Life Coaching Essentials (LCE) is a comprehensive foundation in coaching, ensuring skill development and confidence that is needed to coach effectively.
The course integrates the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) core coaching competencies with our unique coaching philosophy, creating a well-rounded learning experience. LCE is a cohort-based program, offered annually in both July and November. This course serves as a precursor to the Deep Coaching Intensive. By completing LCE, you’ll be well-prepared to deepen your coaching practice and enhance your personal mastery as a coach.
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Highlights
Self Paced Learning
Our e-learning platform offers the flexibility to participate from anywhere in the world and study at your own pace. You can engage with the content, exercises, and resources whenever it suits your schedule, allowing you to absorb and apply the material in a way that fits your learning style. Whether you prefer to move quickly through the modules or take a more reflective approach, the course adapts to your needs, ensuring a personalized and enriching experience.
Facilitator Led Group Training
Each cohort is guided by a dedicated Training Facilitator who supports you throughout the course. You’ll participate in four pre-scheduled Group Training Calls for collaborative learning and peer interaction, along with two 1-to-1 Coach Development Calls for personalized feedback and skill refinement. Our experienced facilitators are committed to helping you build a solid foundation in coaching by providing practical insights and fostering confidence. Whether you need clarification or personalized feedback, they are there to guide you every step of the way.
Hands-on Learning
The program offers opportunities to coach your peers in a supportive environment. After each session, you’ll receive direct, constructive feedback from both peers and instructors to refine your skills and enhance your coaching effectiveness. This practical approach helps you build confidence, apply key techniques, and bridge the gap between theory and practice, setting you up for long-term success as a coach.
User Friendly Learning Platform
Our user-friendly learning platform serves as the central hub for all your course materials, accessible anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re using a computer browser or a mobile device through our dedicated app, you can easily access videos, readings, exercises, and other resources at your convenience
Coaching Tool Box
Our program equips you with a comprehensive range of skills, tools, frameworks, and models to help you build a versatile coaching toolkit. You’ll gain access to various exercises, processes, and techniques designed to address diverse coaching scenarios and client needs. These resources enable you to craft your unique coaching approach, drawing from proven methodologies and adaptable strategies.
Resource Library
To ensure a thorough and effective training experience, the course provides a diverse range of supplementary materials to enhance your learning and support your coaching practice. These include audios and podcasts, coaching demonstrations, and various forms and templates for your coaching sessions, among others.
Curriculum
Module 1: What is Coaching?
This module establishes the fundamental principles of coaching as a professional field. You will explore what coaching entails, how it facilitates positive change, and its role in fostering personal and professional growth. You will have a clear understanding and appreciation of coaching as an enabler of development.
Module 2: How Coaching Works?
This module will delve deeper into the core competencies that define coaching. This module introduces the essential skills and ‘pillars’ that differentiate coaching from other self-development approaches, equipping you with the skills & tools to effectively guide clients.
Module 3: How is the Relationship and Environment Co-created?
This module focuses on building a strong, trust-based coaching relationship with your clients. You’ll learn how to create a supportive environment that fosters open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Module 4: What does it mean to cultivate Learning and Growth?
This module introduces key structures and strategies to maximize your impact. You’ll explore effective session frameworks and practices for developing your coaching practice to ensure ongoing growth and success.
guiding you each step of the way
Course Facilitators
Nidhi Arora
Facilitator
Nidhi Arora is a Professionally Certified Executive & Leadership Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF), bringing over 30 years of professional experience.
After spending more than 20 years in Sydney, Nidhi made a significant life change and relocated to India, she pursued her coaching certification through the Coach for Life Institute (USA) as a means to find herself. Coaching became her guiding light, providing a framework to live an abundant, free, happy and compassionate life.
As a Deep Transformational Coach, her love and understanding of people
as well as her non-judgmental ability to embrace diversity make her a holistic coach.
With over 1700 hrs of Coaching, Nidhi has coached many C-suite executives and
senior leaders in India and overseas. She is also experienced as an experiential
facilitator, specializing in creating immersive learning experiences that drive personal and professional growth.
Nidhi’s coaching style is authentic, reflective and empowering. She supports her clients to manage and thrive under the many hats they wear, in their professional
and personal lives.
Priyanka Arora
Facilitator
Priyanka Arora is a Associate Certified Executive & Leadership Coach (ACC), accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF), with over 30 years of diverse professional experience.
Her coaching journey has been shaped by rigorous training at the Coach for Life Institute in the USA, and she has further honed her expertise by completing the Deep Coaching Intensive program from the Centre for Transformational Coaching in Canada.
With more than 20 years of experience in the learning and development industry, Priyanka has established herself as a respected mentor to a wide array of individuals, spanning diverse sectors and roles.
