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NOBCO and ICF Netherlands publish white paper: coaching is socially relevant
NIJKERK 27 January 2022 - NOBCO, the largest professional association for coaches in the Netherlands, and ICF Netherlands, the Dutch representation of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) ...
Many leaders don't know how to listen
Although most people think they are good listeners, in practice it often turns out differently. And we would even venture to say that listening ...
Coach guidelines during the pandemic
Now that the first impressive Corona months are over and some parts of active and working life are coming up for air, as a coach you may need ...
Coaches of ICF Netherlands contribute to 'The Wave' at International Coaching Day
On International Coaching Day (ICD) on 6 May 2020, ICF members from 70 countries celebrated the coaching profession with a 35-hour 'wave' of free ...