Business Coach Institute

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NC State University Business Coaching Certificate

Established in 2002, The Business Coach Certificate Program has trained over 200 coaches in university based programs.

The Essentials of Business Coaching Our goal is to produce business coaches fully confident in their roles as independent or internal practitioners. The training is face-to-face and skills-based with a strong theoretical foundation. Graduates leave knowing how to coach.

Raleigh, NC 2011/12 program:
Dates: November 2011 - August 2012
Location: Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh, NC

Raleigh Information Sessions for 2011-12 program

Please join us at one of three information sessions in Raleigh at the JC Raulston Arboretum, NC State University, Raleigh, NC. You will have an opportunity to meet the teaching faculty and graduates of the program.

The dates for these sessions are:
September 22, October 4 and October 25 at 6 PM.

Call 919-515-2261 to register to attend one of the free information session.

For more information contact Lou Raye Nichol (919-303-5848) or Dave Gettles (919-757-6904)

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The North Carolina State University's Business Coaching Certificate program is a ten-month program that follows the International Coach Federation curriculum guidelines for the coach specific training a coach needs for certification as a professional coach with the International Coach Federation.

The NC State program has a powerful training structure that ensures the transfer of skills from the classroom to the work place. The course is organized in block weekend meetings spread over a 10 month period, a total of 21 days altogether. This is an in-person, very practical program and not a tele-class. Participants study the theory and techniques of coaching and practice coaching skills in the monthly workshops. They are matched with experienced mentor coaches . They start their own coaching practice early in the program by recruiting two or three clients to coach between the monthly meetings. Their work with clients is supervised by the program tutors.

These layered elements of training, theory, skills practice, the trainee's own practice, supervision of the trainee's practice, and support from a mentor coach ensure the progressive development of coaching skill.

What is the Program?

Who attends the Program?

What is the Program's structure?

What is the Program's content?

Program Directors

Program Faculty

Program Schedule and Costs

How do I learn more?

If you have any questions questions about thecontent and structure of the program please contact Dave Gettles at 919-757-6904 or Lou Raye Nichol at 919-303-5848.

For information about registration and educational loans contact: Lowndes Lipscome at 919-513-2161

To register for the program on-line go directly to NCSU's web site:
http://continuingeducation.ncsu.edu/businessCoachingRaleigh.html

What is the Program?

The Business Coaching Certificate Program is designed to prepare course members to become business coaches. The course is for people who want to pursue coaching as a full time occupation or who want to make coaching skill a central part of their practice as a manager or business consultant.

The course is aimed at executives, managers, HRD and HRM professionals, Organization Development consultants, technical specialists and other professionals who are moving into a coaching or training role.

Upon completing the program, participants will have:

Honed their coaching skills.

Become knowledgeable in the theories and principles of coaching.

Begun to establish a coaching practice either as an internal coach or an independent practitioner.

Our program follows the International Coach Federation's curriculum guidelines for the coach specific training required for a coach who wants to be certified by the ICF as a professional coach.

Who Attends the Program?

Consultants who want to develop the skills as executive and business coaches.

Executives and managers who want to develop a coach approach to leadership.

Human resource professionals who want to work as business coaches with their company’s leadership team.

Managers, executives and other professionals who want to redirect their career towards becoming business coaches.

What is the Program's Structure?

Ten Month Program
The Business Coaching Certificate program is a series of 10 monthly weekend blocks, a total of 21 days. The program is largely experiential, a typical weekend will consist of coaching skills training, the theory and practice of business coaching, establishing a coaching practice, and the supervision of the participants’ coaching practice.

Participant's Coaching Practice
The participants will be expected to work with clients during the program. Their work will be supervised by an experienced coach in small groups during the monthly program

Participant's Coach
Each trainee will be expected to work with a professional coach for at least three months. Three 30-minute coaching sessions a month for three months is included in the fee. The program directors have recruited a group of experienced coaches from which the participant will choose their coach. The focus of this coaching is the participant’s development as a coach.

Course Project
Each participant will complete a project related to developing their coaching practice.

What is the Program's Content?

Coaching Theory and Principles

Social science concepts that form the foundation for coaching principles, skills and techniques.

Coaching concepts and processes.

The Coaching Relationship

Creating a safe and supportive environment that produces mutual respect and trust.

Developing the capacity to be fully present and create a spontaneous relationship with the client.

Coaching Skills

Listening, Empathy, Questioning, Summarizing, Challenging, Using Intuition, Problem Solving.

Personal Development and the Use of Self

Appreciating the importance of one’s continued development as a basis of building effective coaching relationships.

Using one’s own internal processes as a source of information.

Coaching Ethics

Understanding and becoming committed to the ethical guidelines and professional standards of the profession.

Developing a Coaching Practice

Developing a strategy for a practice either as an internal coach or as an independent business coach.

Business Coaching Background

Understanding a range of business, organizational and management concepts and their implications for business coaching.

