Why does every coach need a coaching philosophy?

Coaches are accountable for how they turn up and serve their clients. An important part of the coaching practice is being conscious and self-aware. Fortunately, most coaches get into the organisation to help others, and a road to a personal coaching philosophy comes with the heart of service.

The role of a coach is a great way for a coach to begin to evaluate their coaching philosophy effectively. What one stands for clears the way for a well-served customer by using the dedication component of the coach’s position. Unconditional positive consideration is a major part of this, but with a deep understanding of core values, a consistent ideology can be fully established.

The ICF has taken steps for credentialed coaches to solidify a code of ethics, and the coaching philosophy is part of this code. True coaching requires keeping space for a customer to lead the coaching conversation to enable their personal development. Coaches are not advisers, but rather involved listeners who are not married to any coaching conversation’s result.