Course FAQ's and Resources

Coaching is, simply put, a tool for personal, leadership or organizational development and growth.  It is a discovery methodology used to uncover answers to existing issues that are hindering the ability to move forward, improve and achieve goals.

Executive Coaching leans toward a specific set of abilities.  These abilities are crucial for the success of any senior executive who might be facing challenges in running an organization.  The key focuses are:  Does s/he have a strong Business Strategic Vision, or the ability to see “the big picture?”  Are his/her Personal Leadership skills strong enough to guarantee the loyalty and the support of a motivated team?  How will s/he utilize People Development Skills to enable the adequate delegation and foster the creation of an ambitious and demanding team?  In a single (and my favorite) word: Can s/he empower? Is s/he a clear and concise Communicator?  This is a key capacity in conveying the right message to your team.  Is s/he willing to delve into Self Analysis and investigate and work on his/her own limitations and growth opportunities to ensure efficiency?

We have walked the walk, talked the talk and now walk the talk each and every day.  We help individuals and organizations transform life and business goals into profitable reality. 
We will work through the decision-making process together, guiding and enabling you to embrace the ability to choose, purposefully.  Because we have been in your shoes, we have an unsurpassed knowledge of organization dynamics with a strong emphasis on discovering the best solution for long lasting impact.

Corporations

  • Internal coaches
  • Corporate leaders

Client-Service Professionals 

  • Individuals or firms in consulting, law, health care, staffing services

Aspiring and Growing Coaches

  • Individuals who want to enter a new profession of Executive Coaching
  • Practicing coaches seeking to expand their book of services

Metanoia Academy’s Executive Coaching program is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as Level 1 Accredited Coach Training Program.  The ICF is Internationally recognized as the largest accrediting body for institutional coaching programs and sets the gold standard in coaching. 

When selecting a coaching program that holds and ICF Accreditation, legitimacy is added to the learner’s coaching skills, better equips each student with vital knowledge, core competencies, coaching methodologies and tool that have been proven to benefit a client’s coaching journey. 

Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

Complete an ICF Accredited Level 1 Program (60 hours of Coach Specific Training hours). Metanoia’s executive coaching certification program fulfills this requirement with 73 hours of total training.

Attest to the completion of 100 hours (75 paid) of client coaching experience with a minimum of eight clients.  Coaching experience begins at the start of the training program.  A sample coaching log is provided in the course. 

     Complete the ICF’s Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA) which consists of: 155 multiple choice questions with a 2.5 hour completion timeline.

  • The cost of the program is $2,695
  • Class size is limited to a maximum of 16, allowing for a complete and fulfilling engagement
  • Payments via credit card, debit card and/or PayPal include a non-refundable 3% administrative fee
  • There are 3 payment plans offered:
    • Pay in full with a 10% discount offered, the 3% processing fee will be waived
    • Three payments of $925 each, the final payment will be due 60 days prior to the close of the course. This includes a 3% processing fee
    • Four payments of $694 each, the final payment will be due 60 days prior to the close of the course. This includes a 3% processing fee
  • Course refunds: All courses are fully refundable up to one week (7 days) after the first class.  Once students have attended the second class, Metanoia Academy enforces a no refund policy

**Please note:  Should any student default on payment within 5 days of invoice distribution, they will be suspended from class until payment has been received.

  • Partial credit:  Metanoia will offer credit for partial completion of a course.  The number of hours awarded will depend upon the number of hours of curriculum received.
  • Transfer of credit:  Metanoia will review, on a case by case basis, a request for the transfer of credit hours received from another ICF accredited program provider. 

Metanoia, Metanoia Academy and all instructors are members of and recognized by the ICF in the areas of:

  • Accredited Continuing Education Provider
  • PCC Level Certified Coaches

We agree to and uphold all Standards and Ethics as mandated by the ICF indivually and collectively as an organization.  We also agree to:

  • Transparency in all actions and communication
  • Privacy and protection of all student’s, course work and financial data 
  • Sustainability of the program, the community and upholding all inalienable human rights
  • Promptly and graciously respond to any and all student concerns

Metanoia, Metanoia Academy and all instructors agree to treat each other, the community and students equally and fairly.  We also abide by and uphold fair business practices where pricing is consistent among all who attend our programs.  We believe in honesty and transparency in every action taken and communication dispersed, disclosing all information  accurately and factually.  We will not make exaggerations, comparisons or false statements regarding our capabilities or any other individual or organizations capabilities. 

We have the responsibility to offer and teach our courses with respect to all and through a mindset of non-judgment, in a safe and protected environment.

