Incorporating the very latest standards and competencies in the field of coaching, Becoming a Coach sets out a wide range of coaching models and shows how they can be integrated and combined in order to provide the best possible service to clients.

SECTION 1: SETTING THE SCENE Introduction; 1. The journey towards maturity; 2. What is coaching?; 3. Who am I?; 4. Who are my clients? SECTION 2: DEVELOPING CORE COACHING COMPETENCES Introduction; 5. Introducing the ICF Core Competency Model; 6. Demonstrates Ethical Practice; 7. Embodies a Coaching Mindset; 8. Establishes and Maintains Agreements; 9. Cultivates Trust and Safety; 10. Maintains Presence; 11. Listens Actively; 12. Evokes Awareness; 13. Facilitates Client Growth; SECTION 3: APPROACHES TO COACHING Introduction; 14. Universal Eclectic Coaching Approach; 15. Behavioural Approach and GROW model; 16. Humanistic approach and Time to Think model; 17. Cognitive behavioural approach and ABCDEF model; 18. Gestalt approach and Chairwork; 19. Solution-focused approach and OSKAR model; 20. Systemic approach and Force Field model; 11. Psychodynamic Coaching and Transference; 22. Integration; SECTION 4: COACHING PRACTICE Introduction; 23. Ethical practice; 24. Contracting with Clients; 25. Taking and managing coaching notes; 26. Maintaining presence through mindfulness; SECTION 5: DEVELOPING YOUR PRACTICE Introduction; 27. Personal development plans; 28. CPD; 29. Supervision; 30. Reflective Practice; 31. Mentor coaching; 32. Coaching Knowledge Assessment; 33. Progressing your coaching skills; SECTION 6: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Introduction; 34. Coaching Tools; 35. Resources