
Ep. 71: Taking the Effort Out of Coaching - Why you Need ICF Credentialing & Training with Dez Stephens
06/13/22 • 53 min
Please note this episode was repurposed from a Facebook Live video.
Why is it important to train as a coach with an accredited school? Does getting an ICF credential even matter to you and your business? Dez Stephens, founder of Radiant Coaches Academy shares a big resounding “YES”! Regulation for the coaching industry is coming! Becoming credentialled covers you legally and ethically, it also makes you more attractive to clients. Opening up the possibility of working as an internal coach for corporations, businesses and even the military! Dez shares how many coach schools are not ICF accredited and are therefore regulated, allowing them to offer hidden fees and inaccessible pricing structures. Radiant Coaches’ vision has always been to make high quality, accredited holistic coach training affordable and accessible to all. Dez offers interest free payments, spread over 2 years, and currently Paula’s program Communicate to Elevate is included in your tuition!
In this episode we chat about:
What holistic coaching means.
Why you should pick an ICF accredited school.
The importance of regulation in the coaching industry.
Diversity and inclusion in coach training.
Working with Dez & Paula together.
And so much more!
Connect with Dez:
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Timestamps:(01:40) Dez introduces herself as a humanitarian, film producer & coach trainer.
(02:32) What is a holistic coach?
(04:10) Why you should invest in a coaching certification.
(08:40) Why continued education as a certified coach is important.
(10:55) Should coaching be regulated? Or does it make it inaccessible?
(15:35) Clients are looking for certified coaches.
(19:00) How to get a salaried internal coaching job.
(20:15) How the journey from signing up to getting ICF credentialed works with Radiant.
(22:20) Why students keep returning to Radiant education hours.
(26:00) How being trained and credentialled protects you as a coach.
(30:50) Schools that do not hold an accreditation only offer short term fixes for their clients.
(32:00) How to begin working with Radiant and how Dez offers interest free payment plans over 2 years.
(34:30) How to access coach training & how to develop your business as a coach.
(38:05) Coaching certification programs are for those who have been in a coach for a while.
(42:00) Working with Radiant & Paula.
(50:00) Why training takes the effort out of coaching.
Please note this episode was repurposed from a Facebook Live video.
Why is it important to train as a coach with an accredited school? Does getting an ICF credential even matter to you and your business? Dez Stephens, founder of Radiant Coaches Academy shares a big resounding “YES”! Regulation for the coaching industry is coming! Becoming credentialled covers you legally and ethically, it also makes you more attractive to clients. Opening up the possibility of working as an internal coach for corporations, businesses and even the military! Dez shares how many coach schools are not ICF accredited and are therefore regulated, allowing them to offer hidden fees and inaccessible pricing structures. Radiant Coaches’ vision has always been to make high quality, accredited holistic coach training affordable and accessible to all. Dez offers interest free payments, spread over 2 years, and currently Paula’s program Communicate to Elevate is included in your tuition!
In this episode we chat about:
What holistic coaching means.
Why you should pick an ICF accredited school.
The importance of regulation in the coaching industry.
Diversity and inclusion in coach training.
Working with Dez & Paula together.
And so much more!
Connect with Dez:
Are you looking for an all-in-one affordable hosting platform? Try NewZenler!
Paula says, “This all-in-one platform has all the features you need to get started with your website, including blogging tools and easy to build funnels - plus create and sell online courses. No more trying to link everything together. And with super affordable pricing - it’s a no brainer for entrepreneurs who want to keep their expenses low while staying visible!” Click here below to join today!
Check out Paula’s recommended resources HERE!
If you’re interested in working with Paula, send her an email [email protected]
Continue the conversation by joining my private Facebook group “I am Becoming...” here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/befearlesswithpaula
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be__fearless_with_paula/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/befearlesswithpaula/
Don’t forget to rate and review The Confidence Sessions and please subscribe if you like what you heard! https://www.thecourageblueprint.com/podcast
Timestamps:(01:40) Dez introduces herself as a humanitarian, film producer & coach trainer.
(02:32) What is a holistic coach?
(04:10) Why you should invest in a coaching certification.
(08:40) Why continued education as a certified coach is important.
(10:55) Should coaching be regulated? Or does it make it inaccessible?
(15:35) Clients are looking for certified coaches.
(19:00) How to get a salaried internal coaching job.
(20:15) How the journey from signing up to getting ICF credentialed works with Radiant.
(22:20) Why students keep returning to Radiant education hours.
(26:00) How being trained and credentialled protects you as a coach.
(30:50) Schools that do not hold an accreditation only offer short term fixes for their clients.
(32:00) How to begin working with Radiant and how Dez offers interest free payment plans over 2 years.
(34:30) How to access coach training & how to develop your business as a coach.
(38:05) Coaching certification programs are for those who have been in a coach for a while.
(42:00) Working with Radiant & Paula.
(50:00) Why training takes the effort out of coaching.
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Ep. 70: Having Courageous Conversations - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Life & Business with Antoinetta Mosley
What does it mean to be diverse, equitable and inclusive in your business and your life? It is not enough to just take performative action! In today’s episode Antoinetta Mosely, CEO and DEI strategist, shares the importance of following the PACE framework and how you should not “DIY your DEI”. She shares how teaching courageous conversations as a skill can help build a culture where people are celebrated, not tolerated. Antoinetta shares the truth behind allies and advocates, advocating for your own needs and her personal mantra “Giggle. Pray. Make magic!”
