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Episode 13Becoming a coach1 h 4 min

Becoming a Coach with Kirsten Dierolf: From Language Teacher to Leading a Global Coaching Academy

with Kirsten Dierolf, Coach Supervisor

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In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," Tobi from metaFox sits down with Kirsten Dierolf, a renowned businesswoman and thought leader in the coaching industry. Kirsten shares her journey from studying theology and teaching English to building a successful online coaching academy with over 6,000 graduates. The discussion delves into the importance of personalized coaching, the value of ICF and EMCC accreditations, and how coaching skills for managers can transform leadership practices. Kirsten also highlights the significance of creating a coaching culture within organizations and the role of reflective practice in coaching development.


Key Learnings:

  • To become a coach, it's essential to understand the value of ICF and EMCC accreditations, which can enhance credibility and open doors to more opportunities.
  • Coaching skills for managers are crucial in fostering a coaching culture within organizations, enabling leaders to integrate coaching attitudes and toolkits into their leadership practices.
  • Reflective practice is vital for continuous growth as a coach, allowing for personal and professional development tailored to individual strengths and client needs.


Chapters

Intro & Teaser – 00:00:00

Exploring Personal Coaching Journeys – 00:01:50

Creating an Inclusive Training Environment – 00:09:00

Balancing ICF and EMCC Standards – 00:10:22

The Early Days: From Theology to Coaching – 00:11:01

Discovering Solution-Focused Coaching – 00:15:45

Building a Coaching Business – 00:20:05

Training Programs at Solutions Academy – 00:23:04

Joining Solutions Academy: What to Expect – 00:24:05

Course Structure and Community Engagement – 00:25:00

Innovative Tools and Techniques – 00:26:24

Global Diversity and Networking – 00:27:22

The Evolution of Coaching Training – 00:32:00

The Evolution of Solutions Academy – 00:33:00

Accreditation and Growth Strategies – 00:39:14

Marketing and Building Trust – 00:42:49


References & Resources

Check out Solutions Academy: https://www.solutionsacademy.com/

Check out Solutions Academy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SolutionsAcademy

Check out this book for client relationships: The Trusted Advisor

AI Coaching Feedback Tool - Ovida.IO

Join our metaFox Community on WhatsApp - https://metaFox.eu/community

ICF (International Coaching Federation) – https://coachingfederation.org

EMCC (European Mentoring & Coaching Council) – https://www.emccglobal.org

Insoo Kim Berg & Steve de Shazer – Pioneers of Solution-Focused Coaching

Transcript

Full transcript, edited for readability. Every timestamp jumps the video to that moment.

Kirsten Dierolf: We are really not interested in developing cookie cutter coaches. We are really interested in, who are you as a coach? How do you show up? We don't want to create one size fits all. We want to see, what are your strengths? What is the environment that you thrive in? What is the environment that you like to coach in? Which clients appreciate you as a coach? Tobi: On last week's episode I met Kirsten Dierolf, and Kirsten demoed her coaching approach, solution-focused and narrative coaching, with me as a client. There I met Kirsten as this very Tobi: down to earth, gentle and playful woman, who started out with studying theology and teaching English at a German community college.

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