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ICF Level 1 (ACC) coach training course with the wonderful Matt Porter. This course contains everything you need to become an accredited ICF coach. Have a look and see if it is for you..... #ICF #evolutioncoachingacademy

🌟 Exciting News for Coaches 🌱 Professionalise your Coaching with ICF Certification whilst also Embracing a more Holistic Approach in Your Coaching Practice.... with Our ICF Level 1 Holistic Coach Training Course! 🚀 Greetings, fellow coaches and aspiring coaching professionals! Are you looking to deepen your impact as a coach? Eager to integrate a holistic approach into your coaching practice? The journey to transformative coaching begins here! 🔍 Why Choose Our Birth of a Coach ICF Level 1 Holistic Coach Training? - Designed and delivered by the Evolution Coaching Academy and Accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF): Ensuring you receive the highest standard of coaching education. - Holistic Approach: Our curriculum is designed to incorporate physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions, offering a comprehensive toolkit for your coaching practice. - Expert Facilitators: Learn from seasoned PCC Level 2 coaches with extensive experience. - Interactive Learning Experience: Engage in practical sessions, real-world case studies, and peer coaching opportunities, all fully supported by modular learning resources. 🌐 Who Will Benefit? - Aspiring Coaches: Kickstart your coaching journey with a solid foundation and a unique holistic perspective. - Experienced Coaches: Enhance your existing practice by incorporating holistic principles that address the complete spectrum of human experience. - Professionals Seeking Growth: If you're in a helping or leadership role and wish to incorporate coaching skills into your work, this course offers valuable insights and tools. 📅 Course Details:* - Start Date: November 2024 - Duration: 5 Months (15 hrs per month) - Format: Live Online 🌟 Early Bird Registration - Limited 12 seats available to ensure a personalized learning experience. - Discounts for September applications. Join us in this transformative journey and redefine what coaching means to you and your clients. For more information book a call from the link under my profile pic or DM me and I will share the details. Let’s shape the future of coaching together! #HolisticCoaching #ICFTraining #CoachDevelopment #LifeCoaching #ProfessionalGrowth

For coaches, the commitment to guiding others is paralleled by an equally important journey – our own continuous growth and learning. This perpetual journey is not just a professional obligation; it's a core part of our identity as coaches. It shapes how we relate to our clients, how we evolve our methods, and how we understand the ever-changing landscape of human potential. In the dynamic world of coaching, standing still is not an option. Each client interaction, each success or challenge, and each piece of feedback is an opportunity to learn and grow. This growth is multifaceted – it involves enhancing our skills, expanding our knowledge, and deepening our self-awareness. Our development as coaches is fueled by a relentless curiosity and a willingness to explore new perspectives. It requires us to be students of life, constantly seeking insights from various disciplines, experiences, and philosophies. This ongoing education enriches our coaching practice, allowing us to offer more diverse and nuanced guidance. Self-awareness is another critical aspect of our journey. Reflecting on our own experiences, biases, and growth areas allows us to coach with greater authenticity and empathy. It also helps us to maintain the emotional resilience and clarity needed to effectively support our clients. Moreover, the landscape of coaching itself is ever-evolving. Staying abreast of new theories, techniques, and tools is essential to remain relevant and effective. This involves engaging with the coaching community, participating in professional development opportunities, and continuously refining our own coaching models and methodologies. Yet, perhaps the most profound learning comes from our clients themselves. Each individual we coach holds a mirror to our practice, reflecting both our strengths and areas for improvement. By embracing this feedback and using it as a catalyst for personal and professional development, we not only become better coaches but also contribute to the collective growth of the coaching field. In this unending journey of growth and learning, let us remember: as coaches, we are both guides and travelers. Our commitment to personal development is not just a professional duty; it's a testament to the transformative power of lifelong learning. #LifelongLearning #CoachingDevelopment #JourneyOfGrowth #CoachingExcellence #CoachCertificationInstitute

