iPEC Coaching Blog

You know you’re meant to create an impact on the world. You feel that sense of personal greatness. But something gets in the way—a tiny voice in your head tells you that you can’t, so you don’t. How can coaching help quiet that voice and build toward that dream life you envision?

Live Q&A with iPEC and the ICF | February 2021

Build a flourishing career helping others to achieve their maximum potential!

Special Panel Discussion: The Role of Coaching in DEI

Coaches impact the lives of millions of people and are needed now, more than ever. This is a responsibility we, as a coach training school, do not take lightly.

Why Giving Advice Rarely Works — And What Great Coaches Do Instead

By: Grace Germond

In our experience, many of the people who become coaches (and make great ones!) have a natural gift for helping people. They’re often the person their friends and colleagues turn to for guidance and advice, and they love being able to help in a way that makes a difference in people’s lives. But what does it really mean to help someone in a lasting, sustainable way?

An iPEC Student's Perspective: Working with a Coach for Effective Goal Setting

By: Simone Noordegraaf, CPC, ELI-MP | iPEC Chief Business Development Officer

Shreyas is an iPEC student attending our virtual coach training program. He has been sharing his experiences during different points throughout the program as he progresses through it. Read on for more insights gleaned during his time in training around working with a coach for impactful, effective goal setting practices.

Make This Your Year! How to Become a Life Coach in 2021

There are thousands of people out there today—right now, in fact!—who are experiencing a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment in their professional lives. They’re helping others become who they want to be, using their gifts at work, and creating a life they enjoy living with a sense of intention. How would that feel for you?

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone and into Your Ideal Life with iPEC Certified Coach, JJ Carolan

There are times in life when we experience that debilitating thought of, “I just don’t know…” Staying in that place of indecision costs you a life of fulfillment and freedom. What if you chose to say NO to comfort and YES to the unknown?

Live Q&A with iPEC and the ICF | December 2020 Replay

By: Carla Greengrass

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A Student's Experience of the iPEC Coach Training Program, Part 3

The first three months of the iPEC Coach Training Program were truly rewarding. As I immersed myself in applying skills learned during Mod I, I never realized how time flew by—and before I knew it, it was time for Mod II; an opportunity I was long waiting for to learn additional tools and skills. The 30 hours certainly did not disappoint. It was amazing to meet my peers once again and share experiences.

How Conversations Create Happier Relationships with Jeff Saperstein

By: Luke Iorio, MCC, CPC, ELI-MP, iPEC Board Member

Updated February 2, 2021 How might a small shift in the way you communicate in your relationships change your life? Active listening is an important tool for creating conversations and relationships to affect change (both internal and external change)! Conversations are more than just speaking, after all.

5 Ways Fear-Based Thinking is Holding You Back

What fears keep you from starting the coaching business that you dream of?

How to Find Greater Job Fulfillment by Setting This One Intention

By: Tommy Acierno

“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.” —Rumi

Being All of Me, Unapologetically: An iPEC Student's Experience of Coach Training

By: Aura Jgamadze

Aura is an iPEC student attending our virtual coach training program. She will be sharing her experiences during different points throughout the program as she progresses through it—stay tuned!

How to cultivate courage in your meditation practice

Transition, meditation, and community—you’ve heard about these before, but have you really stopped to experience them or hear all the ways they can serve you on your humble journey to greatness?

How to Heal Your Money Mindset: Coach Christine Walsh Weighs In

By: Simone Noordegraaf, CPC, ELI-MP | iPEC Chief Business Development Officer

Updated 12/17/20 When you hear the word “money,” what comes up for you?

Conscious Choice is a Practice: 3 Steps for Reflection and Transformation

Why do things feel so much harder these days?

How to Make Enough Money: The Myth of More

By: Christine Walsh

Christine Walsh, a money mindset strategist and speaker, uses her 25+ years of experience in finance and accounting to help women business owners master their inner money game so they can step into their full financial power and potential.

Thinking About Attending the iPEC Coach Training? Read On For a Student's Thoughts

By: Aura Jgamadze

You might have heard the following:

A Student's Experience of the iPEC Coach Training Program, Part 2

Various Benefits of Coach Training Program I Experienced It has been two months since I started my coach training program. I have had about half a dozen peer coaching and success coaching sessions. Practicing my coaching skills and interacting with my peers has opened me to experience positive benefits both personally and professionally.

Creating and Sustaining Community with Greg Storch

Creating and sustaining community is less complicated than we think.

