Series #3 - Episode 3: ICF PCC Marker 3 - Establishes & Maintains Agreements
Coach For Life - Exploring Coaching Mastery
56 min, 53 sec
A detailed examination of ICF PCC Marker #3, focusing on establishing and maintaining agreements within a coaching session.
Summary
- Peter J. Redding, a master coach, discusses the ICF PCC Marker #3 and its application in coaching sessions.
- He emphasizes the importance of defining what the client wants to accomplish in the current session and how to measure success.
- Peter advises on how to explore the client's motivations and challenges that may arise during the session.
- Specific examples and phrasing are provided to help coaches ask effective questions to elicit detailed client responses.
Chapter 1

Peter J. Redding introduces the topic of coaching mastery and the focus on ICF PCC Marker #3.
- Peter explains the purpose of the live streaming session and its focus on coaching mastery.
- The session specifically addresses ICF PCC Marker #3, relevant to both practicing and aspiring professional coaches.
- He introduces himself as a professional coach with extensive experience and credentials.

Chapter 2

Discussion on ICF core competencies and their importance in professional coaching.
- Peter discusses the ICF core competency model, ethics, and the recent updates to the model.
- He emphasizes the ICF's role in advancing coaching effectiveness through research.
- The significance of aligning with ICF competencies for client development is highlighted.

Chapter 3

Peter elaborates on establishing agreements within coaching sessions based on ICF PCC markers.
- Peter describes the four markers under ICF PCC Marker #3, which is about establishing and maintaining agreements.
- He details the first marker, 3.1, which involves partnering with the client to identify what they want to achieve in a session.
- The importance of specificity in asking clients what they want to accomplish today is stressed.

Chapter 4

Exploring the second marker under ICF PCC Marker #3, focusing on defining measures of success.
- Peter discusses marker 3.2, which involves partnering with the client to define measures of success for the session.
- He provides examples of how to ask clients about their success measures in a way that is specific to today's session.
- The approach aims to guide clients toward tangible or intangible outcomes they wish to achieve by the session's end.

Chapter 5

Delving into the third marker under ICF PCC Marker #3, which involves exploring significance and relevance.
- Peter describes marker 3.3, which is about inquiring or exploring the importance or meaning behind the client's session goals.
- He emphasizes the need to keep the conversation focused on the significance of achieving goals within the current session.
- Peter provides insights on how to guide clients in articulating the deeper meaning of their objectives.

Chapter 6

Addressing the fourth marker under ICF PCC Marker #3, focusing on identifying client's needs and barriers.
- Peter discusses marker 3.4, which involves partnering with the client to define what they believe they need to address to achieve session goals.
- He expresses his preference for asking clients about the strengths or values they can bring to the session rather than focusing on potential barriers.
- Peter explains how this approach can positively influence the client's motivation and forward progression.

Chapter 7

Peter concludes the session with an interactive Q&A and provides closing remarks.
- Peter opens the floor for questions and addresses inquiries from participants regarding the session's content.
- He provides additional clarification on the application of the ICF PCC markers in coaching sessions.
- The session ends with an invitation to join the next week's live stream focusing on ICF competency number four.

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