Become a Coach

We vision a world where coaches discover and trust their unique Whole Person intelligence™ (WPi™) to enable self-authorship, both personally and professionally.   

Our goal is to combine industry-standard best practices with whole person learning and change to provide coaching education that connects the coach with their own, unique WPi™.   

We align with the ICF Core Competencies and ICF Code of Ethics and seek to be a contributing partner in this best-in-class coaching community.  

At ShadowLight™ our intention is to create an inclusive learning environment that acknowledges, respects and honors the uniqueness of the Whole Person intelligence™ (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social layers of self). As part of the ICF community, we ascribe to the core values of integrity, excellence, collaboration and respect.    

To realize the full potential of the CREATE CLEAR Change™ Coach Program, a safe, trusting, non-judgmental container must be created.  

In this learning relationship, you are agreeing to the following terms.

1. I am committed to abiding by the ICF code of ethics and will keep coach learning conversations private and confidential.

2. I am committed to the time and effort required to complete this course and attend all learning sessions. I plan to complete the program, the accompanying assignments, and complete the coaching hours required for the applicable ShadowLight™ coaching certificate and/or designation.

3. I understand and agree that I am fully responsible for my physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being during this program, including my choices and decisions. I am open to the learning process and am committed to being an active participant. I will reach out to mentor coaches and/or facilitators as needed.

4. ShadowLight assumes no management responsibility for my personal, coaching and/or business decisions or for policies or practices that I implement. Accordingly, ShadowLight will be indemnified and held harmless from any claims, demands, causes of action or litigation including, but not limited to, all costs and reasonable attorneys' fees, which may arise or be incurred by reason of the services performed by ShadowLight™ or participants who have or do attend its programs or carry its certifications.

5. I understand that I am expected to attend all of the sessions in order to obtain the applicable ShadowLight™ coaching certificate and/or designation as well as to receive ICF accredited coach training hours. In the event that I miss a session, I can contact the facilitator to make alternative arrangements. If I need to miss more than 3 sessions, I may be asked to delay learning until it is a good fit for my schedule.  

6. I understand that I am expected to attend all mentor coaching sessions in order to complete my certification hours and add to the community of learning. If I must miss a session, I will contact the facilitator. My certification may be delayed if I miss a mentor coaching session.

7. I understand that the facilitator-led sessions may be recorded. I understand that some of my coaching sessions will be recorded as part of mentor and observed coaching as well as for any necessary ICF accreditation or audit needs. I agree to these recordings as part of the certification training.  I understand that these recordings may be housed on a third-party site in order to facilitate the mentor coaching feedback process. 

8. I understand that I am committing to my learning as well as the community experience. I will hold others in full esteem. ShadowLight™ has the right to defer learning and/or ask me to leave the training as it deems needful.

9. I agree to have my email shared with specific third-party vendors who provide a motivational and strengths assessment I may take as part of this course.   

11. Upon successful completion of the CREATE CLEAR Change™ Level 1 coaching program and required coaching hours, I can expect to be awarded the applicable ShadowLight™ coaching certificate and/or designation, contingent upon my coaching hours.  Upon completion of the CREATE CLEAR Change Level 2 Coaching Program, I will be awarded the designation of CREATE CLEAR Change™ Coach contingent upon my coaching hours and coaching performance evaluation.

12. I understand that all training is held virtually unless otherwise specified.

13. I understand that this program is currently offered in English only.

14. I understand that unless other agreements have been made, all tuition must be paid 2 weeks prior to the start of the program. I understand that ICF credentialing is separate and the cost of ICF credentialing is not included in the cost of the program.

15. I understand that if I am enrolled in the CREATE CLEAR Change™ Level 1 or Level 2 Coaching Program and do not complete the required coaching hours within one calendar year, I will incur an additional charge of $500 dollars for my coaching performance evaluation (if seeking a ShadowLight™ coach designation). 

16. I understand that if I complete the CREATE CLEAR Change™ Level 1 course and decide I want to complete the CREATE CLEAR Change™ Level 2 course, I may transfer credit from my Level 1 course to complete Level 2. I understand that I must have successfully completed all Level 1 requirements within the past 12 months. In this case, I will meet with a ShadowLight™ advisor to discuss requirements and next steps.

