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Life is a roller coaster ride with ups and downs. One word that separates those who plow ahead through adversities and those who fall by the side is – resilience. Abraham Lincoln said, “It’s not about how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up”. Nothing has tested our resilience like Covid, in recent times. The pandemic has not spared any individual or organization. Nevertheless, success narratives have emerged while people grew stronger (antifragility in action). Resilience coaching has contributed in great measure to these narratives. Courtesy of the ICF Coaching Conclave 2021, India, I got a chance to listen to the stellar thought leaders from the Coaching & Personal Development fraternity. One such session was by Dr. Srikumar Rao , CEO, The Rao Institute. He has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and executives achieve a quantum breakthrough, reaching new orbits of success and rediscovering joy in life. Dr. Rao is a sought-after coach for persons seeking spiritual growth. Coach – A Friend, Philosopher, and a Guide I liked the way Dr. Rao announced that he has a different approach towards coaching rather than the conventional way of identifying the key traits in a person and coaching them accordingly. He believes in the concept of “Coach as a Friend, Philosopher, and Guide” . He recollects the relation between Alexander and Aristotle. While Alexander was a wilful child his father did not know how to deal with him. Aristotle was called upon and was requested to help Alexander. Aristotle did not teach him what was to be done to be a better king, he did not tutor him on the nuances of warfare or lecture him on politics. Instead, he spoke of humor, poetry, the meaning of life. At the end of the year, Alexander achieved all that we have heard of. Similarly, Dr. Rao believes in helping a person in creating an outlook that raises his consciousness rather than coaching him in a particular skill. One thought that seeped deep into my consciousness was that Internal problems cannot be solved by external actions. Such a powerful thought! We see this manifesting every day in our mundane lives where individuals are battling to control their external actions while the problem is deeper, it’s internal. Coaching helps to treat the root cause (internal) than providing a bandaid to the symptoms alone. That is why resilience coaching, like any other type of coaching, provides long-lasting results.  Flashlight of Awareness Dr. Rao points out an interesting concept of what he calls, “Flashlight of Awareness” . When we consider our life, we focus this flashlight on what we think are problems in our lives. Since we have focused the flashlight of awareness on them, they gather our attention and emotional energy. Instead, we must shift the focus onto many beautiful things in life and we eventually get to the emotional state of gratitude and appreciation. This is a great way to develop resilience when problems hit us. Dr. Rao narrated an enlightening story whose moral was that, when some incident occurs in our life, we do not know whether it was for good or bad. Only with the passage of time, will we know the real reason for its occurrence. When this kind of attitude is developed, “We move from the realm of despair to the realm of gratitude”. He emphasizes while we strive to be the best in various roles that we play in our life, we become better individuals. While a person is helping another, in the process the person is working on himself as well.  He elucidated that Coaching works on two levels. (1) First at a relatively superficial level, where we try experimenting with new methods and go ahead. (2) Second at the subliminal level, where the presence of the coach itself has an impact upon the person being coached. Generally, coachees tend to relapse to their way of thinking. Therefore, there is a need to change their outlook and not merely coach them. Dr. Rao advocates extreme resilience, where we bounce back very quickly from adversity. The pace should be such that others who observe might not even know we suffered an adverse event.  Resilience coaching can enable us to achieve this kind of extreme resilience. It is difficult for most of us to take our eyes off our troubles. A resilience coach can help us shine the flashlight of awareness on the good things in our life and develop an attitude of gratitude. Emotional Goal Setting Often we set goals, try hard to achieve them and we succeed. There are also instances where we fail. He suggests that we set an ambitious goal and ‘just forget about it.’ The benefit of setting a goal is to establish a direction.Once the direction is established, do not think about the goal. Instead, we need to pour all of our emotional energy into finding the way to meet the goal while we focus the flashlight of awareness on the main task. When this is done, irrespective of whether we achieve the goal, we fully enjoy the journey towards the goal. In simple words, “Invest in the process and not in the outcome, which is not in our control.” The benefit of setting a goal and trying to achieve the goal is the learning and growth that happens to us and in us as we try our level best. If we could achieve the goal, it’s a bonus. But if we fail, the learning and growth have already happened. Dr. Rao reiterates the words of a basketball coach, John Wooden, which he often told players to ask themselves at the end of the match, “Did I do the best that I was capable of? If yes, the results don’t matter”. This, Dr. Rao, says is the perfect articulation of investing in the process and not the goal. How much time does the mountaineer stay at the summit after scaling it? It’s always about the journey, and what we become during the journey. A resilience coach can keep us focused on the journey rather than on the results, thus lowering the impact stressors can have on us. The second speaker in this session was Miss Aparna Kumar , IPS , DIG , Dehradun. She DIG Aparna comes with considerable experience and achievement as a successful women police officer and Indian IPS officer. She is a passionate mountaineer. She has scaled several mountain peaks around the world. She holds several titles and awards for bravery. As a mountaineer, she explained that life is like a mountain. We go up, reach the top, come down, set a new goal, and start the journey again. The mountains are not only covered with rocks and snow but also dreams and desires. She translates “Where there is a will, there is a way” into “If there is a way, I’ll find a way; if there is no way, I’ll create one” . There is always a way when one is committed. She compares 3 basic rules of mountaineering to life.  It is farther than it looks  It is taller than it looks. It is harder than it looks. This is life in a nutshell. Life is hard, life is tough, life is unfair. DIG Aparna shared how she was initiated into mountaineering and her training experience while fulfilling her duties as an IPS officer. She narrated many incidents from her life attempting to climb various mountains and Mount Everest as well. In many instances, DIG Aparna had to trek with people who were younger than her. She stresses, “We are as young as we feel”. Age should not limit our potential or willingness to learn, as she feels age should not be considered as a reason for not growing. She believes that success is driven by the mindset of an individual. “Failure is not a crime, lack of effort is”. To be successful, we need to train ourselves to handle failure, pain, and crisis. DIG Aparna always asks herself She inquires for herself, “What stops me from doing what I want to?” She says we need to break the barriers and shatter those self-limiting thoughts which hold us back. We need to have faith so that we can beat our self-doubt. She says we need to expect changes, and uncertainties because we are bound to come across them. Moreover, we need to accept and adapt to the situation, which helps in overcoming it with a pragmatic approach and confidence. The tips and strategies shared by DIG Aparna and Dr. Rao are invaluable in building resilience to adversities. Having a trusted friend and confidante during troubling times is half the problem solved. A resilience coach can fill these shoes aptly. If you want to know more about resilience coaching and how it can help you, go through the FAQs given below Regal Unlimited’s ICF coach training program. Regal Unlimited is a premier coaching training institute based out of Bengaluru, India. We have trained more than 300 coaches and mentored 1200+ coaches over the last 10 years.  So if you want to increase your chances of becoming a successful coach, if you want a nurturing, empowering community of coaches you can call family, begin your coaching journey with Regal Unlimited. Begin your journey to becoming a Resilience Coach NOW! FAQs What is resilience? Resilience is the ability to adapt to and overcome challenging life situations through empowering mental, emotional, and behavioral adjustments. These challenges could be related to relationships, the workplace, health, or financial conditions, to name a few. When the going gets tough, resilience coaching is an effective way to toughen up and get going! What is resilience coaching? Resilience coaching is a one-on-one engagement with a resilience coach who can partner with you to co-create a customized process to become resilient to challenges.  What does a resilience coach do? A resilience coach can help you build and strengthen your resilience muscle by  Acting as a mirror to increase self-awareness (identifying strengths and weaknesses) Working with you to develop skills and strategies to manage stressors Creating a positive mindset that nurtures resilience  How can resilience coaching help you? Resilience coaching can help you successfully navigate low points in your life or career. It can significantly reduce the bounce-back time and enable you to move ahead with renewed spirit.  Resilience coaching can fortify you against mental and emotional breakdowns. Resilience coaching is not restricted to those facing major setbacks. Resilience coaching can be used pre-emptively to equip leaders with skills and strategies to effectively tackle challenging business goals. Leaders who take up resilience coaching can manage change more effectively.  How to become a resilience coach? Resilience coaching is a niche of professional coaching. The ICF coach training program is the first step to becoming a resilience coach.

