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Practicing Presence

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christine monk
Practicing Presence

How would you feel, if you meet a friend and sit for a chat after years only to find you are being heard or seen by the person in front?

You are the audience for a story that has been occurring in someone’s head up to that time, and hence the impact is immediate if you are not totally present. The coaching session devolves into a question-and-answer session, rather than a chance for exploration and the expansion and deepening of a storey. You must prepare in order to be present. This includes both subject preparation and, more crucially, self-preparation. As a completely present coach, you will possess a high degree of awareness and concentration, giving you a higher opportunity of comprehending what is occurring on all levels for both you and your coachee. Your coachee will have the opportunity to be truly seen and heard.

It is also why, Maintaining Coaching Presence is one of eight ICF Core Competencies included in the updated model, which will take effect later in 2021. This is a critical skill and quality that coaches bring to their client relationships.

Any coaching relationship benefits from the client’s complete trust in the coach and the coaching process. It is critical for the coach to have unwavering faith in the client’s intentions and abilities, as well as an open mind to explore and “flow” with the process. This brings Coaching Presence, one of the ICF Core Competencies, to the fore.

The term “presence” refers to the state of being available or existing at a particular location or time. Thus, coaching presence entails being fully present with your client in the moment and, at times, in a physical sense as well.

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