Foundations in Coaching

• Duration: 30 hours (includes live sessions, practical exercises, and demonstrations).
• Format: Weekly sessions over 7 weeks, combining live online learning via Zoom with pre-work, post-work, and fieldwork.
• Target Audience: Aspiring coaches, leaders, HR professionals, and anyone looking to build foundational coaching skills.
• Key Texts: Coach the Person, Not the Problem: A Guide to Using Reflective Inquiry by Marcia Reynolds.
• Certification: Counts toward ICF-approved training hours.
• Class Size: Limited to 16-24 participants for an engaging and supportive experience with an 8:1 participant-to-facilitator ratio.

This program is the perfect starting point for those eager to develop the skills and confidence to coach effectively.

This program is all about mastering what makes coaching truly impactful:

• Coaching Mindset: Show up curious, open, and committed to helping your clients grow.
• Clear Agreements: Set expectations so everyone knows what success looks like.
• Trust and Safety: Build a space where your clients feel comfortable taking risks and being real.
• Active Listening: Really listen—not just to words but to what’s beneath them.
• Powerful Questions: Ask the kind of questions that spark “aha” moments and real action.
• Evoking Awareness: Help clients uncover new insights and fresh perspectives.
• Meaningful Action: Move beyond talk—help clients set goals and make progress.
• Growth and Accountability: Celebrate wins, track progress, and keep clients on the path to lasting change.

This program gives you everything you need to coach with confidence, clarity, and heart.

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Our program is designed to give you the tools, techniques, and confidence to coach effectively. Here’s what we cover:

• The Fundamentals of Coaching: Understand what makes coaching unique—a client-centered, future-focused approach—and how it differs from mentoring, consulting, therapy, and training.
• The Science Behind Coaching: Discover how coaching fosters growth and neuroplasticity, helping clients unlock new possibilities.
• Structuring Coaching Conversations: Learn how to guide meaningful conversations by helping clients articulate goals, align their values, take action, and reflect on progress.
• Practical Tools for Coaching Success:
  • Use values assessments to guide decision-making.
  • Unlock fresh perspectives with metaphors.
  • Harness the power of silence to deepen insights.
  • Master advanced skills like reframing and powerful questioning to drive transformation.

This program equips you with everything you need to coach with purpose and impact, helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting growth.

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This program is perfect for:

• Leaders and managers who want to inspire and empower their teams.
• HR professionals and consultants ready to add coaching to their skillset.
• Individuals working toward ICF certification.
• Anyone eager to help others unlock their full potential.

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Our program is designed for an engaging and highly interactive learning experience:

• Small Class Size: With no more than 18 participants per cohort, you'll benefit from personalized attention and a dynamic group environment.
• Facilitator Support: Enjoy a 6:1 participant-to-facilitator ratio, ensuring meaningful guidance and feedback throughout the program.
• Live Online Sessions: Delivered via Zoom, these synchronous sessions keep the energy high and foster real-time connection with peers and facilitators.
• Expertly Crafted Online Portal: Access an intuitive and well-organized learning platform that streamlines everything you need—no bulky manuals, just a seamless experience.

In-Person Intensives

Every so often, we host in-person intensive programs—a week of focused, hands-on learning in an inspiring setting. It’s an incredible opportunity to dive deeper, connect with others face-to-face, and experience a more personal, dynamic environment.

Locations vary, but the impact is the same: meaningful conversations, practical tools, and a supportive group that helps you grow as a coach. If you’re ready for a week that will challenge and inspire you, keep an eye out for our next session!