The Institute for
Equity-Centered Coaching
Equity-Centered Coaching
Credential Information Page
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You've landed on this page to learn more about what it means to become or work with a Certified Equity-Centered Coach or
Certified Equity-Centered Leader. Please continue to learn more about our certification program and expectations for our certified alum.
Certified Equity-Centered Leader. Please continue to learn more about our certification program and expectations for our certified alum.
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Certified Equity-Centered Coaches and Leaders have studied with The Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching have completed intensive trainings programs that include training in foundational training in: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Trauma-Informed Practice, Creating Safe Spaces for Transformation, and a training is their respective certification tracks (coach and/or leader). Below are a list of competencies our certified alum have met.
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Core Competencies
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1. Intentional Space
- Explicit inclusion
- Emotional & psychological safety
- Set & maintain community agreements & expectations
- Consent to participate in coaching
- Consent is woven throughout active coaching sessions
- Clear intent in coaching approach and pathways
- Clear use of coaching tools
- Understanding and application of coaching theory
- Coach takes care to minimize chance of harm
- Ability to recognize signs of trauma
- Ability to coach "around" trauma, but not "through" or claiming to "treat"
- In in active inquiry around scope of practice, refers out when needed
- Comfortable holding space for identity themes
- Comfortable asking about or clarifying cultural/historical/generational themes
- Centers and affirms clients experience
- Ability to engage in discussions and analyze dilemmas related to injustice, oppression, inequity, power, and influence.
- Co-creating the coaching experience with client
- Focus on client goals and agenda - not the coaches
- Refers clients back to their goals, values, and strategies for alignment
- Ability to critique one's own practice
- Ability to critically examine ones own identity and experience to understand choices, biases, influence, limitations and power
- Ability to communicate and contextualize that critique, and/or make other choices when appropriate
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Equity-Centered Coaches have been trained to work with their clients in ways that are safe, effective, and holistic. They understand that clients have a variety of different influences, choices, contexts, and nuances in their lives that impact all of the decisions they make.
Whether they are helping clients find more fulfillment in their personal life, facilitating organizational changes, or helping someone build the business of their dreams, Equity-Centered Coaches will meet their clients where they are, hold a high standard of equity and inclusion, and help their client make informed, aligned decisions.
Whether they are helping clients find more fulfillment in their personal life, facilitating organizational changes, or helping someone build the business of their dreams, Equity-Centered Coaches will meet their clients where they are, hold a high standard of equity and inclusion, and help their client make informed, aligned decisions.
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Core Competencies
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1. Values-Based
- Ability to use values to lead authentically and consistently
- Understands how to institutionalize values to create consistent company/team culture
- Explicit inclusion
- Emotional & psychological safety
- Set & maintain community agreements & expectations
- Clear pathways for conflict resolution
- Collaboration and understanding that managing outcomes instead of people is an effective strategy for liberatory leadership.
- Being honest and forthcoming about where a decision is coming from fostering trust, respect, and understanding for teams and communities.
- In the practice of intentionally involving folks that have been historically left out of problem-solving, decision-making, and opportunities to contribute in meaningful ways.
- Equitable hiring and separation practices, and performance reviews
- Leader takes care to minimize chance of harm
- Ability to recognize signs of trauma
- Ability to guide/refer those in need for support
- Comfortable holding space for identity themes
- Comfortable asking about or clarifying cultural/historical/generational themes
- Centers and affirms clients experience
- Ability to critique one's own practice
- Ability to critically examine ones own identity and experience to understand choices, biases, influence, limitations and power
- Ability to communicate and contextualize that critique, and/or make other choices when appropriate
- Ability to engage and contribute to discussions, initiatives, and analyze dilemmas related to injustice, oppression, inequity, power, and influence.
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Equity-Centered Leaders have been trained to build values based workplace cultures, lead teams that prioritize equity and inclusion. They recognize that business is a network of interpersonal relationships, and that they health of a business is directly related to the health of the company culture.
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