*This program has been designed to meet stringent Level 1 standards (formerly ACSTH) granting 75 hours - including ALL mentoring requirements and is accredited by ICF.
A 12–Week Intensive Coaching Program designed for both the beginner and those working towards mastery. Delivered virtually and all classes and material are in English.
Learn HOW to Coach with Confidence and/or Improve and Master Your Coaching Skills
"...voluminous knowledge, innate wisdom, and advanced mastery..."
Life Coaching Group's 75–hour Laser Coaching program has met stringent criteria and is accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) . Level 1 may be used towards ICF certification (ACC, PCC, or MCC) OR CCE Units towards renewal of any current certification. (currently 75 Core Competencies) Under new ICF membership policy, individuals will need to complete at least 60 hours of coach specific training to become a full ICF member. This course including all mentoring requirements exceeds the requirement for Level 1. For additional information regarding coaching certification: www.coachfederation.org. The course has also been approved by The Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) offering the Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential as a means to independently verify that applicants have met professional coaching competency standards.
Have You Started and Stalled in Your Coaching?
Are you in love with coaching but not getting the results you want?
Have you taken some classes, read some books, even completed some training but know that there is still more to learn?
Are you calling yourself a coach but deep down questioning yourself?
Are you looking for effective tools to boost your confidence and learn techniques to make your coaching much more powerful and efficient?
Are you hesitant to invest a great deal of money and time to get in gear?
The Laser Coaching Intensive course is a gem. It really should be a required course for anyone considering a career in coaching or wanting to elevate their coaching skills. The course was both conceptual, teaching us the concepts of listening, themes, structures and needs and also instructional with the specific details and demonstrations of how to apply those concepts in a coaching conversation effectively. Valerie Liberty, ACC, Weight Loss Coach,FindYourOwnWeigh.com
Do you still feel as though you are the only coach who is:
lacking confidence?
feeling as though you are not doing enough for your clients?
scrambling and winging it as you go?
having a hard time getting to the bottom of things quickly?
not providing the best possible value?
talking in circles or lost in the details?
finding it easy to fall into 'fixing and solving' mode?
not delivering the value to your clients that would justify higher fees?
Not able to say what you are thinking for fear of offending or losing your client?
coaching without receiving constructive feedback?
I have completed three ICF approved coach-training programs that taught me a great deal ABOUT coaching
but this one is the only one that even approached teaching me HOW TO coach. It provided double the hands-on practice as well as more feedback than the other two combined. The small size of the class allows for in-depth discussion and ample room for questions.
The vast amount of information that is shared coupled with years of experience and talent as instructors were invaluable. There is a generosity of time and information as well as accessibility that is different from many who facilitate rather than instruct. Elizabeth Coons, Personal Results Coach for Women
I had been coaching for over seven years when I took this training...I had gone to two different coaching schools plus done a lot of extra trainings from other coach programs and nothing compared to what I have gotten from this program. For the first time, I feel like a confident, informed, prepared coach...listening differently to my clients, and therefore, far more effective. Tonja Evetts Weimer, ACC – TonjaWeimer.com
As a result of this 12–week program, you will
Know the value of your coaching, attract more clients, and keep them longer
Actually know what masterful coaching sounds like and have a literal outline for a coaching conversation (not a formula!)
Establish more meaningful coaching relationships and generate more referrals
Build more confidence and competence as a coach while doing what you love
Learn how to say what you need to say without fear of losing your client
Heighten awareness of your strengths and feel more authentic
Learn proven tips and techniques so you can move the conversation forward and keep it flowing even when you feel unsure of where to go next
The instructors create an open atmosphere for everyone to participate, practice, make mistakes, demonstrate strengths, get constructive feedback, and learn in a safe place. The depth of their understanding of the material and ability to provide relevant examples of concepts was extraordinary. The program provides rich resources, examples and discussions throughout the entire course. I've been stretched in ways I could never have imagined. Ann Fogolin PCC, PMC – AnnFogolin.com
Learn Laser-Focused Coaching in Laser Sessions in Laser Time Practical and tangible — gain a clear sense of how to coach - get to the root efficiently and create transformation
What is Laser Coaching and Why Bother?*
––Laser means getting to the source or root quickly.
