The only accredited by ICF Coaching Education with Classical Philosophy as an accelerator of excellence and prosperity.
“Coaching Skills & Tools in Practice”
Where the wisdom of the past meets the future at its best.
Hybrid program for Greek & English speakers, with an educational retreat in Greece. Ideal for Internal & External Coaches, Leaders, Managers, and HR professionals.
The program is accredited with 120 hours as level 1 with the new highest ICF criteria, leading to the first credential ACC or second one PCC with only 5 hours more.
International Recognition & Innovation
Gain International Professional Recognition
Advanced Coaching Education according to the highest standards of the leading professional body ICF-International Coaching Federation—100 ACSTH (In the process for 120 hours Level 1).
Accelerate Your Coaching Credibility & Confidence
Extensive practice observed by credentialed professional coaches in order to accelerate your performance and confidence.
Online education and 4 days Retreat in Greece
Enjoy 10-month real-time online education with a 2-day online or in-site immersion in classical teaching at their birthplace, Athens, Greece. Moreover, a 2-day practice and presentations in the same week. Online group meetings on weekends, thematic speeches, mentoring, and networking.
Explore professional opportunties
Practice with potential clients, and introduce yourself to the international market with the vehicle of events such as “Bring Your Client,” the award-winning “Your Time of Power,” and the international conference “Coach Now.”
Join the most influential VIP community
Be a part of the most influential VIP community. V- Visionary, I-Innovative, P-Powerful Coaches & Coach Leaders. Join a solid and supportive community of alumni, students, and faculty.
Claim an International Career
Claim an International Career Opportunity. Upon registration, you can be a member of ICF Global or any local chapter of your choice, interact, learn, and use their logos.
Boost your progress with A.I. application
Artificial Intelligence application in your service to enhance and follow up the evolution of your coaching journey.
Acquire a unique coaching signature
Classical Wisdom incorporated into your coaching practice gives you a unique competitive advantage and strengthens your self-awareness, purpose, and skills.
Enhance excellence with other sciences.
We enhance coach excellence with other sciences such as leadership, mindfulness, neuroscience, positive psychology, integrative presence, and photography.
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.
The program combines a unique retreat that includes an immersion in classical teachings and how they are incorporated into modern coaching.
Two days of online or on-site immersion into classical teaching at their birthplace, Athens, Greece.
There, we will be inspired by Plato, Socrates, Aristoteles, and the Stoics. We self-reflect and enhance our ability to utilize these teachings to help ourselves and others develop.
Two days of online or on-site practice, individual and group presentations, during the same week with the immersion in classics.
Your time commitment to the program will be:
- Five weekends, Live Zoom meetings, one per month 2 X 5 hours, 12.00 pm UK hour
- Two weekends on-site in Athens, Greece, during the same week or online (as you wish)
- First-weekend on-site immersion into classical teaching at their birthplace.
- Plato, Socrates, Aristoteles, and the Stoics there will inspire us. We self-reflect and enhance our ability to utilize these teachings to help ourselves, and others develop.
- Second weekend on-site or online, practice, individual and group presentations, closure, celebration.
- 4 x 2-hour thematic & Q&A zoominars during the week, evening UK hours.
- 7 group & 3 individual 60 min of mentoring during the week, evening UK hours.
- 10-month Full program or two years Part Time.
Program of High International Standards with a Unique Identity. Classical Wisdom at the service of coaching.
For Personal & Professional Development
“Coaching Skills & Tools in Practice Advanced” is recommended for:
- Every ambitious person who wants to stand out, grow and progress personally and professionally.
- Leaders/managers of organizations that use coaching skills for their personal development, but also the development of their team.
- 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 Classic Philosophy.
A program with many benefits
“Coaching Skills & Tools in Practice” stands out because:
• It is certified to the highest ICF global standards for 120 hours Level 1.
• Enhances the science and art of Coaching with knowledge from Classic Philosophy and other sciences such as neuroscience, positive psychology, management, and mindfulness.
• 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 mentors and coaches with ICF accreditation and with a mastermind team.
