Professional Coach Training & Coaching Skills
Coach 101
Foundational Coaching Skills Training
(In Person)
Learn Coaching Skills You Can Use Immediately...
At Work and in Life.
Coach 101 is a two-day, in-person foundational coaching training introducing you to the core competencies of professional coaching in a practical, supportive environment.
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Whether you are exploring a career in coaching, developing leadership capability, or wanting stronger communication skills, this training equips you with tools you can apply immediately — both professionally and personally.
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No prior coaching experience is required.
Training Details
Location: Somerset West (venue TB)
Date: Saturday 2 May & Sunday 3 May
Time: 9:00am – 1:30pm (both days)
Limited to 14 participants
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This structure allows for focused, immersive learning while remaining manageable and energising across the weekend.
If you are not local, please enquire about future online dates.
Who This Training is For
Coach 101 is ideal for:
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• HR professionals and managers
• Leaders wanting to strengthen communication
• Professionals exploring a career change
• Aspiring coaches considering ICF certification
• Individuals seeking personal growth
• Anyone wanting practical tools for better conversations
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If you work with people — or simply want to relate more effectively — this training is for you.
What You’ll Learn
During Coach 101, you will be introduced to core coaching competencies aligned with International Coaching Federation (ICF) standards, including:
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Deep listening and presence
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Powerful, open-ended questioning
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The difference between coaching and advice-giving
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Emotional awareness and self-regulation
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Supporting others without fixing or rescuing
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Structuring a simple coaching conversation
You will practise these skills in real time, receive guided feedback, and leave with greater confidence in your ability to hold meaningful conversations.
Certification & Accredited Hours
At the completion of Coach 101, you will receive:
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A Certificate of Completion
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12 ICF Level 1 accredited training hours
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Full access to course materials online
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A comprehensive training manual
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Practical worksheets and exercises
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Virtual coaching lessons to reinforce your learning
These 12 hours form part of an internationally recognised ICF-accredited training pathway and may contribute toward future credentialing.
Your learning continues beyond the classroom.
Why Coaching Skills Matter
Coaching skills enhance more than professional performance — they transform how you relate in everyday life.
Participants often experience improvements in:
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Workplace communication
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Leadership confidence
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Conflict navigation
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Personal boundaries
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Family and relationship dynamics
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Emotional intelligence
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Decision-making clarity
Learning to listen deeply, ask better questions, and respond thoughtfully changes how you show up — at work and at home.
In-Person Learning That Integrates
Coach 101 is delivered live and in person to create deeper integration of skills. You will:
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Practise with real people
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Receive immediate feedback
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Experience coaching from both sides
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Learn in a psychologically safe space
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Build confidence through real application
Seats are intentionally capped at 14 participants to ensure personalised attention and high-quality interaction.
Your Facilitator
Coach 101 is facilitated by Sophia Grobler, an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and licensed InnerLifeSkills trainer with over 10 years’ experience in coaching and coach education. Sophia teaches with warmth, clarity, and professional rigour. Her approach blends ICF standards, emotional intelligence, and relational depth to create learning environments that feel safe, engaging, and transformative.
Investment
Standard Investment: R5,700
Early Bird Investment: R5,200 (available until [insert early bird deadline])
Payment Plan Available:
2 payments of R2,950 (first payment secures your seat)
Seats are limited and booking is essential.
A First Step Toward Certification (Optional)
Coach 101 can serve as an introductory step toward full ICF-accredited coach training.
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If you decide to pursue certification, structured programs and mentor coaching support are available. However, Coach 101 stands alone as a valuable professional development training. There is no obligation to continue.