Online Diploma in Transformational Coaching

“I think that was one of the best, if not the best training sessions I have ever attended. I was a bit apprehensive how it would be as it was to be delivered online. To my surprise, after 5 minutes of the training, I forgot that it was all virtual. Liz and Damion were wonderful and engaged everyone in their discussions and practices. Logistically, it was top notch too. It went smoothly, much better than some face-to-face sessions I have attended before. Most importantly, the atmosphere they managed to create during those two days was incredible. Kind, trustworthy, compassionate and non-judgemental.”

— Course participant

At Catalyst 14, we have been delivering highly effective online experiential learning programmes since our inception. Due to advances in learning technology — and our belief that coaches need to be effective at working online — our courses and events have always made extensive use of virtual learning environments. We work interactively and experientially in the virtual setting, and our coaches practice their coaching online and receive feedback from our faculty team.

Sustainability of our planet is also an important value for us, and so we are proud to now offer our flagship coach training programme — the Diploma in Transformational Coaching — delivered completely online. This is an intimate, highly impactful development experience where you will learn the art of coaching so that you can work both virtually and face-to-face.

Please note that places on this course are strictly limited — early application is advised to avoid disappointment.

“This is the moment when what we need most is enough people with the skill, heart and wisdom to help us pull ourselves back from the edge of breakdown and onto a different path.”

— C .Otto. Scharmer

An online course for people who are passionate about becoming a professional leadership coach

This online EMCC-accredited Diploma in Coaching is our flagship programme, and is aimed at people who

are passionate about developing and supporting others, and
wish to develop as a professional coach (internally or externally).

This programme has a maximum of 15 participants, supported by 2 of our Core Faculty — making this a highly impactful virtual learning programme.

Participants receive the EMCC Practitioner Level Qualification upon completing the course.

Course benefits

We currently have a 90% submission rate and 100% pass rate for Diploma portfolios.

By completing this 15-month programme you will:

develop deep levels of self-awareness, presence and resourcefulness as a coach
learn how to build, manage and end an effective coaching contract and relationship with a coachee and client organisation
understand how to manage expectations and the boundaries of coaching
develop a range of coaching approaches to meet the needs of individual clients and maximise impact and change
learn about key transformational coaching skills and psychological models, and be able to use these in a coaching relationship to improve learning, outcomes and behavioural change
develop in-depth capacity to work virtually and face-to-face as a professional 1-2-1 coach
build a coaching toolkit to enable you to meet critical coaching needs within organisations
learn how to apply a wide variety of psychological concepts and tools, which generate personal insights in clients and enable personal change
develop against the EMCC Practitioner Level coach competencies and be assessed against these
become accredited in a Leadership 360-degree feedback tool
build confidence and appreciation of your own coaching style through repeated practice and feedback from our Faculty and fellow participants
identify your own coaching framework, approach and style
understand and take responsibility for your own ethical and professional practice as a coach, via participation in regular coaching supervision and CPD
become accredited at Foundation or Practitioner Level European Individual Award (EIA) with EMCC Global.

“I started the transformational diploma at Catalyst 14 a broken husk spat out of a 25-year-old career looking for a new direction. I am nearing the end of the course with new confidence, a breadth, depth and sophistication of skills beyond my wildest expectations and a burning desire to not only coach but also work with businesses to help them with restructuring. Damion and the team are intuitive, wildly knowledgeable, always human and exude a warmth and good humour that enhance their ambition, rigour and utter dedication to the profession they serve.”

— Diploma in Transformational Coaching Participant

Course content

Our online Diploma in Transformational Coaching programme includes:

Pre-programme 1-2-1 session with your Personal Tutor
In order to prepare you for the programme, clarify any concerns and to enable you to set personal objectives, you will take part in a pre-course virtual 1-2-1 session. This provides an effective way to introduce you to your Course Tutor and the requirements of the programme; and to assess your prior experience for accreditation purposes.
Emotional Intelligence self-assessment
As part of the pre-programme 1-2-1 session, you will also receive an emotional intelligence self-assessment (EQi) that you will complete as part of your preparatory work. We believe Emotional Intelligence is an important capacity underpinning coach training.
Group introduction and online classroom orientation (1-hour session)

