The 7th Wonder and the 7th ICF Competency Being Aware is a primary and familiar experience: the knowing of our own being, or our self-consciousness that lies in us. However, awareness, or the experience of simply ‘being aware’, has no external evidence and it is so often ignored. The process of becoming aware of …
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The development of the coaching mindset is a continuous process, that involves the development of personal characteristics. A starting point of this process can be found in the values promoted by the ICF (International Coaching Federation) and then continuing effort of the coach to integrate the ICF competencies into one’s practice in such a way …
The word philosophy is derived from two Greek words. The first word, philo, means “love.” The second, sophy, means “wisdom.” Literally, then, philosophy means “love of wisdom”. At SunLight Academy we love what we do and we bring this love in our classes and in our interactions with our coaches in training. We are aware …
Like bees in a beehive, like the cells of our body, like the waves of the ocean … During a hot weekend in July and a relaxing walk in the suggestive medieval village of Ricetto di Candelo, in the province of Biella in the North of Italy, I met a bee breeder.The old portal was …
When we refer to coaching we like to talk and write about the techniques and the approaches of coaching, we like to describe what do coaches do and how do they do it.Today I want to amplify the impact that coaching has on our lives by connecting the dots: coaching addresses the Being our Selves …
A smile is a universal type of expression. Everybody, from different countries and cultures and languages can recognize a smile. Surely emotions determine the expression you put on your face, but also the opposite is true. It has been largely proven that our facial expression can alter the way we feel and the way we …
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Introducing video nr. 5 –There are many training programs available, and each one has its own focus. I encourage you to do the research on these programs to ensure they are offering the best value and giving you the right skills that you need to succeed in your profession. If you are new to coaching, …
Introducing video nr. 4 – All training programs are different. What do you need to consider to choose wisely and to accordingly to your needs and expectations? To begin with, it is important to consider the differences even within full Certification ACTP Training Programs. Remember that length of the program, teaching mode, configuration of the …
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Introducing video nr. 3 –Earning a professional credential is a voluntary process through which an individual is evaluated against predetermined standards for knowledge, skills or competencies for a particular job or profession.A credential may include other criteria such as training and experience. Private credentialing, sometimes referred to as certification, is offered by an independent body, …
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Introducing video nr. 2 – Let’s continue our exploration on the coaching world and the coaching profession.Coaching is a self-regulated profession. There are several global coaching organizations that offer credentials. In this way they ensure the consumers that they are hiring a coach who is both trained and experienced. Each of these organizations is dedicated …
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We train individuals who want to become life, business, corporate or executive coaches. We partner with managers in organizations and their teams, with HR personnel, trainers and mentors around the world who want to be the creators of a new paradigm.