ICF Philosophical Coaching Diploma

The only advanced professional coaching education accredited by the ICF with Classical Philosophy as an accelerator of excellence and prosperity.
Become a professional coach and an impactful leader.

“Philosophical Coaching: Skills & Tools in Practice”

Where the wisdom of the past meets the future at its best.

Hybrid program for Greek and English speakers, with an educational retreat in Greece.

Ideal for Internal and external Coaches, Leaders, Managers, and HR professionals.

The program is in the process of being accredited for 150 hours as level 2, meeting the new highest ICF criteria, leading to the first credential ACC or the second one PCC.

In December 2024, you will have the choice between two programs.
Level 1: 100 ICF hours and Level 2: ICF 150 hours.

Level 1 leads to the first ICF accreditation ACC, and Level 2 leads to both ACC and PCC.

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International Recognition, Innovation, Business Development

Classical Philosophers have talked about self-development since ancient times, such as the value of virtues, self-awareness, and self-reflection.
We integrate the classical teachings from the source and go to the future of coaching by incorporating modern technology, artificial intelligence, and sciences such as neuroscience, mindfulness, leadership, management, and positive psychology και έναν ανατρεπτικό συνδυασμό με τις τέχνες.

The program combines a unique retreat that includes an immersion in classical teachings and how they are incorporated into modern coaching at their birthplace, Athens, Greece.

Plato, Socrates, Aristoteles, and the Stoics will inspire you there. You self-reflect and enhance your ability to utilize these teachings to help yourself and others develop. 

Your time commitment is:

Program of High International Standards with a Unique Identity. Classical Wisdom at the service of coaching.

Το “Philosophical Coaching Diploma” is recommended for:

• Every ambitious person who wants to stand out, grow, and progress personally and professionally.
• Leaders/managers of organizations use coaching skills for their personal development and the development of their teams.
• HR Professionals, Executives, business professionals, and freelancers.
  Professional coaches who want to grow with reliability and high standards in the global market with a unique signature based on classical philosophy.

Program with many advantages

The “Philosophical Coaching Diploma” stands out because:

• It is certified with the highest global ICF standards and offers you the possibility of an international career.
• Enhances the science and art of Coaching with insights from classical philosophy and other sciences, such as neuroscience, positive psychology, management, mindfulness, and the arts.
• Supported by an International Board of Experts and the best trainers, coaches, and mentors at an international level.
• Emphasizes the practice of Coaching under the guidance of experienced and accredited coaches and mentors.
• Provides professional development and market visibility opportunities with many actions that bring you close to potential clients and train you in attracting them and in your correct professional positioning (Bring Your Client, Your Time of Power, COACH NOW).
• You are immediately embraced by the most influential, active, and supportive community of VIP coaches and leaders comprising graduates, professors, mentors, and all the school’s partners.
• Provides vast training material, coaching tools, models, exercises, books in electronic and printed form, forms, and diagnostic tools.
• You find constant support during the program and individual guidance – mentoring.
• Enjoy group and individual Mentoring Coaching within the program to enhance ICF competencies at the first and second levels of ICF ACC and PCC accreditation, respectively.

Upon successful completion of the program:

-You will receive the Philosophical Coaching Diploma Level 1 by ICF or Level 2 by ICF (in the upgrade process).

With the above certifications, you can claim your first accreditation from the ICF, ACC (Associate Certified Coach), or the second, PCC, which is the most efficient and economical of the ICF (through the Level 1 or 2 paths).

To apply for accreditation to the international professional body ICF, you must pass the multiple-choice exams and have the appropriate experience (100 and 500 hours of coaching sessions, respectively).

You do not need to submit a coaching session for evaluation to the ICF because the review of this session is included in your program and is mandatory for successfully receiving your diploma.

– See exactly the process on the ICF Global website.

-You include coaching skills in your daily life as an individual, professional, executive, coach leader, internal or external coach.
– Plan the next steps for your professional development as a coach and coach leader.
-You belong to a large community of VIP Coaches and Coach Leaders committed to individual and collective progress.
-To positively influence society.

