CALD COHORT SPRING '26
The CALD team values the opportunity to review your application for the Coaching to Advance Leader Development (CALD) program. How does it feel to be taking a step into a journey designed for individuals, like you, who are ready to enter the coaching profession with rigor, intention, and ethical grounding to advance your personal and professional skills and presence?
CALD will prepare you to meet or exceed the standards of a Level 1 program, which we have established with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), so you are prepared to become an Associate Certified Coach (ACC). Our nine-day Level 1 program is rooted in experiential learning, reflective practice, and professional accountability. You will be supported at every step of this journey in becoming a certified coach. From having operational support to building your skills in the classroom, you are the priority of our coach education community, and we hope you will experience that from start to finish.
Provide yourself plenty of time to take all of this information in. We have been in the same position in finding the best course for becoming a coach. We are here to support you in making that decision because having the right entry point impacts your success. It matters, and we are here to discuss that with you, if needed. Enjoy the details we have provided here, and let us know if you have any questions. We believe in the power of curiosity, which impacts expanding knowledge and/or understanding.
CALD Objective
To educate and equip participants with coaching skills that can be applied professionally, personally, and/or organizationally, enabling them to maximize their effectiveness while operating in alignment with ICF ethical standards and competencies.
Program Outcomes
Participants who complete CALD will:
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Demonstrate coaching proficiency aligned with ICF ACC credentialing standards.
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Exhibit a foundational professional coaching identity grounded in ethics, presence, and reflective practice.
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Be prepared to pursue ICF credentialing and apply coaching skills responsibly across contexts.
Engaging in the CALD Program
Success in this coach education program requires active engagement and personal responsibility for learning.
Participants are expected to:
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Attend all scheduled classes.
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Complete all assignments on time and to a high standard of quality.
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Be fully present and engaged throughout the program.
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Demonstrate willingness to learn, grow, and self-reflect with openness to feedback.
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Actively support the cohort learning experience.
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Explore ideas, perspectives, and practices without judgment.
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Contribute meaningfully to online discussions and shared learning spaces.
Investment in Program
Early Bird: $8375 (*Ends February 13, 2026, and must be paid in full on that day.)
After February 13, 2026 price will be $8600
Payment forms accepted: Credit Card, Zelle, PayPal, and Bank Transfer
CALD Virtual Program Dates:
March 18-20, 2026
April 16-17, 2026
May 14-15, 2026
June 25-26, 2026
Final Recording Due: July 24, 2026 | More details about the classes and modules will be provided once your application is accepted.
Classroom Times: Opens: 8:45 AM EST | Class Begins 9 AM | Lunch: 12 PM-1 PM | Closes 5 PM EST
Please read before submitting your application:
When you are ready, please submit your application using the secure link below ("Apply Now"). The application includes four thoughtful questions designed to help us get to know you and understand your intentions for applying to the CALD program. The information you share, including personal details, professional background, and reflective responses, will be accessed only by authorized members of the LEADZ CALD team involved in the application review process.
Application materials will not be shared externally, published, or used for marketing or promotional purposes. Information will not be disclosed to third parties except where required to support accreditation, regulatory compliance, or legal obligations, and then only to the minimum extent necessary.
