Phase 1 Schedule

Cohort P1-126  

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CoachPath Academy      Cohort P1-126 Student Schedule

Phase 1- Class Schedule

Welcome to your training journey with CoachPath Academy! Below is your detailed class schedule. All live sessions are held from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Eastern Time. Please review this schedule carefully and keep it handy for reference. You will not receive session reminders.

CoachPath Academy – Phase 1 Course Descriptions:

Phase 1 Coarse Descriptions:

Session 1 – Orientation 

This Orientation session launches your journey at CoachPath Academy, setting the stage for an engaging and fulfilling experience. In this interactive session, you'll connect with fellow participants, learn about the course structure, and explore the core competencies and expectations of a professional coach. We'll outline the program requirements, introduce you to the unique CoachPath model, and provide resources to help you thrive in this course. This is an opportunity to ask questions, gain an overview of your faculty, and establish your intentions for the transformative journey ahead.

Session 2 - What is Coaching 

In “What is Coaching,” we dive into the essence of professional coaching, uncovering its principles, distinctions, and boundaries. This session provides a comprehensive look at how coaching differs from mentoring, therapy, and consulting, preparing you to communicate these differences effectively with future clients. By understanding the unique role of coaching, you’ll gain confidence in your journey as a coaching professional and set a strong foundation for your learning and practice.

Session 3 – Making a Living as a Coach Starts with An Agreement

Discover the practical side of coaching in “Making a Living as a Coach,” where we explore the various pathways available to professional coaches, from private practice to corporate and organizational coaching. This session covers essential business fundamentals, including setting fees, creating service packages, and building a client base. You’ll also learn about niche specialization, positioning, and marketing strategies, ensuring you have the foundational tools to succeed financially, whether you aim for full-time coaching or want to integrate it into your existing career. We will also introduce the concept of your Signature Program and Your Designated Track so you can begin thinking about who you truly want to serve. Most importantly, with the information you learn in this class, you develop a Coaching Agreement so you can start your coaching journey.  

Session 4 - The Foundation of Coaching: Introduction to Core Competencies 

This session introduces you to the ICF Core Competencies, which form the foundation of effective coaching. We’ll briefly cover each competency, creating a roadmap for the skills and values you’ll develop throughout the program. These professional competencies will shape your approach and distinguish you as a professional coach. This session provides the structure and principles that will guide you on your journey to coaching mastery.

Session 5 - Ethics in Coaching: Competency 

In “Ethics in Coaching,” we explore the critical role of ethics and integrity in building and maintaining client trust and a thriving coaching practice (internal or external). This session covers Competency 1, focusing on the ethical guidelines and professional standards essential for any coach. Through real-life scenarios, you’ll learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas, protect client confidentiality, and establish clear boundaries. This foundation will equip you to handle sensitive situations confidently and uphold the ICF Code of Ethics standards throughout your coaching practice.

Session 6 - Being a Coach: Competency 2 

Coaching presence is at the heart of a coach’s role. In this session, we explore Competency 2, focusing on developing an authentic, client-centered presence. You’ll learn practical strategies to manage your emotions, respond to client needs with empathy, and create a space that fosters openness and trust. Building this presence is essential to establishing a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients feel empowered, which is a vital skill for deepening the coaching relationship.

Session 7 - Developing You (Part 1) 

“Developing You” is dedicated to personal growth, a foundational aspect of becoming an effective coach. The fact is that to succeed as a coach, personal development is required. This session invites you to explore your own strengths, biases, and areas for development, helping you build the self-awareness and resilience necessary to support others. Reflective exercises and discussions create a safe space for personal exploration, helping you better understand your unique qualities and challenges. This groundwork will prepare you to coach authentically and with compassion.

Session 8 - Developing You (Part 2) 

Continuing from the previous session, “Developing You” further encourages deep self-exploration to enhance your coaching abilities. This part delves into aligning your personal growth with your professional coaching journey, promoting greater self-acceptance and authenticity. By developing these qualities in yourself, you’ll be better equipped to guide clients on their own transformative journeys, strengthening your role as an insightful, empathetic coach.