––Laser coaching is defined as a specialized coaching technique and approach that promotes quick alignment, a rapid sense of relief, and a way of quickly unblocking someone who may have felt stuck in their way of thinking for a long time. (Thomas Leonard, 2002. Laser coaching, Class #008.)
––It does not necessarily shorten the coaching time but it does make each coaching session more effective and efficient.
Stop wasting time figuring out where to go with the client, what to ask. Learn how to recognize the 'essence' and get the client moving forward easily and skillfully.
––The most common MISperception is that it means short, quick coaching sessions. Actually, that is a BY–PRODUCT of efficient and effective lasering –– not the goal
Using laser coaching allows you to go deeper rather than broader, thereby staying more focused, maximizing the time, and creating long–lasting change.
I have taken several coaching courses and trainings.Marion's Laser Coaching Class is the barometer against which I measure the other courses. By far, hers is the best. I left her class with the confidence of knowing HOW to coach. Instructors masterfully teach students with stories, practical tools and application, and without any room for ambiguity. I honestly cannot recommend this program highly enough. It is worth the time and investment. I also love the instructor's skill as facilitators. Karen Beals, ACC, Corporate Coach
I really love that I can now clearly head where a client is holding themselves back and am able to work with that limiting belief in a tangible way. Coaching no longer feels vague and open ended to me. I learned some really great practical skills to get my clients to a shifting point WAY faster than the way I was coaching before.
I’ve taken other coaching programs that I loved, whereas this course was more practical and nuts and bolts based. It really helped me to get a handle on HOW to coach, which is ultimately the goal right!?
Check out a live TV interview with Marion in which she discusses her coaching philosophy and laser coaching: Marion Franklin TV Interview
"An expert knows the subject very well. A model teaches by showing instead of just telling." by Thomas Leonard
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin
I've taken other programs and what this program is teaching is unique; the methods are simple and most importantly effective.I’ve implemented them into my coaching practice to help my clients figure out what’s holding them back by getting quickly to the root of the problem. Without a second thought I would make this investment again. The value I got out of taking this program is immeasurable personally and professionally. -- I can’t recommend this training program enough! Laura Gmeinder, ACC, Leadership Coach Business Consultant LauraGmeinder.com
Marion's laser coaching course is outstanding. The techniques are powerful, and the instructors are incredible role models for laser coaching. I have coaching experience and expected a refresher course. However, what I learned in twelve weeks has leap-frogged my coaching skills and the course far exceeded my expectations. I wholeheartedly endorse the Laser-Focused Coaching program for both new and experienced coaches. Harvette Dixon, ACC LifeCoachForWork – Coaching for business performance career acceleration
Why This Course is a Great Choice For You:
Individualized small group attention (limited to 8 participants) Every need and question is addressed so you will not be lost in a mass of people feeling frustrated.
Accelerate your learning process In 12 intensive weeks, you will experience 16 content–rich skill lessons, 8 group mentor calls, 11 supervised practice calls, and an actual pro bono client so that you will be ready to take on clients when you finish, or if you have previous experience, make your sessions much more powerful, efficient, and effective.
You will not be left hanging Individual support and supervision is available during and after the course. (See Mentor Practicum information below.)
Highly experiential and interactive classes Actually experience the learning through stories, metaphors, real–life client examples, and shared participation. Practice actual coaching relationships right from the start. You will be coaching from the first class on.
Cost effective quality training Get exactly what you need without wasting time and money. This program is exceptionally content rich and will provide in–depth material not found anywhere else such as strategies, defenses, and threats.
Unique teaching style Learn coaching from a teaching approach with stop and start explanations at every opportunity. Understand what makes coaching effective and eliminate the guess–work.
Short on time–commitment, long on results Only 3 months to getting your cash flow going (for newer coaches). Some coaches feel confident enough to begin charging before completion of the course.
(Note: The overall theme of the testimonials is about confidence and the advantages of small class size.)
Why did I design this program?