• Provides support in practicing Coaching, gaining confidence and visibility in the market (Coaching Practice with volunteers, Bring your Client, Your Time of Power, COACH NOW).
• Features Alumni, the trusted community of V.I.P. coaches and leaders, and educators for personal and professional support and advancement.
• Provides vast educational material, Tools, Coaching Models & Exercises for every step of student engagement.
• Gives a Professional Diploma with international recognition and perspective.
• Continuous support during the program and individual mentoring after submitting the final portfolio and completing the program requirements.
• Mentoring Coaching for 10 hours within the program to strengthen ICF skills up to the first ICF ACC or PCC accreditation level.
Performance evaluation of a coaching session submitted.
Upon completing the program and all requirements, you will receive the Professional Coaching Diploma.
With this certification, you can claim the first accreditation from the ICF, ACC (Associate Certified Coach). To apply to the international professional organization of Coaches, ICF, pass the multiple choice exams if you have 100 hours of coaching sessions. You can apply for the PCC (Professional Certified Coach) with only five more educational hours (from CCEU) if you have the necessary coaching experience.
As the program is accredited as LEVEL 1, you no longer need to submit a coaching session for evaluation to ICF.
The performance evaluation of the session is included in the program, and its imperative to receive the diploma.
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 find personal and professional balance, and finally, 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
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
-Include coaching skills in your daily life as an individual, professional, executive, coach leader, and internal or external coach.
-Discover and strengthen your personal, unique identity as a professional coach that will set you apart in the global job market
-Recognize your true potential, having received feedback and perspective feeding from coaches, observers-mentors, and classmates.
– Plan the next steps for your professional development as a Coach and Coach Leader.
-You belong to the large community of VIP Coaches and Coach Leaders with the mission of individual and collective progress.
-Submit your application to ICF Global for your first ACC accreditation after completing 100 hours of coaching sessions (25 voluntary and 75 paid).
Then you will receive from the ICF the procedure to pass specific multiple-choice exams.
You will be ready to receive the accreditation if you pass the multiple choices. See the process on the site of ICF Global.
-To positively influence society.
Self -improvement, Spiritual Awakening and Leadership
Efie Christou, ACC
CSTP 1 Graduate, Coach for Teenagers & Adults' personal development and wellbeing | English Teacher
I was looking for a program of high standards. for Self -improvement, Self -awareness, Spiritual Awakening and Leadership! Adequately resourced by Enlightened Teachers who would equip me with the right supplies to proudly stand as a human being and as a professional in my Life's work! I found it in this program! And in the face of Barbara Asimakopoulou, this excellent teacher who shows you where to look but doesn’t tell you what to see! I highly recommend it !
The best choice for training and change
Fay Papas, ACC
CSTP 5 Graduate | Life Coach, Youth & Education | Teacher of English
Comprehensive training in Coaching combining theory and practice. Ms. Asimakopoulou's talent and contagiousness give a wonderful dimension to the program. Her incredible ability to choose partners has brought remarkable and accomplished people to this program who have taught and inspired us! Ground was created for development, and I was so excited that I wanted more. Overall, the program delivered what I expected. The positivity and fun at our meetings, my bonding with classmates, and the feeling of belonging will always accompany me!
Self-awareness and power
Ersi Stefanou, ACC
CSTP 5, Talent Director Newrosoft
I feel very grateful to have attended and completed Barbara's program. I thank her for accepting me in her program and teaching me so much! I further developed the skills required to become a good coach, but more importantly, I got to know myself. It was a magical journey of self-awareness and strength. It was a trip where together with my classmates, we understood in practice the power of personal motivation, the power of the mind, and the power of self-awareness. You can achieve everything as long as you know what you want - your goal -why it is essential to you, what you are willing to do to achieve it, and how you will achieve it! And how beautiful and complete you feel when you see it done! Abundance flows…
"I am grateful"
Natasa Koumpourelou, ACC
CSTP 1 Graduate, Partner, Consulting Services | Transformation Delivery, EY
A program that combines creativity, practical theory, know-how, and wisdom embedded in practical application and in many interactions. A really well-designed program with a team of excellent experts of the coaching industry who help to holistically embrace coaching practice, tools, and methodologies.
