Practice sessions for the ICF core competencies – Start Strong
This interactive 90-minute session, focused on ICF Core Competency 3, explores how coaches can listen more deeply, stay curious and move beyond a formulaic approach to setting session goals.
The first 5–10 minutes of a coaching conversation are the most critical — and the most underestimated. Setting the right tone, building trust and creating real clarity around what the client wants from the session is what shapes the quality of the entire conversation.
Through a live demonstration, debrief and feedback, participants will explore what a strong session opening looks like in practice and walk away with concrete tools to apply in their next session.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Get clarity on the key elements of how to set a strong coaching session agreement, aligned with ICF Core Competency 3
- Apply a practical framework for setting clear, client-centered session goals
- Practice and recognize the most common mistakes in establishing a clear session outcome
- Get a practical tool to apply in their coaching practice
- 26 oct. 2026
- Expired!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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As a Master Certified Coach and executive coach, Cristina has helped entrepreneurs, managers and leaders gain clarity to navigate transitions and identify the best opportunities for themselves and their teams. Over the past twelve years, she has worked with C-suite executives, middle management and teams across manufacturing, automotive, education, finance and social media in Europe, the United States and the Middle East. In nearly 3,000 hours of coaching, her work has focused on communication, collaboration, leadership skills, conflict management and emotional intelligence — helping leaders break unproductive habits and improve performance. As a Mentor Coach with over six years of experience, she supports coaches to reach a different level by gaining clarity on their unique strengths and style, moving beyond cliches or a too technical approach to coaching. Since 2018, she has coordinated the international Foundational Coaching Skills program, recognized by ICF, training over 700 leaders worldwide. She is the mother of two teenage daughters and loves hiking and taking walks with her family.