Priyanka is committed to transformational coaching and personal development and is deeply passionate about driving meaningful and sustainable outcomes, both in individual coaching sessions and in group formats.
She has successfully facilitated and managed various programs that utilize the coaching modality to foster growth, collaboration, and accountability in a group setting. Her ability to engage and inspire participants has made her a sought-after coach for leadership development initiatives.
contributing to your self study course
Learning Leaders
Amrita A Singh
Learning Leader, PCC
Cate Baio
Learning Leader, PCC
Jonathan Hermida
Learning Leader, PCC
Leon VanderPol
Learning Leader, PCC
Scott Masciarelli
Learning Leader, MCC
in collaboration with Center for transformational coaching
20 CCEU
added only when combined with the DCI course
FAQs
How effective is learning coaching online through a self-study format?
Our e-learning platform offers comprehensive access to all course materials, including reading materials, downloadable PDFs, audio and video tutorials, and other essential resources for working with clients. The course is meticulously designed to support both coaching and personal growth, incorporating elements that facilitate both coaching application and self-application.
Central to becoming an impactful coach is the enhancement of self-awareness and personal responsibility. Engaging deeply with the course materials allows you to reflect on and apply the principles to your own development, building the self-awareness necessary to effectively support and inspire others.
In addition to the self-paced learning, you will benefit from a structured support system comprising four Group Training Calls and two 1-to-1 Coach Development Calls with experienced coach training facilitators. The Group Training Calls provide collaborative opportunities to delve into weekly modules, engage in discussions, and gain insights from both peers and facilitators. The 1-to-1 Coach Development Calls offer personalized feedback on your pre-recorded coaching sessions, helping you refine your skills and develop a tailored plan for continued improvement.
This blend of self-paced learning and personalized support ensures a well-rounded and effective coaching education, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel as a coach.
What types of support will be available to me during the Life Coaching Essentials (LCE) course?
Group Training Calls
Over the course of four weeks, you’ll participate in Group Training Calls led by your course facilitator. These sessions offer a collaborative setting where you and your peers will explore the key concepts and practical applications of the weekly module. You’ll engage in discussions, analyze coaching scenarios, and gain insights from both the facilitator and your fellow participants.
1-to-1 Coach Development Calls
In addition to group sessions, you’ll have two 1-to-1 Coach Development Calls. For these, you’ll submit a pre-recorded coaching session to your course facilitator. They will provide detailed, constructive feedback, highlighting your strengths and areas for improvement. During the live calls, you’ll discuss this feedback with your facilitator to refine your skills and set a plan for ongoing development.
Having a dedicated course facilitator provides not only expert guidance but also serves as a crucial motivator. Their support helps you stay engaged, overcome challenges, and make consistent progress, ensuring that you achieve your learning goals and build a strong foundation in coaching.
What can I anticipate from the four Group Training Calls included in the Life Coaching Essentials (LCE) course?
The Group Training Calls are integral to optimizing your learning experience.
During these sessions, you’ll dive deeper into the weekly module content with the support of your course facilitator. These calls provide a dynamic platform for discussion and exploration of key concepts, enriched by interactions with your peers. You’ll engage in live coaching demonstrations, analyze effective and ineffective coaching practices, and participate in other interactive activities that enhance your understanding and application of coaching principles.
What can I anticipate from the two Coach Development Calls included in the Life Coaching Essentials (LCE) course?
The two Coach Development Calls are integral to optimizing your learning experience.
For personalized feedback, you’ll submit a pre-recorded coaching session to your course facilitator. You’ll receive detailed written feedback on your session, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. In the subsequent live call, you’ll discuss this feedback with your facilitator, focusing on how to build on your strengths, address areas for growth, and develop a tailored plan for continued refinement of your coaching skills.
These structured support elements ensure that you not only gain theoretical knowledge but also receive practical, actionable insights to elevate your coaching practice.
Will I have opportunities to practice coaching during the Life Coaching Essentials (LCE) course?
Peer Coaching Sessions
You’ll coach a peer in two separate sessions, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned in real coaching scenarios. This hands-on practice helps reinforce your skills and build confidence.
Receiving Coaching
You’ll also be coached by a peer in two sessions. This experience provides insight into the client perspective and helps you understand different coaching styles and techniques.
Recording and Feedback
Additionally, you’ll record two more coaching sessions and submit them to your course facilitator. This will allow for detailed, constructive feedback on your coaching practice, helping you refine your approach and techniques.
These practical components ensure that you not only gain theoretical knowledge but also develop the foundational skills necessary for effective coaching, setting you up for success in your coaching career.
Is it necessary to enroll in the Deep Coaching Portfolio Program to take Life Coaching Essentials (LCE)?
While you can choose to take just the Life Coaching Essentials (LCE) course, we generally recommend progressing beyond it for a more comprehensive learning experience. Think of LCE as learning to drive a car and being satisfied with just a learner’s license. It covers the fundamental principles of coaching, but the real depth and transformative impact of coaching come from the advanced techniques and insights provided in the Deep Coach Intensive.