Live Q&A with iPEC and the ICF | September 2020 Replay

Build a flourishing career helping others to achieve their maximum potential!

Shift What Hinders You Into What Empowers You with Raia 'Coach' Carey

What are you actually in control of? These days, and possibly always, life just seems to happen to you.

Unlock your life’s possibilities by learning how to raise the consciousness of the world.

Join the hundreds of thousands of coaches and clients whose lives have been transformed through the iPEC experience.

How You Play During iPEC Training is How You Play the Game of Life: An iPEC Student's Experience

By: Aura Jgamadze

Aura is an iPEC student attending our virtual coach training program. Read on to hear about her experience attending the first days of the program: Life and Leadership Potentials Training. She will be sharing her experiences during different points throughout the program as she progresses through it—stay tuned!

A Student's Experience of the iPEC Coach Training Program, Part 1

Shreyas is an iPEC student attending our virtual coach training program. Read on to hear about his experience attending the first days of the program: Life and Leadership Potentials Training. He will be sharing his experiences during different points throughout the program as he progresses through it—stay tuned! Three certificates, 300+ hours of accredited training hours, 15,000+ certified coaches. These are just some of the many benefits that iPEC offers through their Coach Training Program (CTP). The benefits do not end there. The biggest treasure that iPEC offers is the secret to unlock and unleash your true potential—the awareness of the superstar you already are.

The myth of balance (and how to get what you're really after)

"What happens when all of the life balance hacks don’t yield our desired results? (You know that life balance is a total myth, right? It’s the biggest self-help sham ever.) Or when we do get what we set out to achieve but we feel kind of empty when we get it? Well, then we just criticize ourselves even more harshly.”

Follow this Powerful 3-Step Process to Help You Decide Which Clients You Most Want to Work With

By: Grace Germond

Imagine yourself on a coaching call...

"My family thinks life coaching and the whole industry is a joke. Are they right?"

By: Simone Noordegraaf, CPC, ELI-MP | iPEC Chief Business Development Officer

You can predict it like clockwork: When you consider taking a big step like becoming a certified coach, people will come out of the woodwork to ask questions and offer (often unsolicited) opinions.

What does it mean to be "my own first client?"

Just the thought of becoming a coach and having your calendar filled with clients you get to serve and share your magic with fills your heart with indescribable joy.

The Ripple Effect of Kindness with Megan Murphy

Updated 11/24/20 In a world so focused on productivity and metrics, it’s become difficult to measure the value of compassion and kindness. The truth is, you can’t. Their impact is so much more meaningful!

Is professional coaching really a “thing?”

You know you want to use your talents and passion for something more than a mundane 9–5, and the idea of becoming a professional coach sounds, well, pretty amazing. It’s got the freedom and flexibility you crave, plus the envious opportunity to do meaningful and fulfilling work.

Finding True Alignment: Trying to Be a Ferrari When You’re Really a Jeep

By: Simone Noordegraaf, CPC, ELI-MP | iPEC Chief Business Development Officer

Like many people, Chiara Russo had been struggling with a lack of fulfillment in her job. She’d pursued a path that was, by all accounts, responsible and successful . . . but it was falling completely flat for her.

To the Person Who's "Just Looking" at Life Coach Certification Programs

How do you find 100% clarity and certainty when searching for life coach certification programs?

Seeing Opportunity in Times of Challenge with Simone Noordegraaf

By: Heather Doyle, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP

“Mindset has everything to do with how you approach anything in life.” — Simone Noordegraaf

Creating Certainty in Your Career and Life with Chiara Russo

By: Simone Noordegraaf, CPC, ELI-MP | iPEC Chief Business Development Officer

There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. But maybe even more impactful is the uncertainty you’re feeling within yourself. Things just aren’t quite feeling aligned or fitting like they used to. What can you do to make a change?

Why Now: The World Needs Coaching Now More Than Ever

“Should I really become a coach now, when the world feels upside-down?” The world is changing every day. And lately, it may seem it’s changing now more than ever before.

Live Q&A with iPEC and the ICF: What is the ICF and why does it matter?

By: Heather Doyle, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP

Check out our webinar with a representative from the International Coaching Federation. The ICF is internationally recognized and dedicated to the coaching industry. Learn all about ICF's Individual Credential process and the benefits of being an ICF credentialed professional coach.

