Quick answer: To become a life coach, complete an accredited coach training program (typically 4 to 12 months), accumulate supervised practice hours, earn a recognized credential such as the ICF’s ACC or PCC, and choose a specialization that matches the clients you want to serve. No license is legally required, but accredited training and credentialing […]
Quick answer: No law requires certification to call yourself a life coach in the United States. Life coaching is an unregulated profession, so anyone can use the title. That said, certification through an accredited training program is what separates credible, skilled coaches from well-meaning amateurs, and it matters enormously to clients, employers, and organizations deciding […]
Post by Cyndy When I was younger and single-er, I had one desperate desire: to get swept off my feet at the Latin dance clubs. Oh, to be wrapped in the arms of some modern Rico Suave; to be steered around the dance floor like—like some—like some helpless, delicate female who needs someone else to […]
Post by Cyndy I am a veteran high school teacher. I know how to interact with teens. Duh. Why would I possibly need training in how to life coach ‘em? Oh, ye of little knowledge. As a teacher, I plan ahead for my lessons. As a coach, planning ahead is a really bad plan. In […]
Our coach training program includes a blackboard style learning forum where trainees have an opportunity to post discussions to the group. Last week, a trainee took the time to post an extremely thoughtful recap of her learning experience related to observing a coaching demonstration. I am sharing that post here with her permission, as it offers […]