8 Experiential Modules
Our online experiential modules have been structured in a different format to our in-person programme as a result of our experiences of delivering online courses and harnessing the dynamics of a virtual learning group. All timings of full day modules are 09:00 -17:00 UK time. The content for each module is outlined further down this page (see the ‘Modules’ section).
Our modules cover specific coaching topics in a variety of learning styles, introduce key concepts and provide a forum for discussing best practice and the critical conversations that need to take place for you to learn, perform and enjoy being a coach. They also seek to teach you the skills, techniques, and models of transformational coaching to develop your ability to work in increasingly challenging situations. Each workshop combines elements of theory, demonstration and role modelling, practice and discussion about the practical implications of using the new skills and the application in a working context.

Workplace coaching practice

Undertaking 1-2-1 Coaching

Opportunities for finding coachees
Each year we arrange a number of probono coaching schemes with different organisations looking for coaches. Examples currently include Fareshare, Barnardos, Right to Dream, Charles Russell Speechlys and ReedSmith.

Online resources and community
You will have access to our Catalyst 14 Community Learning Hub, our virtual learning and networking space where you can access numerous articles related to your coaching modules, watch videos, webinars and chat with your cohort colleagues and connect with the wider Catalyst 14 community.

Faculty feedback

Accreditation in a Leadership 360 Feedback tool

Practical coaching assessment
On the final module you will be assessed by a member of our faculty against the eight competence areas at Practitioner Level. This assessment is to give you confidence in your future work as a coach.
Formal coaching supervision sessions
All participants receive 4 x 2 hour virtual Group Supervision sessions with one of our accredited coach supervisors throughout the programme.

Post-programme session
A post-programme session takes place after the completion of the final module (Transformational Coach Integration Day). This enables you to reflect on your learning over the course of the programme. It will also provide you with guidance on the creation and completion of your assessed portfolio of learning, including the assignments.
Portfolio of learning
A portfolio of learning is a requirement of this programme and provides evidence of your learning and development against the EMCC Competence framework at Practitioner level. It also includes evidence of your development journey, experience and learning from your coaching practice, as well as written assignments.

Modules

The modules cover specific coaching topics in a variety of learning styles, introduce key concepts and provide a forum for discussing best practice and the critical conversations that need to take place for you to learn, perform and enjoy being a coach.

They also seek to teach you the skills, techniques, and models of transformational coaching to develop your ability to work in increasingly challenging situations. Each workshop combines elements of theory, demonstration and role modelling, practice and discussion about the practical implications of using the new skills and the application in a working context.

We are very focused on developing a strong learning group on our online programmes to support the experiential nature of this programme. This is one of the key reasons our online Diploma course is structured in this way, as based on our experience we have found this is the most impactful way virtually to build the learning group and our participants’ capability as professional coaches.

Below you’ll find a full list of all the modules on this programme:

Introduction to the Fundamentals of Coaching

Our first 2-day module introduces you to the background of coaching and the key fields which have influenced its growth and practice today. You will then learn the fundamental pillars of great coaching conversations and how to effectively structure and facilitate a conversation with a coachee. Critical coaching skills such as embodied listening and insightful questioning will be developed too.

Building on the foundational elements of day one, we then cover key areas such as coaching styles, boundaries and critically developing an effective coaching relationship with clients. We also explore the importance of contracting during the coaching relationship. Finally, we discuss the reflective practice and accreditation requirements for the programme.