The Deep Coach Intensive is designed to build on the basics taught in LCE and introduces advanced coaching approaches and strategies that significantly enhance your practice. It offers a deeper exploration of coaching techniques and provides you with the tools to create more profound and lasting changes for your clients.
That said, you should pursue what feels right for you at this moment. If you’re drawn to LCE now, it’s a solid foundation. You can always choose to expand your learning and dive into deeper coaching methodologies like those offered in the Deep Coach Intensive later on, as your comfort and interest evolve.
Is it necessary to enroll in the Deep Coaching Portfolio Program to take Life Coaching Essentials (LCE)?
You are not required to enroll in the Deep Coaching Portfolio Program to take Life Coaching Essentials (LCE), but we highly recommend it. The Deep Coaching Portfolio Program is designed to help you accumulate the necessary coach training hours required for applying for the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential.
The Deep Coaching Portfolio Program comprises two key components: Life Coaching Essentials (LCE) and the Deep Coaching Intensive (DCI). Together, these courses provide you with the 60 Continuing Coach Education Units (CCEUs) needed for the ACC application.
If you choose to enroll solely in LCE, you will gain valuable foundational coaching skills, but you will not receive the CCEU certificate until you also complete the DCI course and fulfill all related requirements. Enrolling in the Deep Coaching Portfolio Program ensures a streamlined path to achieving both the necessary training hours and the CCEUs required for your ACC credential, providing a comprehensive and cohesive coaching education.
What if I have completed the DCI, but later want to upgrade to Deep Coaching Portfolio Program?
While it is technically possible to enroll only in Life Coaching Essentials (LCE), doing so after taking the Deep Coaching Intensive (DCI) is akin to driving a car in reverse gear—it’s not the most effective approach and might limit your overall experience. We strongly encourage you to consider your intent carefully.
If your primary goal is to simply collect the necessary Continuing Coach Education Units (CCEUs) for your ACC credential, it’s important to be aware that to obtain the required CCEUs, you will need to complete both LCE and DCI.
However, if your aim is to fully explore and master the range of coaching approaches and techniques, progressing through both LCE and DCI will provide a comprehensive and enriching learning experience.
Engaging in both components will equip you with a deeper understanding and a broader set of skills, enabling you to make a more significant impact as a coach.
Regardless of your choice, we welcome you to join the course. Just be mindful of your intention and how it aligns with your long-term coaching goals.
If I enroll in the Deep Coaching Portfolio Program, is it necessary to complete Life Coaching Essentials (LCE) before starting the Deep Coaching Intensive (DCI)?
Our experience suggests that participants with some background or foundational knowledge of coaching tend to find the Deep Coaching Intensive (DCI) more accessible and easier to integrate. Therefore, while it’s not mandatory, we recommend completing the Life Coaching Essentials (LCE) course before starting DCI.
LCE covers the essential fundamentals of coaching, providing a solid foundation that will enhance your understanding and integration of the more advanced concepts presented in DCI. If possible, we suggest making some progress in LCE before the DCI begins, as this will prepare you for the Group Training Calls and the intensive coursework.
If you’re new to coaching, or if your schedule permits, registering for LCE early and beginning your studies as soon as possible will allow you to gain a solid understanding of coaching principles. This preparation will enable you to fully engage with the material and participate effectively in the DCI.
However, we understand that the self-study component of the course can be substantial, and we don’t want you to feel overwhelmed. There is no requirement to complete the self-study portion of LCE before starting DCI. You can progress through the LCE at your own pace, and we are here to support you throughout your journey.
You can begin Life Coaching Essentials as soon as you sign up, giving you the flexibility to pace your learning according to your needs and readiness.
Does Life Coaching Essentials provide guidance on aspects of building and growing a coaching business?
Yes and no.
Yes, Life Coaching Essentials (LCE) does provide you with essential tools, techniques, and models to help you start coaching effectively. This initial step is crucial for building your coaching practice, as it equips you with the skills to actively coach and engage with clients.
No, however, the course itself does not focus on the broader aspects of building a coaching business. The fundamentals covered in LCE are centered on coaching practice rather than business development, which encompasses additional skills and strategies.
That said, LCE does include valuable guidance on a key aspect of establishing a successful coaching practice: enrollment conversations. Mastering these conversations is crucial for attracting and retaining clients, and the course ensures you develop this foundational skill.
Additionally, LCE offers a range of practical resources such as intake forms and relationship management templates. These tools are designed to help you present yourself as professional and organized, enhancing your credibility and supporting the smooth operation of your coaching practice.
Fee Structure
Indian Residents
INR 50000 + 18% GST
Overseas Participatns
USD 1000