In celebration of International Coaching Week 🎉 Today, we’re highlighting our CLOC coaches. The heart of coaching is in the questions. A great coaching question creates space for clarity and opens up new possibilities. Each CLOC coach brings their own experiences and perspectives to their work, and that richness shows up in the questions they ask. So we asked them to share their favorite coaching question. Scroll through to see what they shared.

I’ve recently been thinking a lot about how coaches learn and develop through practice, feedback and reflection – especially alongside others. It's led me to start 𝘐𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦: An occasional email with reflection prompts and insights for coaches who want to keep developing thoughtfully. The intention is to support regular reflection and ongoing learning, without adding to the noise or pressure to 𝘥𝘰 more. Sharing it here in case it’s useful to anyone in my network.

Do you ever question whether what arises during a coaching conversation is merely “your stuff” or if it contains valuable insights for the coaching relationship? Join us for a complimentary Lunch & Learn as we delve into the often-overlooked power of the use of self in coaching, featuring John Leary-Joyce, founder of The Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC). John, an internationally recognized expert in Embodied Dialogue, will discuss how the experiences we encounter as coaches can transform into meaningful data rather than being dismissed or set aside. Come with curiosity and learn how a deeper awareness of self can enhance presence, connection, and impact in your coaching conversations. Registration details can be found in the comments.

Which Coaching Model Fits the Individual Conversation? Every coaching conversation is different because every individual brings different needs, emotions, challenges, and goals into the space. Some conversations need structure and action, while others require reflection, awareness, possibility, deeper transformation or handling obstacles. Models like GROW, CLEAR, OSCAR, Transformational and WOOP Coaching are not about following rigid frameworks — they are different approaches that help coaches respond to what the individual truly needs in that moment. The real skill in coaching is not just knowing the models, but understanding when to use which approach.

More people than ever are looking for support with confidence, motivation, and creating lasting change. That’s why motivational coaching continues to grow as a powerful and rewarding profession. But what does a motivational coach really do? And how do you become one professionally and ethically? Our newest blog explores: ✔️ The role of a motivational coach ✔️ Key coaching skills and strengths ✔️ Accredited training and certification pathways ✔️ What to expect when building your coaching career If you’ve ever considered turning your passion for helping others into a coaching career, this is a must-read. Read our full blog here: https://lnkd.in/ej92CAsr

The #1 Secret Ingredient You Need To Attract High Value Coaching Clients Most coaches try all kinds of tactics and strategies to get coaching clients. The problem is - you can do everything you think you should do and still NOT get coaching clients. You have to make sure you have this ONE secret ingredient in your coaching business if you plan on getting clients. Best of all - it’s not hard to implement. https://lnkd.in/giGRMFBa

Want to deliver better coaching, avoid blind spots, and protect your clients? Coaching is evolving fast, and the coaches who stand out are the ones who are investing in continuous development, reflection and supervision. You’ll learn how coaching supervision: • Enhances your competence and ethical standards • Helps you reflect more deeply on your coaching sessions • Bridges the gap between what you know and how you actually coach Our latest blog gives you practical steps you can use to elevate your coaching immediately. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/efNJXDu7

Empathy isn’t just a “nice-to-have” in coaching—it’s the skill that changes everything. If you’ve ever wondered how to truly meet your clients where they are—and help them move forward with clarity—this is where it starts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAqvbn9p

Why "just ask powerful questions" is the worst coaching advice. Powerful questions without presence are just clever interrogation. A question lands only when the coach is fully attuned, curious, unhurried. EMCC's framework puts presence before process — because clients don't need better questions. They need a coach who is genuinely, fully there. I am curious what is your experience with this topic - both as coaches and clients? #EMCC #CoachingPresence #PowerfulQuestions

A lot of people talk about coaching in terms of transformation, confidence, and growth. Fewer people get concrete about the actual skills involved. I wrote this piece to name the core coaching skills every serious coach needs, and why skill matters more than performance. https://lnkd.in/gZwNs_XZ