17. Interested participants who wish to transfer hours from another ICF Accredited Coach Training Program will not be recognized as transferable hours into the ShadowLight Level 1 course. Due to the foundational nature of the CREATE CLEAR Change™ and Whole Person intelligence™ methodologies, ShadowLight™ requires that participants must complete Level 1 in its entirety.

Once you are enrolled, you may cancel up to 1 week before the start of the program and your tuition is fully refundable minus a $500 administration fee. After the training has started we do not refund tuition, but can work with you to postpone learning to a more suitable time. ShadowLight™ does not guarantee a “next” cohort. Tuition credit may be used for coaching services.

We desire to partner with participants to support a successful learning journey. If a participant is unable to complete their current course for medical or other emergencies, they can enroll in the next offered cohort . If a participant wishes to delay learning for other reasons, they are free to enroll in the next cohort for an additional administrative cost of $300(USD). ShadowLight™ does not guarantee a “next” cohort. Tuition credit may be used for coaching services.

To ensure a positive and safe learning experience for all, participants are expected to resume learning at the beginning of the next course offering. If participants wish to repeat mentor coaching sessions (they have already completed in their first experience), they will be expected to pay an additional fee to cover the mentor coaching cost. In the event that the performance evaluation is all that remains, participants can work with ShadowLight to schedule another evaluation time. Once the course has started, ShadowLight does not offer tuition refunds.

If a participant chooses not to complete the training, ShadowLight will not provide a partial certificate of completion, but would provide a letter of verification that details the curriculum content completed, associated hours, and any other relevant hours such as one on one mentor coaching. In order to receive a certificate of completion, the program must be completed in its entirety.

In the case of a medical or other emergency, please contact us to discuss how we might support you. In the event that you miss a session for illness or other reasons, you can contact the facilitator to arrange alternative learning options. If you need to miss more than 3 sessions, you may be asked to delay learning until timing is a good fit. Once the course has started, ShadowLight™ does not offer tuition refunds.

Due to the difficulty in replicating a group mentor coaching session, you will be responsible for paying an additional fee to receive a make-up individual mentoring session for group mentor coaching that is missed and it will be your responsibility to bring a client.

If you are unable to complete your current course for medical or other emergencies, you can enroll in the next offered cohort*. For participants who wish to resume learning, to ensure a positive and safe learning experience for all, specific needs will be reviewed on an individual basis. ShadowLight™ does not guarantee a “next” cohort. In these cases, tuition credit may be used for coaching services.

We understand that life is always happening. If you must miss a class, please reach out. We will work with you to arrange an alternative learning plan. If you need to miss multiple sessions, we can assess how much you’ll miss and perhaps move your learning to a better time. Another aspect of missing classes means you may miss mentor coaching hours, which are mandatory to meet the International Coaching Federation’s training requirements. Due to the difficulty of replicating a Group Mentor Coaching session, you will be responsible to pay an additional fee of to cover the cost of an individual mentor coaching session.

The facilitator-led learning sessions are held via Zoom and require camera access to participate.

We will provide opportunities for reflection as well as assignments that advance learning. We do not have traditional 'tests' that will be graded throughout the course. At the end of the program, you may be asked to complete a coaching performance evaluation depending on the credential that you have chosen to pursue.

You are not required to certify with ICF. However, our course intention is to have you well prepared, should you desire the certification.

ShadowLight™ is not involved in job placement, nor do we guarantee work. However, participants will have great opportunities for networking with each other!

A participant is coached on their coaching skills by a mentor coach holding a PCC or MCC level coach accreditation with the ICF. Mentoring is intended to serve as a developmental process for the participant that takes place in a repetitive cycle of receiving feedback, reflecting on this feedback, and practicing new skills. 

A participant coaches a client or fellow participant as a method of practicing coaching skills. For each observed coaching session, the participant will receive verbal or written feedback from a coach holding an ACC, PCC or MCC level coach accreditation with the ICF.

Yes! In fact, we encourage you to begin coaching and gather as much experience as possible. You can indicate to clients that you are a student coach. Be sure to track your coaching hours in the ICF log that is provided under “ICF Certification Information” on the learning platform.