NOTE: If you are new to the coaching industry and have no prior training, we recommend you start with this program.
Program Title: Life Strategies Coach Certification
Approvals: ISSA 20 CEUs
Prerequisites: Strong English skills, self-motivated, empathy and a willingness to help others. Previous coaching, counseling, or psychology training can be helpful, but is not required. We recommend this training program as your first option when entering the coaching field.
Learning Format: Home study, Self-paced program using Textbook, CD-ROM manual/Course outline & Audio CDs and instructional DVD.
Program Overview: The Life Strategies Coaching Program (life coach certification) differs from traditional "cheerleading" content-driven formats commonly used by most coaches. If you have ever heard "be proactive," "be happy," "just do it," and have felt frustrated due to the lack of direction, the Spencer Institute Life Coaching Certification is for you. With our program you will learn the context-driven approach to coaching, which answers the questions how to: "be proactive, be happy, and just do it" consistently and reproducibly.
Intended for: Individuals who have a desire to enter the field of life coaching. This program is a the core training for becoming a life coach.
Course Objective: To provide an individual with all the needed tools to build a successful life coaching practice.
Expected time for completion: There is no time limit for this program. On average, this course takes 60 hours of study to complete.
This is the newest approach in Life Coaching with the application of Hemispheric Integration™, Neurolinguistics, Spencer Wellness Concepts in a Context-driven approach.
Are people always asking for your advice? It is a well known fact that people tend to not follow advice. If you were to just stop for a second and think of the last time someone "gave you advice," you may come to realize that people seldom choose to follow it.
One of the many distinctions Spencer Institute Coaches make a part of who they are, is the ability to lead people to come to conclusions and realize what they need, all along making it seem as if the client was monumental in coming up with that idea. Having the communication skills to help others realize their life goals without giving advice takes true tact, finesse, and education--Through a certification in Life Coaching from The Spencer Institute you can learn to persuade with integrity for the benefit of your client, and make a great living offering that solid, helpful guidance!
Life Strategies Coach Certification Curriculum
You will complete your program by way of:
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Audio CDs
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DVDs
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Life Coaching Textbook: Allen Sargent's "The Other Mind's Eye"
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Self-coaching
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Practice Life Coaching
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E-mail Follow-ups
The life strategies coaching curriculum includes:
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Disc 1 - AUDIO CD - Spencer Institute Essential Overview
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Disc 2 - CD-ROM - Spencer Institute Life Strategies Manual
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Disc 3 - DVD - Hemispheric Integration Technique Demonstrations
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Disc 4 - AUDIO CD - Spencer Institute Relaxation Music
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Disc 5 - DVD - Spencer Institute Stress Management Techniques
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Disc 6 - AUDIO CD - Spencer Method of Wellness
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Disc 7 - AUDIO CD - Smart Nutrition
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Disc 8 - AUDIO CD - Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention with Tanya Brown
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Disc 9 - AUDIO CD - Your Image with Diana Jennings
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A stress management DVD - This DVD will show you how to create a relaxing environment for you and your client. You will learn simple and effective breathing techniques and restful postures.
A Stress Free Music CD soundtrack - This one-hour and 10 minute music CD is perfect for meditation and relaxation. Its gentle sounds calm the mind and reduce the stresses of the day. You and your clients will enjoy it tremendously. The first 10 minutes are specifically recorded for meditative practice. The following one hour will take you or your client on a peaceful journey. There is no spoken word on any segment of the CD making it perfect for every day background music.
FOUR AUDIO CDs:
CD One: Smart Nutrition - An interview with highly-regarded registered dietitian, Dr. Chris Mohr. Develop the base knowledge to offer sound nutritional facts to your coaching clients.
CD Two: The Spencer Method of Wellness - An interview with Dr. John Spencer Ellis. Learn the principles of mind-body fitness and wellness.
CD Three: Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention - This recently added CD is everyone's favorite. Hear directly from Tanya Brown, the younger sister of Nicole Brown Simpson. You'll learn more about this top topic than you ever thought possible.
CD Four: Life Strategies Coaching Essentials - An in depth discussion with Allen and Marilyn Sargent and Dr. John Spencer Ellis.
Course Text:The Other Mind's Eye - The Gateway to the Hidden Treasures of Your Mind by Allen Sargent
FREE Bonus #1 7 Secrets to a New Body DVD - This is a LIVE seminar presented by Dr. John Spencer Ellis. It covers all the hidden treasures to optimal health and a strong body. A $29 Value - Your FREE!
FREE Bonus #2 Life Coaching Business Success DVD - This is a must-see LIVE presentation by Dr. John Spencer Ellis explaining the ins-and-outs of life coaching business. You will learn about business structure, marketing, web sites, passive income, information products and building a successful coaching practice. A $29 Value - Your FREE!
Life Strategies Coach Certification Curriculum Frequently Asked Questions
How are the assignments for the Life Strategies Coaching program graded? Grading is based on completion and comprehension of each segment of the course. A comprehensive exam at the conclusion of your studies IS NOT required.
Is a Life Strategies Coach the same as a Life Coach? Yes it is the same. We decided to add the word "stretegies" because you will learn so many effective and unique strategies for success. You have the right (after graduation) to call yourself a "Certified Life Coach" or "Certified Life Strategies Coach". It's your choice.
