Teamwork & Effective Relationships with Coaching Effective Leaders
Explore the Meaning of Empowered Leadership in Any Setting
The dynamic Coaching Effective Leaders (CEL) course redefines empowered leadership in any context — business, non-profit, community, or family — and highlights the coach’s role in fostering this growth.
By enhancing their leadership capacity, clients unlock the potential for meaningful change through collaboration, teamwork, and effective relationships with colleagues, subcontractors, employees, and volunteers. Additionally, more leaders are discovering both the positives and the challenges of their own neurodiversity; this course equips you for it all.
True leadership isn’t about control or being the loudest voice. Discover how to coach clients toward impactful leadership by shifting from trainer Ellen Faye’s concept of “Ego Leading” to “Essence Leading.”
This course is applicable for all coaches—those who work with “traditional” leaders and for teaching individual coaching clients how to be the leaders of their own lives.
Advanced Training Curriculum
ADHD
Productivity
Leadership
- Coaching Effective Leaders (CEL)
- Cultivating Coaching Courage (CCC)
Seminar-Style
The training
What You’ll Learn in Coaching Effective Leaders
The six weekly, 90-minute, Coaching Effective Leaders (CEL) classes include instruction and seminar-style exploration, supported by a training workbook and coaching demonstrations.
Outside of classes you can interact with your trainer and other coaches in the CEL Coaches Learning Lab (an on-line learning center) which facilitates forum discussions, trainer communication, and access to training materials. Assignments include brief and inspiring reading and video resources.
Boost Connection
Deepen motivation and
empower communication
Enhance Impact
Strengthen integration and
drive meaningful action
Strengthen Relationships
Build effective leader-context relationships
Unite Purpose
Cultivate and communicate
a clear vision
Coaching Effective Leaders
Class Details
Class Format
Time Commitment
Course Schedule
SUMMER
Dates: June 23 – July 28, 2026 on Tuesdays
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm ET
Register by: June 9, 2026
Continuing Education Hours
Number of credit hours earned by completing this course:
- 9 Continuing Education Units (CEU)
- 11.25 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) Hours or Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH)
Course Fee
$770 – includes all course materials, resources, and trainer support
Class Schedules
2026 Advanced Training Schedules
Whether you’re mapping out your learning journey or looking for specific sessions, this comprehensive overview of all upcoming Advanced Training courses includes dates, times, and enrollment links organized by category.
Advanced ADHD Training Courses 2026
| Category | Course Name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register By | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADHD | ADHD Education (AE) | Thursdays | Jan 22 - Feb 26, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET | Jan 7, 2026 | Register for Winter 2026 |
| ADHD | Coaching the ADHD Client (CAC) | Mondays | Aug 31, Sept 14, Sept 28, | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET | Aug 16, 2026 | Register for Fall 2026 |
| ADHD | Distinguishing ADHD Coaching (DAC) | Mondays | Oct 12, Oct 26, & Nov 9, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET | Sept 21, 2026 | Register for Fall 2026 |
| ADHD | Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy (NSA) | Thursdays | July 9, 16, 30 & Aug 6, 20, 27, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:45 pm ET OR 3:00 - 4:45 pm ET | June 18, 2026 | Register for Summer 2026 |
Our ADHD and Neurodiversity related courses offer targeted learning, and are available to both Foundation graduates and experienced coaches trained in other ICF programs. Not all courses are designed to be taken individually. If you have questions about whether you have the necessary background, training, or prerequisites for a course, please contact us or schedule a conversation with our Director of Education, Sara Skillen.
Advanced Productivity Training Courses 2026
| Category | Course Name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register By | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Productivity | Holistic Time Coaching (HTC) | Wednesdays | Oct 7 - Nov 11, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET | Sept 23, 2026 | Register for Fall 2026 |
| Productivity | Productivity Coaching (PC) | Wednesdays | April 22 - May 27, 2026 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET | April 8, 2026 | Register for Spring 2026 |
Our courses include information and perspectives on ADHD and other neurodivergence, regardless of whether those terms are included in the title of the course. They focus on a "whole person" approach to time, schedule, and life management. If you have questions about whether or not our productivity courses are a good fit for you and your educational goals, please contact us or schedule a conversation with our Director of Education, Sara Skillen.
Advanced Leadership Training Courses 2026
| Category | Course Name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register By | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership | Coaching Effective Leaders (CEL) | Tuesdays | June 23 - July 28, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET | June 9, 2026 | Register for Summer 2026 |
| Leadership | Coaching Neurodivergent Leaders (CNL) | Thursdays | April 16 - May 14, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET | April 2, 2026 | Register for Spring 2026 |
| Elective | Cultivating Coaching Courage (CCC) | Thursdays Thursdays | Feb 3 - March 10, 2026 Aug 25 - Sept 29, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET | Jan 20, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 | Register for Spring 2026 Register for Fall 2026 |
Our ADHD and Neurodiversity related courses offer targeted learning, and are available to both Foundation graduates and experienced coaches trained in other ICF programs. Not all courses are designed to be taken individually. If you have questions about whether you have the necessary background, training, or prerequisites for a course, please contact us or schedule a conversation with our Director of Education, Sara Skillen.
Adv Seminar-Style Training Courses 2026
| Category | Course Name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register By | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar-Style | Coaching in Action (CIA) | Tuesdays | Every 3rd Tuesday (except April & Dec) | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET | Jan 6, 2026 | Register for 2026 |
| Seminar-Style | Fostering Mindful Change (FMC) | Tuesdays | Every 2nd Tuesday (except Jan & one summer month) | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET | Jan 20, 2026 | Register for 2026 |
Our courses include information and perspectives on ADHD and other neurodivergence, regardless of whether those terms are included in the title of the course. In particular, FMC and CIA are designed for experienced coaches who are deeply committed to, and involved in, coaching clients with ADHD. If you have questions about whether or not our seminar courses are a good fit for you and your educational goals, please contact us or schedule a conversation with our Director of Education, Sara Skillen.