This coaching program was initially created when I realized that I can't be the only coach who feels stuck in a coaching conversation, or insecure, or worried about the value I was delivering, rather than focusing on how the client was doing. And with my unique background as a high school teacher, blended with my decades of coaching experience, the course is designed to not only show you what coaching looks, sounds, and feels like, but to teach you HOW TO coach for transformation.
This course is purposely affordable and customized because it fits with Marion's mission of raising the quality of coaching by helping as many coaches as possible. This program shortcuts the learning curve so students become masterful and successful MUCH sooner. (Only 8 participants to a group for HIGHLY individualized attention.)
Being a therapist, I was especially happy to see how deep the coaching gets into the root of what the client brings as opposed to a temporary strategy or solution and how quickly you can get results. I highly recommend the program, you will not only gain the skill to be able to effectively help others, it will help you help others by shining light on your own blind spots! Salony Setya, MA, LPC
Logistics
All classes meet on a zoom telephone line/or zoom website.
Weeks 1–4 are devoted to theory, skills and techniques (all experiential learning) and will meet for 2 hours twice a week plus a supervised practice – see below)
Weeks 1–12: Peer Practice Calls. 11 practice calls are supervised by one of the instructors and written feedback/transcripts may be provided.
Weeks 5–12 – Class (skills and techniques) meets once per week. The other meeting is the supervision "Mentor Practicum" (group practice section of the course) that meets Wednesdays EITHER from 1–2:30 (ET) OR 8–9:30pm (ET)– your choice.
Weeks 5–12: For 8 weeks, you will be in an actual coaching relationship with someone NOT from your immediate group. This is in addition to practice time with your peers as described above.
Total time for the course = 75 hours – ICF credit towards ACC, PCC, or MCC certification or renewal of ACC, PCC, or MCC (75 Core Competencies). The focus of the program is on masterful coaching skills and techniques employing the ICF Core Competencies. Following the 12 week intensive, the Mentor Practicum group offers 6 CCEU's (or ACSTH's) per 4 sessions = additional credits towards training hours (beyond the minimum requirement for ACC certification)
Actual Schedule Classes start January, May and September
First 4 weeks: Mon, Th, Fri 1-3pm EASTERN Next 8 weeks Mon and Th 1-3pm and - Wednesdays CHOOSE EITHER 1-2:30pm or 8-9:30pm EASTERN and join existing mentor groups for the 3rd meeting
Instructors
NEXT CLASS JAN 6 - MARCH 31, 2025 (Sold Out) Next class MAY 2025
Includes the 10 hour mentoring requirement. (group + 3 individual sessions)
Classes are based on my book: The HeART of Laser-Focused Coaching: A Revolutionary Approach to Masterful Coaching (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Book Depository, etc.)
Classes always sell out early! The last 45 (out of 46) classes sold out with a waiting list - literally. GET ON THE WAITING LIST for MAY 2025. (not a marketing gimmick) .
Please contact me as soon as possible to make your reservation.
A deposit of $500 is required to reserve your spot. Deposits are refundable up until 30 days prior to start of program. Deposits become non-refundable within 30 days of the start date.
Price
The price for the entire package is $5095 at the start (check or credit card) OR it can be paid out in installments: $1725 (3 payments) or $1175 (5 payments in 10 weeks). Payment includes both the skills and training, group practicum, individual mentoring, and all materials.
One Payment = $5095
3 Payment Plan - $1725 once per month
OR 5 Payment Plan - $1175 every 14 days
SEE "For Those Who Love to Know the DETAILS" below
If you simply want more confidence and practice, please read about "The Practicum" offered as a stand–alone course. "The Practicum" meets one hour per week on a conference telephone line with a group of up to 10 participants and is included in "Laser Coach Your Way to Success" OR it can be a separate course for those who have already learned the methodology, skills, and theory. In this group, you will actually coach (under supervision) as well as discuss situations regarding current coaching clients. It also includes role–playing and case studies.
You receive 6 ICF approved CCEUs per 4 sessions of attendance towards certification or renewal. Each call = 90 mins.
??QUESTIONS or CONCERNS??
