ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers:

5. Maintains Presence

Core Competency 5: Maintains Presence

Definition: Is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident.

  1. Remains focused, observant, empathetic and responsive to the client

  2. Demonstrates curiosity during the coaching process

  3. Manages one’s emotions to stay present with the client

  4. Demonstrates confidence in working with strong client emotions during the coaching process

  5. Is comfortable working in a space of not knowing

  6. Creates or allows space for silence, pause or reflection

PCC Markers

  • 5.1: Coach acts in response to the whole person of the client (the who).

  • 5.2: Coach acts in response to what the client wants to accomplish throughout this session (the what).

  • 5.3: Coach partners with the client by supporting the client to choose what happens in this session.

  • 5.4: Coach demonstrates curiosity to learn more about the client.

  • 5.5: Coach allows for silence, pause or reflection.

Source: International Coaching Federation (ICF)

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