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Become a Catalyst for Change

Offered in partnership with (Level I certified by ICF). 

Our Transformational Leadership Coach Education is a dynamic, empowering approach to developing leaders who inspire meaningful change – in themselves, their teams and their organizations. Unlike traditional leadership models that prioritize tasks and outcomes, transformational leadership emphasizes personal growth, emotional intelligence, vision-driven strategy and the ability to motivate others through authenticity and purpose.

Coaching is more than a profession or a skill – it’s a way of being with others that draws out their talent, wisdom and creativity. If you are drawn to conversations about growth, resilience, unlocking potential for the sake of productivity and leading meaningful change, coaching may be your next step.

Through this program, you will learn to:

• Support others in gaining clarity, confidence and the energy to tackle problems.
• Empower and inspire clients, students, staff and teams to realize their highest potential and deepest values.
• Develop deep listening and powerful communication skills for more impactful conversations.
• Lead with presence and integrity, rather than pressure.
• Build a purposeful career doing work that matters.
• Cultivate self-awareness and reflective practices that sustain growth.
• Foster inclusive, innovative and high-trust environments.

This type of leadership coach education blends evidence-based leadership theory with practical coaching techniques -- preparing you to lead not just with authority, but with influence and heart. Whether you’re an executive, team leader, emerging leader, educator, coach or mental health professional, transformational leadership coaching helps you unlock your potential – and ignite it in others.

Program Highlights

• All courses are .
• Complete all four courses to become eligible for the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential.
• Support in building 100 practice coaching hours required for ACC credential.
• Build a diverse, cross-Canada network of high-impact leaders and coaches.
• Low participant-instructor ratios to ensure a personalized learning experience.
• Curriculum developed by experienced clinical therapists and leadership experts with deep insight into human behaviour and motivation.
• While many programs focus on coaching the what, we teach you to coach the who – the mind, the heart, the character.
• Rooted in positive psychology and thought leadership on resilience and empowering others.
• Complete your coach education in as little as eight months.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for our Transformational Leadership Coach Education, you must have postsecondary education (college diploma or university degree) and at least three years of professional experience.

This program is best suited for professionals and leaders from any industry, including academic, healthcare, education, technology, insurance and manufacturing.

Contact us at fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca if you require additional information.

How Do I Know if This Program is for Me?

Are You an Intentional Leader?

As an Intentional Leader, you’re already in a leadership role—whether formal or informal—and you’re ready to level up how you support and develop others. You’re known for being a good listener, but you want tools to create deeper impact without always having to problem-solve or have the answers.

Through our Transformational Leadership Coach Education, you’ll:

• Learn to hold powerful coaching conversations that build trust and accountability.
• Shift from solving problems to unlocking potential.
• Develop emotional intelligence, presence, and communication skills that strengthen your leadership.
• Gain ICF-aligned tools to support your team’s growth while expanding your own leadership capacity.

Are You an Emerging Coach?

As an Emerging Coach, you’re the friend or colleague people turn to for insight. You’ve been coaching informally—now you want the structure, skills, and credentials to do it professionally. You’re craving a framework that aligns with your intuitive sense of people and a community to grow with.

Through our Transformational Leadership Coach Education, you’ll:

• Ground your intuition in a proven, ethical coaching framework.
• Practice core coaching skills like presence, listening, powerful questioning, and evoking awareness.
• Learn how to structure a coaching session with flow and purpose.
• Gain confidence through mentor feedback, peer coaching, and live demonstrations.

Are You a Career Explorer?

If you are a Career Explorer, you’re seeking more purpose, meaning, and flexibility in your work. Whether you come from education, healthcare, business, social impact, or something entirely different, you’re ready for a new chapter that aligns with your values and allows you to share your expertise more widely.

Through our Transformational Leadership Coach Education, you’ll:

• Discover how to repurpose your lived experience into a powerful coaching presence and evocative questions.
• Build a skillset that amplifies what you already do well.
• Gain the credential that builds credibility with future clients.
• Gain tools to support others through transition, clarity, and growth—while building a path for your own.

Instructors

All courses are taught by ICF credentialed instructors with long and successful coaching practices in the areas of professional, leadership, executive and team coaching. The lead coach educators are:

• Susanna Munz, BA, Bed, MMin, PCC-ICF and Director of Coach Education for Red Maple
• Brian Cyr, MCC-ICF
• Kathy Sauve, BA, PCC