"A program that came as a "gift" in my life "
Claire Venetsanakou, ACC
CSTP 1 graduate | Learning & Development | Organizational Psychologist | Fast Focused Change
Everything was wonderful! The group of participants, the choice of space, the educational material, the approach during teaching and practice, the instructors/coaches. The liveliness and faith of the excellent Barbara Asimakopoulos to transmit the best know-how in the most effective way leave no room for anything less! Her contribution but also this of her amazing team was critical and important, every time. I feel lucky and thankful for participating in this program. A program that came as a "gift" in my life as it found me looking to enrich my profile and enhance my professional career.
" People need more visionaries like Barbara"
Sissy Stranomyti, ACC
CSTP 2 graduate | Lawyer | experiential holiday designer | gastronomy enthusiast turned Life Coach.
The journey in the art of coaching with Barbara was fascinating, the awareness and her organization in a simple and understandable way were one of the greatest gifts of her program. Along with the initiation into Aristotelian virtues and ancient wisdom. Barbara is a Guide. Open, heartfelt, with wisdom and prudence, affectionate, enthusiastic, and incredibly intelligent emotionally, he takes you by the hand and wisely guides you to a very refined form of facilitation, which holistically transforms people. It teaches you that when you become a coach, you are constantly ready to expand, change and grow even in the sharpest turns of your life, transforming vulnerability into inspiration and strength. There is no return when you enter her universe, her VIP coaches confirm this dynamically.
You do not need to travel abroad in order to receive such a high level of knowledge
George Chatzivasilas, CSTP 3 graduate
Assets Marketer, Leadership & Business Coach
It gives you all the tools and skills one needs to practice Coaching. But the most important is that it does not stay in theory, the so many hours of practice supervised by credentialed, excellent coaches give you the confidence you need to feel ready for any client. The fact that Barbara has incorporated ancient Greek philosophy is an added value. I would like to thank Barbara Asimakopoulou for sharing her knowledge and experience but also to congratulate her because she managed a Greek program to be recognized by the ICF and to be equal to the international programs.
"Unique team of contributors"
Roy Filou, CSTP 2 graduate
Group Brand Manager Nestle Waters,
My participation in the program "Coaching Skills & Tools in practice" of the unique Barbara Asimakopoulou is the most beautiful gift I have offered myself. From the first lesson, I saw an improvement in how I see and manage myself, my environment, my team, my co-workers, discovering balance, clearer aiming, encouragement-recognition, awareness, and fulfillment. A journey of discovery and evolution. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to establish their own values, stand out as a leader and enhance prosperity for the common good.
Barbara showed me what a leader with a growth mindset should be like
Mania Polemis
CSTP 2 Graduate | Life Coach
I was taken by the hand with care and encouragement, leading me through a path of knowledge, feelings, wisdom and support to face my fears, weaknesses and vulnerability. All this wrapped in kindness and gratitude. This is all Barbara! She shared her wisdom with us, spread her light, gave us wings to fly all with genuine care. Having done this amazing program I’m grateful. I highly recommend it.
"Woman with ethos, dignity and above all kindness of soul"
Evaggelia Bakola, ACC
CSTP 3 Graduate | Life & Health coach | Health Visitor
Wonderful Barbara! My decision to attend the training program "CSTP -Coaching Skills & Tools in Practice" was decisive for my development as a professional coach. The coaching profession gave me security and confidence in my steps.
"Clear motive for the development of the participants"
Maria Antoniadou
CSTP 2 Graduate | Assistant Professor of the School of Dentistry, EKPA
I received this special energy, experience and love in the program of Barbara for the VIP coaches that she wants to create as an offer to the society with unique professional-inspired Coaches. If the motivation behind every professional initiative is the development of the participants, as it was clear that it belongs to Barbara, then this initiative will continue to flourish. I hope to create a huge family of VIP coaches who in turn will inspire others to realize their personal potential.
