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coach certification

Coaching Certification Bootcamp – For Pro Coaches Only

April 12, 2010

I’m pleased to recommend this brand new course to you. It’s called Coaching Certification Bootcamp – For Pro Coaches Only.
As the title makes clear, it’s only for pro coaches. And it’s intensive.
But if you know you’re coaching at a masterful level, and you just want to get the certification bit off your “to do list”- [...]

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Will the Coaching by Example CDs Help You Pass the Test?

March 5, 2010

I received this enquiry today:
Coach Bob T Moran told me about you, and I think I am interested in your 9 cd series. He said if I become a member of the IAC, I could get a discount on the cd’s. Is that correct, and how does that work? I couldn’t find anything about it [...]

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30 Day Coach Training Intensive

November 13, 2009

Note: The 30 Day program is no longer running. We recommend the Coaching By Example CD series as it covers all the material previously included in the 30 Day program.
The 30 Day Coach Training Intensive covers the fundamentals of modern life coaching, based on Barbra Sundquist’s CCEC coaching model. CCEC is an [...]

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A Video Message from Barbra – Announcements!

August 2, 2009

Announcement #1 – Introducing new instructors Nina East and Doris Helge
Nina East, IAC-CC: Nina is our newest instructor in the BACC program. She  brings a wealth of experience to coaching, coach training, and coach certification. Nina was one of the first coaches to become certified by the IAC and was immediately asked to become a [...]

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Coaching “Safety Net” Questions – For When Your Mind Goes Blank

April 28, 2009

Have you ever had the experience of “going blank” while coaching? You know, it’s your turn to speak and your mind freezes?
It happens to all of us from time to time, particularly if we are coaching under challenging circumstances (such as being evaluated in an exam or training class). When it happens to me, I [...]

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Beginner’s Guide to Become a Life Coach

February 1, 2009

Are you interested in becoming a life coach? If so, this article is for you. I’ll be sharing what I tell people when they ask  “how do I become a life coach?”
Keep in mind that this is not a comprehensive guide to becoming a life coach. Rather, it’s practical advice based on my experience over [...]

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CCEC Coaching Model

January 14, 2009

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And click here to get the CCEC chart that shows how the four CCEC components relate to the IAC Coaching Masteries™.
I’ve developed a coaching model that is simple, easy to remember, and powerful. It has just four things to remember: Connect, Clarify, Expand and Create (CCEC). If you can remember to do [...]

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Sample Questions from IAC Step 1 Exam

January 7, 2009

Your first step in achieving IAC certification is to pass the Step 1 online written exam. This is an open book multiple choice exam based on the Coaching Masteries ™ Ebook. Before you take the Step 1 exam “for real”, you may want to try the free sample exam that is available on the [...]

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BACC Coach Certification Program

January 3, 2009

Note: the BACC program is now closed. We recommend the Coaching By Example CD series as it covers all the material previously offered in the BACC program.
We had a lively and informative Open House call yesterday. Here’s the recording, and the summary notes below.
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Q: Will I be certified [...]

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