Session 9 - CoachPath Coaching Model - Group Mentor Coaching 1 

This session introduces you to the CoachPath Coaching Model, CLIMB, a structured yet adaptable framework designed to support a wide range of client needs. Each phase of the model will be explored in detail. The Climb model equips you with a reliable structure to guide your coaching conversations, helping you maintain clarity and direction while allowing flexibility for each unique client interaction. Students will take their first step into coaching one another in this session. 

Session 10 - Client Relationship Agreements: Competency 3 

In “Client Agreements,” you’ll explore the vital role of setting clear agreements to establish a strong foundation for the coaching relationship. This session covers Competency 3, guiding you in creating initial agreements with clients, including setting goals, establishing responsibilities, and defining boundaries. You’ll learn how to co-create a structured plan that aligns with your client’s goals, expectations, and values, ensuring a clear, shared understanding from the outset of the coaching relationship.

Session 11 - Client Session Agreements: Competency 3 (Continued) 

Building on the previous session, this session delves into Competency 3, where you’ll learn how to co-create agreements for each session to ensure alignment with the client’s evolving needs and priorities. By mastering these skills, you’ll be able to create structured, flexible plans that respect your client’s goals, expectations, and values, fostering a clear, shared understanding throughout the coaching journey.

Session 12 - Connecting to the Client: Competency 4 

“Connecting to the Client” centers on building rapport and establishing trust, essential elements in a successful coaching relationship. In this session, you’ll explore Competency 4, learning strategies to foster connection, demonstrate empathy, and fully support your clients. By creating a foundation of trust and mutual respect, you’ll empower clients to share openly and explore deeply, which is crucial for meaningful transformation.

Session 13 - Connecting to the Client: Competency 4 (Continued) 

This session extends our focus on Competency 4, providing strategies for building deeper connections with clients. You’ll learn techniques to fine-tune your listening skills, acknowledge client strengths, and create a safe, judgment-free environment. Strengthening this skill will allow you to support clients in expressing themselves more openly, fostering an environment of trust and collaboration that’s essential for effective coaching.

Session 14 - Coaching Presence: Competency 5

“Coaching Presence” introduces Competency 5, a core skill that enables you to remain fully present, agile, and responsive during sessions. Coaching Presence is what sets us apart from other professions. This session covers techniques to enhance your ability to stay attuned to client needs and emotions, adapt to the flow of conversation, and maintain an open, non-judgmental stance. Developing a strong coaching presence allows you to support clients in a way that encourages growth, confidence, and deeper self-awareness.

Session 15 - Coaching Presence: Competency 5 (Continued) 

In this follow-up on Competency 5, you’ll deepen your understanding of maintaining an authentic coaching presence. We’ll explore advanced practices for managing your energy, handling unexpected client responses, and staying centered in challenging situations. Mastering these skills enhances your resilience and adaptability, creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel truly heard and valued.

Session 16 - Listening for the Client: Competency 6

“Listening for the Client” focuses on Competency 6, the skill of listening actively and intently to capture what clients say—and what they don’t. In this session, you’ll learn to discern underlying themes, emotions, and shifts in energy that provide insights into the client’s needs. By mastering this competency, you’ll be able to listen on multiple levels, strengthening your ability to ask meaningful questions that drive client self-reflection and growth.

Session 17 - Listening for the Client: Competency 6 (Continued) 

Continuing our focus on Competency 6, this session further refines your listening skills, emphasizing techniques to identify patterns and recognize client values. You’ll gain practical experience in using silence, asking clarifying questions, and supporting clients to articulate their inner experiences. This deep level of listening is essential for building trust and facilitating the client’s journey toward self-discovery and transformation.

Session 18 - Questions are the Key: Competency 7 

In “Questions are the Key,” you’ll delve into Competency 7, the art of asking powerful questions that encourage client exploration and self-reflection. This session teaches you to craft open-ended, thought-provoking questions that lead clients to insights and self-awareness. By honing this skill, you’ll learn to ask questions that invite curiosity and guide clients toward discovering their own solutions and next steps.

