What is Coaching?
Coaching is
Creating a space in which your client gets access to their own wisdom and their own answers for their life.
Empowering your client with tools and skills to observe their stopping points and move beyond them.
Supporting your client to show up in a way they are proud of when they encounter life’s inevitable challenges.
Energizing. Something you look forward to.
Coaching is not
Giving your client answers from your life experience, needing to “have your life figured out.”
Giving prescriptive, tactical advice to help solve your client’s problems.
Trying to prevent your client from encountering difficulties or challenges.
Exhausting. A lot of hard work.
Impact
Read about the impact that our coaches are making

Rodney
“I support clients to be compassionate, impact-driven leaders.”

Elaine
“I build community with Filipina nurturers.”

Meg
“I support individuals to make their most meaningful impacts for systemic change.”

Jordan
“I support teams to intentionally nurture team culture that actively empowers all people.”

Remy
“I help young people pursue careers aligned with their desire to make a difference.”

Mazin
“I support leaders and teams to bring justice, equity, diversity and inclusion into their work.”

RSC
“We help progressive leaders do the hard work of social change with ease & joy.”
Ontology, a profound and practical approach
Rooted in ontology, or the study of being, our coaching framework looks at what it truly is to be human – the values we live by, the heroic journey we are here to take, and, ultimately, the gift to others we want to be known for.
What is ontology?
Experience our approach
Chat with our team to experience what it’s like talking to an ontologically-trained coach. They will support you to clarify your vision, answer any of your questions, and help you see if this program is the right fit for you.
Watch Maria’s TED Talk on how to access your own voice of wisdom using a simple process.
What They Are Saying
A pragmatic curriculum with a focus on mastery
Fully online by video conference
Training hours
Client coaching hours
ICF
Accredited
Step 1: Academy Foundational Training

Academy Foundational Training
Prerequisite: none
- Learn to apply the coaching model in your life before coaching others
- Observe and move past self-limiting inner dialogue
- Stay centered and respond easily in any situation
- Act from your true nature, rather than your worries
- Bring your vision to reality through effective action
- Develop a growth mindset
Step 2: Academy Foundational Coaching Course
Academy Foundational Coaching Course
Prerequisite: Academy Foundational Course
- Recognize your projections and hidden biases
- Support others by demonstrating true compassion
- Stay centered and grounded in difficult moments
- Evoke clarity and action with empowering questions and techniques
Step 3: Professional Certified Coach Training Package

Advanced Coaching
- Cut through the story to focus on what’s important
- Quickly discern and unpack the metaphors and viewpoints that are keeping a person “stuck”
- Use acknowledgement and reflective listening to support others to discover their own answers
- Catalyze breakthroughs with precise language
The Art of Enrollment
- Dismantle any disempowering conception of sales
- Shift away from “elevator pitches” and engage in enrollment conversations in a way that enlivens you
- Discover your personal mission that fuels your work
- Learn how to identify the clients you would most love to work with
Coaching and Ethics ~ Coaching Skills Group ~ Working with Clients in Crisis
1-on-1 Mentorship every step of the way

Masterful mentorship
Each of our mentors is directly trained by our founder, Maria Nemeth, and hand picked for their coaching and business excellence.
Matched for the best fit
We will talk with you about your vision and desires to ensure that your mentor is the best fit for your personality and needs.
Real-time coaching skill feedback
Get-in-the-moment feedback from your mentor while you coach other students in the program.
Setting you up for business success
Drawing from their real-world business experience, your mentor supports you to set and score enrollment and income goals.
Diverse and lasting community of support