Program Directors

Dave Gettles
Dave Gettles has over 25 years’ management experience with the Nationwide Insurance Companies and has been responsible for growth and profit in two branches - one a $1B operation that gained market share all five years under his leadership. He has taken an active role in talent development and has implemented several leadership programs emphasizing coaching. Dave has a passion for partnering with others to optimize their talents while pursuing a healthy life balance. He brings first-hand experience with the challenges and opportunities in today’s dynamic organizations. Dave is a graduate of Ohio University and the Business Coaching Certificate program. He is a member of the ICF and local Raleigh chapter.

Lou Raye Nichol, M.Ed., PCC
Lou Raye Nichol is co-owner of the Business Coach Institute. Her work includes coaching, organization development consulting, training and facilitation. She was the Executive Director of Leadership Triangle, an organization that develops regional leadership, from 1995 to 2002. Lou Raye worked for an international non-profit organization in which coaching was used as a management process. As Regional Training and Development Manager she developed a range of open and tailor-made courses on coaching. Lou Raye was President of the Triangle Area Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development in 2001. She served on the board of the Raleigh Area chapter of the ICF from 2004 – 2010 and was president in 2006.

Brian Nichol, Ph.D., M.Ed.
Brian Nichol has worked in industry, universities, and as an independent consultant. He is co-founder and director of the North Carolina State University Business Coaching Certificate program. He is a business coach and a trainer of coaches. He has coached executives, business owners, management teams, and HRD professionals. Brian has taught graduate courses in Organization Development and Human Resource Development at the University of Manchester in England and North Carolina State University. Brian was a founder of the program and now continues in the roles of curriculum developer and advisor.

What our grads say:

….by far the best professional development experience I have had since graduate school. The program design and facilitation methods were relevant, engaging and appropriately rigorous from an adult learning perspective.
Mark Rumbles, LeanForward, Inc.

I really believe that this course should be a must for any one in leadership position or desiring to be in a leadership position whether or not they want to pursue a coaching business
Carole Sullivan, Wells Fargo Bank

As a coach with some experience, I took this class to get the certificate for marketing purposes. I never dreamed that I would benefit from it in so many other ways. This was an opportunity of a lifetime. If you are trying to decide which coach training program is right for you, look no further. This program works. Just the perfect mix of theory, skills and practice.
Vicki Bevenour, The RDW Group, Inc.

The most valuable personal and professional development activity in my career.
Terry Conlan, Conlan and Associates

I thought I was a decent listener and ‘coach’ before the program, but the Business CoachingCertificate Program helped me take it to the next level. I learned about the nuances of coaching, how to really listen and allow the client make realizations and progress with my help. Coaching has become such a valuable and rewarding part of my work that I can’t imagine not coaching now!
Sonja Neiger, Biogen Idec

I was initially skeptical about enrolling in the Business Coach program – a ‘go-to’ course rather than online. Very quickly I found myself looking forward to each weekend. I walked away a true fan. The program provided me with the groundwork and support for achieving my ICF certification. I found answers to my questions and refined my coaching skills with the help of the facilitators, mentors coaches and other participants. This program is truly worthwhile.
Randy Nemchin, FMI Inc.

I am starting to see some tremendous fruit and again must thank you for your vision and hard work that created the foundation for the coaching program and continues to provide opportunities for incredible learning and growth. The skills you presented, modeled and had us practice are tools that are extremely effective at raising self awareness, gaining new learning, transforming the way we think, informing the choices we make, and connecting us to significance.
Carla Ruiz, LuckStone Corporation

Through this program, I blossomed into a confident, well-equipped business coach. Initially attracted to the coaching profession because of my business ownership background, I needed intensive one-on-one practice, a foundation in methodology, and "how tos" on building a practice. Not only did I have those expectations met but I became part of an outstanding group of fellow students, who challenged, supported, and celebrated me.
Dana L. Jennings, Leadership Consultant & Executive Coach

…..an outstanding learning experience, which provides a strong understanding of coaching issues, strategies and techniques. One of the strengths of this certificate program is the balance of practical and theoretical approaches to coaching. My ability to help others achieve long-term excellent performance has been greatly enhanced by working through this program.
Bob Wilson, Human Resources Director , RSM McGladrey, Inc.

I found the program to be an excellent investment for current work and for work after retirement - just two short years away. In the three companies I started, I always believed in…..do what is best for the client, hire qualified staff, and support the staff in doing what is best for the client. Coaching has aided me in how to carry out these beliefs and how to pass them on to others in the company.
Frank Edwards, President

I am genuinely delighted that I enrolled in the Business Coaching Certificate Program. You provided me with a stimulating learning environment and a comprehensive education. I received all the 'tools' I feel to succeed, as well as the confidence to set up my own coaching practice. With your encouragement and support I had 17 active clients by the end of the program. Thank you for my joyous new career. Based on my clients' testimonials I know that I am making a positive contribution; I believe these are also a testament to the outstanding value of your coaching program.
Harvey Smith, Carolina Business Coach