Evidence-Based Training

Our academy provides evidence-based life coach training, ensuring you learn from the latest research and techniques for effective coaching.

Raise the Bar on Coaching

We are dedicated to raising the standards of coaching, focusing on holistic wellness and empowering coaches to make a meaningful impact on their clients' lives.

Transformative Journey

Embark on a transformative journey with us, where you will develop the skills and confidence to guide others towards healing and personal growth.

Become a Trauma-Informed Life Coach!  Are you passionate about helping others? Become a Certified Trauma-Informed Life Coach & Transform Lives.

 Do you feel a deep calling to help others heal and truly thrive? Are you yearning for work that lights you up and makes a real impact? You're in the right place. At Pathways to Healing Life Coach Academy, we get you. We're a community of passionate people, just like you, who believe in the power of healing and transformation. Pathways to Healing Life Coach Academy is where it all comes together. Bridge the Gap Between Coaching and Mental Health: Pathways to Healing Life Coaching Academy goes beyond surface-level coaching techniques. You'll gain a deep understanding of trauma, mental health, and the mind-body connection. This knowledge empowers you to work effectively with clients while recognizing your scope of practice and the importance of collaboration with licensed mental health professionals.

Meet Your Trainers

"Hey there, Aspiring Life Coach! We're Coach Tanya Bankston and Coach Tamera J., and we are SO excited you're here! This Academy is a labor of love, built on years of experience and a whole lotta heart. Get ready to dive deep, connect with amazing people, and discover the incredible coach you were born to be." Here's what sets our Academy apart: Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned professionals with extensive experience in trauma-informed care and coaching. Engaging Learning: Experience dynamic content, live Q&A sessions, and collaborative discussions that bring the learning to life. Supportive Community: Connect with a network of like-minded individuals who share your passion for healing and personal growth. Master Life Coaching Skills: Acquire the skills, tools and strategies to transform your clients lives and build a thriving and sustainable coaching practice. Ongoing Support: Benefit from continued mentorship and access to our vibrant community long after you graduate.

Unlock Real Transformation with Evidence-Based Coaching

At Pathways to Healing Life Coach Academy, we believe in the power of evidence-based coaching to help clients achieve real and lasting transformation. Our program equips you with proven frameworks and techniques that are grounded in research and designed to facilitate deep and meaningful change. Why Evidence-Based Coaching Matters: • Evidence-based coaching frameworks provide a structured and reliable approach to guiding clients toward their goals. • These frameworks are: Rooted in Research: Backed by scientific studies and proven effective in helping clients achieve positive outcomes. • Client-Centered: Focus on the client's unique needs, strengths, and goals, fostering a collaborative and empowering relationship. • Goal-Oriented: Provide a clear roadmap for progress, helping clients set achievable goals and track their progress. • Actionable: Offer practical tools and techniques that clients can apply to their daily lives to create lasting change. • Adaptable: Can be tailored to different client needs and situations, ensuring a personalized and effective coaching experience. • Benefits for Your Clients: Increased Self-Awareness: Gain deeper insights into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. • Enhanced Motivation: Develop greater clarity and commitment to their goals. Improved Confidence: Build self-belief and resilience to overcome challenges. • Stronger Relationships: Develop healthier communication and interpersonal skills. • Greater Fulfillment: Create a life that aligns with their values and aspirations.

Learn this and so much more!

The Foundations of Life Coaching

The Foundations of Coaching refer to the fundamental principles and client-centered skills that underpin effective coaching relationships.  Client-Centered: Coaching focuses on the client's goals, values, and perspectives. It's about empowering them to find their own solutions.

Understanding the ICF

Learn about the ICF role in the coaching field. The ICF (International Coaching Federation acts like a referee in coaching, it helps to create rules of the game for coaches. They make sure coaches follow a code of ethics and act professionally.

Getting Started as a Coach (Including Confidence & Business Aspects)

Learn strategies for building your coaching business, including niche identification, marketing, and client acquisition. This course is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to embark on your coaching journey with confidence and purpose.

Learn this and more!

Using Questions in Coaching

Describe a key feature that sets you apart, solves a problem, or adds value to your users.

The Art of Listening

Describe a key feature that sets you apart, solves a problem, or adds value to your users.

How to Laser Coach

Describe a key feature that sets you apart, solves a problem, or adds value to your users.

FAQ

Use this to describe your product. Speak directly to your audience, address their challenges, and show them how your product provides a solution to their problems. Consider what might be holding your target audience back, and tackle those potential concerns upfront. Make sure you clearly state the practical benefits your audience will gain from your product. Share a glimpse of your expertise or the special approach that sets your product apart from the rest. Don’t forget to add a clear and simple call-to-action so that your audience knows exactly how and where to sign up!

How Long is this training program?

The program is a live traing. The program is designed to be completed within 12 weeks. 

How do I access the training?

You will access course materials in the online student center in thinkific. The training has video, audio, and notes. We do not mail books or videos.

How do I complete the program?

To complete this live coaching program and receive the certificate of completion you must: Complete all assignments, quizzes and practicuums.

What if I change my mind about the training? Can I quit & get a refund?

This program is only for the most committed individuals. This program is for you if you are passionately drawn to coaching, starting a coaching business, and assisting in changing lives. If leaving the door open to quit is a strong concern for you, we invite you to take it as a sign that this program is not right for you.  When you sign up for this life coach training program, you are also getting access to our materials that you can download to your computer to keep. Therefore, we do not offer refunds for the program.

Is this program approved by the ICF?

No. This program is led by Licensed Clinicians that old Master's level Clinicial Degrees. Please note: You do not need to be ICF accredited because the ICF does not regulate the coaching industry and upon successful completion of this program, you will become a Certified Coach.

Do I need to have ICF credentials to become a coach?

No. The coaching industry is not regulated. There is no official certification or license for you to become a professional coach (life coach, business coach, etc.) in the USA. There are many educational programs like UCI that will award you with a certificate upon completion. This means that you have been trained as a coach and have successfully completed a training program. With training and certification, you will be more credible to clients as a coach. The ICF is a voluntary organization that attempts to govern and regulate coaching. Although legally, they have no power to do this, within the coaching profession, they are viewed as the strongest of organizations. Keep in mind that over 95% of clients will not have heard of the ICF and thus care more about certification titles and training then governing bodies.

What certification will I get when I complete the program?

Upon successful completion of the self-paced, you will receive: Life Coach Certification Solution-Focused Coach Certification

Do clients check to see if I am ICF accredited?

Clients generally do not know who the ICF is and what they do. Clients are most often only concerned that you are trained and certified. However, if you are seeking employment with large organizations, they often look for ICF accredited coaches when hiring.

What's the weekly time commitment?

If you would like to complete the program in the 12-weeks we suggest 2-3 hours per week of study. Up to 2-hours of video watch time per week 1-2 hours of homework, most weeks

Transform Lives, Including Your Own: Join Our Life Coach Academy

Our program is perfect for: • Aspiring life coaches who are eager to start a new career. • Existing coaches who want to specialize in holistic healing modalities. Individuals seeking to deepen their own personal growth and self-awareness. Special Launch Offer! To celebrate the launch of our academy, we're offering a special 100.00 off for those who enroll before Feb 9th, 2025!   Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future and become a certified life coach. Classes begin February 23rd, 2025.

Ready to Start Your Coaching Journey?

Embark on a transformative journey to becoming a certified life coach and positively impacting lives. Enroll today to unleash your full potential and make a lasting difference.