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Deepen your self-awareness, emotional competence, and confidence with this 6-week course using Brené Brown’s best-selling book Dare to Lead. Brené refers to it as “the ultimate playbook for developing brave leaders and courageous cultures.” At Coach Approach Training Institute, we use it as a workbook for helping to develop your best coaching self.
Students at all levels are encouraged to join this enlightening journey that provides ‘a-ha’ insights and a stronger Coaching Mindset, particularly in addressing “Who” is each client.
The initial focus of Cultivating Coaching Courage is how coaching relates to creating trust and awareness. This establishes a coaching environment to ‘grow’ each clients’ greater self-knowledge. In turn, that growth empowers an authentic presence in the parts of life where it matters most (self, family, community, and workplace).
This elective is invaluable for Coach Approach students who have completed Strengths-Based Coaching (at a minimum), as well as established coaches trained through other ICF-accredited programs.
It is also an alternate for several of our coaching credentials.
Foundation Training Curriculum
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Foundation Training Overview
The essential starting point for new students.
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Coaching Essentials
Class one of five sequential required Foundation Training courses.
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Strengths-Based Coaching
Class two of five sequential required Foundation Training courses.
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Brain-Based Coaching
Class three of five sequential required Foundation Training courses.
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Life & ADHD Coaching
Class four of five sequential required Foundation Training courses.
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Coach Integration
Final class of five sequential required Foundation Training courses.
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Coaching Skills Lab
Optional elective course; highly recommended for those who have completed Coaching Essentials.
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Cultivating Coaching Courage
Optional elective course; highly recommended for those who have completed Strengths-Based Coaching.
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Client Enrollment Best Practices
Optional elective course; highly recommended for those who have completed Strengths-Based Coaching.
The training
What You’ll Learn in Cultivating Coaching Courage
A greater understanding of human nature translates into coaching confidence. In this experiential, six-week elective course, the coach’s growing self-knowledge will ground their own authenticity and voice.
Self-Awareness
Discussions of assigned reading, and new awareness from your own coaching
A-Ha Moments
An enlightening training journey that will lead to more than a few “a-ha” moments as you move forward with courage
Credential Credits
This course is an alternate choice for our COC and CPC, and required for our CPLC and COLC credentials.
Cultivating Coaching Courage
Class Details & Frequently Asked Questions
To learn more about the Cultivating Coaching Courage course, explore scheduling information here along with responses to frequently asked questions below.
How is the Cultivating Coaching Courage course structured?
The delivery format includes online, live sessions with interactive discussions and exercises. Additionally you’ll meet in outside-of-class 2-person Skills Building Groups (SBGs) to practice coaching with members of your class. Other assignments include readings from Dare to Lead, and first and last week SBG reports.
Class Format
Online, live sessions; assigned reading; class discussion.
Time Commitment
6 Weeks with 1.5 hours per week of in-class time. Students also spend roughly 1.5 – 3 hours per week in Skills Building Groups reading from the book Dare to Lead by Brene Brown (students purchase prior to course).
Course Schedule
FALL 2025
Dates: September 8 – October 13, 2025 on Mondays
Time: 1:30-3:00 pm ET
Register by: August 25, 2025
SPRING 2026
Dates: February 3 – March 10, 2026 on Tuesdays
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET
Register by: January 20, 2026
FALL 2026
Dates: August 25 – September 29, 2026 on Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm ET
Register by: August 11, 2026
Course Fee
$450 – includes some course materials and trainer support. Students should expect to purchase their own copy of Dare to Lead.
Class Schedules
2025-2026 Foundation Training Schedule
To complete the entire Foundation Training program, you must complete five sequential required courses. Elective courses are optional.
