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Stand Out from the Crowd!
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Demonstrate your credibility and register with the IRCM to build trust, confidence, and excellence in the coaching and/or mentoring industry.
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Register with the IRCM:
A Coach and/or Mentor demonstrates their credibility through their REGISTRATION on the IRCM’s Coaches and/or Mentors Directory.
It is important that the REGISTRATION is current and that the Coach and/or Mentor is open to any questions that a prospective or current client/customer may have about the details they have published on the IRCM's Coaches and/or Mentors Directory.
As a Coach and/or Mentor that is REGISTERED on the IRCM's Coaches and/or Mentors Directory, they have committed to:
- agreeing to work within a single Code of Conduct (standards, ethics, and competencies) in the industry.
- recognising the Coaching and/or Mentoring Ombudsman Service.
- maintaining the industry's reputation and integrity.
- participating in the discussions relating to the industry and the ongoing discussions about its future.
While a Coach and/or Mentor demonstrates their credibility through their REGISTRATION on the IRCM’s Coaches and/or Mentors Directory., they demonstrate their competence:
- being REGISTERED on the IRCM Coaches and/or Mentors directory
- through their independent verification (accreditation/credential) by one or more Professional Bodies that are REGISTERED with or ACCREDITED by the IRCM.
It is important that the ACCREDITATION/CREDENTIAL with the Professional Body and the REGISTRATION with the IRCM is current, and that the Coach or Mentor is open to any questions the Customer or Client may have about the details they have published on the IRCM's Coaches and/or Mentors Directory or the Professional Bodies Directory.
Registration with the IRCM demonstrates the Coach's and/or Mentor's credibility.
Registration with the IRCM and an independent verification through a Professional Body that is REGISTERED with or ACCREDITED by the IRCM provides a more detailed awareness of a Coach's or Mentor's qualifications and experience; and demonstrates the Coach's and/or Mentor's competence.
A Professional Body that is REGISTERED with the IRCM demonstrates that the Professional Body has agreed to demonstrate its credibility by meeting industry standards of professionalism and expertise in the Coaching and Mentoring industry.
A Professional Body that is ACCREDITED by the IRCM has demonstrated transparency through an independent verification and validation of its accreditation/credential policies and processes providing a much more detailed awareness of the Professional Bodies ability to accredit/credential its members (Coaches, Mentors, Commercial Training Organisations).
When a Coach's or Mentor's qualification is validated by a REGISTERED or ACCREDITED Professional Body, it ensures that the individual has met the required educational standards and has obtained the necessary knowledge and skills in their field of practice. This validation process typically involves a thorough review of the individual's educational background, training, and professional experience.
While the IRCM recognises a number of Professional Bodies, these are Professional Bodies that have not agreed to adhere to the industry Codes of Conduct or recognise the Ombudsman Service; therefore the IRCM cannot validate the quality of accreditation/credential. The IRCM's recommendation is that the Professional Body is REGISTERED with or ACCREDITED by the IRCM.
Recognition of professionalism refers to the acknowledgement and appreciation of a Coach and/or Mentor who exhibits high levels of credibility, competence, expertise, ethics, and dedication in the Coaching and Mentoring industry.
Recognition of professionalism not only affirms the Coach's and/or Mentor's achievements but also promotes the overall standard of excellence within the Coaching and Mentoring industry. It encourages continuous learning, ethical behaviour, and the pursuit of professional development.
Being Registered with the IRCM demonstrates your commitment to providing excellence in the coaching and mentoring industry, by:
- agreeing to work within a single Code of Conduct (standards, ethics, and competencies) in the industry.
- recognising the Coaching and/or Mentoring Ombudsman Service.
- maintaining the industry's reputation and integrity.
- positively influencing the coaching and/or mentoring industry by actively participating in the creation of the future of the industry.
Each Coach and/or Mentor will be given a detailed Directory entry which can be used to raise your own profile.
Raise your profile by promoting your services and/or products through the IRCM.
Take the opportunity to positively influence the coaching and/or mentoring industry by actively participating in the creation of the future of the industry.
Being actively involved in the coaching and mentoring industry gives you a competitive advantage.