"I immediately achieved amazing results in my life"
Stavrini Katselli
CSTP 2 Graduate | Life Coach for Parents | Founder Mamapapia | Museologist
I was looking for my next professional move and it exceeded all my expectations! Very well structured, with the appropriate flexibility in the study and application of new knowledge. From the beginning, it enhanced my professional and personal development as well as my relationships. The zeal, method, guidance and experience of Barbara as well as the other experienced Coaches contributed decisively. I realized my potential, my strengths to face my weaknesses, to lead myself and to be active to achieve my goals!
"Precious life supply"
Julie Venizelou
CSTP 2 Gradute | Business Development Specialist at MarineTraffic
Thank you for the unique life journey. So many different entities all of us, and yet you managed to unite us like a multifaceted mosaic of personalities with a common purpose. This educational experience under your wings, on the one hand, will be unforgettable in my memory as a valuable life supply, and on the other hand, I will always be its ambassador!
Program content
Phase 1 – Fundamental Principles of Coaching
Foundations in Coaching - Weekend 1
Weekend 1
Being together on this Journey
What coaching is or is not
The ICF and the road to credentialing
ICF 8 Competences & Code of Ethics
Coaching Practice
Architecting your coaching- Weekend 2
Weekend 2
Your unique coaching philosophy
Coaching Session Structure
The human needs and the coach’s behavior
Communication in Coaching
Coaching Practice
Neuroscience & Questioning - Weekend 3
Weekend 3
Neuroscience & Conversational Intelligence,
what and why
Powerful Questioning
Cultivating Learning & Development
Coaching practice
Phase 2 – Dive into the deep waters of coaching with the support of other sciences
Mindfulness - Weekend 4
Weekend 4
Mindfulness: From action to life – Coaching Presence
The psychology of the equal relationship
Emotional Intelligence & Psychological Traps
Coaching Practice
Positive Psychology & Coaching Models- Weekend 5
Weekend 5
Coaching Models
Coaching Tools
Positive Psychology
Coaching practice
Phase 3 – At last! Join the online or on-site retreat for immersion in classical Philosophy, practice, and a surprising celebration closure
Immersion in Classical Philosophy - Weekend 6
Weekend 6
The Philosophical Roots of Coaching
The Coach Leader
The Philosophership Model (= Philosophy & Leadership)
Values – Needs – Vertues
Coaching practice
Weekend 7 - Saturday - Practice
Weekend 7 - Saturday
Final Practice with observations
“Bring your customer.”
Volunteer & Potential clients
Marketing – professional development speech
Weekend 7 - Sunday - Celebration
Weekend 7 - Sunday
The essence of coaching in focus
Individual and group presentations
My Coaching Journey
Role-playing game
Closing – Celebration
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.
Why become a Coach?
In our life, we have:
- Multiple roles
- Complex everyday life
- Infinite obligations
- Competitive & insecure working environment
We want:
A beautiful and peaceful daily life that will make us realize ourselves and lead us to achieve our goals and dreams.
To achieve this, we need the following:
- Self-knowledge
- Focus on our goals
- Consistency
Who is the VIP Coach?
“Coaching Tools & Skills in Practice” 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,
V-isionary, I-nnovative, P-owerful Coaches 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.
She has been ranked in the1st place among the TOP 20 coaches in Athens 2021 according to the international digital magazine “Influence digest +, awarded for the most innovative leadership program in HR Awards 2020, and nominee among 25 global coaches with impact in ICF Circle of Distinctions 2022.
We are in open communication & interaction with the scientific and academic community in the Coaching field.
The program offers:
Targeted training in the eight fundamental competencies of a professional coach according to the high international standards of the International Coaching Federation
Initiation or participation in international research programs that expand the science and art of coaching and enhance coaching skills.
- We have participated in Tunde Erdos, Ph.D.’s research in “Coaching Presence.”
- We have initiated the research about integration with focus groups of the Greek expatriates and their challenges.
