Becoming a Credentialed Coach - Updates on Accreditation

For ILCT, 2022 has been a year where the focus, in part, has been of reaccrediting our program and we are very pleased to report that we continue to be one of the highest accredited programs.

August 31st, 2022 by Amy Jones
Ethical Framework for Technology-delivered Coaching

Originally published in 2011, we offer this updated White Paper to address the rapid changes in technology, and the ethical implications, especially as more and more coaches are using technology to deliver services...

September 28th, 2021 by Amy Jones
Coach in Training: Introduction

By: Kim Green

Hello.  There is one week before I jump into my training to become a Life Coach at ILCT. I am so pleased to be here. My name is Kim Green and I am a writer. I have always thought that the written word is all I had until coaching came along. I have secretly fantasized about

September 28th, 2021 by Amy Jones
Coach Experience Requirements Revisited

Coaching credentials such as the ICF’s ACC and PCC, and the Center for Credentialing & Education’s BCC have requirements for both coach training hours and coaching experience, and they change periodically. In an attempt to stay current, this post updates previous ones to summarize the requirements for what counts as coaching experience as of September 2021.

September 27th, 2021 by Amy Jones
30-Day Gratitude Challenge

By: Kim Anthony

"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." – Melody Beattie

Studies show that the more you express gratitude, the more appreciative, healthier and happier you will inevitably become.  Science, is also proving that a

March 24th, 2020 by Amy Jones

Do you find yourself on the thin line of wanting to be direct without crossing the line into being too directive where you risk offending, losing clients, customers, direct reports (and fail your coaching exam)?

October 29th, 2019 by Amy Jones
Coaching Specialist Certifications

While it is still true that no state, nor most countries require licensure for you to practice as a coach, seven states in the U.S. have already discussed it. The assumption is that, when that time comes...

May 28th, 2019 by Amy Jones
Using the Peoplemap in your Practice

June came to me for coaching. She wanted to improve on her role as Vice President of a department with a major international bank. She was very happy with her work, but having difficulty with...

April 03rd, 2019 by Life Coach Training
Being Direct Without Crossing the Line

By: Marilyn O'Hearne, MSW, MCC

Do you find yourself on the thin line of wanting to be direct without crossing the line into being too directive where you lose clients, customers, direct reports (and fail your coaching exam)? My desire to see you getting the best results and being more

January 30th, 2019 by Amy Jones
On the Loss of Michael Lillibridge

I just heard the news of my dear friend and longtime teacher and coach, Dr. Michael Lillibridge’s passing. What a great friend, mentor, and buddy he was to me.   Mike was...

December 25th, 2018 by Amy Jones