practitioner is based around a client journey I have indentified over thousands of hours of coaching and decades working with senior leaders. It incorporates tools and approaches that I have found to be fundamental to client outcomes. The The GC Index, Positive Psychology with Dr Andy Cope and his team, and Havening for Coaches, as well as our Pretender Model, Resolution Room and our create the life you’ll love system. There’s no requirement to write a 10k word thesis on coaching theories. I don’t believe this makes people good coaches. There is a requirement to demonstrate what you are learning through doing, and critically reflecting on what you’ve done, and a series of carefully curated assessments to test compentence and capability. Our first Master Practitioner is already fully subscribed, and we start the 10-month journey in November 🎉 but if you’d like to take the first step with us, there’s a space on our Sept Advanced Practitioner Program. 😊 I’m feeling grateful we’ve created something that is pushing the boundaries and setting up The Future of Coaching. #coachtraining #coachingexcellence

🌟 Recently, I had a thought-provoking conversation with an executive leader of a multi-academy trust who expressed skepticism about one-to-one coaching. He raised valid concerns about the potential for bias and delusion on the part of the coachee. And as the coach only hears one side of the story, real growth is unlikely to happen. "How do we deal with that?" he asked, questioning the merits of coaching altogether. In response, I emphasised the importance of starting with the heart of coaching – self-awareness. 🪞Without self-awareness, growth is impossible. 🌱If individuals are unaware of both their strengths and limitations, they cannot develop. 🤝Without authenticity, they cannot foster meaningful relationships. Moreover, I discussed the value of utilising personality tests like Myers-Briggs, the Johari Window framework, and 360-degree assessments in coaching. These tools provide individuals with valuable insights into their strengths, blind spots, and areas for growth. Through self-awareness and reflection activities, individuals gain a more holistic understanding of themselves, paving the way for transformative personal and professional development. That's why emotional intelligence lies at the core of the Level 5 Professional Coaching and Mentoring Programme. By nurturing self-awareness, we lay the foundation for personal and professional growth. Interested in supporting coaching and staff development in your organisation and beyond? Let's explore how self-awareness and emotional intelligence can unlock untapped potential and drive lasting change. 🔥The next Level 5 Professional Coaching and Mentoring Certification begins in June 2024. Tiered prices for self-funders and for schools in deprived areas. Further details below. #Coaching #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #ProfessionalDevelopment 🚀

🌟 Finding the Perfect Coach in a Sea of Options 🌟 With the market flooded with coaches, how do you pick the right one for you? 🤔 Here are some key considerations to help you decide: 🔍 First, Assess Your Needs: - Coaching or Advice? Coaching helps you find your own answers, while advising offers solutions from experience. Be clear on what you need and what the coach provides. - Type of Coaching: Career, leadership/executive, life, or health coaching? Each has its place and requires different training. Ensure the coach aligns with your specific needs. 🎓 Verify Coaching Experience, Education, and Credentials: - Experience: How long have they been coaching? What kind of clients do they typically work with? - Background: Real-world experience in your field can be invaluable, particularly if you're looking for a blend of advisory and coaching support. - References: A reputable coach should provide testimonials from past clients. - Training/Accreditation*: Check your company’s policies on coaching sponsorship, as many require formal education or accreditation. 💡 Understand Their Coaching Style: Every coach has a unique approach. Some are more directive, while others are facilitative. Ask potential coaches about their style and philosophy to ensure it matches your needs. 📚 Evaluate Their Commitment to Continuous Learning: The coaching industry is always evolving. Ask how they stay updated with the latest practices and tools, showing their commitment to professional growth. 🗓️ Schedule a Discovery Session: Most coaches offer a free initial consultation. Use this to gauge compatibility in terms of personality and approach. Pay attention to how well they listen, ask questions, and understand your goals. 🚨 Note: The International Coaching Federation is largest accreditation body in the world; coaches with their ACC, PCC, and MCC designations commit to practice in alignment with the ICF code of ethics and have demonstrated they meet the standards of the ICF core competencies. That being said, many excellent coaches choose not to pursue ICF accreditation to avoid administrative burdens. In general, I recommend focusing on coach training and experience over anything else. If you're looking for a coach and would like to schedule a discovery session, please use this link: https://lnkd.in/evZKUVJN #Coaching #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #ICF #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment 🌱