Concepts, models, and tools from the scientific fields below:
- Management & Leadership
- Positive Psychology
- Philosophy
- Neuroscience
- Narrative Art
- Mindfulness
- Integrative Presence
- Art ex photography, poetry
- Communication
- Personal Development & Wellness
Our Vision
Create Leaders for themselves, their profession, their families, and the world.
To provide everyone who desires personal fulfillment, professional recognition, and progress with a substantial investment for the future. In addition, a rich, high-performance experience with the most modern and reliable coaching training, international prestige, and the highest I.C.F. standards, professional opportunities, and connection with the market (YOUR TIME OF POWER- COACH NOW-BRING YOUR CLIENT), and perspective in the global market.
In addition, we build the V.I.P. (Visionary, Innovative, Powerful) Coaches and Leaders Community consisting of graduates, students, program contributors, and faculty to support each other toward our personal and professional journey with the mission to impact society positively.
International Scientific Council of Experts and Faculty – The top team of program contributors
Barbara Asimakopoulou, MBA, PCC, Greece
Author and Program Director, President of the International Scientific Council of Experts, Trainer, Observer, Mentor. ICF Professional Certified Coach, Marshall Goldsmith Certified Leadership Coach. EMCC ITCA Team Coach.
David Wondra, PCC, USA
Member of the International Scientific Council of Experts, ICF Professional Certified Coach, Immediate Past Chairman and Director of ICF Global Board, CEO & President | Executive Coach, Team Development Wondra Group.
Kathryn Pope, PCC, UK
Member of the International Scientific Council of Experts, Supervisor Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach, Team Coach, Executive & Business Coach, Board Coach & Coach Supervisor.
Dr. Tünde Erdös, MCC, Austria
Member of the International Scientific Council of Experts, & Lead Trainer on Integrative Presence, ICF Master Certified Coach, PhD Coaching Psychology with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, international speaker, researcher, a scientist in Coaching Presence, lecturer στο HEC Paris, and author.
Nansy Papalexandris, Greece
Member of the International Scientific Council of Experts. Emeritus Professor of Management, Human Resources, Economic University of Athens, Greece, Author
Irene Nikolaidou, PCC, Greece
Observer & Mentor Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach, Certified mBIT, Executive & Team Coach, Moving Minds Founder & Mng Partner.
Olga Papatriantafyllou, M.A., Greece
Program's Lead Trainer of Mindfulness, MBSR Teacher, Wellness Coach, Psychologist, Author of Mindfulness, Founder of Mindfulness Institute in Greece
Maria Chatziagelidi, ACC, Greece
Trainer and Observer Coach, ICF Associate Certified Coach, Personal & Business Coach For Small Companies, Founder Reappraise Coaching
Claire Venetsanakou, ACC, Greece
Join forces with Tünde Erdös as a Trainer in Integrative Presence and Observer. ICF Associate Certified Coach. Learning and Development Executive and Organizational Psychologist.
Kosmas Michail, M.Sc., PCC, Greece
Program's Lead Trainer of Conversational Intelligence & Observer Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach, Executive and Team Coach, Senior Multinational Executive, and Advisor to Large Organizations.
Please book an appointment in the form below to get all the information you need to decide what’s best for you.
Start on December 9th: 10-month live Zoom meetings and four days in person in Athens, Greece.
What makes our program Unique
What you get from my program compared to other coaching programs
What is included
Total ICF accredited hours
Full & Part-Time Program
Hybrid program
Four days retreat in Greece
For English speakers & Greeks
Intensive Coaching Practice
Coaching Practice observed by a credentialed coach
Coaching Practice with potential clients
ICF Competencies & Code of Ethics
Classic Greek Philosophy
Positive Psychology
Neuroscience
Mindfulness
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 PCC through the portfolio path with only 5 hours more
Our Program
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- 10 months of E-learning Synchronous Education
- 5.000* €
Special summer offer: 4.700 only until August 31st.