- Expertise and Knowledge:
Your knowledge of the industry and your active involvement in discussing relating to the future of the coaching and mentoring industry allows you to develop a deeper understanding of effective strategies, tools, and techniques for your own development benefiting your clients. This expertise and knowledge can give you an edge over your competitors who may not have the same level of training, knowledge, or experience. - Continuous Learning:
In the coaching and mentoring industry, practitioners are constantly learning and staying updated with the latest research, trends, and best practices. This continuous learning enables them to offer the most relevant and effective support and guidance to their clients, which can set them apart from competitors who may not prioritise ongoing development. - Established Reputation and Network:
Active involvement in coaching and mentoring allows you to build a reputation and establish yourself as an expert in your field. You will develop a strong network of colleagues, and industry professionals, which can lead to referrals and new business opportunities. A well-established reputation and network can be a significant competitive advantage in the coaching and mentoring industry. - Demonstrated Track Record:
Being actively involved in the coaching and mentoring industry provides you with the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and achieve tangible results. By showcasing your track record of successful outcomes, you can differentiate yourself from competitors who may not have a proven record of delivering positive results. -
Enhanced Skills and Communication:
Active involvement in the coaching and mentoring industry allows you to refine your skills in communication, empathy, active listening, and problem-solving. These enhanced skills enable you to connect with your clients on a deeper level and provide tailored support, which can give you a competitive advantage over others who may lack these refined abilities.
Protecting Clients or Customers in the Coaching and Mentoring industry is crucial for maintaining trust, promoting excellence, advancing fair practices, and ensuring consumers' well-being.
As a representative of the Coaching and Mentoring Industry, each REGISTERED Coach and/or Mentor demonstrates their commitment through the opportunity to involve themselves with the IRCM to protect the industry’s Consumers. This involvement is through active participation in driving the industry forward and determining the industry’s future by providing regular feedback, input, and survey responses.
Building trust and confidence in the coaching and mentoring industry is crucial for its success and the growth of individual Coaches and Mentors. Being Registered with the IRCM demonstrates your commitment to building trust and confidence in the coaching and/or mentoring industry, by:
- transparent and ethical working practices by agreeing to work within a single Code of Conduct (standards, ethics, and competencies) in the industry.
- helping consumers of the coaching and mentoring industry to make better-informed decisions.
- bringing this industry together for the good of the Consumer.
- demonstrating your commitment to the transparency and openness of this industry.
- undertaking your own Continuous Professional Development.
- bringing the industry together to work as a single industry.
- raising the bar in the industry as a whole.
- participating in the discussions relating to the industry and the on-going definition of its future.
Each REGISTERED Coach and Mentor has the opportunity to promote its products and/or services through Banner Ads on the IRCM's website and in selective IRCM publications.
Participate in the industry and take this opportunity to submit your own articles and ideas on all aspects of the coaching and mentoring industry.
For example:
- Business ideas, thoughts, and/or suggestions.
- Topics of interest within the coaching and/or mentoring industry.
- Consumer experiences - without sharing confidential information.
- Coaching tips, tools, techniques.
- Mentoring tips, tools, techniques.
Being Registered with the IRCM demonstrates your recognition of the Ombudsman Service for your Clients and Customers.
Each Coach and/or Mentor Registered with the IRCM will be given the IRCM Toolkit to utilise in promoting their own coaching and/or mentoring business.
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IRCM Registered Coaches and/or Mentors demonstrate their competence in the industry by gaining their accreditation/credential with a Professional Body that is Registered with or Accredited by the IRCM.
While the IRCM recognises that there are a number of good quality Coaches or Mentors that have not been formally trained, it is preferable that the Coach or Mentor is qualified.
As defined in the industry Terminology and Definitions, a qualification is awarded to each student (Coach and/or Mentor) through the successful achievement of their training on a course from a Formal Education Body, or Commercial Training Organisation.
Understanding the qualification of the Coach or Mentor is not always simple. The reason is that the courses and/or workshops internationally meet different education standards. For this reason, the IRCM recommends that the Coach and/or Mentor is accredited/credentialed by one or more Professional Bodies that are REGISTERED with or ACCREDITED by the IRCM, as the Professional Body will determine the level of qualification that each Coach and/or Mentor has achieved. click here for more information
For credibility, the IRCM recommends that the training that has been delivered by an:
- IRCM REGISTERED Formal Education Body or
- IRCM REGISTERED Commercial Training Organisation
For competence, the IRCM:
- recognises that Formal Education Bodies are verified by their own country's Department of Education.
- recommends that each Commercial Training Organisation is Registered with the IRCM and accredited/credentialed by a Professional Body that is REGISTERED with or ACCREDITED by the IRCM.
Each Professional Body Recognised by or Registered with the IRCM verifies the Coaches' or Mentors' experience.
Each Professional Body has its own policies, procedures, and processes. The IRCM can only determine the quality of the accreditation policies, procedures, and processes for those Professional Bodies that gain Accreditation with the IRCM.
As defined in the industry Terminology and Definitions, experience is simply professional knowledge and skill, acquired by professional practice.
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Currently, all information provided by and correspondence with the IRCM is in English.