Learn and grow alongside a group of peers
You’ll be joining a cohort of fellow students that support and inspire each other throughout your journey in the program.
Different voices united under one goal
Each cohort is filled with students of different ages, jobs, cultures, and views, all working towards a more empowered world.
A supportive learning environment
Get-in-the-moment feedback from your mentor while you coach other students in the program.
Lifelong access to our coach community
Join an online community of 20+ years of graduates to ask questions, share celebrations, and build lasting relationships.
Coach Training Calendar
Students complete our program within 1-2 years. And, you have the flexibility to choose your start date for each stage of the program.
Academy Foundational Training • (Core Course #1)
No prerequisite • 30 CCEUs (23 Core Competency, 7 Resource Development) • Academy Foundational Training is a multi-session intensive for purpose-driven people ready to master their internal stopping points, make their unique contribution to life, and empower others to do the same.
- January 19-22, 2023 – 9am-6pm Pacific
Plus January 28, 2023 – 9am-1pm Pacific
One Hour Orientation, January 12, 5-6pm Pacific (required)
Register now » - March 23-26, 2023 – 9am-6pm Pacific
Plus April 1, 2023 – 9am-1pm Pacific
One Hour Orientation, March 16, 5-6pm Pacific (required)
Register by February 23, 2023 for Early Bird discount » - May 25-28, 2023 – 9am-6pm Pacific
Plus June 3, 2023 – 9am-1pm Pacific
One Hour Orientation, May 18, 5-6pm Pacific (required)
Register by April 25, 2023 for Early Bird discount »
Academy Foundational Coaching Course • (Core Course #2)
Prerequisite: Academy Foundational Training • 28 CCEUs (all Core Competency) • A multi-session course on the fundamentals of coaching and empowerment for people ready to bring others’ greatness to life, so they can make the contribution they are here to make.
- February 16-19, 2023 – 9am-6pm Pacific
Additional session: March 4, 9am-12pm Pacific
Register by January 16, 2023 for Early Bird discount » - July 6-9, 2023 – 9am-6pm Pacific
Additional session: July 15, 9am-12pm Pacific
Register by June 6, 2023 for Early Bird discount »
Professional Coach Training Program
Upcoming Cohort 2023-B
- Academy Foundational Training (core course #1)
January 19-22, 2023 – 9am-6pm Pacific / 12pm-9pm Eastern
Plus January 28 – 9am-1pm Pacific / 12pm-4pm Eastern
One Hour Orientation, January 12 – 5-6pm Pacific (required) - Academy Foundational Coaching Course (core course #2)
February 16-19 – 9am-6pm Pacific /12pm-9pm Eastern
Additional session: March 4 – 9am-12pm Pacific / 12pm-3pm Eastern - Coach Training Program Orientation
March 21, 2023 – 4-5pm Pacific / 7pm-8pm Easter - Advanced Coaching Intensive
April 13-16, 2023 – 9am-6pm Pacific / 12pm-9pm Eastern
Additional Session April 24 – 9am-12pm Pacific /12pm-3pm Eastern - Coaching and Ethics
May 2, 9, 16, 23 – 3pm-5pm Pacific / 6pm-8pm Eastern - Art of Enrollment Intensive
June 8-11, 2023 – 8am-5pm Pacific / 11am-8pm Eastern
Additional Sessions June 21, 28, and July 5 – 1-4pm Pacific / 4pm-7pm Eastern - Coaching Skills Group
7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 9/13, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22
4pm-6pm Pacific / 7pm-9pm Eastern - Working with Clients in Crisis
December 5, 2023 – 3pm-5pm Pacific /6pm-8pm Eastern - Cohort 2023-B Learning Review
December 13, 2023 – 4pm-5pm Pacific / 7pm-8pm Eastern
Upcoming Cohort 2023-C
- Academy Foundational Training (core course #1)
March 23-26, 2023 – 9am-6pm Pacific
Plus April 1, 2023 – 9am-1pm Pacific
One Hour Orientation, March 16, 5-6pm Pacific (required)
~OR~
May 25-28, 2023 – 9am-6pm Pacific
Plus June 3, 2023 – 9am-1pm Pacific
One Hour Orientation, May 18, 5-6pm Pacific (required) - Academy Foundational Coaching Course (core course #2)
July 6-9, 2023 – 9am-6pm Pacific
Additional session: July 15, 9am-12pm Pacific - Coach Training Program Orientation
August 3, 2023 – 4-5pm Pacific / 7pm-8pm Easter - Advanced Coaching Intensive
August 10-13, 2023 – 9am-6pm Pacific / 12pm-9pm Eastern
Additional Session August 21 – 9am-12pm Pacific /12pm-3pm Eastern - Art of Enrollment Intensive
September 7-10, 2023 – 8am-5pm Pacific / 11am-8pm Eastern
Additional Sessions September 20, 27, and October 4 – 1-4pm Pacific / 4pm-7pm Eastern - Coaching and Ethics
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2023 – 3pm-5pm Pacific / 6pm-8pm Eastern - Coaching Skills Group
11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 2023
1/9, 1/16, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 2024