Our Mission – Metanoia Inc. enables individuals and organizations achieve change, define strategy, shift culture and build the capacity of their leaders and employees.  It is accomplished with hard-hitting business acumen, in depth knowledge of organization dynamics  with a strong emphasis on making a sustainable difference.  It is honed through rigorous classroom and field-based experiences and facilitated through a non-judgmental mindset, embracing diversity. The mission is to bring practical, on-line education solutions to real-world problems and the primary goal is to enable client/student learning and success through the completion of the 6-month certified executive coach program.  Time is invested in getting to know each student.  And, our partnership is at the forefront of everything we do.  Together we will:

SOAR – Stretch your limits | Optimize effectiveness | Actualize your goals | Realize positive and profitable change.  We will strive toward unleashing pride, purpose, and potential in guture coaches as they work with leaders, teams, and organizations.

In attending courses with Metanoia Inc., each student will find a true partner.  Our commitment and expertise are true differentiators and our emphasis on partnering paves the way for results that matter and change that transforms.  Students achieve results that far surpass expectations. Future certified Coaches drive leaders and businesses to success with a new perspective. This is possible. This is Metanoia Inc.

Our Vision – Our vision is to enable future certified coaches to work with leaders, organizations, teams and individuals in discovering, becoming and being the best version of themselves.  We partner with our students to enable them to reach their full potential.  We bring human systems expertise and apply a broad range of capabilities including; organization development, change, strategic planning, systems and process assessment, leadership and management training, coaching and development, facilitation, enhancing student collaboration, effectiveness, course design and delivery and real-time coaching in each class.

Metanoia Inc. is skilled in providing online education programs for individuals and organizations via on-line, asynchronous adult learning, mentor coaching and assessment competencies. The hallmark of our coaching and educational acumen is our first-hand business knowledge and coaching experience through prior leadership roles.  This experience will provide the ICF with a deeper level of knowledge than simply the process of a self-paced course.

Our philosophy is based upon the foundation of life-long learning is a priority.  And, excellent teaching requires a commitment to and continued practice of active lifelong learning.  We believe that educators who are actively engaged in learning will actively and effectively engage their students.  We believe in empowering others, individuals as well as organizations, to deep dive and discover who they are, what their strengths are and how they can develop into the best version of themselves. The overriding principle we aim for in the classroom setting is interactive, inclusive and collaborative.  This is based on three principles:

  1. An interactive and inclusive classroom setting
  2. Providing clarity in the presentation of coursework and learning objectives
  3. Clearly defining the expectations of the instructors and students

An Interactive and Inclusive Classroom

The goal as well as mission in each of the courses taught is that each student, observer and/or participant has the ability to interact, share their voice and be heard.  Together, we will develop a picture of best practices as a future coach. We will also establish a clear path to accomplish all interactive learning goals and objectives.  This is accomplished through questioning, imagery, ability to engage in two-way dialog and presented in with clarity.  All students have a voice and all voices are to be heard.

Clarity in Presentation

Leadership development, organizational design and strategy are a constantly changing and evolving environment. Within the business world (and life) – change is constant and unavoidable.  As real-world case studies are presented, the course methodology is to dissect each situation with three core questions that will provide any coach with clarity:

  1. Where is the business / leader at the present time (currently)?
  2. What is their vision of the future (where do they want to be) – current success track or visible improvement issues
  3. What is the plan necessary to move them from the present state to the future vision?

As we work through these scenarios, the students will learn and understand the development methodologies in coaching leaders and organizations through change, overcoming obstacles, addressing self-limiting beliefs and experiencing the ever-amazing ah-ha moments.  Coaching is not mentoring, advising, guiding or suggesting.  Coaching is empowering others to discover the answers they already have through powerful questioning. 

Clearly Defining Expectations

At the beginning of each course, the students are given, through dialog, a clearly defined set of expectations that will serve to enhance their interactive and inclusive learning experience. They are:

  • Honor their fellow classmates by being present and on time for each class
  • Treat everyone with respect and without judgment (sometimes the conversations may be difficult or challenging)
  • Come prepared with the notes, handouts and lecture topic for each class
  • Participate
  • Be present – physically and emotionally, for the duration of the class

In order for the students to become world class coaches and/or running best in class organizations, they will experience the course from the ground level as well as the twenty thousand feet above the tree’s version; hands-on and big picture are both necessary to accomplish their future coaching, leadership and organizational design goals.

They are encouraged to create a conversation group – Zoom, WhatsApp, etc. allowing them to build their leadership network and creating a co-creative learning environment. This also serves to support and enhance the course philosophy of interaction and inclusion. It aids in broadening their viewpoints and expanding their horizons for collaboration.  At the beginning of each class, time is reserved to review the prior weeks’ subject, discuss their at home assignment and share in their successes, accomplishments, or difficulties. Through this review process – consistently each week – we are able to gauge and assess their learning progression and comprehension of the subject.  They will need to have full mastery if they elect to apply for credentials an accrediting body such as the ICF. 

