by Life Coaching America | Oct 22, 2025 | Articles, From the Founders, Resources
The Intersection of ICF Core Competencies and Motivational Interviewing (MI) A few of our posts about the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) Gold Standard of Coaching and Motivational Interviewing (MI) might leave you wondering about the intersection of...
by Life Coaching America | Oct 15, 2025 | Articles, From the Founders, Resources
Sustain Talk vs. Change Talk So, let’s be real! Coaching clients are seeking services, more often than not, considering and wanting change. Change that might be personal, professional or both. Life Coaching Institute of America (LCIA) considers both to be part of such...
by Life Coaching America | Oct 1, 2025 | Articles, From the Founders, Resources
Thought-provoking Conversation Let’s sit with the International Coaching Federations definition of coaching. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to...
by Life Coaching America | Sep 18, 2025 | Articles, From the Founders, Resources
A Partnership Between the Client and the Coach The International Coaching Federation (ICF) acknowledges coaching as a partnership between the client and the coach. Such an integral component that enables the co-creation of the relationship. Motivational...
by Leslie Schultz | Oct 28, 2024 | Articles, From the Founders, Resources
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” – John C. Maxwell This quote has always humbled me. Understanding that change may be by invitation or it may grace our lives through unsolicited means. All the same, change is a continuous process and ever present in...
by Life Coaching America | Feb 7, 2015 | Articles, Resources
Listening by Leslie Schultz (Co-Founder) Life Coaching Institute of America believes that developing sensitive and active listening skills will grow hope and will grow people in your life; family, friends or business associates. Be a gift–giver, offer your clients...
