Welcome to Coach Training 101!
Coach Training 101 is our free class to introduce you to the world of professional coaching education and industry standards.
If you are curious about becoming a professional coach, or if you are seeking an ICF Accredited education, this class will cover everything you need to know so that you can determine if becoming a professional coach is aligned with your career goals.
If you are curious about becoming a professional coach, or if you are seeking an ICF Accredited education, this class will cover everything you need to know so that you can determine if becoming a professional coach is aligned with your career goals.
CLASS AGENDA:
- Coaching Distinctions: We review the key difference between coaching / counseling / consulting.
- Standards: We cover the current coaching trends and industry standards.
- Education: We outline the training and credentialing options.
- Results: We give you a sneak peek at the results.
- FAQ: We discuss common questions.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS:

Laurel Elders is the Founder and CEO of the Institute.
She is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) through the International Coaching Foundation (ICF). She has been professionally coaching since 2005 and specializes in coaching women in high-visibility leadership roles. Laurel and her husband reside in Pennsylvania and are proud parents of four grown children. When she's not coaching, you can find her kayaking or rock climbing.
She is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) through the International Coaching Foundation (ICF). She has been professionally coaching since 2005 and specializes in coaching women in high-visibility leadership roles. Laurel and her husband reside in Pennsylvania and are proud parents of four grown children. When she's not coaching, you can find her kayaking or rock climbing.

Lauren Stidham is the Dean of Students at the Institute.
She is a Professionally Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Foundation (ICF). She has been a professionally coaching since 2019 when she started her coaching practice, Blueprint to Bloom. She specializes in helping individuals build resilience in a stressful world and have a deeper understanding of themselves through the Enneagram. She resides in Arizona and has two pups, a golden retriever and yorkie.
She is a Professionally Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Foundation (ICF). She has been a professionally coaching since 2019 when she started her coaching practice, Blueprint to Bloom. She specializes in helping individuals build resilience in a stressful world and have a deeper understanding of themselves through the Enneagram. She resides in Arizona and has two pups, a golden retriever and yorkie.
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