Peter J. Reading introduces the final PCC marker and its significance in professional coaching.

• Peter J. Reading, a master certified coach and trainer, introduces the final PCC marker under ICF competency number eight on facilitating client growth.
• Emphasizes that previous markers lead up to this point, building a sequence of behaviors expected at the PCC level.
• Explains that the purpose of professional coaching includes helping the client to grow and move forward.

Defining the PCC marker of facilitating client growth.

• Defines the PCC marker as partnering with clients to transform learning and insight into action, promoting client autonomy in the process.
• Highlights the importance of not creating codependency between the coach and client.
• Mentions the ethical considerations of coaching, referring back to ICF's code of ethics.

Discussion on how a coach invites the client to explore progress made during a session.

• Explains marker 8.1, where the coach invites the client to state progress made specifically in the current session, and not over a general period.
• The coach should ask open-ended questions to allow the client to acknowledge their own progress without coach intervention.

Exploring the client's personal learning during a session.

• In marker 8.2, the coach invites the client to explore personal learning about themselves (the 'who') as opposed to the situation or external context (the 'what').
• The focus is on internal reflection and personal growth rather than external circumstances.

How the coach invites the client to consider learning about their situation.

• Marker 8.3 is about the client's learning in regards to their specific situation or context, encouraging them to think about new insights and how to act on them.
• The coach should facilitate the client's exploration of how they can apply the session's insights to overcome challenges.

Discussing the client's application of new learning from the session.

• In marker 8.4, the coach discusses with the client how they plan to use new learning from the coaching session in other areas of their life.
• Encourages clients to consider broader applications of their insights and learning.

How the coach partners with the client to design post-session action plans.

• Marker 8.5 involves the coach partnering with the client to design actionable steps, reflection, or further thought that the client commits to post-session.
• The approach is tailored to the client's preferred methods of ensuring progress and commitment.

Exploring resources, support, and barriers as the client moves forward.

• In marker 8.6, the coach and client consider resources, support systems, or potential barriers that may influence the client's ability to move forward with their commitments.
• The focus is on empowering the client to identify and utilize their own resources and supports.

Partnering with the client to establish methods of self-accountability.

• Marker 8.7 addresses the design of accountability methods that the client will use to ensure follow-through on their commitments.
• Encourages the development of internal accountability structures to support ongoing growth beyond coaching sessions.

Celebrating the client's achievements and reinforcing their learning.

• In marker 8.8, the coach celebrates the client's progress and learning, reinforcing the positive developments and insights gained in the session.
• The coach provides genuine praise and acknowledgment, tailoring their approach to authentically match their coaching style.

Discussing how to effectively conclude the current coaching session.

• Marker 8.9 focuses on how the coaching session will be completed, with the coach allowing the client to choose how to utilize the remaining time effectively.
• The coach maintains the role of timekeeper while providing the client the autonomy to decide on the session's conclusion.