3 benefits under delivered by coaching schools
A recent study commissioned by ICF shows that coaches are making in average around $48.000 per year. This looks very attractive as a possible revenue for an emerging profession who appeared less than 20 years ago.
This is also attractive for coaching schools that are growing the number of students year by year. The question is: are they really delivering their promises?
If we look at the number of suppliers in Romania for example, there are just a few offering ACSTH programs (which means that the training hours included in the program are accredited by ICF). However, despite that, the entire program is often not fully approved.
A complete solution offering certification, which means integration of knowledge with practice and supervision according to ICF standards, is hard to find as a one-stop solution.
For a simple reason: schools like this need a special curriculum, a number of accredited ICF trainers and at least one MCC (Master Certified Coach) to assess and approve certifications.
As an interested prospect for this new profession you will be bombarded by other non-accredited programs which copy structures and make all kind of affirmations, without any proven results.
Some examples are: alignment with a number of organizations, hours of practice for trainers that are not documented or registered, 12-15 years of experience in coaching, and so on…
In the corporate world it is well known and recognized the ICF golden standard for accreditation both for coaches and coaching schools, so if you will choose a new path it’s good to make sure you are receiving the value you deserve.
Back in February 2013, when we launched ICA Balkans, we promised that we will deliver value to this market and we are starting to see certified professional coaches from ACTP school in Romania.
Here are the main benefits of this program, now that we prepare to hit the 3rd edition:
1. Knowledge
ICA curriculum, with foundation, coaching skills, life design for coaches and client management in the entry level program, which is developing you more than just the couple of skills traditionally offered by other programs.
Trainers come from different countries in the global platform, which offers cross-cultural experience.
Coaching groups are completing the needs for specializing in executive, leadership, business or other specialties.
2. Network
The local community meets in mastermind groups to gain new business models.
Access to a global platform of 4000 members, which means leads and clients for your coaching business.
Peer coaching inside the community.
3. Experience
Practicum on coaching conversation
Supervision is done in small groups, weekly, for 3 months (ICF requirement)
Peer coaching with internal clients from ICA platform and external clients
Development of own coaching model, key for mastery
Communities of practice
Is this program for you? Come and visit us in the Coaching Attic, Tuesday when we have our coaching gatherings.
Save your seat and send an e-mail to raluca.chinole@iconsultants.ro or 0722-200-613.