PAYMENT IN 10 MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS
- 120 hours approved by ICF as LEVEL 1
- Ten days x 5 hours online (zoom) live (real-time) group meetings
- Four days X 8 hours of face-to-face group meetings at the end of the program in Athens
- 4 x 2-hour webinars (zoom) live (live-real time) group meetings with invited experts in new knowledge and practice
- Ten hours of mentoring coaching (7 groups 90′ & 3 individual 60′ sessions) to strengthen ICF Skills at the first ACC accreditation level. (includes transcribed session evaluation).
- 1-hour feedback coaching after submitting the final Portfolio by a credentialed coach.
- We are carrying out individual and group tasks, exercises, and tests during or between the days of observation.
- Master Mind Team. Student-created subgroup to enhance attendance, practice, and engagement.
- Practice in pairs in coaching with the observation by a credentialed coach.
- Coaching practice every full day of the course with peer-to-peer but also in between with the mastermind team.
- Participate in “Bring Your Client” and practice coaching with volunteer coaches, friends, acquaintances, or other interested potential clients.
- Participation in “Your Time of Power” – voluntary offering of coaching sessions to a select social group in need, e.g., the health sector or education. The aim is a social contribution and strengthening practice and knowledge regarding personal promotion and professional positioning in the market as coaches.
- Awarding of Diplomas at Coach Now – annual Phygital International Conference
- Join a special panel of speakers at Coach Now.
PREREQUISITES FOR OBTAINING THE CERTIFICATION FROM THE PROGRAM:
To receive the certification from the program, each student must submit a complete Portfolio on the date set by the authority. This Portfolio includes: in an Excel table and a zip file in order, all the individual & group assignments, the books you read, the exercises, the tests, the final individual & group assignment, 20 coaching sessions, and two recordings with transcripts in ACC level.
*VAT is included.
- 10 months of E-learning Synchronous Education
- 4.500* €
Special summer offer: 4.200 only until August 31st.
SAVE MONEY BY PAYING THE FULL AMOUNT UPFRONT
- 120 hours approved by ICF as Level 1
- Ten days x 5 hours online (zoom) live (real-time) group meetings
- Four days X 8 hours face-to-face group meeting at the end of the program in Athens – (hybrid = face-to-face and online)
- 4 x 2-hour webinars (zoom) live (real-time) group meetings with invited experts in new knowledge and practice.
- Ten hours of mentoring coaching (7 groups 90′ & 3 individual 60′ sessions) to strengthen ICF Skills at the first ACC accreditation level.
- 1-hour feedback coaching after submitting the final Portfolio by a credentialed coach.
- We are carrying out individual and group tasks, exercises, and tests during or between the days of observation.
- MasterMind Team. Student-created subgroup to enhance attendance, practice, and engagement.
- Practice in pairs in coaching with the observation by a credentialed coach.
- Coaching practice every full day of the course with peer-to-peer but also in between with the mastermind team.
- Participate in “Bring Your Client”, and practice coaching with volunteer coaches, friends, acquaintances, or other interested potential clients.
- Participation in “Your Time of Power” – voluntary offering of coaching sessions to a select social group in need, e.g., the health sector or education. The aim is a social contribution and strengthening practice and knowledge regarding personal promotion and professional positioning in the market as coaches.
- Awarding of Diplomas at Coach Now – annual Phygital International Conference
- Join a special panel of speakers at Coach Now.
PREREQUISITES FOR OBTAINING THE CERTIFICATION FROM THE PROGRAM:
To receive the certification from the program, each student must submit a complete Portfolio on the date set by the authority. This Portfolio includes: in an Excel table and a zip file in order, all the individual & group assignments, the books you read, the exercises, the tests, the final individual & group assignment, 20 coaching sessions, and two recordings with transcripts in ACC level.
*VAT is included.
FAQ.
Will the main part of the program be in English?
Yes, the group teachings are in English, but the workbooks, mentoring, and 1-1 sessions can be in English or Greek, depending on your preference.
For whom is coaching training for?
There is an apparent interest from many people from various backgrounds and experiences to explore the coaching field further and even become professional coaches themselves.