4pm-6pm Pacific / 7pm-9pm Eastern - Working with Clients in Crisis
April 10, 2024 – 3pm-5pm Pacific /6pm-8pm Eastern - Cohort 2023-C Learning Review
TBA – 4pm-5pm Pacific / 7pm-8pm Eastern
Decide your own tuition
We envision a world in which everyone is supported 100% and no one is left out. Our pricing reflects that vision, by supporting people to participate who could not otherwise do so.
No need to disclose your income. We invite you to assess your situation (including savings, expenses, outside support, and fundraising ability), and choose the tier that matches your situation. If you are able to contribute at a higher tier, your tuition supports those joining at a lower tier to be able to participate.
NOTE: You can elect to pay in full, or use the monthly payment option. Monthly payments will incur an additional 3% finance charge to cover merchant fees.
Tier 1
Suggested for those that make less than $24,999 annually. The income tier you select may be above or below whichever income tier matches your situation.
The Full Program
Everything you need to become a certified coach
$757 /month
Calculated based on an 18-month average
Show breakdown +
Core Course #1: Academy Foundational Training (at tier 3): $1200 (early bird price $900)
Core Course #2: Academy Foundational Coaching Course: $1200 (early bird price $900)
Remaining tuition for the whole program: $7,320
Includes:
- Advanced Coaching Intensive
- Coaching and Ethics
- Art of Enrollment Intensive
- Coaching Skills Group
- Coaching Clients in Crisis
- Learning Evaluations and Professional Certification
Total tuition including Core Course 1 + 2 : $9,120
(18-month payment plan option available at 3% service fee)
PLUS $250/month mentor fees starting after Core Course #2 (Academy Foundational Coaching Course) until completing the program with 125 logged hours with clients (average 18 months)
ACE Tuition Total: $9,120
Mentor Coaching: $4,500
Total: $13,620
NOTE: The application fee is fully refundable if, for any reason, you are not accepted into the Coach Training Program.
Tier 2
Suggested for those that make $25,000-$49,999 annually. The income tier you select may be above or below whichever income tier matches your situation.
The Full Program
Everything you need to become a certified coach
$857 /month
Calculated based on an 18-month average
Show breakdown +
Core Course #1: Academy Foundational Training: $1,800 (early bird price $1,350)
Core Course #2: Academy Foundational Coaching Course: $1,800 (early bird price $1,350)
Remaining tuition for the whole program: $8,220
Includes:
- Advanced Coaching Intensive
- Coaching and Ethics
- Art of Enrollment Intensive
- Coaching Skills Group
- Coaching Clients in Crisis
- Learning Evaluations and Professional Certification
Tuition including Core Courses 1 + 2 : $10,920
(18-month payment plan option available at 3% service fee)
PLUS $250/month mentor fees starting after Core Course #2 (Academy Foundational Coaching Course) until completing the program with 125 logged hours with clients (average 18 months) $4,500
ACE Tuition Total: $10,920
Mentor Coaching: $4,500
Total: $15,420
NOTE: The application fee is fully refundable if, for any reason, you are not accepted into the Coach Training Program.
Tier 3
Suggested for those that make $50,000-$69,999 annually. The income tier you select may be above or below whichever income tier matches your situation.
The Full Program
Everything you need to become a certified coach
$957 /month
Calculated based on an 18-month average
Show breakdown +
Core Course #1: Academy Foundational Training: $2,400 (early bird price $1,800)
Core Course #2: Academy Foundational Coaching Course: $2,400 (early bird price $1,800)
Remaining tuition for the whole program: $9,120
Includes:
- Advanced Coaching Intensive
- Coaching and Ethics
- Art of Enrollment Intensive
- Coaching Skills Group
- Coaching Clients in Crisis
- Learning Evaluations
- Professional Certification
Total tuition including Core Course 1 + 2 : $12,720
(18-month payment plan option available at 3% service fee)
PLUS $250/month mentor fees starting after Core Course #2 (Academy Foundational Coaching Course) until completing the program with 125 logged hours with clients (average 18 months)
ACE Tuition Total: $12,720
Mentor Coaching: $4,500
Total: $17,220
NOTE: The application fee is fully refundable if, for any reason, you are not accepted into the Coach Training Program.
Tier 4
Suggested for those that make $70,000-$89,999 annually. The income tier you select may be above or below whichever income tier matches your situation.
The Full Program
Everything you need to become a certified coach
$1,057 /month
Calculated based on an 18-month average