By completing this module, you will:

develop core coaching knowledge, skills and behaviours
learn how to facilitate a conversation using behavioural coaching models
apply a range of coaching styles in a conversation to maximise performance and impact
learn key skills such as embodied listening and insightful questioning
explore how to prepare yourself and clients for a 1-2-1 coaching programme
understand the boundaries of a coaching relationship and how to manage these
apply insights from neuropsychology to the coaching relationship
learn how to develop an effective coaching relationship and a 1-2-1 coaching programme
develop an understanding of the importance of contracting throughout the coaching relationship
explore the importance of supervision within coaching
learn to self-reflect and appraise coaching capabilities to identify areas for personal development in coaching and plan for new learning

Creating the Conditions for Change

During this half-day module, you will explore the importance of the coaching relationship as the catalyst for transformational change. We will deepen your key relational skills in holding the coaching client and building Trust. We will raise awareness of your attitudes, assumptions and potential blindspots in working with a diverse range of coachees. We will review two key concepts from Humanistic Psychology and apply these to our coaching relationships. We will focus on the importance of emotions and further deepen our capacity to work effectively with these. We also explore the use of 360 degree feedback within coaching programmes, and you will be accredited to use our Leadership 360 Feedback tool.

By completing this module, you will:

explore the importance of the coaching relationship as the container for change
understand how we create Trust between us (with the coachee and with the coaching process)
develop understanding of our attitudes towards Coaching Equality and Difference – identifying current blind spots in practice
build our relational skills to hold the coaching client
learn core models from Humanistic Psychology and apply these to the coaching relationship
deepen your capability to work with emotion in a coaching session
explore the use of 360 Feedback tools within leadership coaching and learn how to utilise these instruments effectively and pragmatically within a 1-2-1 coaching programme
become accredited in the ‘Insightful Leader’ 360 Feedback tool

Coaching and Challenge

This half-day module will help you work with resistance to behavioural change and support clients in sustaining learning and action between coaching sessions. We also explore the concept of challenge within a coaching conversation and practise interventions to increase the level of development stretch experienced by the coachee. We also deepen your understanding and capacity of working with emotions within coaching to enable change, insight and outcomes.

By completing this half-day module, you will:

explore a number of different concepts and tools, which generate personal insights in others and enable personal change
understand potential resistance to behavioural change and brain-based approaches to work with this
explore the use of challenge to create greater insight and development stretch
practise interventions to increase the level of development stretch experienced by the coachee
learn practical tools to enable the coachee to sustain their development outside of the coaching session

Coaching for Change

The focus of this 2-day module initially shifts to creating a deeper self-awareness of who you are becoming, and how you are developing as a practitioner in identifying preferences and opportunities for potential and growth.

We will then develop your capability to coach at a deeper level by working with your coachee’s values and beliefs and use models for behavioural, personal and organisational change.

We also develop your capacity to use creative techniques for generating new awareness, insight and options. Finally, we expand your repertoire of coaching approaches by integrating appreciative and solution-focused models.

Over the course of this 2-day module, you will:

explore the concept of the ‘inner game’
learn how to support clients in creating a deep awareness of values, beliefs and identity to enable them to navigate change
learn about the key tools to use with clients that are experiencing personal or organisational change
learn solution-focused and appreciative coaching approaches
develop a repertoire of tools and techniques for working with coachees at deeper levels to unlock barriers and help them reach their potential
learn how to work creatively with resistance to change during a coaching programme
continue to learn how to self-reflect and appraise coaching capabilities to identify areas for personal development in coaching, and plan for new learning

Coaching for Resilience and Wellbeing

During this half-day module, you will learn how to work with clients who are experiencing challenges with workload stress and pressure. You will also explore techniques from the field of positive psychology to enable your coaching clients to thrive and flourish within their work and lives.

This module explores:

key concepts and approaches from Positive Psychology and how these can be used to support clients to become more resilient and to enhance their wellbeing
the neuropsychology of stress and how to enable clients to work well under pressure
how to build a coaching toolkit / 1-2-1 coaching programme for developing resilience and wellbeing
how to self-reflect and appraise coaching capabilities to identify areas for personal development in coaching, and plan for new learning

Coaching Career and Transition

This half-day module develops your capacity to work with clients who are exploring current and future career options. You will learn specific career coaching techniques and approaches to enable you to develop career coaching 1-2-1 programmes. We will also develop your capability as a coach to support leaders undergoing role and career transitions.

