DEFINITION: Partners with the client to transform learning and insight into action. Promotes client autonomy in the coaching process. Works with the client to integrate new awareness, insight or learning into their worldview and behaviors Partners with the client to design goals, actions and accountability measures that integrate and expand new lea…

DEFINITION: Facilitates client insight and learning by using tools and techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor or analogy. Considers client experience when deciding what might be most useful Challenges the client as a way to evoke awareness or insight Asks questions about the client, such as their way of thinking, values, needs, …

DEFINITION: Focuses on what the client is and is not saying to fully understand what is being communicated in the context of the client systems and to support client self-expression. Considers the client’s context, identity, environment, experiences, values and beliefs to enhance understanding of what the client is communicating Reflects or summari…

DEFINITION: Is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident. Remains focused, observant, empathetic and responsive to the client Demonstrates curiosity during the coaching process Manages one’s emotions to stay present with the client Demonstrates confidence in working with strong cli…

DEFINITION: Partners with the client to create a safe, supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of mutual respect and trust. Seeks to understand the client within their context which may include their identity, environment, experiences, values and beliefs Demonstrates respect for the client’s identity,…

DEFINITION: Partners with the client and relevant stakeholders to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship, process, plans and goals. Establishes agreements for the overall coaching engagement as well as those for each coaching session. Explains what coaching is and is not and describes the process to the client and relevant stakehol…

DEFINITION: Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible and client-centered. Acknowledges that clients are responsible for their own choices Engages in ongoing learning and development as a coach Develops an ongoing reflective practice to enhance one's coaching Remains aware of and open to the influence of context and culture o…

DEFINITION: Understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards of coaching. Demonstrates personal integrity and honesty in interactions with clients, sponsors and relevant stakeholders Is sensitive to clients' identity, environment, experiences, values and beliefs Uses language appropriate and respectful to clients, sponsors and rel…

For Season 3 of Coaching Through It, Julie & Laura dive into the eight (8) core competencies that guide their coaching practice as outlined by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Use this as a study guide if you're a coach working towards your credentials or learn more about the practice if you're "coach curious" -- these episodes will get…

Amy Corron (she/her) is an innovative and creative higher education professional who is passionate about effective facilitation, curriculum design, intergroup dialogue pedagogy, and coaching. She is currently an Associate Director/Lecturer for the Archer Center for Student Leadership at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and an International Coachin…

On this episode of @CoachingThruIt, coaches Laura and Julie talk about empowering their clients to design and develop individual systems of accountability. We talk about coaching questions to hold clients accountable and practices that enable clients to check-in with themselves for their own action steps beyond a coaching session. Question for coac…

Jennifer Askey, Ph.D. works with academic leaders and leaders-to-be in a down-to-earth and engaging approach that utilizes emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and mindfulness to help her clients navigate the internal and external obstacles of their professional worlds. She focuses on career planning and transition, as well as team effectiv…

As career and executive coaches, we’re always learning. For this episode of @CoachingThruIt Laura and Julie share what’s in their coaching library -- books, podcasts, and conferences… oh my! Here are a few things we’re tuning into to support our clients and craft of coaching: Dare to Lead Ep. Brené with Amy Cuddy on Pandemic Flux Syndrome “Why This…

We’re joined by Coach Laurie Maynell for this episode of @CoachingThruIt. Laurie has been an educational developer in higher education for 15 years, providing consultation on teaching, course design, and assessment to individual instructors and academic units. She took her first coach training course to enhance her consultation practice at her day …

On this episode of @CoachingThruIt Julie & Laura talk about peer and group coaching models. Both have taken their coaching skills to work in the learning & development space to help leaders, groups, and teams grow. Listen to how they are thinking about peer and group coaching at the office and maybe for a future group coaching program they might de…

On this episode of @CoachingThruIt we are joined by queer leadership coach, Liz Cruz (she/they). Liz works with folks who want to grow their emotional intelligence skills and hone their authentic leadership style, fully integrating identities, values, and experiences. Liz’s coaching approach is informed by her deeply-held belief that each of us is …

In this episode of @CoachingThruIt, Laura & Julie talk about getting certified as a coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). We talk about the value for joining a professional coaching community and earning a credential that is grounded in ethics and principles that value the coaching practice. Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Cong…

In this episode of @CoachingThruIt podcast Laura and Julie welcome guest Molly Mandelberg, to talk about marketing, building your business, finding your niche clientele, and more! Molly is the Founder of Wild Hearts Rise Up, Creator of “Magnetic Influencer Collective” and also hosts two podcasts: Tactical Magic” (p.s. Laura is on Ep. 127 Transition…

In this episode of @CoachingThruIt, Julie & Laura talk about executive coaching: what it is, what they are learning about it, and how it is going with their executive clients. We hope that this episode unpacks more around coaching leaders and how we’re taking what we know into supporting the specific needs and making space for these clients who are…

In this episode of @CoachingThruIt, Julie & Laura were thrilled to have a coaching conversation with Isabeau Iqbal. She is a career and life coach who helps ambitious perfectionists move forward in their higher education career, without throwing their quality of life out the window. Isabeau takes a positive approach to perfectionism in her coaching…

