Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you enroll.

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About the course


Is this a Level 1 coach training program?

No. Shift to Mastery is a Continuing Coach Education (CCE) course — designed for practitioners who already have foundational coach training or coaching experience and want to deepen mastery. It is not an introductory or Level 1 program.

The course is structured to deliver 16 CCE hours. The exact ICF CCE allocation (Core Competencies vs. Resource Development) is confirmed at enrollment.

A disciplined shift in coaching practice: from solving, fixing, advising, and rescuing to coaching the client’s awareness, agency, assumptions, options, and growth. The six modules pair coaching frameworks with reflective practice and applied skills.

Four threads run through every module: reflective practiceOD and change groundingcoaching as a distinct discipline, and ICF professional standards. The course is not a model collection — it is a stance.

Who it's for


Coaches, leaders who coach, HR/OD professionals, consultants, and helping professionals ready to move from solving and advising to facilitating client-owned growth.

Yes. Many participants are leaders and managers who want a coaching approach to develop their people without solving for them. You do not need to be a full-time coach to benefit.

The course is designed with you in mind. Internal practitioners and consultants often carry the strongest pull toward fixing — and the most need for a clear, defensible coaching boundary. You will leave with one.

Reach out with a sentence or two about your role and what you’re hoping to shift. We will tell you honestly whether this cohort is the right fit, or recommend an alternative.

Format & time commitment


Live, facilitated small-cohort sessions. [ Specific format — virtual / hybrid / in-person — is a placeholder; confirm at enrollment. ]

Six modules across [ duration placeholder — e.g. six weeks ], structured so participants can integrate the practice between sessions.

Yes — and it is the point. Reflective journaling, peer coaching, and applied practice between sessions are how the shift becomes embodied rather than merely understood. Expect [ X ] hours per week of out-of-session work.

[ Recording policy placeholder — confirm at enrollment. ] Because much of the value is live, observed practice, attendance at live sessions is expected.

Outcomes & ICF


Hold a coaching stance under pressure, coach the client’s thinking about the problem (not the problem itself), distinguish coaching from consulting/mentoring/therapy, practice reflective discipline, and apply ICF ethics in real situations.

No. ICF credentialing is not a prerequisite. The course is, however, aligned with ICF Core Competencies and Ethics — and is a strong fit for those seeking or maintaining a credential.

The course is structured to provide CCE hours useful for ICF credential maintenance. Specific category allocation (Core Competencies vs. Resource Development) is confirmed in your enrollment materials.

Enrolling & logistics


Submit the contact form with your role and what you’d like to shift. You will receive cohort details, dates, and enrollment steps.

[ Pricing placeholder — available on request, or set at launch. ] We are happy to discuss options for internal teams and organizational cohorts.

[ Next cohort date — placeholder ]. We run small cohorts a few times per year. Get on the next-cohort list to be notified first.

Yes — internal teams, agencies, and consulting firms can run a closed cohort. Reach out for group rates.

[ Refund / withdrawal policy placeholder — confirm at launch. ]

Still have questions?

Talk to us before you decide.

One short message and we’ll tell you honestly whether Shift to Mastery is the right next step for you.