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The collection of blogs from members & associates of ICF Chennai Charter Chapter. A vibrant amalgamation of individual & collective perspectives, thought leadership, and expertise related to all things coaching

Coaching vs Mentoring

by Leela VenkataSatish Kolla “You’re a Coach. You’re supposed to tell us what is that we have to do”. There’s ...

Millennials and Gen-Z – potential target groups for coaching in the next 10 years!

Progressions in the population mix – In the next 10 years, Millennials and Gen Z will make up almost 40% ...

The Art of Adaptation and Building Resilience

Recently I was researching on the wonderful concepts of Bio Mimicry. What especially caught my attention is the practice of ...

The Power of Asking the Right Questions

Coaching is not about providing answers—it’s about helping individuals uncover their own insights. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching ...

In Search Of My Soul: Broken pieces, Right or wrong, and loneliness

A few days back, I was having an informal ‘introductory’ conversation with one of the fellow coaches from France. While ...

From Wonderland to Leadership: Journey of Purpose and Visibility

‘How can one create visibility in this ever-demanding and highly competitive world, Suba?’ a fellow coach who is starting his ...

Coaching: The Pathway to Success for Emerging Leaders

“Louli, you need to work on your communication,” this is the feedback I used to get from my leaders earlier ...

Flawless and Whole Just as You are

There is nothing to be fixed because you are not broken! How would you feel interacting with a person who ...

DIVE: 4 Steps to Clear, Outcome-Based Goals

Understanding Outcome-Based Goal Setting in Coaching Conversations Consider a coach helping an individual navigate toward their desired career. This pivotal ...

Beyond the Algorithm: Humanizing AI for Ethical Coaching Practices

In the last year, the most commonly used phrase around the world has been Artificial Intelligence (AI), sometimes known as ...