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Coaching Essentials Schedule 202611:00 am - 12:30pm ET 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET |
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Coaching Essentials Schedule 2026Coaching Essentials is the pre-requisite course for the four other courses that make up the Foundation Training program. It may also be taken as a stand-alone class as a comprehensive introduction and understanding of coaching skills and methodologies. Register for this course individually or as part of the two-course intro training package. |
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Strengths-Based Coaching Schedule 2026Strengths-Based Coaching (SBC) |
Strengths-Based Coaching Schedule 2026Tuesdays Tuesdays |
Strengths-Based Coaching Schedule 2026March 31 - April 28, 2026 July 28 - Aug 25, 2026 |
Strengths-Based Coaching Schedule 202611:00 am - 12:30 pm ET 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET |
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Strengths-Based Coaching Schedule 2026Strengths-Based Coaching is the second of the five foundation courses. It reinforces and builds on the coaching skills taught in Coaching Essentials. Registration includes access to the SBC Coaches Learning Lab (on-line learning center for forums, trainer communication, access to training materials and participant profiles) and a copy of the e-book: The Processing Modalities Guide: Identify and Use Specific Strengths for Better Functioning. Register for this course individually or as part of the four-course package. |
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Brain-Based Coaching Schedule 2026Tuesdays Mondays Tuesdays |
Brain-Based Coaching Schedule 2026Sept 2 - Oct 14, 2025 June 1 - July 6, 2026 Sept 15 - Oct 20, 2026 |
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Brain-Based Coaching Schedule 2026Brain-Based Coaching is the third of the five required foundation courses which must be taken in order. It builds on the coaching skills and strategies taught in Coaching Essentials and Strengths-Based Coaching. Registration includes access to the Brain-Based Coaches Learning Lab (on-line learning center for forums, trainer communications, access to training materials, and participant profiles). Register for this course individually or as part of the three-course package. |
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Life & ADHD Coaching Schedule 2026Life & ADHD Coaching (LAC) |
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Life & ADHD Coaching Schedule 2026Aug 28 - Oct 16, 2025 Jan 15 - Feb 19, 2026 Aug 27 - Oct 1, 2026 |
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Life & ADHD Coaching Schedule 2026Life & ADHD Coaching is the fourth of the five foundation program courses. The pre-requisites are Coaching Essentials, Strengths-Based Coaching, and Brain-Based Coaching. Registration includes access to the LAC Coaches Learning Lab (on-line learning center for forums, trainer communications, access to training materials, and participant profiles), and the ebook, Curious Accountabtility by Cameron Gott, PCC, and Casey Moore, PCC, CPLC, CPO®. Register for this course individually (or previously as part of the three-course package or the four-course package). |
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Coach Integration Schedule 2026Nov 17 - Dec 8, 2025 March 26 - April 23, 2026 Oct 29 - Nov 19, 2026 |
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Coach Integration Schedule 2026Coach Integration is the fifth and last required foundation course. The pre-requisites are Coaching Essentials, Strengths-Based Coaching, Brain-Based Coaching, and Life & ADHD Coaching. Registration includes access to the Coach Integration Coaches Learning Lab (on-line learning center for forums, trainer communication, access to training materials and participant profiles). You may register for this course individually or after Strenths-Based Coaching as part of the three-course foundation package. |
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Foundation Training Electives Schedule 2026Contact us if interested—the course will be scheduled 1-2 times per year to accommodate registrants and will then be promoted to others. |
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Foundation Training Electives Schedule 2026Mondays Tuesdays Tuesdays |
Foundation Training Electives Schedule 2026Sept 8 - Oct 13, 2025 Feb 3 - March 10, 2026 Aug 25 - Sept 29, 2026 |
Foundation Training Electives Schedule 20261:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ET |
Foundation Training Electives Schedule 2026Aug 25, 2025 Jan 20, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 |
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Foundation Training Electives Schedule 2026Client Enrollment: Best Practices (CEBP) |
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Foundation Training Electives Schedule 2026July 29, Aug 12 & 26, 2026 |
Foundation Training Electives Schedule 20261:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET |
Foundation Training Electives Schedule 2026July 14, 2026 |
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Cultivating Coaching Courage
| Weekdays | Mondays |
| Dates | Sept 8 - Oct 13, 2025 |
| Time | 1:30pm - 3:00pm ET |
| Register by | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Enroll | Register for Fall 2025 |
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This elective is invaluable for Coach Approach students who have completed Strengths-Based Coaching (at a minimum), as well as established coaches trained through other ICF-accredited programs. It is a required course for the Certified Productivity Leadership Coach credential. |
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Cultivating Coaching Courage
| Weekdays | Tuesdays |
| Dates | Feb 3 - March 10, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00am - 12:00pm ET |
| Register by | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Enroll | Register for Spring 2026 |
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This elective is invaluable for Coach Approach students who have completed Strengths-Based Coaching (at a minimum), as well as established coaches trained through other ICF-accredited programs. It is a required course for the Certified Productivity Leadership Coach credential. |
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| Weekdays | Tuesdays |
| Dates | Aug 25 - Sept 29, 2026 |
| Time | 6:00pm - 7:30pm ET |
| Register by | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Enroll | COMING SOON |
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This elective is invaluable for Coach Approach students who have completed Strengths-Based Coaching (at a minimum), as well as established coaches trained through other ICF-accredited programs. It is a required course for the Certified Productivity Leadership Coach credential. |
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Full Schedule of Foundation Training Courses 20261:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET 11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm ET |
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Our instructors bring proven experience and expertise in coaching, productivity, and understanding neurodiversity, ensuring that you receive industry best training. Your Cultivating Coaching Courage trainers are 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
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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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