When will I begin my training program?
The Spencer Institute offers its courses on an "open entry" basis. This means that you can start your program upon acceptance of your application. Your coaching kit will immediately be sent to your home or office.
Do I need to attend any classes at a physical location?
The Spencer Institute's Life Strategies Coaching Program is completed by home study. Studies are completed through reading your textbook, e-mail, writing, video (DVD) & audio lessons from the comfort or your own home.
We do offer a 3-Day Comprehensive LIVE Workshop in Orange County, CA. Yes, you can earn your full Life Strategies Coaching Certification in just 3 days (with a comprehensive capstone project you take home and finish in the following weeks).
Do I need Internet access to be a student?
Internet access is not required, but surely will make communication with your advisors easier. There are some assignments that may require you to do small amounts of research. When you graduate, the Internet is your greatest asset for developing a successful coaching practice.
Can you list all that I receive when I enroll in the Life Strategies Coaching Certification Program?
With your Spencer Institute Life Strategies Tool Box, you will receive the following: CD ROM Coaching Manual,your text for the course: Allen Sargent's "The Other Mind's Eye," Essentials of Life Strategies Coaching DVD, Stress Management DVD, Stress Free Music CD, four audio CD lessons, toll free technical support and your certificate.
What if I live outside the United States?
Anyone can complete our programs regardless of their physical location. All materials are in English and assignments must be submitted in English as well.
How long does the training program take to complete?
This will vary from person to person because of previous experience and time availability. It should take the average person between 4-6 months to complete all the phases. You can finish it in any length of time beyond three months. This is the minimum time requirement.
What are the graduation requirements?
Each student must complete all course requirements at a satisfactory level. If any single area of study needs further refinement, you will be notified. This "refinement" can be satisfied by a phone interview, clarification on an assignment, or both. Once all of the student's requirements are met, your certificate will be issued.
What educational background do I need to become a coach?
Some coaches have a degree, advanced degree or designation, but there is no correlation between a particular degree and success as a coach. Clients want you and what you can do for them. They're not buying degrees; they are buying expertise and results. A degree may be helpful, but not required. Many professionals with varied certifications transition very well into life strategies coaching.
What are the benefits of becoming a life strategies coach right now?
There are far too many to list them all here. Below are more than a dozen benefits of becoming a coach right now:
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You can work from the beach, your home, by the pool, in bed or at your office...
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You can set the hours that are most convenient for you and your family...
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You can charge up to -- and well beyond -- $100 per hour, and you are worth it!
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You get between 4 and 16 weeks of paid vacation per year. (Coach from your laptop and cell phone while on the beach.)
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You get paid while you are training (You can charge your case study client).
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You attract great people who become part of your professional community.
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You have an opportunity to pioneer an entirely new profession (Become an industry leader in no time!).
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Feel good about helping others and enjoy the process.
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You work with the clients who truly want to grow. You won't have to convince them.
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You can bypass much of the learning curve, because we have paved the way.
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You can start wherever you are and whoever you are because you can coach in your current area of expertise if you like as well as any other area by the use of context coaching instead of content coaching.
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You work with clients who appreciate you.
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You see immediate results and growth in your clients.
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You can attract a national practice of qualified clients.
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You learn the secrets and subtleties of having a fantastic life yourself, as you apply it for others.
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You have virtually no overhead, and your home office as well as many expenses may be tax deductible.
What skills will I learn?
You will learn the following and more:
How to become an effective listener
How to evoke excellence in others
Various attributes of a well-rounded life
How to coach people along a continuum of performance from unacceptable to outstanding so that their performance continues to improve
How to make grounded, behavior-based assessments of the performance of ourselves and others
How to conduct long- and short-term coaching programs
Ways to keep ourselves from pigeonholing others
How to move people into action
How to identify the meaning of true motivation
How to enjoy life to its fullest
How to assess yourself and others
How to align one's goals, values, beliefs, and support system
How to use basic NLP (neuro linguistic programming) to create change
How to induce a relaxed state in yourself and others
How to change a client's personal model of the world to one in which the desired outcomes are a natural occurrence
How to move a client to personal freedom and choice
How to create deep congruency with your client
How to create sound wellness strategies for busy people
If you are passionate about helping people, we can help you achieve your dream today. Through the Life Strategies Coaching Certification from Spencer Institute, you can be on your way to starting your own successful private life coaching practice.
Hemispheric Integration and the tools of Spencer Institute Life Strategies bridge the gap between the fields of Coaching and Psychotherapy. This program takes the best tools of these two approaches and joins them in creating a new dynamic that is powerfully effective in working with clients, customers, students, patients, and employees.
This coaching program will give you ways to be clear in your language, thoughts and actions, to gather important information, to focus on clearly defined results, to become an expert in utilizing tools for change, and have the understanding of how to implement strategies for success. All of this will open doors for you to become an excellent communicator which leads to healthy, productive and fun relationships.
Upon graduation, you will receive your certification as a Life Strategies Coach. Your certificate is printed on the finest parchment. You will also receive digital artwork to use on your web site, brochures, blogs, business cards, and presentation material.
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