Your Coaching Journey Starts Here—Are You Ready?
Is Coaching the Right Path for You?
Coaching has seen rapid growth since the mid-90s, evolving into both a profession and a crucial skill for leaders. Coaches help individuals set meaningful goals, define success, and stay motivated along the journey to achievement.
In the workplace, coaching unlocks intrinsic motivation, while life coaching empowers individuals seeking self-growth and personal development. Unlike counseling, which explores past experiences, coaching is future-focused and action-oriented. It is typically conducted remotely, via phone or the internet, and is designed for mentally healthy individuals striving for positive change.
Mastering coaching skills can benefit you in all areas of life—whether you're guiding clients, mentoring employees, teaching students, or even parenting your own children.
10 Reasons to Become a Coach
You want to bring out the best in your employees or students.
You’re passionate about helping people achieve their dreams.
Supporting others in their growth and success drives you.
You excel at aligning clients’ goals with their values and passions.
You’re goal-oriented and skilled at guiding others toward success.
You value flexibility in your work schedule.
You aspire to be your own boss and build your own business.
You want the freedom to work from home or anywhere in the world.
Your expertise and life experience can inspire and guide others.
You see learning and personal development as a lifelong journey.
Coaching is a great fit for many people, but here are
three types of individuals who would thrive in this role:
Why Choose the Academy of Choice Coaching Program?
A Revolutionary Coaching Approach – Our coaching process goes beyond techniques—it’s a transformational philosophy that empowers both you and your clients to break free from limiting beliefs and take control of life.
Proven Mental Freedom® Framework – Unlike generic coaching programs, we teach a step-by-step method that helps clients stop creating their own misery and start focusing on what they can control.
Hands-On, Applied Learning – You won’t just learn coaching theory—you’ll experience it firsthand. Our coaches live and breathe the principles we teach, guiding you through real-world applications
Versatility Across Fields – Whether you're in leadership, counseling, teaching, business, or personal development, our coaching process enhances your ability to create meaningful change.
Credibility & Certification – Our program meets the highest industry standards, ensuring you receive certification recognized by the Center for Credentialing & Education Board of Certified Coaching.
A Supportive Learning Community – You’ll be part of a network of like-minded professionals who are committed to growth, both for themselves and those they coach.
Choosing us means choosing a coaching education that not only enhances your career but transforms the way you approach life itself.
Curriculum
Ethical and Professional Standards:
The principles and guidelines that govern the conduct and behavior of coaches to ensure integrity, credibility, and accountability within the profession.
Agreements and Goal-Setting:
The process of establishing mutual understanding between the coach and client about the purpose of and commitments required for effective and efficient coaching.
Coach Presence and Applied Skills:
The skills and abilities coaches should demonstrate to provide effective and efficient coaching.
Effective Coach–Client Communication and Rapport:
The creation and maintenance of a strong working relationship between a coach and a client.
Facilitating Client Growth and Accountability:
The ability to help a client reflect on their progress, identify next steps, and ultimately move toward achieving their goals and transition upon attainment.
Coaching Business Practices and Professional Development:
The strategies and techniques involved in running a coaching business and staying up to date on coaching best practices.
6 Key Skills You Will Learn
The Art of Socratic Questioning – Master the skill of asking powerful, thought-provoking questions that guide clients toward their own solutions and desired outcomes.
Mental Freedom® Principles – Learn a step-by-step process to help clients break free from self-imposed limitations, take responsibility for their happiness, and focus on what they can contro
Empowerment Over Victim Mentality – Develop strategies to shift clients away from blame, anger, and resentment, fostering introspection, acceptance, and proactive decision-making.
Transformational Coaching Techniques – Apply a revolutionary coaching process that enhances relationships, self-growth, leadership, counseling, and goal attainment.
Integrating Coaching into Your Life and Work – Learn how to use coaching principles in diverse fields, including teaching, parenting, business, diversity initiatives, and therapy.
Living the Coaching Mindset – Experience personal transformation as you apply the coaching concepts in your own life, embodying the skills and mindset you will teach others.
What People Are Saying
“I came across the Choice Coaching training program from the Academy of Choice through Olver International while searching for approved training toward my board coaching certification. I could not have been more pleased with the training. Not only did it help prepare me to take the BCC exam, but it also made me think deeply about my coaching practices and habits. Kim Olver’s training is substantive, concise, and relevant. There is no wasted space. The program included a variety of learning mechanisms, from audio and video to workbooks and external resources. Kim is accessible and responsive, as well as extremely qualified and knowledgeable. As an online course creator, I can tell the planning, thought, and diligence put into this program. I highly recommend it to anyone in the coaching field because it covers concepts relevant to executive coaches, life coaches, career coaches, and more.” – Patrick Jinks
“Thank you for creating a terrific learning experience with your 30-hour Choice Coaching program. I have finished all of the modules, and I thought the overall program was extremely valuable. What took me four combined academic years of an MBA and a Masters in Counseling Psychology to learn, you managed to successfully deliver in your training program! And, you added some valuable new stuff as well (e.g., The 10 Principles of Choice Coaching, GLOW, AOC Decision-Making Process). I will happily recommend your program to any of my colleagues who are, like me, looking for an approved training program in support of obtaining BCC certification.”–David Ransburg
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the course delivered?
You have two options to choose from:
1. Virtual on Zoom: Consisting of ten sessions lasting three hours, with meetings approximately every one to two weeks.
2. Self-Paced Option: Start anytime and work at your own pace. There are no time limits, and the program never expires.
If you purchase the virtual program, you will also receive access to the self-paced option.
What are the meeting dates?
Choice Coaching is offered twice a year, with a choice of two group start dates. All times are in Central.
The virtual Choice Coaching is offered twice a year, with a choice of two group start dates. All times are in Central.
Part 1: August 7, 14, 21 & 28, September 4, 11 & 18, October 9, November 6 & December 11 (1 pm-4 pm)
Part 2: November 3, 17 & 24, December 1, 8 & 15, January 5, 12, 19 & 26 (1-4 Central)
60-hours of Role Play
The online self-paced program can be done at anytime. You go at your own pace.
Can I earn Continuing Education credits with this program?
Yes, the program is eligible for Continuing Education credits through the Center for Credentialing & Education for Board Certified Coaches or the Illinois Counseling Association for counselors and social workers.
How can I make arrangements for an on-site training at my organization?
Contact Kim Olver directly at [email protected] to make arrangements.
Ready to Start Your Coaching Journey?
Don’t wait another day to take control of your future. The key to becoming an impactful coach—and achieving your own Mental Freedom®—is already within your reach. All you need to do is unlock it.
Have questions or need help deciding if Choice Coaching is right for you?
Contact us today, and we’ll be happy to assist you!