Marlin Blankenship, Ph.D., PCC - Clear Agreements, Strong Coaching: The Power of Effective Coaching Agreements- ICF AR-OK Chapter Community Meeting

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Clear Agreements, Strong Coaching: The Power of Effective Coaching Agreements

Great coaching starts with clear agreements. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how to create thoughtful coaching contracts and agreements that build trust, provide direction, and deliver results. You’ll learn why many coaches rush past this critical step—and what to do instead.

We’ll discuss how to:

• Contract effectively with clients and stakeholders before coaching begins
• Set clear, aligned goals for the engagement
• Create powerful agreements at the start of each session

If you’ve ever felt like your coaching was drifting—or that something unseen was getting in the way—this session will help you lay a stronger foundation for success. 

Bio:

Dr. Marlin Blankenship is an executive coach, educator, and leadership development specialist who works at the intersection of coaching, workforce and adult education, and personal/organizational resilience. He is currently an executive leadership coach with Strata Leadership and an adjunct professor in the Native American Leadership graduate program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Over the past two decades, Marlin has coached and trained leaders across sectors including global energy, manufacturing, finance, higher education, healthcare, and tribal government. His background in emergency management and higher education leadership informs his systemic, resilience-oriented approach to coaching—helping individuals and organizations navigate complexity with clarity, agency, and adaptability.

Marlin holds a Ph.D. in Workforce and Adult Education from Oklahoma State University, a Graduate Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching from the University of Texas at Dallas, and certifications in multiple coaching methodologies. He is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the current President-Elect for the International Coaching Federation Arkansas-Oklahoma chapter.