VCT ICF Core Competencies Rating Form

VCT ICF Core Competencies Rating Form

For peer and self-assessment
This form should be completed for all observed peer coaching sessions when in the role of observer and used for self-assessment of recorded call submissions. It's is designed to rate the level of proficiency and understanding demonstrated by the coach within the coaching session for each core competency. See the table below for rating guidelines.

*Scores should aim to be in the 5-6 "ACC Level Coaching" range, and may be low as you develop your coaching skills.

** Please leave a comment for each competency score as to why you assigned that particular rating.

0-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
Not Demonstrated	Needs Improvement	ACC Level Coaching	Proficient	Mastered

Coach Name (your name if self-assessment, peer coach name if observed peer session:
Mentor Coach Call Reviewer (Sang/ Nicholas) or Peer Observer (your name):
Date of coaching session

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Date
This rating form is for:

an observed peer coaching session (observer's written feedback for peer who coached)a recorded call submission (self-assessment for mentor coach)
Core Competency #1- Demonstrates Ethical Practice

The coach demonstrates understanding and practice of coaching ethics and standards.
Rating:
This is a Pass/ Fail Competency
Comments/ Questions
Core Competency #2- Embodies a Coaching Mindset

The coach develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible and client centered.
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Core Competency #3- Establishes and Maintains Agreements

Partners to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship, process, plans and goals. Establishes agreements for the overall engagement and for each coaching session.
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Core Competency #4- Cultivates Trust and Safety

Partners to create a safe, supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of mutual respect and trust.
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Core Competency #5- Maintains Presence

Is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident.
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Core Competency #6- Listens Actively

Focuses on what the client is and is not saying to fully understand what is being communicated in the context of the client systems and to support client self-expression.
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Core Competency #7- Evokes Awareness

Facilitates client insight and learning by using tools and techniques to such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor or analogy
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Core Competency #8- Facilitates Client Growth

Partners with the client to transform learning and insight into action. Promotes client autonomy in the coaching process.
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1 is Not Demonstrated, 10 is Mastered
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VCT ICF Core Competencies Rating Form

Core Competency #1- Demonstrates Ethical Practice

Core Competency #2- Embodies a Coaching Mindset

Core Competency #3- Establishes and Maintains Agreements

Core Competency #4- Cultivates Trust and Safety

Core Competency #5- Maintains Presence

Core Competency #6- Listens Actively

Core Competency #7- Evokes Awareness

Core Competency #8- Facilitates Client Growth