DiscoverThe Modern Leadership Coaching PodcastDo You Really Need a Certification? | Truth #7
Do You Really Need a Certification? | Truth #7

Do You Really Need a Certification? | Truth #7

Update: 2025-09-12
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Curious about coaching certifications? Let's cut through the confusion.

Coaching is an unregulated industry - you can start coaching without formal training or credentials. Many coaches begin this way, learning as they go and serving clients effectively. However, there's a pattern we've observed repeatedly: uncertified coaches tend to hit growth plateaus quickly. Without structured frameworks, feedback mechanisms, and proper training, they struggle to advance their skills and expand their impact.

The right certification doesn't just give you a piece of paper - it transforms your coaching practice from the inside out. It builds confidence through structured learning and feedback, creates clarity through proven frameworks, and establishes credibility that clients recognize. When evaluating certification programs, ask yourself: Does it align with your values? Will you receive personalized feedback? Does it include actual practice opportunities? Does it teach powerful, adaptable frameworks?

What makes our approach different is our commitment to real-life instruction - increasingly rare in an era of pre-recorded videos. We believe in creating an immersive environment where you receive coaching while learning to coach others. This dual experience, combined with continuous peer feedback, elevates your skills to master level. We don't just teach coaching techniques; we guide you through becoming a coach. If you're feeling stuck or craving a solid foundation for your coaching practice, certification might be your breakthrough moment. Ready to take your coaching skills to the next level? Let's chat about what true transformation looks like.

Interested in learning more about our Coaching Certification program?
Visit us at:
https://www.modernleadership.us/certification

Sign up and join us live: Monday, October 6 · 7:00 AM Pacific / 10:00 AM Eastern for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the lessons we’ve learned by watching real coaches grow:

https://www.modernleadership.us/mastery

(And yes, as long as you sign up we'll send the replay in case you can't make it live!)



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Do You Really Need a Certification? | Truth #7

Do You Really Need a Certification? | Truth #7

Marc & Teresa Hildebrand