The turn of people to personal introspection and offering to others starts from two different sources. The first source is the prolonged economic crisis that has led to questioning traditional professional choices and industries and the need to find alternatives closer to people’s authentic desires and confirmed talents.
The second is the coronavirus era, combined with the global pause and awareness in areas such as the environment, human relations, and individual and collective responsibility.
Motivations include personal growth and development, discovering opportunities, setting high goals, improving leadership, supporting others towards personal and professional progress and prosperity, social responsibility, new purpose, and vision.
As society matures, and this is done mainly through challenges, it realizes the value of self-knowledge, the development of human interconnection, and the support of specialized and reliable professionals.
What is the difference between certification, approved certification, and credentialing?
Certification is the document that confirms your participation in any educational program.
Approved certification: When you complete the 100 hours of training in “Coaching Skills & Tools in Practice,” you will receive not a simple certification but an approved certification as ACSTH by the leading organization of professional coaches, the “International Coaching Federation.”
This means that the training you received meets the high global standards and specifications set by the leading organization ICF and is constantly re-examined for renewal reasons.
This way, you are assured that you have invested in an always modern, reliable, and high-quality coaching training program.
In addition, from the first day you start training, you can register as a member of the ICF global body and the local chapter of ICF Greece and use their logos.
Finally, and most importantly, only an approved certification can allow you to begin the credentialing process to practice coaching professionally.
Credentialling:
Your training from an ICF approved program as an ACSTH or ACSTP enables you
-Claim your accreditation.
Namely: You are entering an evaluation process by the ICF in terms of your experience and skill as a coach based on the established ICF core coaching competencies, definitions, and Code of Ethics. You can go to the ICF site and see all the requirements depending on the level of credentialing (ACC, PCC, MCC).
For example: for ACC you need:
-10 hours of mentoring to enhance the coach’s 8 ICF Core Competencies,
-100 hours of coaching sessions (a small percentage ex 25% pro-bono and the rest paid),
-A multiple-choice exam and
-A recorded session with its transcript.
-Online application on the ICF site
What do I need to work as a professional coach?
- BE MOTIVATED:
- CHOOSE AN ACCREDITED COACHING TRAINING PROGRAM, AS CSTP DOES, BY A LEADING PROFESSIONAL BODY SUCH AS ICF
- BECOME A MEMBER OF A RELIABLE INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL BODY AND THE CORRESPONDING LOCAL CHAPTER AS ICF GLOBAL AND ICF GREECE CHAPTER
- CLAIM YOUR PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS AS ICF ACC, PCC, MCC
- PRACTICE – PRACTICE
- CONTINUOUS STRENGTHENING OF YOUR COACHING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- PUT A COACH OR/AND SUPERVISOR IN YOUR LIFE: Pursuing high goals becomes even more efficient with the best results if you add to your own “intellect” the “intellect” of other people.
I often tell my students if they want to be the best, invite the best people next to them, learn from the best, and do what the best do. Champions work with champions.
Why choose an ICF-approved coaching training program?
Education from an ICF-approved program as an ACSTH or ACSTP allows you to immediately become a member of the ICF global body and the local ICF Greece chapter. After receiving your certification in this approved program, you can claim your credentials and work professionally as a coach. The credential is claimed after your basic coaching training. It is an evaluation process by the ICF in terms of your experience and competence as a coach based on the established ICF core coaching skills and Code of Ethics.
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global federation of professional coaches, the first to lay the foundations, framework, and coaching standards (core competencies and code of ethics). ICF has proven its effectiveness since 1995 up to now.
Why become a member of an international and local professional body such as ICF and ICF Greece respectively?
When you become a member of a professional global and then a local professional body, you ensure that you are constantly informed and growing in the coaching industry because these organizations have this mission. To keep you up-to-date and effective by evaluating the progress of the art and science of coaching. It is practically like belonging to a university that listens to society, does research, and constantly updates your knowledge and practice.
In addition, you belong to a vast network of professionals with a shared vision and values for networking, mutual support, and best practices.
