Develop Confidence with Cultivating Coaching Courage
Deepen your self-awareness, emotional competence, and confidence with this 6-week course using Brené Brown’s best-selling book Dare to Lead. Brown 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. Earn recertification hours, or, it is also an alternate selection for several of our coaching credentials.
Foundation Training Curriculum
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.
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
WINTER 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
$695 – 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.
Coaching Essentials
| # | Course name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register by | Register (Square) Links |
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| 01 | Coaching Essentials | Wednesdays | Sept 23 - Nov 11, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET | Aug 26, 2026 | Get Started → |
| 02 | Coaching Essentials | Tuesdays | January 12 - March 2, 2027 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET | December 8, 2026 | https://square.link/u/f2AGpAVD |
| Wednesdays | April 7 - May 26, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET; or 4:00 - 5:30 pm ET | March 10, 2027 | https://square.link/u/F1hV2rCu | ||
| Tuesdays | September 28 - November 16, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET; or 4:00 - 5:30 pm ET | August 31, 2027 | https://square.link/u/4oi6l9GO |
Coaching 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.
Strengths-Based Coaching Schedule
| # | Course name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register by | Register (Square) Links |
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| 02 | Strengths Based Coaching | Tuesdays | March 30 - April 27, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET; or 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET | March 16, 2027 | https://square.link/u/klqqecPb |
| Tuesdays | July 27 - August 24, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET; or 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET (if needed) | July 13, 2027 |
Strengths-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.
Brain-Based Coaching Schedule
| # | Course name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register by | Register (Square) Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Brain Based Coaching | Tuesdays | Sept 15 - Oct 20, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | Sept 2, 2026 | Register for Fall 2026 |
| 03 | Brain Based Coaching | Tuesdays | May 25 - June 29, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET; or 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET (if needed) | May 11, 2027 | https://square.link/u/aCgq8wPt |
| Tuesdays | September 21 - October 26, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET; or 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET (if needed) | September 2, 2027 |
Brain-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.
Life & ADHD Coaching Schedule
| # | Course name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register by | Register (Square) Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Life and ADHD Coaching | Thursdays | Aug 27 - Oct 1, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET | Aug 13, 2026 | Register for Fall 2026 |
| 02 | Life and ADHD Coaching | Thursdays | January 14 - February 18, 2027 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET | January 1, 2027 | https://square.link/u/q0y5BvNU |
| Thursdays | July 29 - September 2, 2027 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET | July 15, 2027 |
Life & 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).
Coach Integration Schedule
| # | Course name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register by | Register (Square) Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Coach Integration | Thursdays | Oct 29 - Nov 19, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET | Oct 15, 2026 | Register for Fall 2026 |
| 02 | Coach Integration | Thursdays | March 18 - April 8, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm pm ET | March 4, 2027 | https://square.link/u/s5tuDy3F |
| Thursdays | September 30 - October 21, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm pm ET | September 16, 2027 |
Coach 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.
Foundation Training Electives Schedule
| # | Course name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register by | Register (Square) Links |
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| Elective | Coaching Skills Lab | Inquire if interested - scheduled 1-2x/year | N/A | |||
| Cultivating Coaching Courage (CCC) | Tuesdays | Aug 25 - Sept 29, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET | Aug 18, 2026 | Register for Fall 2026 |
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| Client Enrollment: Best Practices (CEBP) | Wednesdays | July 29, Aug 12 & 26, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET | July 14, 2026 | Registration Closed | |
| Client Enrollment Best Practices | Wednesdays | June 16 and 30, July 14, 2027 | 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET | June 2, 2027 | Register for 2027 |
Full Schedule of Foundation Training Courses
| # | Course name | Weekday | Dates | Time | Register by | Register (Square) Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Elective | Cultivating Coaching Courage (CCC) | Tuesdays (Summer) | Aug 25 - Sept 29, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET | Aug 11, 2026 | Register for Spring 2026 Register for Fall 2026 |
| 01 | Coaching Essentials | Tuesdays | January 12 - March 2, 2027 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET | December 8, 2026 | https://square.link/u/f2AGpAVD |
| Wednesdays | April 7 - May 26, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET; or 4:00 - 5:30 pm ET | March 10, 2027 | https://square.link/u/F1hV2rCu | ||
| Tuesdays | September 28 - November 16, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET; or 4:00 - 5:30 pm ET | August 31, 2027 | https://square.link/u/4oi6l9GO | ||
| 02 | Strengths Based Coaching | Tuesdays | March 30 - April 27, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET; or 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET | March 16, 2027 | https://square.link/u/klqqecPb |
| Tuesdays | July 27 - August 24, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET; or 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET (if needed) | July 13, 2027 | |||
| 03 | Brain Based Coaching | Tuesdays | May 25 - June 29, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET; or 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET (if needed) | May 11, 2027 | https://square.link/u/aCgq8wPt |
| Tuesdays | September 21 - October 26, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET; or 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET (if needed) | September 2, 2027 | |||
| 04 | Life and ADHD Coaching | Thursdays | January 14 - February 18, 2027 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET | January 1, 2027 | https://square.link/u/q0y5BvNU |
| Thursdays | July 29 - September 2, 2027 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET | July 15, 2027 | |||
| 05 | Coach Integration | Thursdays | March 18 - April 8, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm pm ET | March 4, 2027 | https://square.link/u/s5tuDy3F |
| Thursdays | September 30 - October 21, 2027 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm pm ET | September 16, 2027 | |||
| Elective | Coaching Skills Lab | Inquire if interested - scheduled 1-2x/year | N/A | |||
| Client Enrollment Best Practices | Wednesdays | June 16 and 30, July 14, 2027 | 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET | June 2, 2027 |
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 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
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.
Trainers & Staff
Our Team
Our instructors are not only seasoned coaches, but also authors, content creators, award-winners, and trailblazers in their respective fields. They balance leading with a deep commitment to and knowledge of our rigorous curriculum with supportive and inclusive learning environments.
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