In this episode Laura and Julie CAREfront each other to recognize when coaches need support and being coached themselves. We share a bit about how and what coaches seek out a thinking partner and coach to move us forward in our own lives. Julie and Laura get real to unpack self-care and ways we seek out support for our coaching practice. 3 Signs of…

We have another Coaching Through It + Coach to Coach podcast crossover episode! In this episode @Katie__Linder (coach & coach trainer) and @laurapasquini talk about coaching skills and strengths. This is a cross-posted episode from Season 6, Episode 4 of the Coach to Coach podcast. [Direct link + transcript: https://www.drkatielinder.com/cc46/] Plu…

For this episode, Julie & Laura chat about who their coaching client is. Not the names or actual people, but the types of folks who find us for coaching based on the following topics, word of mouth referral, etc. We reflect on going deep and earning trust with clients, and who we want to coach as we build our practice. ICF Coaching Log [Download Ex…

On this episode of Coaching Through It, we’re sharing a conversation with @Katie__Linder (our coach trainer) and @julieclarsen. This is a cross-posted episode from Season 6, Episode 4 of the Coach to Coach podcast. [Direct link + transcript: https://www.drkatielinder.com/cc44/] We also answer the following questions in our intro: How did you get in…

In this episode Laura & Julie continue to debunk what coaching practice is and is not. There is no shortage of self-help resources and folks who are consulting, speaking, and offering help. That being said, the land of coaching is unregulated and they might not be an actual coach. Listen to the questions we get asked about coaching, questions we as…

And we’re back! For Season 2 of Coaching Through It -- we have so much to share! During our break we’ve been in a couple of other coach training courses and are learning a whole lot about ourselves in our coaching practice. This episode will introduce you to the topics and ideas ahead for season 2 of the pod. Courses from Higher Ed Coach Training: …

In this episode of @CoachingThruIt, Julie and Laura talk about the “business” of coaching -- specifically the nuts and bolts of how we are setting up our coaching practice diving deep into confidence, values, when we can do it, and what it means to actually launch our coaching practice as a business. Intake forms for exploring coaching and booking …

On this episode of @CoachingThruIt Laura and Julie do a walk-through of what powerful questions are and how they are used in coaching practice and as a skill in life. “They help the coach and the client to seek understanding and find clarity around any issue, challenge, or topics that a client brings to the session.” Via Dr. Katie Linder https://ww…

In this episode of @CoachingThruIt, Julie and Laura talk about having coaching clients make distinctions, define terms, and get to the heart of the matter in a session. We chat a bit about “fillers” vs. blunt questions, and how we are thinking about defining terms and comparison when in our own coaching practice. Tools we compare in this episode --…

In this @CoachingThruIt episode, Julie and Laura chat about pivoting from advising, helping, and mentoring to not be a problem-solver. We unpack the phrase we are told in our coach training: “Coach the Client, Not the Problem.” We join our coaching clients on their journey -- so we talk about our triggers that might “helper” tendency, to listen to …

During coaching sessions with peers in their coach training cohort, Julie & Laura “practice coaching” -- which is to say they coach each other on real issues to implement the structure, concepts, and techniques we are learning from our coach training course. Here are some of their observations of this coach practice and what this means when we are …

Self-Determination Theory and Motivation Mastery & Competence Relatedness & Competence Autonomy Coaching tools are exercises or activities to prompt ideas, identify interests, and even prompt an open discussion during a coaching session. Why use a tool in coaching? Open up a client to a conversation Encourage a client to think deeper, beyond the su…

We recorded this episode at the beginning of December to reflect on our 6 months of coaching. In this bonus episode we share season two is coming in 2021 and birthday wishes for your hosts with the most. Be sure to send your love to Julie & Laura -- digital hugs & love are welcome. :) p.s. Shout out to the local tea store: Steepologie -- we're lovi…

On the podcast, Laura & Julie chat about the fishbowl coaching exercise and what it feels like to coach without an agenda! Let the client lead; trust the client Raw feelings/emotions: to dig in or not? Time in practice coaching sessions All The Feels What happens if you recognize your coaching client needs to talk more about emotions rising or feel…

Are you interested in learning more about coaching certification? ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Path ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Path Emotional Intelligence Empathy: “I will take the train to vulnerable city any time.” ~ Julie “The open express.” ~Laura Allyship Openness Affinity/Identity needs What’s your story? (opening line or i…

Coaching Opening Questions: How are you coming into our conversation today? What’s going on in your world? How are you landing into the call? What’s on your mind? What’s your story? Removing the “advising” from our coaching with the following things: Open-ended questions Questions without judgement Non-leading questions Ask one question -- and let …

Introduction to this podcast and how we are “coaching through it” on this and future episodes. International Coaches Federation (ICF) Coach Training with Katie Linder: https://www.higheredcoaches.com/ What is your past experience with coaching? NACADA - The Global Community for Academic Advising Design Matters with Debbie Millman: Austin Kleon (int…

In Coaching Through It, your podcast hosts and newly minted coaches, Julie Larsen and Laura Pasquini, bring their perspectives and insights to their coaching practice. In each episode we’ll introduce you to what coaching is -- specifically coach training, powerful questions, coaching tools or techniques, working with clients, and applying how coach…