Advanced Specialty Training Courses 2026
| Category | Course Name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register By | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty | Advanced Ethics & Boundaries | Wednesdays | July 8, 15, & 22, 2026 | 2:30 - 4:00 pm ET | July 1, 2026 | Coming soon! |
| Specialty | Body-Based Coaching (BoBC) | Thursdays | May 21 - June 25, 2026 | 2:30 - 4:00 pm ET | May 7, 2026 | Register for Summer 2026 |
| Specialty | Graduate Book Analysis (GBA) | Fridays | July 31 - Sept 4, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm ET | July 17, 2026 | Register for Summer 2026 |
| Specialty | Identity Module | Tuesday | Intro class Sept 22, 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm ET | Sept 8, 2026 | Coming soon! |
| Specialty | Independent Project | Contact Sara Skillen directly to register |
Our courses include information and perspectives on ADHD and other neurodivergence, regardless of whether those terms are included in the title of the course. If you have questions about whether or not our specialty courses are a good fit for you and your educational goals, please contact us or schedule a conversation with our Director of Education, Sara Skillen.
Adv Electives Schedule 2026
| Category | Course Name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register By | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Cultivating Coaching Courage (CCC) | Tuesdays Tuesdays | Feb 3 - March 10, 2026 Aug 25 - Sept 29, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET | Jan 20, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 | Register for Spring 2026 Fall 2026 |
Our Advanced Elective courses provide additional deep learning for those needing core competency hours, or just to have greater exposure to a variety of topics that support coaching excellence. Our electives are frequently inspired by student questions or comments within our other advanced courses and webinars, and therefore are presented differently in different years according to interest and latest industry updates and information. Please check back often to learn what new and inspiring topics we'll be covering.
If you have questions about whether you have the necessary background, training, or prerequisites for a course, please contact us or schedule a conversation with our Director of Education, Sara Skillen.
Full Schedule of Advanced Training Courses 2026
| Category | Course Name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register By | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADHD | ADHD Education (AE) | Thursdays | Jan 22 - Feb 26, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET | Jan 7, 2026 | Register for Winter 2026 |
| ADHD | Coaching the ADHD Client (CAC) | Mondays | Aug 31, Sept 14 & 28, Oct 12 & 26, & Nov 9, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET | Aug 16, 2026 | Register for Fall 2026 |
| ADHD | Distinguishing ADHD Coaching (DAC) | Mondays | Oct 5 & 19, Nov 2, 16, & 30, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET | Sept 21, 2026 | Register for Fall 2026 |
| ADHD | Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy (NSA) | Thursdays | July 9, 16, 30 & August 6, 20, 27, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:45 pm ET OR 3:00 - 4:45 pm ET | June 18, 2026 | Register for Summer 2026 |
| Productivity | Holistic Time Coaching (HTC) | Wednesdays | Oct 7 - Nov 11, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET | Sept 23, 2026 | Register for Fall 2026 |
| Productivity | Productivity Coaching (PC) | Wednesdays | April 22 - May 27, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET | April 8, 2026 | Register for Spring 2026 |
| Leadership | Coaching Effective Leaders (CEL) | Tuesdays | June 23 - July 28, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ET | June 9, 2026 | Register for Summer 2026 |
| Leadership | Coaching Neurodivergent Leaders | Thursdays | April 16 - May 14, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET | April 2, 2026 | Register for Spring 2026 |
| Seminar-Style | Style Coaching in Action (CIA) | 3rd Tuesdays | Year Round (skip April & Dec) | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET | Jan 6, 2026 | Register for 2026 |
| Seminar-Style | Fostering Mindful Change (FMC) | 2nd Tuesdays | Year Round (skip Jan & one summer month) | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET | Jan 20, 2026 | Register for 2026 |
| Specialty | Advanced Ethics & Boundaries | Wednesdays | July 8, 15, & 22, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET | July 1, 2026 | Coming soon! |
| Specialty | Body-Based Coaching (BoBC) | Thursdays | May 21 - June 25, 2026 | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm ET | May 7, 2026 | Register for Summer 2026 |
| Specialty | Graduate Book Analysis (GBA) | Fridays | July 31 - Sept 4, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm ET | July 17, 2026 | Register for Summer 2026 |
| Specialty | Identity Module | Tuesday | Intro class Sept 22, 2026 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm ET | Sept 8, 2026 | Coming soon! |
| Specialty | Independent Project | Contact Sara Skillen directly to register | ||||
| Elective | Cultivating Coaching Courage (CCC) | Tuesdays (Winter) Tuesdays (Summer) | Feb 3 - March 10, 2026 Aug 25 - Sept 29, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET | Jan 20, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 | Register for Spring 2026 Register for Fall 2026 |
Learn From the Best in the Field
Our instructors bring proven experience and expertise in coaching, productivity, and understanding neurodiversity, ensuring that you receive industry best training. Your Coaching Effective Leaders team is committed to teaching the skills that set our students apart; ensuring that every lesson is grounded in practical, real-world insights; and providing unwavering support to help you build a fulfilling coaching career.
Ellen Faye, PCC, CPLC, CPO
Senior Trainer
Ellen Faye
Ellen Faye, CPLC, PCC, CPO® was the first person to be credentialed by CAT Institute (formerly IAC) as a Certified Productivity Leadership Coach (2019). She began her coach training in 2009 and joined the Coach Approach faculty in 2016.
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