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Communities of practice
Graduates have access to a rich network of people and resources for ongoing learning and development. Many have joined—or started—a community of practice with fellow graduates. Examples of existing communities include book clubs, professional development circles, a case consultation group that meets by telephone, an Enneagram for Coaches study group, women's circles, and an Integral Men's group.
What people do after they finish the program
A majority of graduates are actively involved in coaching people in some capacity. - Many hold full-time jobs and coach people in their organizations or on the side.
- Many start coaching practices, either as their main source of income or as part of a larger consulting practice.
- Some do not take on coaching clients, but use the language and practices of coaching in their jobs and everyday lives.
Making a living as an Integral Coach
We think it's helpful to recognize that making a living through coaching means starting a client-based business. Graduates who succeed in starting and growing businesses typically possess not only competence in coaching, but also several additional attributes such as marketing skill, a good network of support, the ability to craft a powerful offer, effective pricing, organization, and perseverance. It also helps to have a clearly identified niche, and this typically grows out of coaches' existing network coupled with issues or possibilities about which they are passionate. You can get support with all these skills in the Coach as Entrepreneur program.
Continuing education
We offer a full curriculum for graduates to continue developing their competence and participating in a community of coaches.
