3.4 Recommended External Readings and Resources

ICF Core Competency Model (2021 Update) – International Coaching Federation
https://coachingfederation.org/core-competencies

ICF Code of Ethics – Essential for understanding boundaries, confidentiality, and professional conduct
https://coachingfederation.org/ethics

Book: Co-Active Coaching by Henry Kimsey-House et al. – Comprehensive framework for partnership and co-creation in coaching.

Book: The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier – Simple questioning techniques that strengthen agreements and accountability.

Article: “Creating Powerful Coaching Agreements” – ICF Blog
https://coachingfederation.org/blog

Book: Coaching for Performance by Sir John Whitmore – Foundational text on goal-oriented coaching and clarity of outcomes.

Resource: ICF PCC Markers – Behavior indicators related to Competency 3 (Establishing and Maintaining Agreements).