The Essential Characteristics of a Professional Coach

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The criteria below are key characteristics of a professional coach. 

1. Partnering with a client to create a clear agreement
2. Respecting clients’ identity, environment, experiences, values, and beliefs
3. Maintaining a mindset that is open, curious, flexible, and client-centered
4. Partnering with clients for a safe and supportive environment, allowing clients to share freely
5. Facilitating client insight and learning by using thought-provoking techniques and tools 
6. Partnering with clients to transform insight and learning into action
7. Bounding to the International Coaching Federation's coaching guidelines and ethics.