Coaches work without judgement…apparently. Or, maybe more accurately (as we’re not superhuman), coaches try to notice judgement in themselves and aim to not use it in the coaching room. But what about in the wider field? I had the privilege of facilitating our EMCC Global coaching training in-house for an organisation this week. We were exploring where coaching fitted with mentoring and therapy and I was trying to explain the spectrum of coaching approaches, from normative, problem-focused work, to interpretative, person-focused work. And then a killer question from the group: it sounds like there’s a hierarchy in your mind about which type of coaching is best. Is one better than the other? Cue tumbleweed. Cue internal reaction. No, I said. We need coaches in all forms, because clients are all different and need a coach that supports them in the way they need. And I meant it. But I had to check myself because, if I’m really honest, I do think one form has more transformational power than the other. And that’s a judgement. But a judgement based on not being able to unknow what I know about psychology and the amazing training and supervision I’ve been exposed to. Do I use my judgement in the coaching room? No. I try to work with where the client is. But it got me thinking about how we use our judgements in the field of coaching and with each other as coaches. Are we unintentionally making it competitive: ‘my way is better than your way?’. Are we curious with each other in the same way we are with our clients? Comments and thoughts welcome! PS. Hello if you’re new to my world, to KP&A: Lead Without Limits and The Curious Coaching Company! I’m Katherine – a person-curious EMCC Global coach and coaching supervisor who helps Executive Leaders to feel more confident to lead just as they are, helps coaches lean into curiosity rather than triggers, and trains humans to become fully qualified and professional coaches. Curious? Get in touch: https://lnkd.in/gdNXeBn or [email protected] #execcoach #leadwithoutlimits #coaching

The Professional Coach What makes a coach professional and how might someone differentiate in choosing to work with one? I thought it might be useful to set a rule of thumb for anyone commissioning or hiring a coach. 👍Clear Offering: that the coach isn’t trying to be all things to all people, that they have a clearly defined audience and don’t coach ‘anybody’ 👍Qualified and Accredited: does the coach have a recognised qualification relevant to their offer? Do they have any other accreditations like psychometric or other tools? 👍Professional Membership: that they belong to a an appropriate professional body. Coaching isn’t yet regulated but it’s important to have relevant membership and they are committed to developing their practice 👍Undergo Supervision: it’s important for the coach to maintain best practice, to be self aware and to ensure they are fully resourced, so they should access to some form of supervision. Do they have that? 👍Clearly Defined Process: from the initial ‘discovery’ meeting through ‘contracting’ and the culmination of the relationship; the coach must have a clear process of working 👍Transparency of Terms: how much is it? How long for? And what happens if..? There should be a clear proposition, up front 👍Insured: need I say anything about making sure they have indemnity? Perhaps my fellow coaches and ILM alumni can chip in on the comments. What makes a professional coach? I’m John; a coach to executives in large public bodies like Universities, as well as a Business Coach to solo entrepreneurs and small business owners. I’m a qualified executive coach at Level 7 and hold numerous accreditations in diagnostics and I’m a member of European Mentoring and Coaching Council, adhering to the Global Code of Ethics. I run my own group supervision sessions as well as have access to personal supervision. I am fully indemnified. It all starts with a free no obligation ‘discovery’ session via my web site where people can see if I am a good fit. #coaching #executivecoaching #businesscoaching #ethics #supervision #ilm #bestpractice

Is Your Coaching Practice Evolving? With 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, coaches can sharpen their skills, enhance their well-being, and ensure ethical alignment in their practice. Whether you're an experienced coach or just starting out, supervision offers invaluable benefits: 1. 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 Provides a psychologically safe space for reflecting on experiences. Enhances self-awareness, helping you understand relational dynamics with clients more deeply. 2. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Offers insights into systemic patterns and external influences. Provides guidance on best practices and ethical standards, ensuring your coaching is both effective and responsible. 3. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 & 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Cultivates emotional and cognitive agility, strengthening your coaching toolkit. Helps identify developmental areas, guiding you toward mastery in your practice. 📈 Ready to elevate your coaching? Coaches who are looking to deepen their practice, looking for CCEUs for maintaining or applying for their credentials with ICF or EMCC can reach out. Upto 10 hours of CCEUs through Supervision can be used for credential renewals. 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧- 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞- 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐜.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧/ Email coordinates- [email protected] ; [email protected] #CoachSupervision #ICFAccreditation #EMCCAccreditation #Coach #CoachingMastery #ProfessionalDevelopment #EthicalCoaching

