Start Your Intensive Coaching Journey with Level 1

Master the foundations of coaching in an immersive, accelerated format designed for those seeking to quickly achieve ICF ACC credentials.

This intensive program includes expert instruction, hands-on practice, and direct mentorship, ensuring you’re fully equipped to launch your coaching career with confidence.

Level 1 Intensive Coaching Training – ICF ACC Credentials
What You’ll Learn in Level 1 Intensive Training

What You’ll Learn in Level 1 Intensive

Level 1 Intensive Training equips you with the essential coaching techniques and tools to build a solid foundation in coaching while accelerating your learning process. Explore the skills that will empower you to succeed as a professional coach.

Transformational Coaching Dialogues

Master methods to inspire clients and employees, promoting meaningful coaching interactions.

Promoting Accountability

Help clients cultivate self-awareness, responsibility, and lasting behavioral changes.

High-Performing Teams

Learn techniques to foster leadership skills and build a high-performing coaching culture.

Boosting Productivity

Apply proven frameworks to organize impactful coaching sessions.

Structuring Coaching Sessions

Use coaching tools to optimize workplace performance and improve overall engagement.

Advanced Coaching Frameworks

Integrate ICF core competencies and frameworks into your coaching practice seamlessly.

Explore the Level 1 Intensive Course Outline

The Level 1 Intensive Training program is divided into six comprehensive modules. Each module is carefully designed to deepen your coaching expertise through an accelerated learning approach.

Module I

Foundations of Coaching

  • Coaching definitions
  • The difference between coaching, psychology, counseling, consulting, mentoring, teaching, supervising and other related interventions
  • The difference between internal and external coaching in organizations
  • The history of coaching

Module II

Coaching Competencies and Outlines

  • Overview of ICF core competencies
  • GROW model
  • Coaching session outline
  • Building a coaching culture
  • ROI of organizational coaching

Module III

Utilizing Core Competencies within a Coaching Session

  • Ethical guidelines and professional standards
  • Using coaching skills v. professional coaching
  • Establishing a coaching agreement, setting boundaries and expectations
  • Creating an environment of trust
  • Developing active listening skills specific to coaching
  • Creating awareness with powerful questioning and reflection
  • Planning and goal setting
  • Co-designing strategies and action steps
  • Developing accountability and managing progress

Module IV

Utilizing Theories, Approaches and Assessments

  • System theories in organizational & executive coaching
  • Change theories in coaching
  • Adult learning theories in coaching
  • Positive Psychology, EQ and Neuroscience in coaching
  • Strength-Based and Brain-Based coaching models
  • Utilizing assessments

Module V

Providing Feedback and Other Coaching Tools

  • Providing feedback as a coach
  • Time management coaching techniques
  • Project management in coaching
  • Techniques for aligning with organizational goals
  • How to create maximum engagement and increase productivity

Module VI

Graduation

  • Preparation for ICF credentialing and CKA exam
  • Individual mentoring sessions for Level 1 certification
  • Oral & written exams for Level 1 certification
  • Administering Level 1 Goal Imagery® Coaching Academy Graduating Certificates
  • Joining alumni learning portal and alumni social media groups

What Our Students & Alumni Say About Us

Transformational Learning

“My experience with Goal Imagery was far beyond what I signed up for! Marianna really pushed me out of my comfort zone, which stretched me in so many ways. My perspective on several things, even life, have changed. Observing Marianna in every session was a learning event on its own. She’s simply the best at this and her passion is transferred to you with every session. I highly recommend Goal Imagery as your go to place if you would like to become a certified coach. I’m thankful for this every day especially when I see other styles, that’s when I know I made a great investment!”

— Evgenia Novikova, ACC, Learning & Development Manager, Central Europe, McKinsey & Company

Commitment to Excellence

“Marianna, …Your consistently good evaluations from your students is proof positive of commitment and dedication to adult learning… you have created a cadre of course offerings unmatched by other adult learning institutions and centers in New York City. Thank you for your time, energy, and insight…”

— Dean Williamson, Director, New York University

Mastery in Coaching and Teaching

“As a teacher Marianna personifies excellence; as a coach she exemplifies mastery and extraordinary coaching presence. As a businesswoman, Marianna is simply a success story. If you’re looking for an exceptional coaching experience or awesome teacher, you’d be wise to let Marianna help bring out the best in you as she has for me!”

— Linda M Davis, Attorney and Director of Professional Development, Office of Chief Counsel at FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency, USA)

Unparalleled Insight and Expertise

“Marianna brings to the table advanced insight, wisdom and expertise. As a recipient of her coaching and coach training, she has enabled me to bring to the surface thinking and solutions that were stuck deep in my mind and otherwise consumed by day-to-day life… As an experienced coach and OD practitioner I would put both my personal and professional reputation behind this class.”

— Jennifer F. Muccioli, MBA, Director, Development Coach, Ernst & Young

Attentive and Knowledgeable Teacher

“Marianna is one of the best teachers I met in my life—very attentive to each of the students, giving just precise information that the class needs at each point in time, extremely knowledgeable on each topic, she’s great at getting your coaching skills to the next level. Highly recommended!!”

— Nermeen Amr, Learning & Development Manager, North Africa & Levant, Mars, Inc.

Contribution to Professional Mastery

“Each day I must note and give recognition to the significant contribution Marianna’s Goal Imagery course has made to my mastery as a coach and as a professional.”

— Cheryl Procter-Rogers, MCC, Executive Coach at Ernst & Young

Level 1 Intensive Training Schedule

Stay organized with our detailed schedule for live classes and mentoring sessions.

All sessions are conducted online via Zoom, ensuring flexibility and convenience for participants worldwide.

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Ready to Begin Your Coaching Journey?

Take the next step towards becoming an extraordinary coach.

Enroll in our intensive Level 1 Training program and gain the skills, insights, and resources needed to accelerate your professional growth.

About Our Learning Platform & Commitment

We provide an immersive, fully interactive learning experience tailored to your intensive schedule and designed to accelerate your growth.

Interactive Learning Environment

Dynamic Interactive Environment

All lessons are live via Zoom, utilizing advanced features like screen sharing, chat, and video streaming for maximum engagement.
Flexible Time Commitment

Optimized Time Commitment

Intensive program requiring approximately 8-10 hours per week, including 2.5 hours of live lessons and additional time for peer practice, assignments, and self-study.
Comprehensive Learning Materials

Exclusive Learning Resources

Lifetime access to our extensive online learning portal featuring advanced templates, guides, and coaching tools.
Ongoing Support

Comprehensive Support Network

Benefit from Q&A sessions, alumni forums, and ongoing mentorship to enhance your learning journey.
About Our Learning Platform & Commitment

Take the Next Step Towards Your Coaching Career

Earn your ICF Level 1 Certification with Goal Imagery® Coaching Academy. This program provides a rigorous, immersive learning experience designed to fast-track your journey to becoming a certified coach.

Join a global community of coaches, gain hands-on experience, and unlock lifelong learning resources to support your professional growth. Transform your career and create meaningful impact today.

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