Why iPEC is the Best ICF Accredited Coach Training Program

By: Simone Noordegraaf, CPC, ELI-MP | iPEC Chief Business Development Officer

“The depth and breadth of what our students experience with experts and experiential learning is all first hand—when they’re coming out of the gate, they are NOT novice coaches.” — Joan Ryan, iPEC CEO

Improve Employee Emotional Intelligence with This 10-Minute Assessment

Human Resource executives often tell us their job gets particularly challenging when employees want to climb the organizational ladder yet lack some of the skills necessary to achieve their goals. It can be difficult to give feedback related to personality characteristics, soft skills, and emotional intelligence. They aren’t easily measured and often giving clear, specific feedback in these areas can be difficult for the HR executive and confusing for the employee.

Returning to Mental Balance with Harpreet Chana

Harpreet Chana is a former member of the group she calls “functionally unwell,” categorized by feeling content, but also a bit unsettled. You’ve checked all the “supposed to” boxes, feel grateful for what you have, but also feel unfulfilled.

A 10-Minute Assessment to Help You Excel at Work (And Get the Raise You Deserve!)

Motivated professionals often ask me the secret to getting promoted. They tend to focus on data-driven results as the key to promotions. Results are important but may not be the most important factor in moving up the corporate ladder. If you and others in your organization have similar results, promotions can often be based on the candidate with the most powerful interpersonal and leadership skills. It’s pretty easy to measure data and numerical-based results but it can be challenging to measure and improve one’s “soft skills.”

The One Thing Needed to Become the “Architect of Change” in Your Own Life

By: Carla Greengrass

How many close friendships do you have? We’re talking the never-ever ending, always has your back, could call them in the middle of the night and they’d answer kind of friendships. Whether your deepest bond is with your sibling, a childhood friend, or a co-worker–who’s your bestie? And the harder question is, do you even have one?

Crush Your Goals with Amanda Kaufman and Chris Lavelle

How do you facilitate positive, lasting change in your own life? What tools or skills do you need to acquire in order to make a shift? If you're ready to crush your goals, the only thing you need to get started is you! Discover how to get more out of life with high-performance habits, tools, and powerful conversations in our webinar with certified coaches and iPEC graduates Amanda Kaufman and Chris Lavelle. Amanda is a Certified High-Performance Coach, a Core Energy Coach, and the Creator of The CRUSH Method. Chris is a Core Energy Coach and Chief Love Officer of The CRUSH Method! Find out how to tap into the tools you already possess to level up in your personal and professional life. How do you do that? Check out this episode of the Energy Explorer Live Series to find out! You’ll also find a transcribed excerpt from their conversation below.

The iPEC Coach Community Has Your Back

Imagine you invest the time, money, energy, and resources to attend coach training. You’re all in. And then you’re done.

Going PRO: Why NOW is the Time to Uplevel your Coaching Skills and Impact the World

If you’ve gone through the iPEC program, you know how life-changing the coaching mindset is. But have you considered how transformational becoming certified can be for you and your business? In celebration of #coachingweek, we gathered a panel of expert coaches who also experienced becoming a coach and building their businesses during the previous U.S. economic crisis in 2008. Joined by iPEC Director of Community, Jenny Wiley, they will be sharing their insights and learnings that can adapt to today!

A Surprising Benefit of Coach Training, That Impacts Every Area of Your Life

One of the biggest things you’ll start to understand in coach training is that, when you understand your WHY behind anything you do, you become better equipped to make empowered decisions. At iPEC, we call that consciousness.

Take the Fear Out of Decision-Making in Less Than 10 Minutes

Few things cause as much fear for entrepreneurs than making big, sometimes expensive decisions. This fear can often lead business owners to a state of immobility because they don’t want to make the wrong decision. They alone are responsible for all decisions and outcomes and that can feel pretty terrifying. So how can coaches help their creative and brilliant clients to move on that decision and be confident when doing so?

My First Coach Training Program Experience: An iPEC Student’s Reflection

By: Alexis Orlacchio

What if I told you the secret to improving every aspect of your life, from your career focus to the friendships you develop, your romantic relationships, how you choose to spend your free time, and your general level of happiness, is to ask the right questions. Seems too good to be true, right? Well, you could be one perfectly-crafted question away from changing your entire life—for good.

The 10-Minute Insight Tool for Life Coaches and Their Clients

As a life coach, how powerful would it be to have a tool that helps your clients identify their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the moments prior to their biggest challenges?

