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Become an ICF Certified Coach and start unlocking the full potential in your organisation

The Coaching Leader is an International Coaching Federation accredited program designed to equip leaders with the coaching mindset and skills to engage in authentic, meaningful, and transformative conversations.

SUITED TO

SUITED TO

People Managers & Team Leads

DURATION

DURATION

24 Weeks

FORMAT

FORMAT

In Person & Virtual

Class Size

CLASS SIZE

Minimum 8 - Maximum 16

The world has changed. It is more complex, dynamic and interconnected than ever, and the traditional military style of command and control is obsolete. Now, more than ever, leaders need to engage in authentic, meaningful conversations that:

  • Empower and enable others to navigate change and thrive
  • Enhance individuals’ performance, skills and confidence
  • Create space for diverse perspectives and ideas to emerge
  • Cultivate a culture of accountability, innovation and growth

The Coaching Leader is an International Coaching Federation accredited program designed to equip leaders with the coaching mindset and skills to engage in authentic, meaningful, and transformative conversations.

Graduates of The Coaching Leader are on a direct pathway to the ICF Associate Certified Coach credential.

INVESTMENT

INVESTMENT

SGD $8,500 $6,375

Sign-up Before 30 August and Save 25%

In-house Run: Special pricing is available to organisations that want to an in-house run.

Program Objectives & Learning Outcomes

Bring coaching into the flow of work by learning how to transform everyday workplace conversations into powerful moments that unlock potential, strengthen engagement, and drive performance—all while advancing toward an ICF credential.

Step up and stand out as a leader others trust and want to follow, through presence, clarity, and purposeful action.

Build authentic connections that foster trust, psychological safety, and meaningful dialogue.

Strengthen adaptability and resilience to lead yourself and others through change with calm and confidence.

Be a catalyst for learning and growth by helping others unlock potential and take ownership of their development.

Drive performance and confidence by coaching others to overcome challenges, build skills, and thrive.

Navigate the dual role of leader and coach, adapting your approach to coach both within and beyond formal authority.

Why Signup for the Coaching Leader?

Workplaced Focussed

WORKPLACE FOCUSSED

Learn how to integrate coaching into various workplace conversations

EXPERIENCED LEADERS

EXPERIENCED LEADERS

Learn from experienced leaders with over 50-years of 'real 'world' experience

It's Modular

IT'S MODULAR

Bite-sized, focused, modular learning fits busy work schedules.

Program Overview

The Coaching Leader is an International Coaching Federation accredited program designed to equip leaders with the coaching mindset and skills to engage in authentic, meaningful, and transformative conversations. It includes 62 hours of coach-specific education and 10 hours of mentoring.

Kickstart (In-Person)

A 2-day in person conference at the beginning of the program. The objective is to kickstart the journey with a strong foundation.

The Midway (In-Person)

An 8-hour in person conference in the middle of the program. The objective is to ensure what has been learned is embedded.

6 x Learning Labs (Virtual)

3-hour virtual workshops every 4 weeks on a specific competency. The objective is to deep dive into each competency.

4 x Fieldwork Assignments

A series of very real post learning activities. The objective is to put what has been learned into practice.

10 Hours of Mentoring Coaching (Virtual)

Ten hours of mentoring with a certified mentor coach. Ten hours of mentoring with a certified mentor coach. This is a formative assessment for your ACC credential.

3 x Coaching Labs (Virtual)

2-hour virtual group mentoring sessions focussed on ensuring that what was covered in the learning units is being applied.

Development Centre (In-Person)

An 8-hour in person conference at the end of the program. The objective is to further develop learners and set them up for success.

Digital Toolbox

Access to a digital toolbox jam-packed with bite-sized explainer videos, demonstrations and templates.

Support for Coaching Hours

Acquire valuable coaching hours with partner organisations who make pro-bono coaching available to their people.

A Growing Alumni

Join a growing alumni of coaching leaders and take part in ongoing learning, peer exchanges, and advanced development opportunities.

Program Leaders

Jim Livingstone

Jim Livingstone

Jim is an ICF Master Certified Coach, Certified Team Coach, Certified Coach Assessor, Leadership Facilitator, and the Founder and Chief Learning Officer for Northpoint.

Jim is incredibly passionate about leadership, and believes that leaders have the power to ignite change. He has been coaching leaders, running leadership programs and writing about leadership for over 15 years, and backs it up with over 20 years ‘real world’ experience in the media industry.

Jim Livingstone

John Nielsen

John is an ICF Master Certified Coach and leadership facilitator. He is also a Senior Learning Partner at Northpoint.

John is passionate about people. He has been coaching leaders and running leadership programs for a decade and backs it up with more than 30 years experience in building, leading, and transforming global IT organisations.

Program Schedule

Learning Element

Format

Time Commitment

Kickstart

Conference

(In Person)

17 & 18 Oct 2026

(2 Days)

LU1. Listens Actively

Learning Lab

(Virtual)

14 Nov 2026

(3 Hours)

LU2. Evokes Awareness

 Conference

(In Person)

12 Dec 2026

(3 Hours)

LU3. Goal Setting

Learning Lab

(Virtual)

9 January 2027

(3 Hours)

The Midway

Conference

(In Person)

13 Feb 2027

(1 Day)

LU4. Development Conversations

Learning Lab

(Virtual)

13 Mar 2027

(3 Hours)

LU5. Feed Forward Conversations

Learning Lab

(Virtual)

10 Apr 2027

(3 Hours)

LU6. PerformanceConversations

Learning Lab

(Virtual)

8 May 2027

(3 Hours)

Development Centre & Graduation

Conference

(In Person)

5 June 2027

(1 Days)

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Northpoint was founded on the belief that potential doesn’t always announce itself. It needs to be seen, supported, and given somewhere to go.

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Join us for a dynamic 60-minute preview of The Coaching Leader. This session offers a taste of how coaching can become a powerful leadership style; one that builds trust, unlocks potential, and drives performance.

  • Experience key concepts from the programme
  • Participate in a live coaching demo
  • Explore how coaching conversations differ from managing or mentoring
  • Hear real stories of impact from past participants
  • Get your questions answered about the full programme

PREVIEW