The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has just released the new ICF competencies, the first major update since 2019. This update reflects a global job analysis of nearly 3,000 coaches worldwide and captures how the profession has evolved in practice, ethics, and scope. While no new “main” competencies were added, the 2025 update introduces five new … Get More Details
When you think about the brands you love most, chances are it’s not just their logo, their prices, or their product that keeps them top of mind. It’s their story. The same goes for your coaching brand. In an industry where trust and connection matter more than almost anything else, storytelling is your strongest tool … Get More Details
Becoming a great small business coach is a journey that requires dedication, continuous learning, and a genuine passion for supporting others. Whether you’re already on this path or considering it, these five steps will guide you towards becoming a coach who can make a real difference in the lives of small business owners. Let’s dive … Get More Details
If you’re an ICF-trained coach contemplating a transition into small business coaching, it’s important to embrace the concept of systems thinking. This isn’t just another technique; it’s a transformative mindset that can profoundly enrich your coaching practice. Let’s delve into how intertwining systems thinking with fundamental ICF core competencies can dramatically change the way you … Get More Details
Systems Business Coach Inc.® (SBC) is grounded in a both a human-centric and business-focused approach, emphasizing empowerment, learning, and transformation. We know what it takes to be successful in business, and how business leaders learn best. This is a powerful combination that you learn here. Our philosophy is rooted in the integration of adult learning … Get More Details
Small businesses are the backbone of the global economy, generating a staggering 70% of all jobs worldwide. Yet, the market for coaching small business owners, the vital enterprises, remains notably underserved. For coaches, understanding the intricacies of the updated International Coach Federation (ICF) Competency Model can be a game-changer in serving this sector effectively. These … Get More Details
As a coach, what’s your approach working with startups and entrepreneurs? Interestingly, many coaches shy away from this niche, often because they struggle to answer this very question. In fact, a mere 3% of coaches affiliated with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) categorize themselves as small business coaches. Most coaches prefer to work with CEOs … Get More Details
When I first started helping small business owners officially, 15 years ago, I didn’t really want to call myself a coach. I didn’t know what to call me. Was I a: I settled on “Business consultant” and off I went to my first meetings with my well planned out agenda and timelines for getting things … Get More Details
What would happen if every small business in the world shut down? Morris, my chiropractor. Raf, my husband’s barber. And maybe you. You are all small business owners affected by Covid19. It took a pandemic for us to feel and notice just how important our local small businesses and their owners are to our lives. According … Get More Details
Being a Certified Systems Business Coach® means that you care. You care about the people in our communities who put everything on the line to create the businesses that serve us and our families. These small businesses are the backbone of our economy. They represent 90% of all businesses and are responsible for 70% of … Get More Details
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