This module explores:

core career coaching techniques and tools
key challenges leaders face when in transition
coaching interventions when working with clients in transition
how to develop a coaching toolkit / 1-2-1 coaching programme for supporting career and transition
how to learn to self-reflect and appraise coaching capabilities to identify areas for personal development in coaching, and plan for new learning

Coaching Confidence

This half-day module explores the concept of imposter syndrome and equips you to work with clients’ inner critic. You will also explore specific techniques to develop your clients’ self-regard and confidence.

In this module we explore:

how to work with presenting character traits such as ‘imposter syndrome’
core coaching interventions for helping clients develop confidence
developing a coaching toolkit / 1-2-1 coaching programme for supporting confidence work
learning how to self-reflect and appraise coaching capabilities to identify areas for personal development in coaching, and plan for new learning

Coaching and Mindfulness

This module comprises 4 x 1 hour sessions over a 4 week period, and aims to deepen your presence and way of being as a coach.

You will learn critical practises to manage your own energy and self-care. You will explore your own thinking patterns and learn processes for dis-identification to maximise your performance when coaching. Finally, you will enhance your capacity to use ‘self as instrument’ within coaching sessions.

In this module we explore:

developing presence and impact as a coach
how to build the capacity to recognise ‘autopilot’ and the ‘doing’ mode of coaching
how to shift into a being and present state as a coach
becoming more aware of one’s own energy and how to ‘shift’ this before, during and after a session
shifting from a thinking and conceptual way of interacting to a sensing and embodied way of listening
developing ‘self as instrument’ through embodied practices
practices to support presence during a coaching session, especially when impacted by the presenting material or client
developing the capacity to work with one’s own thoughts and managing this interference in the ability to be present
key practices for self-care and resilience as a coach.

Embodied Coaching

During this 2-day module you will deepen your self awareness of reactive patterns when coaching, especially during moments of pressure in the coaching session. We work with centering techniques to regulate your capacity to effectively respond and maximise impact.

We will further enhance your capacity for embodied listening and working with ‘self as instrument’ to deepen your coachee’s insight and action. We also explore resourcing techniques to use with coaching clients.

We will develop your ‘psychological mindedness’ working with the unconscious relational dynamics present within conversations, learning how to recognise these and managing your own state.

Finally, you will learn and apply a presence based coaching model.

In this module we explore:

a presence-based coaching approach to enhance client’s learning and development
developing a level of presence that invites their coachee into a calm, clear and resourceful state where they can fully benefit from their coaching
how to return to a centred, resourceful state when under pressure
recognising our own “signature stress response” and discovering how this impacts us in our coaching work
developing a greater capacity of centred listening
cultivating the capacity to be courageous by offering challenge in an authentic and respectful way
how to recognise the unconscious relational dynamics within coaching and understanding how to skilfully manage these
how to develop a capacity to engage in difficult interactions and conversations with greater calm, clarity and inclusivity
recognising the role of coach as an instrument for change
supporting clients in developing their own presence and resourcefulness
continuing to learn to self-reflect and appraise coaching capabilities to identify areas for personal development in coaching, and plan for new learning.

Transformational Coach Integration Day

Our final module acknowledges and celebrates the development journey you have undertaken so far as a coach whilst on this programme. The morning of the workshop focuses on the practical assessment of your coaching. In the afternoon we will explore key topics such as coaching ethics and endings as well starting your reflection and awareness of your identity as a coach.Finally, we will bring attention to the ending and close of our learning group.

By the end of this module, you will:

be assessed on your current level of coaching capability against the EMCC Practitioner competencies
learn how to effectively end a coaching relationship
explore the importance of ethical practice and decision making as a coach
have integrated your development journey whilst undertaking this programme
explore your identity and purpose as a coach at the end of this programme
fully understand how to prepare for the next steps in terms of EIA Senior Practitioner Certification.
celebrate and end well with your peers and learning group

Accreditation

On successful completion of this programme, you will receive a Diploma in Transformational Coaching from us.

Our programmes are accredited by the EMCC European Quality Award (EQA). This is the benchmark quality standard for mentoring/coaching training programmes – it ensures that successful students meet the research-based competence standards presented in the EMCC Competency Framework at the Practitioner level.