At Metanoia and Metanoia  Academy we celebrate diversity and we respect the unique path that all  people have chosen.  We know that promoting diversity, equity, inclusion,  justice and belonging in our organization, the community and our classrooms will have a  positive impact.   

All employees of our companies have a responsibility to embrace, support and promote equality, dignity, respect, celebrate diversity and challenge unfairness and discrimination. We believe that through gratitude and the celebration of diversity, in a more collaborative environment is one of the highest competencies for a coach, either current or future.

As ICF credentialed coaches, we strive to contribute to a more diverse, more equitable, always inclusive, justice seeking environment that embraces all through a sense of belonging.  We are cognizant that as education providers in the coaching industry, it is essential that we embody the desire to learn and and share that knowledge through a gracious, curious and empathetic approach toward creating awareness and promoting change in inequitable environments.

All are welcome, embraced and accepted regardless of age, disability, sexual preference, religious affiliation and/or any other label that society may place upon a unique individual causing any type of discrimination.  We encourage conversation relating to all forms of racism, agism, discrimination and harassment to identify how we can improve and promote inclusion.

As providers of coaching education programs, we are aware of our unique position and  responsibility to perpetuate forward movement within our industry in creating a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, just and belonging education experience.  We lead by example.

Definitions:

Complaint – A verbal or written claim concerning a college issue alleging improper, unfair, or arbitrary treatment.

Grievance – A written claim raised by a student alleging improver, unfair, or arbitrary action by an employee involving the application of a college or board policy or procedure.

Retaliation – Retribution taken against a student for participating or not participating in a complaint or grievance. Retaliation of any kind is prohibited.

Student – An individual or group of individuals enrolled in a course with Metanoia Academy.

Complaint and Conflict Resolution

If a student has a complaint or issue with an online course, there are specific procedures in place to achieve a positive and amicable resolution.  For academic complaints, students should begin an open dialog with the course instructor.  Should that path not prove to be satisfactory, the issue can then be escalated to an officer or executive of Metanoia.

Vendor Policies

Metanoia is committed to ensuring students have complete access to all of the software used for each online course. Individual courses may use a variety of software provided by vendors who share our commitment to online education and accessibility.  We acknowledge that, at times, software and online education have interruptions and we will do our best to ensure that class and student access is as smooth and functional as within our capabilities.

Enrollment requirements for the Certified Executive Coach Program:

  • It is preferred (not mandatory) that students have held a leadership position within their career
  • Each student is expected to honor and abide by Metanoia’s values of gratitude, transparency, professionalism, respect and collaboration in their respective Program.
  • Metanoia reserves the right to withdraw Participant’s enrollment in the Program at will and without cause

The Certified Executive Coach Program:  Metanoia is committed to providing hands-on and uniquely specialized training through the following instruction, facilitation and learning resources:

  • Coach training is facilitated by an ICF credentialed coach instructor via a live kick-off, followed by an additional twenty-three (23) live webinars
  • Twenty-four Learning modules that support advanced coaching proficiency areas;
  • Training materials, partner coaching guides and coaching structures;
  • Access throughout the duration of the training to an online student Dropbox with additional resources
  • Observed and Mentor coaching sessions facilitated by Metanoia instructors, to be completed within the 6-month Program

Earning Certification, CEC Designation and Training Hours:  Each student must complete all coaching assignments and field work (as outlined in Course Requirements section within the Dropbox folder) on pace with the CEC Program timeline, completing all elements by the conclusion of the Program. Should special circumstances arise that prohibits progress, additional time may be granted to the stdent via special approval of Metanoia’s President in writing. 

At the conclusion of the Program, each student will earn the Certified Executive Coach credential, provided the following criteria are successfully met:

  • Satisfactorily completed all student assignments
  • 3, 20-minute recorded coaching sessions
  • The SWOT or GAP analysis
  • The Perfect Client Profile
  • Coaching log including 12 hours (in addition to the student practice coaching session)
  • Passed the final exam of 44 questions with a passing grade of 82%
  • Attended 19 of the 24 classes
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Upon completion, each student is provided with a digital paper certificate and a digital badge with the Metanoia Certified Executive Coach logo.  Metanoia is currently accredited by the ICF as a provider of Certified Coach Training hours (Level 1) and Continuing Coach Education (CCE) training hours. After successful completion of the program, Participant will receive a certificate of completion and awarded the designation of CEC. 

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