ICF Core Competency 5: Maintains Presence

In 2021, the International Coach Federation began following the updated ICF Coaching Core Competency Model. This official interview with Pamela Richarde, MCC, provides an in-depth explanation of Section B. Number 5.
Learn more about the ICF Coaching Core Competencies at coachfederation.org/core-comp...
B. Co-Creating the Relationship
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
Do you have any questions, tips, or ideas about this core competency? Let us know in the comments!.

[@rachelheavens1185]

Pamela I love when you said inviting another human being to emerge! Isn’t it such a privilege to be able to offer that to another

[@madhulikatyagi6722]

Loved the distinctions brought out here between ACC, PCC and MCC Levels, for this competency, thank you!!!

[@raziakhatoon]

Thank you Brighton and Pamela for the insightful pointers on "maintaining a presence"! Brilliant

[@kelleycatholic]

Pamela is great! very clear communicator and clearly a good coach!

[@patrickwilliams8646]

Well done Pamela. Who better to express this competency 🙏🏻

[@fatemehakhavan957]

I feel the subject was entirely under her eyes & she quite know what she wants to say what's better to say. Thanks for your information⚘🌹😘

[@genthebuilder8418]

Thank you, Pamela! So helpful!

[@mOy2234]

Very helpful videos , I like the new language much better.

[@paulvrolijk5670]

What a great video! Super helpful!

[@patrycjaskurzak4918]

Brighton is so sweet! He makes me smile :)

[@parmarbk]

Pamela - Thanks, very nicely explained.

[@rupikabhargava2346]

Thank you for this

[@laughoften4101]

thank you so much!

[@Sameeraalibaba]

Thank you both

[@magleahy9965]

Love this video!

[@ICFHeadquarters]

Glad you enjoyed it Mag

[@rupikabhargava2346]

So it’s about coach knowing himself and then come to not knowing and let other person be

[@SacredSpace_LLC]

Hello!