Our programme will also enable you to obtain the European Individual Award (EIA) with the European Mentoring Coaching Council (EMCC). This will either be at the Foundation or Practitioner Level dependent on your prior experience in coaching. This will be discussed with you by one of our team when you apply for the programme. We are one of the first coach training providers in the UK to offer this accreditation.

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Having an EIA award distinguishes individuals as a professional mentor/coach, with sound underpinning knowledge and the ability to demonstrate ability against demanding and rigorous standards.

Specifically it:

provides users/buyers of mentoring and coaching services greater certainty of one’s competence and ability
raises personal credibility and professional standing
demonstrates the awarded individual is continually developing and always improving his/her mentoring/coaching ability
raises the credibility and standards of our profession
is more than a qualification – it recognises that EIA Holders are able to apply good practice in mentoring/coaching
provides a framework for personal development.

You will also be registered on the EMCC’s website as a professionally accredited coach.

Dates and fees

Course dates

January 2024 Cohort – FULLY BOOKED – WAITLIST CLOSED

Module: Introduction to the Fundamentals of Coaching – 24 and 25 January 2024
Module: Coaching Emotional Intelligence and Coaching and Challenge – 14 March 2024
Module: Coaching and Change – 18 and 19 April 2024
Module: Coaching for Resilience and Wellbeing and Coaching Career and Transition – 28 June 2024
Module: Coaching Confidence – 6 September 2024 half day, AM
Module: Coaching and Mindfulness – 4,11,18,25 October 2024 all sessions are 15:00 -16:00 (UK time)
Module : Embodied Coaching – 21 and 22 November 2024
Module: Transformational Coach Integration day – 7 February 2025

June 2024 Cohort – FULLY BOOKED – WAITLIST OPEN

Module: Introduction to the Fundamentals of Coaching – 13 and 14 June 2024
Module: Coaching Emotional Intelligence & Coaching and Challenge – 13 September 2024
Module: Coaching and Change – 14 and 15 November 2024
Module: Coaching for Resilience and Wellbeing & Coaching Career and Transition – 24 January 2025
Module: Coaching Confidence – 10 March 2025 half day, PM
Module: Coaching and Mindfulness – 25 April, 2, 9, 16 May 2025 all sessions are 15:00 -16:00 (UK time)
Module: Embodied Coaching – 5 and 6 June 2025
Module: Transformational Coach Integration day – 11 July 2025

January 2025 Cohort – FULLY BOOKED – WAITLIST OPEN

Module: Introduction to the Fundamentals of Coaching – 22 and 23 January 2025
Module: Creating the Conditions for Change and Coaching and Challenge – 5 March 2025
Module: Coaching and Change – 9 and 10 April 2025
Module: Coaching for Resilience and Wellbeing and Coaching Career and Transition – 22 May 2025
Module: Coaching Confidence – 27 June 2025 half day, PM
Module: Coaching and Mindfulness – 8,15,22,29 September 2025 all sessions are 15:00 -16:00 (UK time)
Module : Embodied Coaching – 13 and 14 November 2025
Module: Transformational Coach Integration day – 5 February 2026

June 2025 Cohort

Module: Introduction to the Fundamentals of Coaching – 11 and 12 June 2025
Module: Creating the Conditions for Change & Coaching and Challenge – 12 September 2025
Module: Coaching and Change – 20 and 21 November 2025
Module: Coaching for Resilience and Wellbeing & Coaching Career and Transition – 23 January 2026
Module: Coaching Confidence – 13 March 2026 half day, PM
Module: Coaching and Mindfulness – 1, 8, 15, 22 May 2026 all sessions are 15:00 -16:00 (UK time)
Module: Embodied Coaching – 9 and 10 July 2026
Module: Transformational Coach Integration day – 9 October 2026

Fee

The fee for this programme is £4,750 + VAT.

Payment can be made in full or in interest-free instalments. Please get in touch for more details. A place on the course is secured with a deposit of £750 + VAT.

Peace of mind guarantee: If you change your mind within 14 days of enrolling you will get a full refund.

Please familiarise yourself with the course terms and conditions, including payment and refund policies, before applying – and if you have any queries at all, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

This price includes all EMCC accreditation costs (EQA and EIA).

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