I would be happy to address them and put you in touch with any participant who has completed the program or who has attained ICF certification after completing the program. Please contact me by e–mail or by phone (listed at the end of the page). LOTS of nitty gritty details below.
For those who love to know the details…
Outline of the 12–week program (Meets twice weekly for class plus once for practice.) You will learn THE most important question to hold in your consciousness while coaching as well as:
How to uniquely listen to clients and let clients know they have been heard.
How to interpret what the client is saying and not saying.
The art of asking thought–provoking questions.
The art of laser coaching and getting to the root quickly.
The art of creating metaphors and images that help both the client and the coach.
How to keep from getting stuck in the details.
How to stay out of 'fix–it' mode.
How to create permanent changes –– not temporary band–aid solutions
How to monitor, process, and handle what is going on in YOUR mind while coaching.
How and when to ask for and get permission to proceed.
How to reframe what the client is saying so that a SHIFT occurs.
How to find the leverage point and create permanent shifts.
Understand the different types of shifts and paradigms that client's experience, when they occur, and how to use them to the client's advantage.
How to spot inconsistencies and patterns that sabotage a client's progress.
The overall 'rules' and guidelines for good coaching.
The points to remember and be aware of when coaching.
What great coaches do so that their coaching is of the highest quality.
The biggest mistakes new(er) coaches make that sabotage a successful practice.
How to assess whether or not the client is coachable.
Learn about the defenses, threats, and strategies clients use and feel that can undermine their success.
Learn about the different structural frameworks.
How to handle a shared belief between coach and client.
Learn about clients' self–invalidations and how to understand underlying motives more fully.
Learn the necessary ingredients for successful coaching.
It distinguishes itself from other programs because the lessons are taught through stories, metaphors, and real client examples, lots of VERY individualized attention, and emphasis is placed on producing permanent change. This is a substantial program with NO FLUFF of any kind and coaches truly learn to coach with confidence even before the program is completed. (Read Testimonials) This course continually pulls all of the learning together rather than the typical compartmentalized instruction. There are practice lessons built into the program that contain teaching while offering an opportunity for trying out coaching in a safe and supportive environment with immediate, relevant feedback.
For 8 weeks, you will be in an actual coaching relationship with someone not in your immediate group. This is in addition to practice time with your peers outside of the structured time. Upon completion of the pro bono coaching relationship, you will receive one hour of feedback based on your coaching recording. The feedback conversation is always available (recorded).
Overview
Coaching is designed for those who want to improve or make changes in their lives – go from good to excellent, and to help people become their best. The course will help you gain greater clarity and understanding of the structures at play which prohibit a client's growth and effectiveness and then how to help clients attain their vision. It follows the Structural Alignment™ method of coaching.
*Structural Alignment™=Aligning truth, vision, and purpose
After taking many personal development workshops and classes, I found out that all of the transformations I was observing were happening through a process called coaching. When the facilitator said that he would teach us how to do what he was doing – I was the first one to sign up! I was SO curious to find out how he could figure things out about people as quickly and accurately as he did. He would ask a few questions, make some comments, and next thing I knew people were thinking entirely differently.
After coach training and eventually co–facilitating, I noticed some missing pieces and created a 4–week teleclass to fill in the gaps. That course is now integrated in the "Laser Coach Your Way to Sustainable Success" program. After a decade of coaching and as a Certified Master Coach (MCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF), I am still as passionate and enthusiastic as when I started. For my full bio, click here: About Marion
VARIOUS RESOURCES BELOW
Clean Sweep Assessment: An easy–to–complete Assessment that looks at physical environments, well–being, relationships, and money. After taking the assessment, you may use it as a great starting tool with your clients to help pin–point aspects that need addressing and/or coaching.
NeedLESS Program: One of THE most powerful, life–altering programs. It examines underlying personal needs that usually manifest as negative behaviors when not met. The program is all about identifying personal needs and then finding ways to get them filled leading to a greater sense of fulfillment and happiness.
Both of these help with getting rid of distractions and finding out what holds you back from your greatness.
*All programs are best used with clients AFTER the coach has personally experienced them first–hand.