What are the changes to the ICF competencies?At the start of September the ICF released updates to the competencies and I’m sharing what this means for your coaching practiceIn this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I break down the latest updates from the International Coaching Federation, explaining what’s changed, why it matters and how you can put these new standards into practice.We’ll dive into the nuanced shifts in language, the emphasis on ongoing professional development, inclusivity, and even the careful addition of knowledge-sharing within coaching. Whether you’re new to ICF accreditation or a seasoned MCC-level coach, make sure you tune in to learn more.Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction: The ICF’s forward-thinking approach and what’s changed01:39 The 8 ICF competencies and what’s new03:01 Why supervision and mentor coaching are now essential for all coaches04:11 Adding technology and best practices, plus addressing bias06:44 Encouraging curiosity within ourselves, clients, and the coaching process07:57 Defining your unique coaching philosophy and communicating it08:51 Ongoing agreement: recontracting and adapting to client needs09:17 Maintaining presence as a coach and having awareness of self and client09:43 Shifts in language towards greater inclusivity and partnership10:09 The controversial update: when (and how) to share knowledge as a coach13:03 Integrating learning and progress: new emphasis on embedding change13:49 Final thoughts: ICF as a guiding light in the profession and what’s nextAbout Ruth Kudzi:Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well-respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is an MCC-level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach, Ruth was a senior leader in education.Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books Connect with Ruth:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ About Optimus Coach Academy:Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/Connect with Optimus Coach...

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