In this episode we chat about:
Antoinetta’s journey into DEI.
Cultivating courageous skills.
Having ground rules around uncomfortable conversations.
Where to find DEI resources.
And so much more!
Antoinetta Mosley is the CEO and Principal Leader at I Follow the Leader LLC, a strategic consulting firm specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy, initiatives, and education. As a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP), Antoinetta has worked on a range of projects for organizations of all sizes, including small to global nonprofits as well as Fortune 500 companies and travels the country as a sought-after speaker on DEI, courageous conversations, and belonging in the workplace.
Connect with Antoinetta!
antoinettamosley.com
Ifollowtheleader.com
https://www.facebook.com/ifollowtheleader
https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinettamosley/
www.instagram.com/ifollowtheleader
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Paula says, “This all-in-one platform has all the features you need to get started with your website, including blogging tools and easy to build funnels - plus create and sell online courses. No more trying to link everything together. And with super affordable pricing - it’s a no brainer for entrepreneurs who want to keep their expenses low while staying visible!” Click here below to join today!
Check out Paula’s recommended resources HERE!
If you’re interested in working with Paula, send her an email [email protected]
Continue the conversation by joining my private Facebook group “I am Becoming...” here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/befearlesswithpaula
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be__fearless_with_paula/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/befearlesswithpaula/
Don’t forget to rate and review The Confidence Sessions and please subscribe if you like what you heard! https://www.thecourageblueprint.com/podcast
Timestamps:(03:30) Antoinetta’s journey into diversity & inclusion in leadership during her graduate program.
(06:00) How to cultivate courage with daily habits to build courageous skills.
(08:50) The importance of allies and advocates in the diversity space.
(12:00) Cultivating the skill of diversity conversations. Ground rules
(14:45) Why it’s important to have professional DEI advice and performative practices.
(17:40) Ways to ensure you are using equitable and diverse services.
(19:51) Approaching DEI after pausing and exploring, not jumping to action.
(20:45) Where to find DEI resources for individuals and small business owners/entrepreneurs.
(23:55) How the pandemic has impacted having comfortable or uncomfortable conversations.
(28:00) Setting boundaries to be celebrated, not tolerated. Advocating for yourself.
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Ep. 72: Putting the Humanity Back into Your Business - Codependency, trauma, addiction & entrepreneurship with George Bryant
The secret to a successful business is more simple than you think! Building authentic relationships. In today’s episode George Bryant, New York Times Best Selling Author, Top-Ranking Podcast Host & one of the most highly sought after digital marketing consultants in the world, shares his story from childhood trauma to multiple million dollar businesses. He vulnerably shares his wins and his losses in his journey to becoming who he is today, the most authentic version of himself. George shares how social media does not take away from our human need to connect in a healthy and empowering way. He shares how you can use genuine relationships to build a successful business without manipulation or marketing tactics. George also invites you back into yourself and to tend to your needs and your trauma first!
In this episode we chat about:
Codependency, addiction and how your business might be perpetuating your suffering.
How to put the humanity back into marketing.
Why George offers so much help for free.
Why empath & compassion are the biggest precursors for success.
How you get in your own way in business.
And so much more!
George Bryant is a New York Times Best Selling Author, Top-Ranking Podcast Host & one of the most highly sought after digital marketing consultants in the world.
Globally, he has helped hundreds of the largest companies and thousands of
entrepreneurs by empowering them to deepen their love affair with their customers. Through his Relationships Beat AlgorithmsTM approach, George helps co-create transformational breakthroughs that help his clients accomplish their personal and financial goals.
Listen to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mind-of-george-show/id1504361992
www.instagram.com/itsgeorgebryant
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Paula says, “This all-in-one platform has all the features you need to get started with your website, including blogging tools and easy to build funnels - plus create and sell online courses. No more trying to link everything together. And with super affordable pricing - it’s a no brainer for entrepreneurs who want to keep their expenses low while staying visible!” Click here below to join today!
Check out Paula’s recommended resources HERE!
If you’re interested in working with Paula, send her an email [email protected]
Continue the conversation by joining my private Facebook group “I am Becoming...” here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/befearlesswithpaula
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be__fearless_with_paula/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/befearlesswithpaula/
Don’t forget to rate and review The Confidence Sessions and please subscribe if you like what you heard! https://www.thecourageblueprint.com/podcast
Timestamps:(02:58) George shares his journey from emancipation from his parents as a teen, through military duty in the Marines to entrepreneurship and New York Times best seller whilst battling trauma, bulimia and addiction.
(15:08) How George’s business and social media became toxic codependent relationships.
(19:00) We’re all Human - why George helps business for free.
(21:00) Empathy and compassion are the biggest needle movers in business.
(29:19) How to build relationships without burning yourself out. Social media does not replace the need for relationships.
(32:22) Closing the loops in your conversations. Allowing relationships to naturally develop.
(46:15) If your lead is hot or cold, it’s not up to you.
(47:47) Is there a marketing plan for life?
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