Introduction to the ICF's PCC Marker Number 5 and the significance of maintaining presence in coaching.

• Peter Redding introduces the topic of maintaining presence as part of the ICF's PCC Marker Number 5.
• He explains the structure of the session, indicating that PCC Marker Number 5 consists of five individual markers.
• Peter emphasizes the importance of maintaining presence, being fully conscious, and present with the client in a coaching session.

Exploring the client-centric nature of coaching and the coach's role in facilitating client agendas.

• The coach's offering is framed as a refresher for professional coaches and an insight into what assessors look for.
• Peter Redding discusses the client-centric nature of professional coaching, differentiating it from other forms of mentorship or leadership.
• The session highlights the coach's role in supporting the client's personal development and mastery.

Delving deeper into the essence of maintaining presence in the context of professional coaching.

• The definition of maintaining presence is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded, and confident.
• Peter Redding describes how an ICF assessor evaluates if a coach is maintaining presence during a coaching session.
• The significance of responding to the client as a whole person, including their humanity and not just the situation, is emphasized.

Discussing Marker 5.1, which focuses on the coach's response to the whole person of the client.

• Peter Redding explains the need for coaches to act in response to the whole person of the client, not just the problem or goal.
• The 'who' of the client is crucial in understanding their being beyond their roles or titles.
• Coaches must explore the client's sense of humanity and support their personal development.

Exploring Marker 5.2, where the coach acts in response to what the client wants to accomplish in the session.

• Coaches must remain responsive to the client's agenda throughout the session, ensuring they stay on track with desired outcomes.
• The role of the coach is to support the client's agenda without taking over, leading, or dictating the flow of the session.
• Allowing the client to change their agenda if new insights arise is part of respecting their autonomy in the coaching process.

Discussing Marker 5.3, which emphasizes the coach's partnership with the client in choosing the session's direction.

• The coach partners with the client, supporting them to choose the direction of the session.
• Questions are posed to the client to determine whether they wish to delve deeper into a topic or move on.
• The coach is not a traffic director of the session but rather facilitates the client's autonomy in choosing their focus.

Exploring Marker 5.4, where the coach demonstrates curiosity to learn more about the client.

• Curiosity is shown by asking open-ended questions that allow the client to express deeper insights and motivations.
• The coach refrains from giving advice or leading the client, instead allowing the client's answers to emerge organically.
• A coach's curiosity is in service to the client's agenda and supports their exploration of the topic at hand.

Discussing Marker 5.5, which highlights the importance of silence, pause, and reflection in coaching.

• Silence is a rare commodity in coaching, offering clients the space to reflect and delve deeper into their thoughts and feelings.
• The coach must avoid interrupting or rushing the client, respecting the space for client's internal processing.
• Allowing for silence can lead to profound insights and growth for the client as they explore their thoughts in depth.

Wrapping up the session with a summary and answering questions from participants.

• Peter Redding concludes the session by summarizing the importance of each marker and their role in maintaining presence.
• He answers questions from participants, clarifying aspects of maintaining presence and coaching mindset interconnections.
• The session ends with an emphasis on the client-centric nature of professional coaching and the ethical considerations involved.