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ICF Core Competency 3: Establishes and Maintains Agreements

Updated: Apr 9

GPS screen in dashboard of a car driving on a forest road
Agreements: The GPS of Coaching

Ever been on a road trip where no one agreed on the destination? One person’s aiming for the mountains, another’s dead set on the beach, and somehow you all end up at a gas station in the middle of nowhere, arguing over the map. That’s what coaching feels like without clear agreements.

That’s why the International Coaching Federation (ICF) emphasizes Core Competency 3—Establishes and Maintains Agreements—as a fundamental skill for impactful coaching. It is all about making sure you and your client are headed in the same direction, with a clear roadmap and checkpoints along the way. Without it? You risk aimless wandering, frustrating detours, and a whole lot of “Wait, what are we even doing here?” moments.

Let’s explore what this competency means, with examples of real coaching scenarios where clear agreements help coach and client drive forward with confidence. 🛣️🚗

 

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