Serious Discussion: What’s the reason to get accredited?
I had a profound spiritual breakthrough in 2024 while being coached to an understanding of Sydney Banks’ Three Principles. While I’m coaching I’m as present as possible, from which it seems the next question that guides the conversation to a deeper insight arises naturally, seemingly every time.
In doing so I’ve been fortunate enough to watch life-changing breakthroughs unfold in almost everyone I’ve coached so far.
I was interested in NLP, ICF accredited courses, and traditional counselling programs, thinking “the more tools on my tool belt the better”. I then dropped out of an advanced NLP program when the content began seeming contradictory (or at least, out of alignment) with the perspective I’ve already seen have such big impacts.
Continuing down the course route now seems like a big time-sink, and has me wondering - is it possible having more tools on your belt can make it harder to find the right one to use?
Are those seeking accreditation doing so to learn how to be an effective coach, are there other reasons why ICF accreditation or further studies are worth the resources if your coaching journey is progressing well?
A heartfelt thank you for any insight you may have to share.