Take a Deeper Dive Into Coaching Specialties with Graduate Book Analysis
A study of a specific book to take you further into understanding of the coaching world as a whole.
Coaching empowers clients to connect with their most authentic, expansive selves and take meaningful action aligned with their deepest values and passions. As coaches, we are most effective when we personally explore and embrace a transformative journey similar to those we invite our clients to embark upon.
Occasionally, a book emerges that captures the essence of the human experience with profound clarity, or introduces fresh perspectives that push the boundaries of coaching as we know it. These texts inspire us, offering new language and insights that deepen our understanding of the coaching process and its potential.
When a book resonates deeply with our trainers, we create space to engage with it fully through our Graduate Book Analysis (GBA) course. This intimate, thought-provoking program brings together curious minds to reflect on the book’s themes and how they intersect with our personal growth and the lives of our clients. It’s a unique opportunity to expand our toolkit and enrich the coaching journey for all.
This class is a great choice for coach recertification hours. It’s open to CAT Institute Foundation Training graduates and to coaches trained outside CAT who have 60+ coach training hours & 100+ paid client hours. There are no other prerequisites.
Advanced Training Curriculum
ADHD
Productivity
Seminar-Style
Specialty
- Body-Based Coaching (BoBC)
- Graduate Book Analysis (GBA)
The training
What You’ll Learn in Graduate Book Analysis
In past courses, the literary title chosen for the Graduate Book Analysis course was selected with a particular population in mind: other coaches, women, and leaders, to name a few. We seek to expand into other areas of coaching that give us a different perspective from concepts learned through CAT Institute.
No matter the title, we read each book on its merit and always consider its relevance and application to our work as coaches.
Applicable Insights
Context and meaning for our
own and our clients’ lives
Expanded Thinking
Collaborative Learning
Explore new ideas and perspectives with
your classmates
This Year's Book
A Shift in Being: The Art
and Practice of Deep Transformational Coaching
by Leon Vanderpol
Graduate Book Analysis
Class Details
Class Format
Live, online via Zoom; two-person Skills Building Groups (SBG)
Time Commitment
Six 90-minute classes per week; outside readings and brief assignments; five, 1.5 hour 2-person Skills Building Groups (SBGs), with only first and last week reports due.
Course Schedule
FALL
Dates: July 31 – September 4, 2026 on Fridays
Time: 12:30 am to 2:00 pm ET
Register by: July 17, 2026
Continuing Education Hours
- 9 Continuing Education Units (CEU)
- 11.25 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) Hours or Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH)
Course Fee
$575 – includes course materials with the exception of the selected text, A Shift in Being: The Art and Practice of Deep Transformational Coaching by Leon Vanderpol
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 trainer 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.
Sara Skillen, PCC, COLC, CNC
Dir. of Education, Senior trainer
Sara Skillen
Sara Skillen is the owner and Director of Education for Coach Approach Training Institute. She earned her Certified Organizer Life Coach credential in 2022, Certified Neurodiversity Coach credential in 2024, and her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the ICF in 2023.
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