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The ICF sets clear rules for coaching-session recordings and matching transcripts when you apply for ICF certification credentials. These apply whether you are seeking ACC, PCC or MCC. 

Below I list the specific requirements you must meet.

Most small business owners overspend their time on creating and planning social media posts. Their efforts end in frustration when that content fails to engage the audience and does not convert viewers into serious leads. That’s where most entrepreneurs give up. Our guest author shows how SoSavvy is minimizing the time spent on content creation while increasing the precision of your content to match your ideal client profile with the value you offer. The result: engagin...

The coaching industry is booming. Seems we all should be making money with the global market projected to hit $7.30 billion this year. Then why does business growth feel so hard for many talented business coaches? The reality is often a draining cycle of inconsistent client flow: a feast of new clients one month, a famine the next. You’re stuck in a loop of manual prospecting, endless content creation with uncertain ROI, and administrative tasks that steal time from your true passion (and yo...

The coaching industry is transforming swiftly with artificial intelligence (AI) stepping into roles once held solely by human coaches. In the hectic world of today, the conversation about value and revenue generation is shifting, emphasizing the role of technology in enhancing these elements. Despite the excitement surrounding AI, new coaches often hesitate, unsure how to keep up with technological advances. At the same time, the market is far ahead in testing and comparing human coaches vs ...

Scheduling tools exist to take away one pain that plagued us for as long as business existed. Let’s cut straight to it: You need to book clients on your schedule. And who likes endless back-and-forth messaging to find a date and time that fits all schedules? Surely, you’ve got better things to do than coordinating appointments all day. That’s why we did not look at every scheduling tool on this planet, but selected only six alternatives to Calendly that we believe work well for a coaching bu...

Want a Calendly alternative at a lower cost? In the competitive world of online scheduling, striking the right balance between cost and functionality is crucial. Businesses and solopreneurs like many coaches often find themselves gravitating toward well-known options like Calendly. But the growing demand for budget-friendly, user-friendly alternatives has paved the way for competitors like TidyCal. We’re directly comparing TidyCal as an alternative to Calendly in this ‘scheduling showdown’. ...

Delve into the transformative impact of integrating neuroscience into the world of personal and professional coaching: Understand the brain’s mechanics and how it can elevate the coaching experience from a collaborative partnership to a science-backed journey of profound change.

Key Takeaways:

A Field of Innovation and Growth: The integration of neuroscience has spurred a variety of innovative coaching methods, from Kinesiology Coaching, which connec...

The realm of coaching is intensely competitive, means you’ll need innovative strategies to effectively engage and retain clients. Are you at the edge of your seat yet? We were when AI solutions made bold promises to businesses. While traditional lead generation methods provide a degree of reliability, they frequently lack promised outcomes. With Artificial Intelligence (AI), traditional marketing or lead generation agencies face a transformative force that is reshaping the way coaches intera...

You have new AI-choices popping up everywhere. Merlin AI stands out as a multi-AI solution which combines features you’d otherwise pay separately for. As a coach or solopreneur, you’ll face the challenge of scaling your businesses while maintaining authentic client relationships and delivering impactful results. The secret weapon? Merlin AI, the most user-friendly AI and automation tool we’ve worked with so far – and we’ve tried many since AI was released into the wild. If you want to grow s...

Embodying a coaching mindset is one of the critical core competencies established by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). At its core, this competency reflects a coach’s ongoing journey toward personal growth, a steadfast commitment to professional integrity, and an open, curious approach to every coaching interaction. It’s not just about “doing” coaching—it’s about “being” a coach. When a practitioner truly embodies the mindset of a coach, they bring presence, humility, self-awarene...