Episode 12

Ep 12: Coaching Certification, Qualification and Accreditation - what is the difference and does it even matter?

Published on: 24th July, 2024

In today’s episode, your hosts, Rebecca Daniel and Sarah Bramall, discuss the true meanings and differences between certification, qualification, and accreditation in the coaching industry. With its unregulated landscape, the coaching field can often feel challenging for both new and seasoned coaches to navigate. Rebecca and Sarah are here to demystify the terrain, bust common myths, and share helpful tips on how to choose the right path for your coaching journey.

If you're a coach seeking clarity on how to enhance your credentials or simply curious about the industry's intricacies, this episode is a must-listen. So grab your notepad, settle in, and get ready to elevate your coaching practice with the Coaching Catalysts!

Here are the Highlights:

02:25 The coaching industry's emergence and evolution.

05:44 Seeking formal training to become a coach.

06:59 Challenged by qualifications, found success with ICF.

10:04 Look for ILM or ICF accreditation for coaching.

13:34 The Association For Coaching accreditation of coaches.

16:50 Consider courses that fit your needs.

20:10 Free guide for coaching. Join the mailing list.

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Find out more about our supervision service here: http://bit.ly/coaching-collective

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Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbramallcoaching/

Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrebecca/

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About the Podcast

The Coaching Catalysts

Welcome to The Coaching Catalysts Podcast, the go-to place for coaches and professionals to elevate your coaching practice. Whether you’re just starting out as a coach, an experienced coach looking to deepen your skills, or you’re creating coaching cultures within your organisation - we've got you covered.

Co-hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel are highly experienced Accredited Coaches with thousands of hours of coaching experience, Coach Trainers for leading organisations and Coach Supervisors, supporting coaches via their supervision and coach development service and community.

As former teachers and leaders, with a combined thirty years’ experience in education, Sarah and Rebecca are uniquely positioned to support coaches in professional development and ethical practice, in a fast emerging industry.

With a wealth of experience, Sarah specialises in Leadership and Executive Coaching, Career coaching, confidence and Imposter Syndrome, and effective communication.

With a broad range of expertise, Rebecca’s coaching specialisms encompass leadership, neurodiversity, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), mindset, resilience, and communication.

Get ready to uplevel your practice, enhance your mindset, and amplify your skills with The Coaching Catalysts Podcast. Each episode is jam packed with relatable conversations, practical advice and honest anecdotes. Dive into insightful discussions, expert interviews, and real-life stories that serve as catalysts for your personal and professional development.

Follow or subscribe to embark on a transformative journey with The Coaching Catalysts and ignite the spark for coaching within you!

Head to https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com/podcast to access your free guide to Elevate your Coaching Practice and check out what we have to offer.

Connect with us here:

Website: https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com

Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/thecoachingcatalysts
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecoachingcatalystscommunity
https://www.instagram.com/thecoachingcatalysts_
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecoachingcatalysts

Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbramallcoaching/
Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrebecca/

FREE Supervision Experience for Coaches: Listening Partnerships, register here: https://bit.ly/supervisionexperience

Find out more about our supervision service here: http://bit.ly/coaching-collective

For ICF mentoring see here: https://bit.ly/catalystsmentorcoaching

To book a call: https://tidycal.com/coachingcatalysts/explorationcall

About your host

Rebecca Daniel

‘The Coaching Catalysts’ was founded by Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel. As Qualified Coaches, accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and trainers for lead coach training organisations, Sarah and Rebecca are highly qualified and experienced coaches, coach supervisors and trainers.

With a combined thirty years’ teaching and leadership experience in the education sector, they create change through transformational coaching, supervision and training.

Sarah and Rebecca’s aligned passion for impact enables them to work with coaches and professionals to support them to excel personally and professionally, while developing their mindset and prioritising wellbeing in order to feel fulfilled in all aspects of their lives.