{"id":24359,"date":"2025-10-07T07:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/?p=24359"},"modified":"2025-10-01T15:49:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T19:49:33","slug":"la-dolce-vita-in-coaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/blog\/la-dolce-vita-in-coaching\/","title":{"rendered":"La Dolce Vita in Coaching"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cLa dolce vita\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fin Italian means living a good, fulfilling life. It means enjoying life with presence, zest, and grace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At its heart, this is why many of us <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">became coaches<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. And yet, in supervision sessions, we so often hear a familiar refrain: <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cI love coaching, and I adore my clients \u2026 but everything around running my business is draining my energy.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While this is one of the most frequent dilemmas brought into supervision, it echoes in nearly every space where coaches gather. The question follows: \u201cHow can I just do coaching and let go of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/community-events\/events\/business-development-series-bds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">business development<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> part?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In search of relief, many coaches turn to platforms where they can focus solely on the &#8220;sweet&#8221; part of the profession: the coaching sessions themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">But is that really\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">la dolce vita<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bringing Coaching Skills into Business Development<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is where there\u2019s an opportunity to ask deeper, more effective questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cHow can I bring all of my coaching skills into business development so that I enjoy it as much as the coaching part?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cHow can I use my coaching skills to encourage even more people to gain coaching support, so that I have a greater impact in the world?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Business development often feels like a separate world <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> one requiring a different skill set than coaching. It can feel like an \u201ceither\/or\u201d proposition: either you\u2019re focused on coaching or on running a business. But as coaches, we know that there is always a both\/and. Let\u2019s look at how that can work at the intersection of supervision and business development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3 Pillars of Supervision as a Business Foundation<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Supervision offers more than a reflective process; it\u2019s the framework that allows coaches to thrive instead of simply surviving. Built on three foundational pillars (normative, formative, and restorative), each pillar plays a crucial role in enhancing both the coaching practice and the coaching business, while supporting the coach&#8217;s well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Restorative Pillar<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the restorative space, coaches can focus on their own well-being. Here, frustrations are named, emotional loads processed, and resilience restored. This pillar directly supports <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/coaching-competencies\/icf-core-competencies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ICF Core Competencies<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> #5 Maintains Presence and #6 Listens Actively by helping coaches show up with confidence and energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, well-being alone isn\u2019t enough. When coaches bring active, deep listening into conversations with potential clients, they naturally support those individuals in recognizing their need for coaching. By bringing coaching skills into every aspect of business development, the energy can shift from bitter to sweet, making the client acquisition process much more enjoyable and energizing for both coach and potential client.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Formative Pillar<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The formative space of supervision supports growth and aligns with ICF Competencies, like #2 Embodies a Coaching Mindset and #4 Cultivates Trust and Safety. As lifelong learners, coaches are tempted to add more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">certifications<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or tools to support growth. Yet it\u2019s in refining what\u2019s already present within the coach and learning how to apply it with deeper awareness and mastery that we find true inner trust and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here&#8217;s where a common pattern emerges: many coaches tend to overload rather than simplify. They keep adding, stacking, and collecting information without pausing to reflect. In doing so, they forget one of the most foundational principles of coaching, th<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">e Rule of One: one client, one goal, one step at a time.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This principle doesn\u2019t just apply to client work; it applies equally to business development. To grow our businesses, we use the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Power of One<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> process in marketing to create clarity: one ideal client, one urgent challenge, one desired result, one core offer. This simplification makes marketing and sales easier and less time-consuming, ultimately creating more time in client sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Normative Pillar<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The normative space in supervision illuminates the path forward, aligning with ICF Competencies such as #1 Demonstrates <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ethical Practice<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and #2 Establishes and Maintains Agreements. This is where coaches take a step back and ask essential questions, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">What matters most right now?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the key priorities that align with your purpose?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do your current practices support your agreements with clients, stakeholders, and yourself?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Through reflective practice, supervision helps coaches zoom out and examine their business from multiple perspectives. This critical reflection allows them to see themselves as part of interconnected systems and nurture the creation of a trackable business development plan based on their coaching practice goals and business objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Power of Reflective Questions<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Effective supervision begins with honest assessment through power questions. Start by asking yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">What\u2019s actually happening in my business?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where am I over-giving or undercharging?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">What\u2019s missing that would bring more abundance?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is my next stage of growth for my coaching skills? For my business?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These questions create a foundation for growth in both the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">coach\u2019s development and business success<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Living La Dolce Vita in Your Coaching Business<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, what does <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">la dolce vita<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the sweet life, have to do with coaching and business? It has everything to do with it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Too often, coaches find themselves stuck in the \u201cbitter\u201d part of business: the pressure to post, the fear of being salesy, the overwhelm of doing it all. It can feel heavy, transactional, and disconnected from the deep purpose that drew them to coaching in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But supervision offers a shift. It creates space for reflection, clarity, and restoration, turning bitterness into sweetness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The \u201csweet\u201d life is about approaching business in a new way. When we bring our full coaching presence to business development, it becomes a continuation of our values, instead of a departure from them. Each email, each conversation, and each offer becomes an act of service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And we don\u2019t have to get there all at once. As we shared earlier, the Rule of One invites us to take one intentional step at a time. That\u2019s how bitterness shifts: through small, steady movements toward simplicity and clarity. This principle makes business development as meaningful as coaching sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">La dolce vita<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> isn\u2019t just a dream. With supervision as your foundation, you can build a coaching business that supports your growth and restores your energy, one sweet, intentional step at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rossella Pin, MCC, and Karen Cappello, MCC, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">will explore this topic in more depth at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.swoogo.com\/icf-converge?i=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ICF Converge 2025<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, taking place <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">October 23 to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">25 in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">San Diego, California, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">USA. Join their 45-minute presentation \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.swoogo.com\/icf-converge\/session\/3113759\/la-dolce-vita-sustainable-business-growth-through-coaching-supervision\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">La Dolce Vita: Sustainable Business Growth Through Coaching Supervision<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d in the Business Development theme. By attending this session, you can earn 0.25 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units in Core Competency and 0.50 in Resource Development.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cLa dolce vita\u201d\u202fin Italian means living a good, fulfilling life. It means&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":24371,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Overwhelmed by Business? 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