Get started in your journey towards coaching and self-awareness

• 60hrs of training online and self study
• 10 hrs of mentoring
• 100hrs of Coaching practice
• Credentialing Exam preparation samples and support
• Performance evaluation of audio recording of coaching session

An ICF Credential is a professional certification indicating that you An ICF Credential is a professional certification indicating that you have met specific standards and requirements designed to develop and refine your coaching skills. It is an indication that you are dedicated to upholding strong principles of ethical behavior in coaching. An ICF Credential shows your clients and peers that you are committed to the coaching industry and to developing yourself as a coaching professional.

• Holding a credential – especially an ICF Credential – is extremely important to today’s coaching clients. The 2022 Global Consumer Awareness Study found that 85% of coaching clients say it’s important or very important that their coach holds a certification or credential. Earning an ICF Credential provides you with instant credibility and increased visibility to prospective clients.
• ICF offers three credentials, corresponding with the quantity of education and experience required to earn it. The credentials are:
• Associate Certified Coach (ACC) – Completed 60 hours of coach specific education and 100 hours of client coaching experience
• Professional Certified Coach (PCC) – Completed 125 hours of coach specific education and 500 hours of client coaching experience
• Master Certified Coach (MCC) – Hold or have held a PCC Credential, completed 200 hours of coach specific education and 2,500 hours of client coaching experience
• More information about ICF available in https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards

• Completion of the Coach Certification program that qualifies the requirement of the ICF Standards
• Perseverance to transform yourself by learning Coaching skills through practice. 6 months of Intensive training, 4hrs per week
• Commitment of 12 to 16 months depending on the speed that you put in your efforts for practice
• 80% attendance in completing the training sessions
• Self coaching and reflective practice
• Peer coaching to coach ourselves during the process of learning coaching skills to experience coaching and its impact in self
• Completion and Pass percentage for the ICF credentialling Exam
• Passing the performance Evaluation of the Audio recording done by DeeKay Excellence through ACTP Level 2 Accreditation
• Applying for the ICF Credentials through the certificate provided by DeeKay Excellence

• Self-awareness and Leadership Transformation
• Acquiring characteristics for Becoming a C Suite leader
• Global recognition as a certified and credentialled coach
• Applying the coaching skills in your leadership roles
• Own a business of coaching on your own
• Include coaching skills if you are a trainer, mentor or consultant for handling experienced leaders
• Be a mentor for aspiring coaches
• Become a Coach training provider

Deepa Kannan is a Master Certified Coach(MCC) from International Coach federation(ICF) and has various Corporate experience for about 22+ years from technology delivery management to program management in various strategic role in US and India. Her leadership experience working with Various vendors, leaders and clients from TCS, Accenture, Infosys, IBM, Ameriprise, Amex, JCPenney, Merrill Lynch and Bank of America helps to bring in the perspective of the challenges faced by Corporate leadership and to overcome the same through coaching process.

• Aspiring coaches who look for Global recognition
• Mentors, Consultants, trainers, Agile coaches who would like to add coaching skills to their profile
• Professionals interested in the leadership growth and career advancement
• Employees who are willing to explore their leadership thought process
• Organizations looking to develop next level leadership team
• Corporate Professionals and leaders looking to groom themselves for Executive leadership roles
• Business Leaders looking to Transform their career path
• Individuals who look to achieve meaningful and purposeful Balance in Life
• Professionals who would like to explore inner self to become better leaders
• Professionals interested to transition from managerial roles to leadership roles