“The areas that move well in our lives, areas where we do feel we are productive, and growing, and meaningfully connected with ourselves and our best capacities, will almost always turn out to be those areas that are well peopled…areas where we have the supportive contribution of important others, who receive, challenge, exchange, dialogue, respond, perhaps even protect and admire us and what we are trying to do" (Gordon Wheeler, in Beyond Individualism: Toward a New Understanding of Self, Relationship, and Experience). Groups can be rich & deep, 'well-peopled' spaces; where support is abundant, and where 1+1+1+1=10. I met today with my dear colleague, Rosemary Scott MBA FCIPD, and heard of her deep interest in starting the journey towards an ICF accreditation, and doing this within a group setting. We're wondering if there's other coaches in our networks; interested in joining a small group of 3 or 4 coaching colleagues? You might be working towards your ICF ACC or PCC; renewing your ICF ACC; working towards an accreditation with another professional body; or wanting skilled observation and feedback on how to deepen your coaching practice. The group will be Gestalt informed. There is potential, post accreditation, for this group to transform into a coaching supervision group. Please do reach out to myself or Rosemary, if this might be of interest to you. #accreditation #ICF #mentorcoaching #group #gestaltinformed #relational #support #deepeningpractice Image: Uig, Isle of Lewis

What is your experience of coaching? Alex, below, highlights some important aspects to think about when embarking on a coaching journey. @AlexBakowski outlines three good points, which I echo wholeheartedly. Whilst coaching is becoming a more regulated profession, people can still have an average experience with coaching. If a persons experience of coaching is not impactful, it can create a belief that the art and practice of coaching doesn’t work. When in fact, coaching often has a bigger impact than many other forms of talk therapy. Coaching is such a special relationship, it would be a shame not to hand pick your coach carefully.

Coaching is a bit like financial advice - you can get it from your friend but if you're serious you go with a professional. I've spent last week at SXSW Sydney and I can't tell you how many times I met someone who was "coaching founders" or they were "career coaches" - and NONE of these guys had ever even heard of the International Coaching Federation. NONE of these had any coach relevant training or credentials. Ok - what's the point? Why care? 1️⃣ Coaching is not mentoring or giving advice 2️⃣ Coaching is a craft that needs to be learned and honed 3️⃣ Coaching is a powerful methodology - you only get full value if you work with someone who actually knows how to do it 4️⃣ Coaching requires a solid ethical foundation and commitment to professionalism - conflicts of interest, biases, boundaries all need to be managed through a coherent set of standards (like the ICF Code of Ethics) 5️⃣ Just like financial advice, it can be dangerous listening to a well-intentioned amateur Look - I'm not advocating for a "tick box" certification mentality. Certification isn't everything, but it's a solid foundation. As an ICF certified coach myself, I know certified coaches: ✅ Have undergone rigorous, professional coach training ✅ Have demonstrated real-world experience applying their training ✅ Have signed up to a high standard of professionalism ✅ Have pledged to abide by a stringent Code of Ethics ✅ Are proficient in demonstrating the 8 ICF Core Competencies I've just renewed my ICF Membership and you can verify my ICF credential through the ICF website by searching for my name under their "Find a Coach" -> "Verify a Coach" tab. ‼️ Call to action: before working with a coach, verify their credentials with the International Coaching Federation! 🤔 What do you think - should coaching become a regulated industry with mandatory accreditations? Let me know in the comments below! #coaching, #professionalism, #leadership, #ICF, #Ethics, #regulation

Coaching has always been woven into my work—meeting professionals and teams where they are through training, development, facilitation, and leveraging workplace assessment tools to bridge business operations and people. Several years ago, Craig Wiley graciously took a call from me (a random person intrigued by his work) as I explored “what’s next” and how to position myself for new career opportunities, given the interconnected threads of my work in people, education, and business. I first learned about the International Coaching Federation (ICF) during that conversation with Craig. The seed was planted, but the timing wasn’t quite right for me. As the coaching field grew, so did my curiosity—not because I wanted to be a full-time coach (it was never part of my formal job title, which we often tie our identities to), but because I wanted to understand what made coaching distinct. What are the standards? How is coaching different from advising, training, consulting, and the other roles I’ve experienced? As I began to wear the “coach” hat more frequently in my work, I realized the importance of aligning with a global coaching standard. Sure, coaches have different styles and areas of focus, but once again, I asked: What is the standard for coaching? That’s when I decided to nurture the seed Craig planted (thank you!) and became a member of ICF, which is recognized globally for setting the bar in coaching ethics, competencies, and development. Given the many uses and perceptions of “coach,” I decided to move beyond professional certifications and formally pursue my ICF credential. After months of training, mentorship, tracking client coaching hours, completing the application process, and sitting for the mental challenge of a three-hour exam, I’m proud to share—objective complete! I sincerely appreciate those I’ve crossed paths with as peers or mentors—Amy Berenson Mallow, JD, ACC, CPC, CELC—thank you for being my phone-a-friend along the way! To those who’ve engaged with me as a training facilitator, consultant, or coach—whether in the past, today, or in the future—I’m grateful for the opportunity. Here’s to what’s yet to come and which hat I’ll be wearing when we meet! #CareerJourney #LeadershipDevelopment #ICF #CoachingExcellence