For coaches, the commitment to guiding others is paralleled by an equally important journey – our own continuous growth and learning. This perpetual journey is not just a professional obligation; it's a core part of our identity as coaches. It shapes how we relate to our clients, how we evolve our methods, and how we understand the ever-changing landscape of human potential. In the dynamic world of coaching, standing still is not an option. Each client interaction, each success or challenge, and each piece of feedback is an opportunity to learn and grow. This growth is multifaceted – it involves enhancing our skills, expanding our knowledge, and deepening our self-awareness. Our development as coaches is fueled by a relentless curiosity and a willingness to explore new perspectives. It requires us to be students of life, constantly seeking insights from various disciplines, experiences, and philosophies. This ongoing education enriches our coaching practice, allowing us to offer more diverse and nuanced guidance. Self-awareness is another critical aspect of our journey. Reflecting on our own experiences, biases, and growth areas allows us to coach with greater authenticity and empathy. It also helps us to maintain the emotional resilience and clarity needed to effectively support our clients. Moreover, the landscape of coaching itself is ever-evolving. Staying abreast of new theories, techniques, and tools is essential to remain relevant and effective. This involves engaging with the coaching community, participating in professional development opportunities, and continuously refining our own coaching models and methodologies. Yet, perhaps the most profound learning comes from our clients themselves. Each individual we coach holds a mirror to our practice, reflecting both our strengths and areas for improvement. By embracing this feedback and using it as a catalyst for personal and professional development, we not only become better coaches but also contribute to the collective growth of the coaching field. In this unending journey of growth and learning, let us remember: as coaches, we are both guides and travelers. Our commitment to personal development is not just a professional duty; it's a testament to the transformative power of lifelong learning. #LifelongLearning #CoachingDevelopment #JourneyOfGrowth #CoachingExcellence #CoachCertificationInstitute

For coaches, the commitment to guiding others is paralleled by an equally important journey – our own continuous growth and learning. This perpetual journey is not just a professional obligation; it's a core part of our identity as coaches. It shapes how we relate to our clients, how we evolve our methods, and how we understand the ever-changing landscape of human potential. In the dynamic world of coaching, standing still is not an option. Each client interaction, each success or challenge, and each piece of feedback is an opportunity to learn and grow. This growth is multifaceted – it involves enhancing our skills, expanding our knowledge, and deepening our self-awareness. Our development as coaches is fueled by a relentless curiosity and a willingness to explore new perspectives. It requires us to be students of life, constantly seeking insights from various disciplines, experiences, and philosophies. This ongoing education enriches our coaching practice, allowing us to offer more diverse and nuanced guidance. Self-awareness is another critical aspect of our journey. Reflecting on our own experiences, biases, and growth areas allows us to coach with greater authenticity and empathy. It also helps us to maintain the emotional resilience and clarity needed to effectively support our clients. Moreover, the landscape of coaching itself is ever-evolving. Staying abreast of new theories, techniques, and tools is essential to remain relevant and effective. This involves engaging with the coaching community, participating in professional development opportunities, and continuously refining our own coaching models and methodologies. Yet, perhaps the most profound learning comes from our clients themselves. Each individual we coach holds a mirror to our practice, reflecting both our strengths and areas for improvement. By embracing this feedback and using it as a catalyst for personal and professional development, we not only become better coaches but also contribute to the collective growth of the coaching field. In this unending journey of growth and learning, let us remember: as coaches, we are both guides and travelers. Our commitment to personal development is not just a professional duty; it's a testament to the transformative power of lifelong learning. #LifelongLearning #CoachingDevelopment #JourneyOfGrowth #CoachingExcellence #CoachCertificationInstitute

Create a coaching offer that actually solves a problem for your Ideal Client. Here’s how our coaching business solves problems… 1. Coach Training - To get an ICF credential, you have to do coach-specific coach education. We provide ICF accredited coach education to our students. We solve that problem. 2. Mentor Coaching - To get an ICF credential or renew a credential, you have to complete mentorship hours. We provide mentorship hours to our students. We solve that problem. 3. Coach Education Hours - To renew an ICF credential, you have to complete 40 hours of continuing coach education hours. We provide an ICF accredited continuing coach education program to our students. We solve that problem. Our Ideal Client is someone who wants to become a Coach and is interested in being credentialed through the ICF. Your Ideal Client may be different. Figure out the actual problems or creations that your person wants to engage and create offers from there. Think of trainings your people need. Think of mentoring your people need. Think of cces your people need. These topics could also be coaching topics that you support. Be someone who helps your people solve the problems they are looking to solve or to create what they truly want to be creating. We do both. We help people become Coaches which is something they really want and we help solve the problem of meeting the requirements to become an ICF Coach.

🌿 Your Path to Becoming an ICF-Certified NatureProcess Coach 🌿 If you're considering coaching as the next step on your career path and want training that allows you to coach with and as nature, this is the program you've been searching for. ✅ Accredited by the ICF—because in today’s world, it matters: Builds your clients' confidence in your ability Demonstrates your commitment to ethical practice Opens doors to new coaching opportunities Sets you apart from those without formal training This 12-month accredited online course offers much more than certification. You’ll transform your relationship with nature and EarthConnected principles to create a solid foundation for your coaching practice. Plus, you’ll gain a sense of community with others on the same journey. And, yes, we train you to coach at a high standard! 📖 Program Overview: • Module One: Essential Coaching Skills • Module Two: Coaching with the NatureProcess • Module Three: Transformative Coaching Skills • Observed and mentor coaching sessions • Business development and supervision support after graduation 🌳 Bonus: This cohort includes 1:1 coaching with a NatureProcess graduate, where you’ll experience the TreeJourney coaching model in action! 🚀 Next cohort starts at the end of February, and there are still spaces available. #CoachTraining #PersonalDevelopment #NatureCoaching PDF: An overview of the programme along with the required time commitment to complete each module.

