ICF Core Competency 8: Facilitates Client Growth
- Cindy Hosea
- Feb 6
- 6 min read
Updated: Apr 10

Imagine coaching as a road trip. The client is in the driver’s seat, but without gas (aka action), they’re just parked at the scenic overlook of insight. Sure, the view’s nice, but at some point, they need to put the car in drive. That’s where you come in—helping them turn all those "aha!" moments into actual forward motion.
A brilliant coaching session can spark clarity, but real transformation? That happens when clarity fuels decisions, behaviors, and results.
That’s the essence of ICF Core Competency 8: Facilitates Client Growth—empowering the client to transform awareness into action, and insight into impact.
Let’s break down how to turn coaching conversations into real-world change that keeps your clients moving forward—without running out of gas halfway. 🚗💨