Was relaxing at a resort in Alibaug.. This was the probably the last road trip for a while with my younger daughter, who was leaving for Chicago to take up her first job. A few months earlier, my older daughter had started her residency at AIIMS after a gruelling 12-month preparation for the competitive exam. I had invested a lot of my time in helping them achieve their goals … and I now realised, it was by default my goal too.
I was at a loss on what was next for me on my personal goals. Through my career, getting people engaged and motivated at the workplace had always fascinated me, I had tried many new things which had been impactful. Becoming a capable, professional Mentor / Coach was an area that I had always wished to be. It did not take me long to decide – by the time we returned to Mumbai, I was clear about what I wanted to do in my life.
I signed up for an ICF accredited program without knowing what it would bring. I shared it with my family. My daughters were thrilled. The elder one, with her pragmatic approach to life, said, “Papa, you have done enough for all of us, now go and realise your dreams”. The younger one, with her boundless energy, prodded me, “This is your calling…follow it with your passion”. I could see the admiration in my wife’s eyes, her silent, solid encouragement and promise to support me fully in this endeavour, as she has done all her life.
When my mother-in-law heard about this, she was ecstatic, “Wow, you are starting IIT coaching classes, you are now going to make loads of money, like one of the nephews has done”!! My dad was excited and sought help, “Please coach your mother, she is always unhappy with the maids”
Like them, even I had not fully understood what coaching meant.
it’s been just over 60 days since I attended the first weekend session. Over these 2 months, my life has completely transformed as never before. It is a new universe that I have now entered. My life which was hitherto confined to my professional work and family has now exploded into a new level altogether. If earlier, my life was limited to the workings of the Solar System, today I have propelled myself to the vastness of the Milky Way.
I have found a new meaning to life!! And many unexpected changes has happened in how I live every day of my life! A few manifestations of these physical changes …
When I look back to the decision, I took at Alibaug, I feel gratified that I have entered this fascinating world of coaching. While the coaching profession helps the client uncover their potential, I believe, that we Coaches, have a permanent client for a lifetime – our own self. Have we discovered and realised our own potential? It is only when we can bring transformational changes in ourselves, will we be able to truly help our clients.
Apart from the changes in my physical world I have experienced, there have been changes in the way I think, feel, behave – these reflections help open new opportunities to live life at its fullest, in harmony with others.
I am grateful to my Mentor Coaches who have so adroitly and smoothly led and guided me away from the gravity of the Solar System into the expansive Milky Way. And my wife, who, without demur, has constantly encouraged me to spend as much time I need for the coaching sessions, with my books or attending classes.
Sabyasachi is a Manufacturing and Supply Chain professional having worked with leading Indian corporates. He is passionate about engaging people to give their best and enjoy every moment at the workplace.
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Item | ACTP Path | ACSTH Path |
Level 1 Only (60 hours) | NA | ACC |
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Level 2 Only (65 Hours) | NA | PCC (Already have 60 hours ACSTH coach training or ACC Credential) |
Level 1 + 2 (125 Hours) | ACC and PCC | ACC and PCC |
Performance Evaluation | By Coach-To-Transformation’s (CTT) Assessor | By ICF Assessor |
Application Fees to ICF (For Members) | ACC – USD 100
PCC – USD 300 |
ACC – USD 300
PCC – USD 575 |
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Global Online Cohort | Weekends | Level 1 | 60 | Began Feb 22nd Online format 6 Weeks (5 Hours per week) | |||||||||||||||
ACC to PCC Online Cohort | Weekends | Level 2/PCC Bridge | 65 | Began Mar 23rd Online 18 Weeks (2.5 Hours per week) | |||||||||||||||
Global Online Cohort | Weekdays | Level 1 | 60 | Began April 14th Online 6 Weeks (5 Hours per week) | |||||||||||||||
Global Online Cohort | Weekends | Level 1 | 60 | Begins May 16th Online 16 Weeks (2.5 Hours) | |||||||||||||||
Global Online MCC Cohort | Plans Soon | Level 3 | 75 | Begins June Online 6 Months | |||||||||||||||
Global Online Cohort | Plans Soon | Level 1 | 60 | Begins July Online 16 Weeks | |||||||||||||||
Global Online Cohort | Plans Soon | Level 1 | 60 | Begins August Online 16 Weeks | |||||||||||||||
ACC to PCC Online Cohort | Plans Soon | Level 2/ PCC Bridge | 65 | Begins September Online 18 Weeks | |||||||||||||||
Global Online Coach Supervision Cohort | Plans Soon | Coach Supervision | 80 | Begins October Online 6 Months |