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Mark Rumbles
Director of Human Resources and Facility Services
Duke Clinical Research Institute
"The Business Coaching certification program led by Brian and Lou Raye Nichol was 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. It was an extremely good investment of my time and resources."
Dru White
Professional Coach
"The Business Coaching class presented by Lou Raye and Brian Nichol has been extraordinary. The class is well designed, complete in content and works as a "road map" in getting started in the coaching business. With the class being 7 months, [the first Charlotte program was 21 day over 7 months] it gives you time to learn the fundamentals of coaching, practice coaching, develop relationships with other coaches (mentors, peers, speakers), and work on developing your own business. By the end of the class, for those who truly want to be a coach, they will be a coach!"
Dana L. Jennings
Leadership Consultant & Executive Coach
"Through the BCI 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."
Joseph W. Peel, Ed.D.
Executive Director,
Wake Leadership Academy
“The Duke Business Coaching Course has had an extremely positive impact on my professional performance as well as providing me with excellent new skills for helping others. The course among many things gave me a chance to reflect on my own personal communication skills and style and their impact on important conversations I have with others. For the last 30 years I have helped leaders develop their skills and wrestle with their problems. For the first time I feel confident in these situations that I am truly able to assist them. I would highly recommend this course for anyone seeking to improve their ability to assist others to grow and develop.”
Bob Wilson
Human Resources Director,
RSM McGladrey, Inc.
“Brian and Lou Raye Nichol have developed 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.”
Marla Emery
Professional Coach
“Talk about coaching/teaching with backbone and heart -- Lou Raye and Brian Nichol created the ideal environment for training new coaches. From the first class to the last, they gave us hands-on learning experiences, knowledge, resources, tools, and information that is essential for being a coach. And, much sooner than expected, they pushed us out of the classroom nest and encouraged us to fly. Our own trepidations and lack of confidence soon gave way to successful coaching experiences with real clients. What better way to learn than on the job training?”
Patricia Thompson
Senior Manager,
PoleStar Labs
“The class has been one of the best self-development programs I have experienced. The personal coaching in itself was worth thousands of dollars. Having coaching skills is another professional tool that sets me apart from others in my field and increases my value to my current employer. I have been successful in developing an internal leadership development program for my company using coaching as the primary training method.”
George Lautemann
Former Sara Lee C.F.O.
“The Business Coaching Certificate Program provided me with a structure to improve my approach to coaching. It also allowed me to broaden my knowledge of coaching issues and led me to beneficial solutions. Finally, attending the course provided me with excellent practical experience and a network of other coaches to learn from.”
Harvey Smith
President,
Carolina Business Coach
“I am genuinely delighted that I enrolled in your course on Business Coaching. You provided me with a stimulating learning environment and a comprehensive education including theory, practical experience and accomplished guest lecturers. 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.”
Deene Kennon
Human Resources Consultant,
Analog Devices, Inc.
“After completing the Business Coaching program I have a renewed confidence regarding coaching employees within my company. The principles and tools offered through this course also provide the framework to help develop a coaching approach for our managers. I would highly recommend the Business Coach Institute for Human Resources professionals.”
Vicki Bevenour
Professional Coach
“If you are trying to decide which coach training program is right for you,.look no further. The Duke Business Certificate program is the one for you. I have been a student at Coach U since 1999 and coaching since 2000, but nothing can compare to the training that I got here.
“This program works. The features are fantastic: one weekend a month in a face to face setting where you practice your skills on the very first day. Just the perfect mix of theory, skills and practice. In addition, Brian and Lou Raye have a huge network of very experienced coaches who share their expertise and life experiences throughout the program. If that wasn't enough, you also have mentor coach to help you with your individual issues and questions in a very supportive environment.”
Carole Sullivan
Senior Manager, Wachovia Bank
“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.”
I really learned a lot from the coaching class! I increased my self awareness and learned how I show up in helping others and how that could be changed for better results. I have found that I often use what I learned in the program with my daily interactions with others in the workplace as well as in my personal life. This provided the basis for working with others with head and heart.”
Carol A. Brainard
President,
Brainard Consulting LLC
”My experience in the business coaching certificate program taught me valuable new skills and introduced me to wonderfully intelligent and interesting new friends and future colleagues. Best of all, earning this certificate has quickly enabled me to realize my goal of extending my well-established OD consulting practice to include senior level, one-on-one coaching.”
“I selected this program carefully because of its methodologies and approach. The instruction, in-class practice, and coaching supervision were excellent. Being provided with a mentor coach and several coaching clients with whom to gain experience was invaluable. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity.”
Meg Houseworth
Professional Coach
“The Business Coaching Certificate Program was exactly what I expected and more. I found the program, specifically and coaching in general, to be an excellent vehicle for self-reflection. The classwork, readings, peer coaching, supervision and mentor coaching all provided information and skill development for work with coaching clients and the opportunity to consider the information's personal application. The Business Coaching Certificate Program was one of the best things that I have done for myself and the experience has assured that my learning on this topic will be life long.”
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