Meet our Graduates

From Curiosity to Calling: Experience the many
paths Integral Coaching® can take you.

Meet our Graduates
Meet our Graduates

02/04/2025

Virtual – Noon Pacific Time

Jessica Phillips

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.

Learn about our next class

Foundations of Coaching

Coaching Certification

Foundations of Coaching

03/12/2024 – 03/14/2024 | Virtual (Pacific) | By Carole Henmi

Our introductory program, Foundations of Coaching, gives you hands-on experience with the Integral Coaching methodology, with plenty of space for conversation.

Leland Sandler

“My PCC experience, and especially the certification weekend, was singularly the most fulfilling and insightful educational experience I have ever had. I am so thankful for having guidance and support in giving me the courage to really see myself.”

Leland Sandler

Del Mar, CA

Trudy Chapman

“Foundations of Coaching was by far the best course of its type I have ever taken! Big kudos to James for building the model and sharing it with the world! I am so very grateful.”

Trudy Chapman

Ottawa, ON

Alan Goldstein

“The training has dramatically improved not only my relationships with staff and patients, but more importantly, provided me with a new level of life awareness and opportunity. And by the way, business is better.”

Alan Goldstein

New York, NY

Gayle Nelson

“My training with NVW has been life-changing. Of the many learning and professional development activities over the years of my career, this one is the standout: powerful and transformative. “

Gayle Nelson

Vancouver, BC

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