Please, do not call yourself a coach after a 2-week online course. Do not offer your ‘coaching services’ to 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 after completing a $7 course. You’ll most probably leave them disappointed and potentially 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻. Ads like this and those who take it are exactly what’s destroying the coaching industry and why organizations like the International Coaching Federation (ICF) exist—those that professionally train coaches while maintaining strict ethical practices. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 "$𝟳 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵" 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻 (𝗜𝗖𝗙-)𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵? Let’s just say, there are more than a few .😉 👇 For example, it took me 𝟮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟯-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺—and thousands of dollars to become a professionally trained ICF-accredited executive coach. Because real coaching education and accreditation means: ✅ Rigorous academic training and real experience—not a 7-day or $7 shortcut. ✅ A deep commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and the integrity of the coaching process. ✅ Clear boundaries between coaching, therapy, and consulting (yes, these are different). ✅ Full respect for the client’s individuality—personality, culture, identity, and context matter. ✅ A safe, supportive space to tap into your resourcefulness and creativity. ✅ An ongoing dedication to personal and professional development. So please please please, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝘀, for those who are finally making their first steps towards growth and transformation—PLEASE DO NOT BECOME A $7 ‘CERTIFIED’ COACH. Thank you.  𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙮, 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨. #ExecutiveCoaching #RealImpact #InternationalCoachingFederation #ICF #ProfessionalCoaches #CoachTraining

Why Certification Matters in the Coaching Industry Right now, anyone can call themselves a coach—regardless of training. The reality is, there are people out there calling themselves coaches who aren’t actually coaching—they’re doing something else entirely. This is why I believe in certification. It’s why I took the time to ensure the NatureProcess Coach Training was accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). I couldn’t, in good conscience, train people to become coaches and risk: 1️⃣ Inadequate Skill Levels: Coaches need strong foundational skills to guide their clients effectively. 2️⃣ Vulnerability to Regulation: As the industry evolves, certification ensures you’re prepared if/when coaching becomes regulated. 3️⃣ Damaging Perceptions: Poor coaching practices harm not only clients but also the reputation of coaching itself—especially coaching with and as nature. In my 15 years as a professional coach, I’ve worked with many coaches—some with training, others without. The difference in the quality of coaching is undeniable. So much so that I’d never work again with a coach who hasn’t undergone training with a reputable provider or isn’t committed to developing themselves professionally. In fact, my current coach is an MCC (Master Certified Coach), holding the highest ICF credential. Why? Because I want to experience coaching at the highest assessed level possible. Certification isn’t just about ticking a box—it’s about building trust, credibility, and a commitment to excellence. When you invest in a certified coaching program, you’re not just learning tools—you’re joining a movement that values integrity, professionalism, and the transformative power of coaching. #ICFAccredited #NatureCoaching #CoachingWithNature #CoachTraining Image: A hand writing 'My Plan' in an open notebook on a rustic wooden surface

Coaching Success through a Mastery Mindset. The journey of a coach doesn't end with a certification. The coaching landscape, much like the world around us, is constantly evolving. New technologies, AI advancements, and shifting client needs, all require coaches to embrace a mastery mindset and commit to continuous professional development (CPD). Here's why: Staying Ahead of the Curve: - The needs and desires of your clients are constantly changing. By actively pursuing CPD, and working with other coaches, you can identify potential blind spots and ensure your coaching practice remains relevant and impactful. Sharpening Your Strengths: - Building on your strengths is a boss move. Don't waste time trying to conquer weaknesses. It’s a Bosslike business move to expand on your strengths and hire your weaknesses, so don't waste time dwelling on how to advance in your weakest areas. Instead, consider if the time is right to take on a VA so you can leverage your strengths and develop your unique coaching style to elevate your brand. Creativity and Innovation: - A mastery mindset fosters a love for learning and exploration. By continuously developing your skill set, you unlock new possibilities for creative coaching approaches and innovative solutions for your clients. Which of these are you engaging in to expand your skill set? -Taking online courses and workshops? -Attending industry conferences and networking events? -Joining coaching communities and mastermind groups? -Reading industry publications and blogs? -Seeking mentorship from experienced coaches and mentors? -Pursuing a complimentary accreditation, allowing you to provide an ‘add on’ service that will benefit your clients? Investing in your own growth shows your clients you're dedicated to providing them with the best possible service. It's a win-win for everyone! P.S. What are your favourite ways to stay up-to-date in the coaching world? Share your tips and recommendations in the comments! #masterymindset #coaching #professionaldevelopment #abilitybusinessgroup