LASER-FOCUSED COACHING*

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Based on The HeART of Laser-Focused Coaching: A Revolutionary Approach to Masterful Coaching
by Marion Franklin

*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..."

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

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.)

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.

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SEE "For Those Who Love to Know the DETAILS" below

Mentor Coaching Practice – "The Practicum":

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.

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.

Included: Clean Sweep Assessment; NeedLESS Program*
For the description, significance, and purpose...

 

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How This Course is DIFFERENT From the Others

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

A little bit about Marion:

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

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.

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