I’ve been AWOL, I know.  The past few months have been a flurry of activity as I completed my assessments for coaching certification through International Coach Academy.  ICA has several requirements for certification, which is one of the reasons I chose to attend classes there.  Anyone can say they are a life coach, but I wanted the skills, understanding and experience to be confident in my ability to provide value for my clients.  (PLEASE READ TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR A TERRIFIC OPPORTUNITY!)

The Certified Professional Coach Program for ICA has the following requirements:

90 hours teleclass time (Module Levels 1-5)

24 hours Coaching Practicums

60 hours Peer Coaching  (2 of the  clients must be peer clients (fellow students))

24 hours of me being coached

18 hours Supervised Coaching

Research Paper

Power Tool

Personal Coaching Model

Coaching Reflections

Module Reflections

Self Reflection

Oral Assessment

Record of Participation.

ICA has trained coaches in over 90 countries in the world; and has created professional coaching programs that demand personal reflection, an appreciation of the ethical aspects of coaching, and thorough training of the core competencies of coaching set out by the International Coach Federation.  Further information about ICF ethics at:  ICF Code of Ethics.

My ICA experience has been outstanding.  Fellow ICA peers agree that it has been a life-altering experience that takes you on a journey of personal growth similar to the one our clients will take.  What better way for the coach to know how to dig deep, face your fears, shift perspectives and take action toward our goals?

I am thrilled to now have my professional coaching certification and commit to being an excellent representative of the coaching profession.

If you are interested in learning more about coaching, what it is like to be a client, and/or how to become a coach yourself, please do not hesitate to contact me by using the Connect with Pam tab above.  I would love to answer your questions and help in any way I can!

CELEBRATION GIVEAWAY!

IN CELEBRATION of the completion of my studies and receiving my professional certification, I’d like to extend the opportunity for you to receive an

Introductory Coaching Session with me at no cost to you! 

This will be a combination Discovery Session (where we get to know each other and discuss what coaching is) and Laser Session (a 15-20 minute focused session on one issue).  You will receive a Session Summary Report within 48 hours of your Introductory Session, and a follow-up email or phone call from me one week later.

I am giving away five (5) free Introductory Sessions total, one per person.  If you are interested, please let me know in the comments or contact me through my Connect page.  I can’t wait to hear from you!!