Chat with our graduates
Discover Your Future in Coaching
Do you ever wonder what it’s really like to become an Integral Coach? Now you can find out firsthand!
In our new “Meet our Graduates” series, you’ll connect with alumni from our prestigious ICF-accredited Level 2 Professional Coaching Course who were once exactly where you are now – curious, questioning, and ready for something more.
Who this session is for
Your questions are welcome here.
This is the perfect place to be if you’re curious about taking one of our training programs, such as the Foundations of Coaching or the Professional Coaching Course, and if you’re interested in becoming certified as an Integral Coach®.
No matter your role, industry or previous experience, no coaching experience is required to begin.
About the session
Gain a clearer sense of your path toward becoming an Integral Coach.
During this session, our graduates will share
- What sparked their journey into coaching
- Why experienced professionals chose New Ventures West
- The transformative experience of our year-long training
- Real experience with the time commitment and workload
- Their real stories of how they are making an impact with Integral Coaching – from full-time coaching practices to enriching their existing careers
They will also take your questions, so come prepared!
Aïcha Doucouré, Integral Coach 2021
Aïcha [EYE-shah] Doucouré is a French Integral Coach who has lived in the SF Bay Area for 22 years. She is also a team development consultant and educator based in Oakland, CA. Her work includes somatic awareness, emotional intelligence, Enneagram philosophy, and nonviolence communication. She is passionate about helping people build strong and healthy relationships with themselves and with others. In her spare time, she participates in a singing circle, organizes game nights, and enjoys wilderness adventures. See coach’s website.
Whitney Hess, Integral Coach 2013
Whitney Hess is a coach, writer, and designer on a mission to put humanity back into business. She helps creative leaders and teams do their life’s work. Her techniques help gain self-awareness, identify blind spots, navigate obstacles, and get results. She is a two-time graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, with a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and a Bachelor’s in Professional Writing and HCI. She is a Certified Integral Coach through New Ventures West and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation. Whitney speaks at conferences and corporations worldwide. See coach’s website.
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All calls are one hour via Zoom.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require accommodations.
There is no cost for this meeting, it’s free!
“Coming from an engineering background, New Ventures West opened up a whole other world of opportunities for me with Integral Coaching.”
Asim Khan
Folsom, CA
“Through this training, I experienced a powerful shift in my own parenting. It also reshaped how I approach my professional work with youth. If you or your organization is considering this training, I wholeheartedly encourage you to say yes. It’s not just professional development—it’s personal transformation.”
Briana, Director of Special Initiatives
Coaching Young People Participant
“NVW was transformative for both my coaching and my sense of agency in my own life: I moved from goal-setting and achieving to actively shaping the experience I want to be living.”
Jo Ilfeld
Berkeley, CA
“The PCC was one of the most life-shifting and transformative experiences I’ve been through as an adult. I highly recommend it as a way to understand yourself and others in a deeper and richer way.”
Sarah Cunningham
Chicago, IL
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