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A message from Barbra Sundquist, Mentor Coach and former IAC Certifying Examiner...

Dear Coach,

Do you know the #1 problem facing people who want to get their coach certification?

It’s having no idea how their coaching stacks up against the certification standards. You may have hundreds of hours of coach training, a burning desire to help others, and a sincere desire to be a truly masterful coach. 

But you’ve heard horror stories about how only 25% of people actually pass the IAC certification exam on their first try.  And you really have no idea what to do to make sure that you are not among that statistic.

Here's what one BACC graduate says about how BACC helped her get the confidence and skills to pass the IAC certification exam:

 

What I really enjoyed in working with Barbra during my time in the BACC program was her light heartedness and capacity to recognize the perfection in every situation. She had a propensity to design simple yet highly effective tools to make complex and nebulous information easy to understand. My coaching went to a different level after studying with Barbra for only 6 months, and for that I am very grateful. ~Maura da Cruz, IAC-CC 

 

After all, it’s time-consuming and expensive to send in your application. You need to find clients or practice clients who are willing to be recorded (often the hardest part), figure out how to actually record and retrieve the coaching sessions, agonize over which ones to select, get the permission forms signed and figure out where to send everything.

And then there’s the waiting for results -- the thought of failing is so demoralizing.

No wonder you’ve been procrastinating on this!

You need a simple, straightforward way to get the training and assessment you need to be confident that you will pass the IAC exam. And an expert guide to help you through the process.

I understand.  And that's why I've designed the Become A Certified Coach (BACC) membership site.  It gives you the access to everything you need to get your certification - high quality mentoring, practice, feedback, support and structure - all for a very low monthly fee.

 

Barbara takes the mystery out of high-proficiency coaching while never compromising its true depth. She is clear and honest, supportive and direct. Like all great teachers, she hones in on each student's strengths and finds ways of making the most of any limitations. We were able to take the exams with realistic appraisal of the challenge and confidence in our own abilities. Barbra educates for the finest in coaching. ~Susan Reimer-Torn, IAC-CC
 

 

What do you actually get in the BACC program?

• Coaching practice
calls with Barbra at convenient times several times a month (Wednesdays at 4 and 6 pm EST)
• Access to Barbra’s advice on any topic related to coaching skills and certification
• triad and practice partners for recording
• Members discussion f
orum
• Full Members Study Center access, including assessment, accountability and diagnostic tools, with new content added monthly
• Free
recording of your coaching calls
 

You can get your coach certification this year.

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($99 USD a month)
 

Who is the membership for?

BACC is for people who are serious about getting IAC certified...and want a simplified, flexible and affordable option. All you need is an Internet connection and a telephone.
 

 

Barbra, I wanted to tell you how much I'm enjoying your BACC program! I listened to the call yesterday and I'm listening to all the recorded materials. I especially appreciated your critiques of the sample calls, especially when you give a range of ratings. I've been struggling with how to score my sample tapes. You are so supportive and positive! An inspiration!
~Patricia Robinson, MS, MA, MFT
 



 

What will BACC membership do for you?

BACC will help you:

• Develop your skills (by getting enough practice and informed feedback)
• Know what standard is required to pass certification
• Handle the technology of recording coaching calls
Decide which sessions are "good enough" to submit
Enjoy working with other coaches

• Have the confidence to go for it!

I've designed the membership site to address all the points above, and make your journey to Certified Coach as simple, organized and affordable as possible. If you don't currently have any coaching clients - that's no problem. You can coach and record fellow BACC participants and submit those recordings for your certification. Many of the successful certified coaches featured on this page did just that!
 

Ready to start?  Here's a sampling of what you will enjoy right away:

• Nine session audio course with transcripts
• Free recording of your coaching sessions 
• Coaching Practicum teleclasses where you will practice coaching and get feedback from Barbra (several days and times throughout the month)
• an in-class assessment by Barbra of what level you are currently coaching at
• training on how to assess your coaching sessions using the IAC Coaching Masteries
(since the best way to know which coaching sessions are "good enough" is to learn how to use the scoring system yourself)
• Welcome class to get you oriented to the site
• Discussion forum and triad membership (so you have people to practice coaching with)
• many helpful lessons, audios and articles to help you hone your coaching skills
• A clear structure to keep you on track

 

 

It is with fond recollection and immeasurable appreciation, I think of Barbra Sundquist and her BACC classes.  Barbra offered the ways and means for me to shore up my courage and skills, to venture forth with confidence grounded upon understanding what it took and what I needed still to improve, and to masterfully coach others.  This venue and her way of being was a gift. 
~Catherine Miller, IAC-CC

 

You can get your coach certification this year.

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($99 USD a month)

 

P.S. if you think you might like to join BACC, but you'd like more information...just send a blank email to baccplus@aweber.com and I'll send you the one hour Orientation Open House call, along with a sample BACC lesson on the Coaching Masteries.

Warm regards,

Barbra Sundquist, MPA, IAC-CC
Certified Mentor Coach
IAC Certifying Examiner (2004 - 2007)