Show breakdown +
Core Course #1: Academy Foundational Training: $3,000 (early bird price $2,250)
Core Course #2: Academy Foundational Coaching Course: $3,000 (early bird price $2,250)
Remaining tuition for whole program: $10,020
Includes:
- Advanced Coaching Intensive
- Coaching and Ethics
- Art of Enrollment Intensive
- Coaching Skills Group
- Coaching Clients in Crisis
- Learning Evaluations and Professional Certification
Total tuition including Core Courses 1 + 2 : $14,520
(18-month payment plan option available at 3% service fee)
PLUS $250/month mentor fees starting after Core Course #2 (Academy Foundational Coaching Course) until completing the program with 125 logged hours with clients (average 18 months)
ACE Tuition Total: $14,520
Mentor Coaching: $4,500
Total: $19,020
NOTE: The application fee is fully refundable if, for any reason, you are not accepted into the Coach Training Program.
Tier 5
Suggested for those that make $90,000+ annually. The income tier you select may be above or below whichever income tier matches your situation.
The Full Program
Everything you need to become a certified coach
$1,157 /month
Calculated based on an 18-month average
Show breakdown +
Core Course #1: Academy Foundational Training: $3,600 (early bird price $2,700)
Core Course #2: Academy Foundational Coaching Course: $3,600 (early bird price $2,700)
Remaining tuition for whole program: $10,920
Includes:
- Advanced Coaching Intensive
- Coaching and Ethics
- Art of Enrollment Intensive
- Coaching Skills Group
- Coaching Clients in Crisis
- Learning Evaluations and Professional Certification
Total Tuition including Core Courses 1 + 2 : $16,320
(18-month payment plan option available at 3% service fee)
PLUS $250/month mentor fees starting after Core Course #2 (Academy Foundational Coaching Course) until completing the program with 125 logged hours with clients (average 18 months)
ACE Tuition Total: $16,320
Mentor Coaching: $4,500
Total: $20,820
NOTE: The application fee is fully refundable if, for any reason, you are not accepted into the Coach Training Program.
No need to disclose your organizational budget. If your organization can support you to contribute at a higher tier, your tuition supports those joining at a lower tier to be able to participate.
NOTE: You can elect to pay in full, or use the monthly payment option. Monthly payments will incur an additional 3% finance charge to cover merchant fees.
Tier 2
Suggested for those that make less than $999,999 annually.
The Full Program
Everything you need to become a certified coach
$857 /month
Calculated based on an 18-month average
Show breakdown +
Suggested Total
$15,420
Coach Training Program tuition
$10,920
18-month monthly mentor fee
$4,500
NOTE: The application fee is fully refundable if, for any reason, you are not accepted into the Coach Training Program.
Try The First Course
Experience our approach to see if we are the right program for you
$1350
With early bird discount applied
Remaining cost if decided to continue +
Suggested Total
$14,070
Coach Training Program tuition
$10,920
18-month monthly mentor fee
$4,500
Mastering Life's Energies
-$1,350
Tier 3
Suggested for those that make $1,000,000 – $3,999,999 annually.
The Full Program
Everything you need to become a certified coach
$957 /month
Calculated based on an 18-month average
Show breakdown +
Suggested Total
$17,220
Coach Training Program tuition
$12,720
18-month monthly mentor fee
$4,500
NOTE: The application fee is fully refundable if, for any reason, you are not accepted into the Coach Training Program.
Try The First Course
Experience our approach to see if we are the right program for you
$1,800
With early bird discount applied
Remaining cost if decided to continue +
Suggested Total
$15,420
Coach Training Program tuition
$12,720
18-month monthly mentor fee
$4,500
Mastering Life's Energies
-$1,800
Tier 4
Suggested for those that make $4,000,000 – $9,999,999 annually.
The Full Program
Everything you need to become a certified coach
$1,057 /month
Calculated based on an 18-month average
Show breakdown +
Suggested Total
$19,020
Coach Training Program tuition
$14,520
18-month monthly mentor fee
$4,500
NOTE: The application fee is fully refundable if, for any reason, you are not accepted into the Coach Training Program.
Try The First Course
Experience our approach to see if we are the right program for you
$2,250
With early bird discount applied
Remaining cost if decided to continue +
Suggested Total
$16,770
Coach Training Program tuition
$14,520
18-month monthly mentor fee
$4,500
Mastering Life's Energies
-$2,250
Tier 5
Suggested for those that make $10,000,000+ annually.
