Bringing IDEAS to Life: Practical Approaches in Coaching - "D"
The DEIB/IDEAS Committee’s mission is to embed the values, behaviors, and activities associated with IDEAS/DEIB into the culture of the ICF New Jersey Charter Chapter. It is part of our strategic plan that drives our transformation. IDEAS/DEIB Committee and Community Group members explores the next column of IDEAS with the letter D, which stands for Diversity.
We continue to explore the relevance to coaching clients, fostering engagement, and how we can embed the values and behavior anchors into our chapter’s culture to create spaces where every member feels seen, heard, respected and diversity of every kind is welcomed. Reflect on how these behaviors and ones that you identify show up in your coaching practice, your conversations, and your leadership.
Explore these common behaviors for the letter D for Diversity:
- Curiosity over Assumption
Approach each client interaction with open, non-judgmental curiosity instead of defaulting to cultural, religious, or professional assumptions. - Active Listening with Empathy
Listen to understand - not to respond. Create space for clients to express themselves fully without fear of judgment or correction - Transparency and Boundaries
Share relevant personal context when it supports trust-building, while maintaining clear, respectful professional boundaries.
We invite you to become part of the transformation! What else would you add to “Bringing IDEAS to Life” for the letter ‘D’?
Your DEIB/IDEAS Advisory Committee:
Malina Poshtova Delamere
Louis Fioccola