Your Path to Purpose with Jessica Rockson

Hosted by iPEC President, Luke Iorio, Jenny Wiley, Director of Community, and other iPEC team members, the Energy Explorer Live Series will highlight people who are using their talents, drive, and highest selves in order to live their purpose. You’ll get to hear about the head and the heart, the structure and the balance, the creativity and the freedom, to help you create the life of your dreams.

Why I’m Now a Believer in iPEC’s Virtual, Live Coach Training!

By: Luke Iorio, MCC, CPC, ELI-MP, iPEC Board Member

April 28, 2020 An iPEC Graduate weighs in on iPEC’s virtual coach training program As someone who went through coach training eight years ago and has been a full-time coach for six years, I definitely have opinions about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to coaching.

The 5 Signs of Change You're Probably Ignoring

We live in a world of change. We’re always transitioning. We’re always transforming.

How to Transform Uncertainty into Opportunity—the Ethical Way

By: Aliya Kehoe

April 2, 2020 What an interesting time for us as coaches (or perhaps all service providers)! There seems to be this collective call to action to share our tools, insight, and even methodology, to support all those that may need it. Beautiful!

Transforming Overwhelm Into Passion with Minou Hexspoor

Hosted by iPEC President, Luke Iorio, and other iPEC team members, the Energy Explorer Live Series will highlight people who are using their talents, drive, and highest selves in order to live their purpose. You’ll get to hear about the head and the heart, the structure and the balance, the creativity and the freedom, to help you create the life of your dreams.

Virtual Unity Replays

Join us weekdays at 11 AM ET/ 5 PM CET on Facebook Live for your daily dose of connection! Don't fret, if you miss a day, we will record and will update this page with a link to the archived sessions. Whether you’re seeking hope, inspiration, creativity, or just want to be part of a thought-provoking conversation (we love those) we welcome you to connect with our team of certified professional coaches!

Is it Insensitive to Sell Coaching During a Global Crisis?

By: Karen Graves

March 26, 2020 In light of our current global state of affairs, many coaches are finding themselves wondering if now is the right time to promote and sell their coaching services. People are losing their jobs…

Becoming a Coach After Retirement

By: Tommy Acierno

March 25, 2020 "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." —Seneca

Cutting the Commute: How to Adjust to Working from Home

By: Alexis Orlacchio

March 23, 2020 By now, there’s a good chance that instead of greeting your coworkers at their desks every morning, you’re adjusting to only connecting with them through your computer screen. Juggling your job responsibilities, homeschooling your children, maybe even taking a video conference call in a blazer and sweatpants (ask us how we know). We get it! It’s a weird time with a lot of adjustments. As a global company, we’ve asked our seasoned work-from-home employees to share their best tips for breaking in the home office!

#VirtualUnity: Connection Corner with a Company of Coaches

By: Jess Barreira, CPC, ELI-MP

We’ll just come out and say it...

3 Ways to Harness the Power of Choice in Uncertain Times

By: Jess Barreira, CPC, ELI-MP

Throughout history, our collective consciousness has naturally been edging its way toward greater levels of freedom:

The Coaching Mindset: Resources for Covid-19 and Social Distancing

March 17, 2020 Your current day-to-day life and routine might be experiencing some unplanned restructuring. We are all being asked to pivot, cancel, or reschedule plans, and come together (maintaining #socialdistancing, of course) for the greater good. We understand that it can be a bit overwhelming to have a constant stream of breaking news headlines and an influx of messages and warnings from doctors, hospitals, and politicians. That’s why we’ve created this page for you to use as a reference to minimize fear, maximize mindfulness, and leverage a coaching mindset as we navigate through the next few weeks. Feel free to bookmark this page whenever you feel you need a bit of regrounding!

The 3-Step Plan to Your Personal Reinvention

There are nearly eight billion people on this miraculous planet of ours. They come, make imprints in your life, and move on through the hustle and bustle of this fast-paced culture. But even in all the rush and chaos that seems to be the daily norm, there’s one thing that’s very clear: our deep desire to be seen and heard.

Three Keys to Building High Performing Teams

By: Tonya Echols, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP

If there’s one common challenge that every leader and organization faces, it’s how to build a high performing team. High functioning teams that work well amongst themselves and with others are critical to the success of any organization—and yet, cracking the code on how to achieve this sort of team dynamic can feel elusive. If you’re ready to take your team's performance to the next level, there are three critical factors you’ll want to focus on.

New Energy Explorer Live Series