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Competency No. 5

Debbi Gardiner McCullough (D G McCullough)

Around 4% of the 55,000 + coaches certified with the International Coaching Federation hold the revered status of Master Certified Coach. Why so few? I'm about to find out. Competency No. 5, the podcast, explores how we maintain presence when we coach, lead, and live our lives. We interview coaches and others whose very livelihood depends upon staying calm and present with those they serve. We also chronicle my attempts (as a self-retired professor and global business reporter from New Zealand) to become an MCC coach. This effort requires beaucoup coaching hours, mentoring, and adhering strictly to the ICF's seven core competencies, especially the deceptively tricky Competency No. 5, maintaining presence. 






How do I train to become a coach? One coach’s journey May 09, 2024
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The challenges and joy of certifying as an ICF coach. Two coaches’ musingsApril 26, 2024
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How do we stay calm amidst heated emotions? Musings from Coach Karen du Four des ChampsApril 12, 2024
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“Kindness is my legacy from adversity” Magdalena Kranz on luxury fashion and feeling happier with lessMarch 28, 2024
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“I’m loving this new creative space.” Coach Malvika Joshi on the joy of entrepreneurship. March 15, 2024
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“Yoga helps us notice our feet have toes.” Yasna Garcia Da Rosa on certifying as a yoga instructor February 29, 2024
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The Lost Sunglasses. The stress of losing lovely thingsFebruary 16, 2024
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More trust is vital for mastery of coachingFebruary 01, 2024
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Growing things gives us inner strength: Pamela Currall on finding peace in her gardenJanuary 18, 2024
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I find calm, confidence, and joy from playing flute: Emma ZhouDecember 21, 2023
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How Do Active Minds Learn to Meditate? Helio Fujita KnowsDecember 07, 2023
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How Feeling Thanks Boosts My Presence and BusinessNovember 23, 2023
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Using Candor and Presence to Speak and Challenge the TruthNovember 10, 2023
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Celebrating 5,250 Individual Coaching Hours: Lessons and TacticsOctober 27, 2023
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Riptide Adventures. A Tale of Trust and PresenceOctober 13, 2023
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Taming Our “Monkey Brain” When We Coach. An interview with Coach Sathya SethuramanSeptember 28, 2023
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“I Know that “”He”” is the Biggest Boss to Impress.” Jevon Koh on Finding Calm through Faith and TravelSeptember 14, 2023
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How Laughing At Work Can Bring Joy and Presence. An Interview with Amy AzumaAugust 31, 2023
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How I Center and Reset When Coaching At Scale August 18, 2023
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“Silence Creates Space For You to Notice Things.” Musings from a Pilgrim and Executive, Helio FujitaAugust 03, 2023
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Intervention through Presence. An Interview with Coach Whitney SternJuly 20, 2023
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Why Competency No. 5?July 07, 2023
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