You can’t coach everyone! Maintaining the distinction between coaching and other services

11/03/2025 27 min
You can’t coach everyone! Maintaining the distinction between coaching and other services

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You can’t coach everyone! Maintaining the distinction between coaching and other services ‘Coaching’s fine. And I’m not trying to be controversial. But you can’t coach everyone. I reckon most of my team I have to mentor them. And tell them what to do, because they have no idea.’ The comment was in response to a question I asked a group of managers, as part of our discussion about ‘what is coaching, and what is it not?’.  I simply asked: ‘do you have any questions?’  It was obviously more of a statement, than a question. But what is interesting, is that this comment is very common.  When we are coaching managers to move their mindset from ‘telling and directing’ to a coaching mindset, there is going to be resistance. However, as professional workplace coaches, the distinction between coaching and other techniques is extremely important. In fact, it is written into the ICF Core Competency: Demonstrates Ethical Practice. So this week on the Coaching Café Podcast, join Natalie and Paula as we continue our deeper dive into the ICF Core Competency of Demonstrates Ethical Practice and explore why maintaining clear boundaries between coaching and other leadership styles is essential. Most importantly, we will provide a practical framework to help you: ✔️ Distinguish between coaching and other services ✔️ Respond to resistance from managers ✔️ Maintain ethical coaching practices ✔️ Apply the ICF Core Competencies in real-life scenarios  If you’ve not joined us for a Coaching Café, now is your opportunity to schedule this time for your professional and personal development.    In no time at all, you’ll be looking forward to Tuesdays, just like we all do!  You can also tell us the topics you want to hear about this year. Contact us via our email to do so! Transcripts can be found here: Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a 5 star review wherever you listened to us! It helps promote the podcast to streaming services and other listeners. Watch the webinar of this episode on YouTube or read the blog by visiting our website. Want to join us live on Friday? Register Here! Engage with The Coaching Café Podcast Stay up to date on our socials Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Check out the YouTube Video of this podcast. YouTube Email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening!