Coach Practitioner - Corporate Coach
As a Corporate Coach You Work Within Large Organisations
As a corporate coach you will coach people towards the achievement of organisational goals. This could be in a large multinational, NGOs or family business. You might be directly employed by a company as an internal coach or you can be contracted on a short or long term basis. It is anticipated you will have a specific knowledge or experience within that corporate arena and will leverage that within your coaching to benefit your clients. Your coaching will take place onsite (face to face) or remotely (zoom, skype, conference line or telephone).
- Change Management (Restructures, New Ways of Working etc)
- Performance Management (KPI's, Targets)
- Personal Development (Organisational Coherence, Relationships, Balance)
- Strategy Development, Blue Sky thinking or Goal Setting
- Team or Individual Motivation
- Time Management
Doesn't sound like you? Maybe Private Practice or Blended Coaching would be a better suited application?
- Sales Coach
- Executive Coach
- Performance Coach
- Public Speaking Coach
- Career Coach
- Transition Coach
- Entrepreneur Coach
- Success Coach
- Women in Leadership Coach
- Onboarding Coach
- Compliance Coach
The list of opportunities is actually endless. Read More
Niche Opportunities for Corporate Coaches
When coaching was a new profession, 10 or 15 years ago, it was perfectly acceptable to simply call yourself a coach. But today the coaching profession is well developed around the world, and the need to specialize is vital. The opportunity for niching is limitless, and we've categorised them into 4 key streams; Life Coaching, Business Coaching, Executive Coaching, Health and Wellness Coaching. Read More
Before joining any coach program, or setting up any coaching business, it's important you research, network and explore. So, get as much information up front as you can. Here's some commonly asked questions to begin.
How much can I earn as a coach?
Findings from the ICF Global Coaching Study (undertaken by PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2015) estimated coach generated revenue to be approx. $2.356 billion USD (a 19% increase over the 2011 estimate). 90% of coaches had active clients and 63% expected business to increase. How much you will earn will depend on the fees you set, the hours you work and your expertise or reputation.
Can I start coaching whilst studying?
Yes, and actually, we encourage it. As part of our peer coaching program, you will coach and be coached. This is just one of the course areas where you get to practice and refine your skills. It's also a great opportunity to collect client testimonials that you will use to attract future clients. Then as soon as you feel confident, you can coach externally and charge for your services.
Do I need a Certification and a Credential?
Not all coaches need a coaching credential, but we highly recommend they complete a certification with an accredited school. Your certification is a globally recognized statement of attainment that indicates you have been assessed by an Accredited Coach Training Provider as having the industry recognized skills and expertise required to practice as a coach.
Do I need a website?
You don't necessarily need a website, but you do need an online presence. Clients and Employers will most likely find you via a google search, via a social network, or via word of mouth and will want preliminary information to assist with their research. Read More
Do I register my services?
Although there is no legal requirement, coaches should become certified via an accredited coach training school, and then adhere to the The International Coaching Federation code of ethics.
Coach Certification Requires Research
A question we regularly get asked by prospective students is 'What makes ICA different from other schools?' This is a totally understandable question because coach training is an investment of both time and money and it's important your decision is one that will fit your budget, learning style and plans for coaching.
We also know that there's alot of information, (and very detailed information) you need to wade through and consider before finding a solution. So, we've pulled out what we believe are the key points of difference between ICA and other schools or training. Download Guide
The Portfolio You Develop at ICA Will Help Create Your Unique Brand
One of the elements of our training that we are most proud of is that each coach graduates with their own portfolio, including a unique coaching model. We stay away from cookie cutter coaching models and instead, teach the frameworks and theories that have influenced coaching such as cognitive behavioral therapy, appreciative inquiry, NLP, emotional intelligence and mindfulness. We look the background, how it intersects with coaching and how it can be blended with coaching. And, then we guide and support you to create a model that is unique to you. One that will showcase who you are as a coach, who you will coach, and the problems you solve.
Photinee Thomson
Executive Coach, UNITED STATES
"I will coach executives in corporations so that they are role model leaders. Leaders have to have followers and therefore it is important that they are role models. Often executives have all the knowledge and skill they need but it is the emotional and cultural and adaptive intelligence that they need to develop to enable them to be resilient enough to thrive in today's challenging environment."
Dymphna Ormon
Executive Coach, IRELAND
"I am using my coaching with leaders, managers and individuals who want to open up doors for change in themselves and the teams that they work with. I will use my coaching to support people to build awareness and be struck with new insights and thoughts that will support them on their journey."
Nicole Scott
Business & Career Transition Coach
"I am going to continue coaching Agile practitioners on an individual, team, leadership, and organizational level. In addition to this, I will coach individuals in personal and professional development, and influence other coaches to recognize the similarities between Agile values and ICF coaching values."
Need Help With Your Research?
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