The Full Program
Everything you need to become a certified coach
$1,157 /month
Calculated based on an 18-month average
Show breakdown +
Suggested Total
$20,820
Coach Training Program tuition
$16,320
18-month monthly mentor fee
$4,500
NOTE: The application fee is fully refundable if, for any reason, you are not accepted into the Coach Training Program.
Try The First Course
Experience our approach to see if we are the right program for you
$2,700
With early bird discount applied
Remaining cost if decided to continue +
Suggested Total
$18,120
Coach Training Program tuition
$16,320
18-month monthly mentor fee
$4,500
Mastering Life's Energies
-$2,700
This is a significant investment.
And we are here to support you to make it work.
Get paid to coach while you get trained
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Fee per session
Coaches usually earn $50-100/session with their first client and eventually earn $150-300/session and beyond.
Scholarships and discounts
Apply for our POC scholarship
Take advantage of the early bird discount
Your questions answered
Will this program prepare me for ICF credentialing?
Our Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP) qualifies you for your Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential, and fulfills all educational requirements for your Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential – for which you will qualify upon gaining 500 hours of coaching experience. We also provide twice the mentor coaching hours required for the Master Certified Coach (MCC) Credential by the ICF.
Do you provide business support during and after the program?
A major portion of your training with us is focused on helping you build a successful business. We think of it like this: we’re only successful in our mission if you’re successful in yours. It doesn’t do the world any good to train a lot of coaches if they aren’t out there making an impact in people’s lives.
Our program includes extensive training, mentorship, and peer support to enroll paying coaching clients. After graduation, if you wish to receive further support on your business, we offer an advanced business-building program that you can enroll in.
Is this for people that already have training and experience in coaching or other methods of support?
Yes, it can be a great fit. We’ve had many coaches and trainers come through our program who are already trained and certified in other models. We’ve had many trained coaches who join our program say to us, “this was the missing piece.”
Does working with people with companies in an internal position count towards the coaching hours needed for graduation?
Yes! Many of our coaches aren’t interested in starting a private one-on-one coaching practice. Instead, they want to use coaching skills within an organization as part of their role. To count toward your graduation, the sessions must explicitly be for coaching (vs. supervising or mentoring). Your mentor coach will support you to set up these sessions in a way that works for you and the people you are coaching.
Has the program always been online? Does being online affect the effectiveness of the program?
Our programs are now fully online. By bringing together our more than 20 years of experience leading groups and years of leading remote classes, we have crafted a powerful, engaging, and truly transformational experience. There are ample opportunities to interact not just with your course leaders, but also with your fellow participants, so you have a rich experience of connection and community.
Here’s what folks are saying about our online programs:
- “This was by far the best Zoom experience I’ve ever had.”
- “Before the class I was concerned about the amount of hours on Zoom. However you all provided great breaks, stretching, and good amount of interaction to make it super doable and still very effective.”
- “This worked better that I could have ever imagined. I loved the interaction, the breakout sessions, being able to share in a very supportive space. I think this was done with the utmost care and consideration.”
- “Feeling peoples energies shift over Zoom was powerful. High level of engagement, vulnerability, and trust by everyone.”
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Every program has a distinct approach, which will form the foundation of your coaching practice and permeate your daily life. Choose a program that aligns with your values and vision to ensure a long-lasting and fulfilling coaching career.
No matter what you decide, you are taking an important step towards building a more just, thriving, and life-sustaining world!