The “Coaching Skills & Tools in Practice”

It speaks to your soul and makes you proud of the heritage of the great ancient Greek philosophers, who even today “save” your daily life by setting a high purpose, finding solutions to achieve personal and professional balance, and finally, finding the path to happiness.

If you want to work professionally as a coach in the global market, the program puts you on the best track.

Upon completion, you can start the process for the first professional accreditation from the ICF ACC or PCC.

Make the future you dream of
Become the leader of your life.

Program content

MODULES

EXTRA BONUSES for Level 1 & Level 2

Philosophy & Leadership =  The “Philososhership” ™ Model
The inner drive of Coach & Coach Leader.

The classical philosophical identity of the program is expressed through the model “Philososhership” ™, which enhances the creation of an ideal path to inner & outer leadership through a meaningful purpose above individual ambitions—moreover, positive participation in the sustainability of society. Critical classical teachings strengthen coaching skills and practice in the pursuit of eudemonia.

What does V.I.P. Coach or leader mean?

Το “Philosophical Coaching Diploma” is not another training program. We aspire to create a community of trusted and ethical coaches with values such as generosity, respect, continuous progress through interaction, and offering to people and society.

We train VIP Coaches and Leaders,

V-isionary, I-nnovative, P-owerful for a positive and sustainable society.

The program provides you with all the fundamental and most modern theories, models, and tools of the science and art of coaching. It gives particular importance to their practical application, as this is the cornerstone of the expertise of any reliable ICF professional coach.

The best way to learn is to put it into practice!

Your Coach

I don’t train followers; I create leaders for themselves, their profession, their families, and the world.

“My desire for the development of inner and outer leadership combined with my passion for Classic Greek philosophy led me to create this program so that those who wish to become excellent leaders, credible and ethical coaches for a better positive society.”

Barbara is a top award-winning executive & team coach, an ICF-accredited provider of professional coaching, a visionary and innovative entrepreneur, an author and speaker with an international reputation, and one of Greece’s top women leadership thinkers.

According to the international digital magazine Influence digest +, she was ranked first among the TOP 20 coaches in Athens 2021. She was also awarded for the most innovative leadership program in the HR Awards 2020 and nominated among 25 global coaches with impact in the ICF Circle of Distinctions 2022.

Learn More HERE

We are in open communication & interaction with the scientific and academic community in the Coaching field.

Our Vision

To provide every person who desires personal fulfillment, professional recognition, and advancement a sure investment for the future. A rich, high-performance experience with the most modern and reliable training in coaching, with international prestige and the highest standards (ICF), professional opportunities, and perspective in the global market.

The VIP comprises the program’s graduates, students, professors, mentors, and contributors to create an influential and supportive community. Its aim is mutual support, personal and professional progress, and the positive influence of society.

International Scientific Council of Experts and Faculty – The top team of program contributors

Please book an appointment using the form below to get all the information you need to decide what’s best for you.

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What is included

Total ICF accredited hours

Full & Part-Time Program

Hybrid program

Retreat in Greece – 3-4 days

For English & Greek speakers

Intensive Coaching Practice

Coaching Practice observed by a credentialed coach

Coaching Practice with potential clients

ICF Competencies & Code of Ethics

Classical Philosophy

Positive Psychology

Neuroscience

Mindfulness

Art, e.g., photography

Coaching Presence

Business Development

YOUR TIME OF POWER: Event with Social Impact recognized by ICF

Mastermind Team

COACH NOW: International Hybrid Conference

Participation in Research

International Board of Experts & Global Coaches

More than ten educators, mentors, observers

Top Awarded Leader of the Program

Supportive VIP Community of graduates

Events & Celebrations

Innovations, e.g., coaching model “The new I.th.a.c.a.”

Reciprocal Coaching Group

Facebook & LinkedIn groups

Mentoring hours

Apply for the ACC through the Level 1 path

Apply for the ACC and PCC through the Level 2 path

Our Program

100 Level 1 and 150 level 2

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