Session 19 - Questions are the Key: Competency 7 (Continued) 

This session expands on Competency 7, focusing on questioning techniques that uncover deeper insights and promote client empowerment. You’ll practice framing questions that challenge assumptions, explore new perspectives, and encourage transformative thinking. Developing the skill of powerful questioning allows you to facilitate conversations that lead clients to profound realizations and forward momentum.

Session 20 - Awareness to Action: Competency 8 

In “Awareness to Action,” you’ll explore Competency 8, which involves helping clients translate insights into actionable steps. This session focuses on strategies for supporting clients in creating clear, achievable steps based on their newfound self-awareness. By learning to guide clients from discovery to commitment, you’ll empower them to take concrete actions that align with their aspirations and values.

Session 21 - Awareness to Action: Competency 8

Building on Competency 8, this session emphasizes techniques for accountability and follow-through. You’ll learn methods to help clients overcome potential obstacles, maintain motivation, and assess their progress. This focus on translating awareness into action is essential for sustainable growth, allowing clients to experience tangible outcomes and long-term success.

Session 22–25 - Mentor Coaching Circles 

In these Mentor Coaching Circles, you’ll participate in group coaching sessions with experienced mentors and your peers. Each session provides an opportunity to coach or witness coaching, to be a client or witness a client being coached. If you do coach, you will receive feedback on your coaching, gain insights from different perspectives, and refine your skills in a supportive, safe environment. These circles are a vital part of the learning process, helping you integrate feedback and grow in confidence as a coach.

Session 26 - Signature Program 1 

This session introduces the concept of developing your signature coaching program. You’ll learn to identify your unique strengths, define your ideal client, and outline the structure of a program that reflects your coaching philosophy. This foundational work will set the stage for creating a signature offering that distinguishes you in the coaching field and resonates with the clients you want to serve.

Session 27 - Signature Program 2

In this follow-up session, you’ll continue to develop your signature program, focusing on refining the structure, content, and delivery. We’ll cover key aspects of branding, messaging, and client engagement to ensure your program stands out. By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap for launching a program that reflects your expertise and passion, positioning you for success in the coaching market.

Sessions 28- 29 - Mentor Coaching Circles  6 & 7 

 In these Mentor Coaching Circles, you’ll participate in group coaching sessions with experienced mentors and your peers. Each session provides an opportunity to coach or witness coaching, to be a client or witness a client being coached. If you do coach, you will receive feedback on your coaching, gain insights from different perspectives, and refine your skills in a supportive, safe environment. These circles are a vital part of the learning process, helping you integrate feedback and grow in confidence as a coach.

Session 30 - Cohort Celebration

Celebrate your accomplishments with your cohort in this final session, where we reflect on the journey, recognize growth, and share insights gained along the way. This is a time to connect, celebrate achievements, and prepare for the next steps in your coaching career. The Cohort Celebration is a meaningful conclusion to your training, honoring the commitment and dedication that brought you to this point.

Individual Mentor Coaching

Individual Mentor Coaching provides a personalized space to refine your coaching skills, gain invaluable feedback, and deepen your self-awareness as a coach. In these one-on-one sessions, you’ll work closely with an experienced mentor who will observe, evaluate, and support you in your coaching. This mentorship goes beyond skill development; it’s an opportunity to receive tailored guidance on embodying the ICF Core Competencies, enhancing your coaching presence, recording sessions for your test, and aligning with ethical standards. You’ll explore real-life coaching scenarios, overcome challenges, and build confidence in your unique coaching style. These sessions are essential for developing the nuances of coaching and preparing for success as an ICF-certified coach.

Testing - Phase 1 Coaching Assessment

As part of the journey to becoming a professional coach, each student must complete a practical assessment to demonstrate their readiness to coach at the beginner level. For this assessment, each student will submit a recording of a real coaching session with an actual client. This recording allows our experienced evaluators to assess key coaching competencies, ensuring that each student meets this level of proficiency.

Students receive feedback on their performance, helping them refine their skills and align closely with professional expectations. Successful completion of this assessment verifies that the student has the foundational skills and presence required to coach professionally. This testing step is an important milestone, affirming each student's growth and readiness for the next phase of their coaching career.