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Certified Creative Coach Training Program

The Power of Creative Change

Our fundamental purpose is to train and certify coaches who desire to integrate approaches to creative change into their work with clients. The goal is to equip coaches with the ability to co-create innovative strategies that bring about transformative change personally, professionally, and in the social landscape of our global community. Our graduates continue to demonstrate that creative change can happen within a wide range of professions, including the medical field, the military, the executive suite, K12 through higher education, entertainment, and beyond.

Four Pillars of Creative Change™

Human Wholeness

We emphasize the whole of our journeys and acknowledge the interconnectedness of our personal and professional lives by focusing on three components of wholeness: the whole environment, the whole person, and the whole experience.

Cultural Responsivity

We help create coaching environments that integrate self-awareness, empowerment, and a deep respect for cultural variance. We prepare coaches to approach their work in ways that liberate and cherish the dignity of each individual.

Creative Solutions

Our Creative Approach™ draws upon the work of neuroscience and positive psychology to develop coaching practices that tap into our intelligence, inspiration, and innovation as tools for effective problem solving.

Invigorative Leadership™

Our approach to transformation prepares coaches and leaders to lead with authenticity, energy, and purpose. This lays the groundwork to inspire positive change in their organizations, in themselves, and in their communities.

Allow our life-changing curriculum to take your coaching to a greater and even more effective level.

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About the President & Founder

Dr. Pamela Larde - a professor, coach, joy researcher, and award-winning author - is committed to engaging in the work of advancing the reach and commitment of the coaching profession to serve and build up heart-centered leaders around the world. With a commitment to taking the lead in addressing global social issues through research and education, she the director of education for the Institute of Coaching, an affiliate of McLean/Harvard Medical School and serves on the science board member of EZRA, a innovative London-based global provider of digital coaching services for professionals. Dr. Larde founded the Academy of Creative Coaching in 2013 to serve individuals and organizations across the globe wishing to elevate their skills and credibility around coaching, leadership, and deep change. Powered by a solid team of trainers and experts, her vision was to create an academy that offers evidence-based certification and training for individuals desiring to undertake professional coaching as a career and for organizations committed to providing professional development to their teams. Dr. Larde and her team are intentional about integrating values of belonging, human dignity, justice, and care for the whole person into every fiber of the organization.

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Testimonials

I just completed a four-day weekend intensive from the Academy of Creative Coaching. I’m not the same person I was before. This has been a transformative experience along with an excellent education in becoming a certified coach.

The instruction was phenomenal and top-notch.

I appreciated the vast wealth of information and the compassion and care from the instructors.

Valerie Yelk

This was really so valuable for me, and I enjoyed each and every day, learned about myself as well, and that always helps

Dr. Wendy Edmonds

Certified Coach, Director of Research and Consultant, The Hudson Group

I had a great time in this class that we just had. It’s interesting that, for a coaching class, you are being trained to be a coach to others, but in reality I’ve learned a lot about myself. I’ve been challenged a lot over these last four days, it’s been a great thing

Jerry Clipp

Certified Coach and HR Director

The most transformational training I’ve ever experienced!

Tiffany Taylor-Hicks

Training Experience Architect and Coach

Becoming a successful life Coach and public speaker have always been an aspiration of mine and I could not locate a better trainer to help me along this path than the Academy of Creative coaching. After completing the intensive program in Houston I knew for a fact that I could coach anyone. The supportive and nurturing environment created in ourspace was critical and made the beauty of vulnerability a normal part of the experience. You learn life-changing strategies to improve the quality of life not only for clients, but for yourself.

Fatemeh Fatehi

Certified Coach and Director of Human Resources

You changed the game for me in early July, during the Academy of Creative Coaching’s PCC training. The information was amazing but it was your presentation of the strategies that made everything feel so accessible. Your support continues to push me out there. You are valued. You are appreciated. You make an impact.

Charlie Blaise Thompson

Northern Light Coaching

Thank you for being authentic, vulnerable, and transparent, as it’s in those moments learning and growth has room to occur, and I know it did for me largely because of all of your contributions during our training together

Steve Henn

Minneapolis cohort

The breakout sessions provided a safe space for future coaches to hone their skills and receive meaningful feedback. The Academy of Creative Coaching’s ability to observe our sessions in a non-threatening manner, while coaching us through our sessions was a highlight to me. This was a great experience and I am hopeful that we can continue our work together

Tony Mack

Minneapolis cohort

Thank you, Coach Dan for these great teachings and techniques you have provided us!”

Ravin L. Tatman

M.A.

I am truly grateful for the opportunity to attend the training through the Academy of Creative Coaching. The Intensive experience re-ignited my flame and solidified my passion for coaching. It was a life-changing experience

Mariah Green

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