Coaching competencies are the core skills and behaviours that professional coaches must master to facilitate effective client outcomes. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) organizes these competencies into four clusters: foundation, co-creating the relationship, communicating effectively, and cultivating learning and growth. The foundation cluster covers ethical practice and a coaching mindset-coaches must adhere to professional standards, respect confidentiality, and maintain a client-centred mindset. The co-creating cluster includes establishing agreements and cultivating trust and safety, ensuring clarity on the coaching process and fostering a safe, collaborative environment. Effective communication focuses on maintaining presence and listening actively to evoke awareness. Coaches use reflective and clarifying questions to help clients gain insights and consider new perspectives. The final cluster-cultivating learning and growth-involves facilitating client growth through goal setting, action planning, and accountability. Mastering these competencies ensures coaches can partner with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process, inspiring them to maximize their personal and professional potential. Coaches continually refine these skills through training, mentorship, and self-reflection to remain effective and ethical practitioners.