Overview of the Training

The Loves and Fishes program  is an International Coach Federation (ICF) accredited training, oriented around the ICF Code of Ethics and the eight competencies of professional coaching. It prepares you to seek an ICF certification as an accredited coach. See the FAQ for more information about the ICF requirements for certification.

The delivery of our training is divided into two parts. Most participants opt to take them in succession, but you can complete Part One and then wait to do Part Two. Once you have  completed Part One and Two successfully, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for 60 hours of training and Mentor Coaching. You will be prepared to apply to the International Coaching Federation for your Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential.

Part 1 is divided into four (4) modules extending a six-month period. Part 2 consists of ten (10) hours over a 3-month period. The delivery of our training is done virtually and in the English language. The training is divided into two parts, the education component and the mentor coaching and performance assessment.

PART ONE

Module One

  • The first module begins with an eight hour self- study based  on selected chapters in the text, Coaching for Transformation: Pathways to Ignite Personal and Social Change 2nd Ed.  By M. Lasley, V. Kellogg, R. Michaels and S. Brown.

  • Participants write responses to the reflection questions which are assigned. The reflection paper is due at the time of the introductory class.

  • Introduction to Coaching class. This is the first two hour teleclass and it introduces the Code of Ethics and the eight competencies.

Module Two (10 hours over three days)

  • Creating the Coaching Relationship

  • Creating trust and safety

  • Power Dynamics in Coaching

  • Listening Actively

  • Coaching Mindset

  • Coaching Presence

  • Evoking Awareness through Questions

  • Structure of the Coaching Conversation

  • Facilitating Growth though goals and actions

  • Observed Coaching with written feedback

Module Three (20 hours, nine (9) two-hour online classes and one (1) observed coaching with feedback)

The content is based on chapters from the text and integrates the material with the ICF competencies.  The format is  45 minutes of presentation/discussion and one hour and 15 minutes of coaching. Preparation time for each class is thirty minutes of review of the material.

  •  Core Coaching Skills

  • Calling out the Power

  • Strategy and Action

  • Coaching and Multicultural Awareness

  • Deep Listening

  • Coaching and Emotional Resonance

  • Embracing the Shadow

  • Power, Privilege, and Coaching

  • Neurobiology of Coaching

  • Observed Coaching with written feedback

  • One two-hour Mentor Coaching class during this time for those who are doing the full program

Module Four (10 hours over three days)

  • Team and Group Coaching

  • Tools and Assessments in Coaching

  • Motivation, Gremlins, and the Saboteur

  • Creating your Coaching Plan and Goals

  • Observed Coaching with written feedback

There are three coaching observations with written feedback, and numerous opportunities for your coaching to be observed and given verbal feedback during the training hours.

PART TWO

Ten (10) hours of mentor coaching consisting of three (3) group sessions and four (4) one-hour sessions over a three-month period.

ACC Candidate Guide

ICF has created a guide to become an Associate Certified Coach. Click Here to download and read the guide.