• In-person experiential training designed to rapidly develop and instill competence for natural integration of coaching state and relevant skills
• High level of support for the developing coach; small class size and low student-to-instructor ratio
• One-on-One mentorship with graduate coach for faster development of coaching skills
  
• Individual attention: assistance in customizing coaching skills and toolkits for desired outcomes
• Whole person learning in a supportive community that fosters inquiry, risk taking, deeper learning
  and experiential interaction
• Community of diverse students - attendees are professionals from a wide variety of disciplines dedicated to their personal and professional development
• Extensive opportunities for “trying on” coaching skills in a safe and supportive environment coupled with appreciative feedback
• Cutting edge human technology in real world situations - real time practice with clients with the support of instructors and resource guides.
• Life long membership in an active community dedicated to positive change
• Coaching taught at transformational level to effectively help clients achieve desired outcomes
• Training by knowledgeable coaching staff with many years teaching and developing individuals, businesses and organizations
• Opportunities to participate in the Community Coaching Project applying coaching skills with local businesses and organizations
  

Integrative Professional Development Programs

• Whole Person Design Coach Certification Program offers 125+ Coach Specific Training hours applicable for ICF Accrediation
• Whole System Leadership Coach Certification Program offers 150+ Coach/Consultant Training hours, some hours applicable for ICF Accreditation
  
• Strong theoretical base as well as contextual and practical application
  • Integration of theories and practices from the fields of:
    • Change Theory
    • Communication Theory
    • Adult Learning Theory
    • Transformational Learning Theory
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Learning in Action
    • Appreciative Inquiry
    • Systems Thinking
    • Whole Person Learning Theory
    • Social Network Theory
    • Conflict Mediation/Management
    • Neuro-linguistic Programming
    • Right Brain Activity: Visualization/Arts/Music/Theatre
      
• Learn best business practices and strategies
• Apply skills directly in workplaces and with real clients - learning in action
  

Practical Applications

• Most comprehensive program providing the techniques, platform and materials to start and successfully use coaching personally and professionally
  
• Tools and techniques - including those for fast start up to use in own practice
• Whole person learning environment - teaching through multiple learning channels; providing students with knowledge to reciprocate with own clients
• Extensive business development support in the areas of sales, marketing, business set-up
• Strong network of professional resources
• Online and web marketing; public speaking and presentations
• Extensive learning community and mentorship program available
• Real world learning opportunities for direct application of skills (Community Coaching Services)
• Work directly with instructors and resource guides, access to ICF assessors/mentor for coaching feedback and skill development

Attendance Made Easy

• Satisfaction guaranteed - after the first day, students who do not wish to continue the program will receive a full refund - no questions asked
  
• Interest-free payment programs available - ask for details
• Visa & MasterCard Accepted

Who will benefit?

• People that want to make a difference in the world and receive the support of like minds
• Individuals who want to become whole person design coaches
  
• Those wanting to gain new communication and relationship skills in their work and personal environment
  
• Anyone seeking to improve their effectiveness in employee accountability and team relationships
  
• Coaches and other professionals seeking to profit from augmentation of their skill set
  
• Individuals who work in human development industries and/or as team leaders
  
• Those who want to take charge of their own lives to manifest their desired outcomes

Instructional Style
Baraka employs an interactive teaching style to support its whole person learning environment.
Visual, auditory and kinesthetic techniques help make each live demonstration and role playing
practice a memorable experience. Baraka actively solicits feedback from every student to assure
optimal learning potential.

What is a learning community?
A diverse group of people working together to nurture and sustain a knowledge-creating system.The members of a learning community are thus stewards of a knowledge-creating process, helping
one another enhance their capacity for effective action and reflecting on and conceptualizing their
evolving understanding. – Peter Senge

It is our intent to create a safe learning environment where we can share our collective knowledge
to further the greatness existing in this community; that can grow into a lifetime of connection.