Foundation Domain, Competency 2: Embodies a Coaching Mindset

The second competency in the Foundation Domain is Embodies a Coaching Mindset. This is a new competency that emerged from the most recent coaching job analysis conducted by the ICF as well as a qualitative study of coach’s learning journeys completed by the ICF Academic Research team. Many of the core coaching tasks, knowledge and attitudes identified in the job analysis process included aspects of reflective practice (e.g., reflection, awareness and self-regulation). This has been identified and emphasized as critical “self-work” that coaches must engage in.