ICF Core Competency 3: Establishes and Maintains Agreements

Coaching agreements are the GPS—keeping client and coach aligned and moving forward with clarity.

Ever been on a road trip where no one agreed on the basics—where you’re headed, how long you’ll drive, or even who’s holding the keys? Chaos. One person’s craving the mountains, another’s aiming for the beach, and you wind up stalled at a gas station in the middle of nowhere, arguing over snacks.

That’s what coaching feels like without clear agreements. ICF Competency 3—Establishes and Maintains Agreements—is the GPS of the coaching process. It keeps both coach and client aligned on the big picture and the daily details, and it provides checkpoints so the journey stays purposeful.

Without these agreements in place, the coaching engagement is like a road trip without a GPS—lots of stops, detours, and maybe even running out of gas before you get anywhere meaningful. But with clear agreements? You and your client drive forward with purpose, knowing exactly where you’re headed. 🛣️🚗

The 12 ICF Agreement Indicators in 3 Lanes

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