Executive Coaching Services – the corporate gamechanger Executive coaching is proving to be a game changer in the world of business. It enables leaders to move confidently into a new era teeming with uncertainties and turbulences. An ROI of 529%, which amounts to $5 for every $ 1$ spent on executive coaching (not including employee benefits), shows how valuable executive coaching services are for organizations and leaders alike. What Is Executive Coaching? Executive coaching is an offshoot of professional coaching specifically meant for C-suite leaders and organizations’ top leadership. Executives typically take up corporate coaching to enhance executive presence, build strategic thinking, broaden their field of vision, develop a global mindset, prepare for new roles, etc. Executive coaches function as thinking partners, accountability partners, sounding boards, and mirrors. To know how executive coaching differs from leadership coaching, read our blog – Executive Coaching and Leadership Coaching: Are They the Same or Different? Executive Coaching Trends to Watch Out For Are you on the lookout for executive coaching services as an organization, leader, or coach? Here are the top trends that you should know. Trend #1: Increase in demand for executive coaching services in response to new challenges The business environment has become more challenging, requiring highly competent and skilled executives. According to the Conference Board’s C-Suite Challenge ™ 2021 , global CEOs will make coaching the main focus of their human capital management in the coming years. Subash CV, Master Certified Coach, believes that coaching is the future of leadership. Accordingly, the demand for executive coaching services in India and worldwide is on an upward trend. Trend #2: More leaders to benefit from executive coaching services The far-reaching benefits of executive coaching are making organizations hire executive coaches for leadership a rung or two below the C-suite leadership, especially for those in the line of succession. This includes mid-level executives, GMs, directors, and high-potential leaders. Trend #3: Executive coaching is pivoting to high performers The myth that coaching is only for leaders who aren’t performing well is finally getting busted. More organizations recognize the huge windfalls in store when their high performers’ avail of corporate coaching services. So leaders, please note that coaching is no longer for laggards – it isn’t a sign of weakness. It is now a show of confidence the management has in high performers! Trend #4:The age bracket of leaders getting coached and executive coaches are reducing Executives who go for corporate coaching services are traditionally in the  40-50 age group. But current trends show a lowering in the age bracket. Reason? Leaders are becoming executives earlier. Another reason is that Millennials & Gen Z show more receptivity to executive coaching. So organizations prefer hiring younger executive coaches to ensure resonance & alignment. Trend #5: New focus areas for executive coaching services CEOs worldwide prioritize making their organizations more adaptable, agile, and flexible to meet the challenges of an uncertain future. The scope of executive coaching is expanding to include these organizational goals. Other additional areas that are going to get further attention are: Effective change management, especially in M&A – Organizations recognize the role of coaching in effecting smooth transitions when two company cultures clash. Managing up – A Forbes survey revealed that acquiring new clients is the most challenging task for executives. Further, executive coaching will focus on honing good PR skills to attract and retain clients. The same skills would help in interacting with the board executives answer to. Leading millennials teams – Millennials, the incoming workforce, have motivations and priorities different from their predecessors. Executive coaching can help executives understand and lead millennial teams effectively. Cultivating leadership presence – Going beyond the superficial trappings of a leader to bring out what is authentic, inspiring, and humane. Innovation – Innovation is a top priority for CEOs to keep up with constant change and disruption and will become a significant focus area of executive coaching. Trend #6:Coaching the person as a whole Organizations provide executive coaching to enhance the performance of their leaders and achieve business goals. While the primary focus has not changed, there is a visible tilt toward coaching the leader. An increasingly competitive playing field has elevated stress levels in leaders. Add to this the complexities of human relationships. Enlightened organizations realize that leaders must develop emotional competencies to manage themselves before becoming effective leaders. Executive coaching can help with both . Trend #7: Executive coaching services more oriented toward enhancing new-age leadership skills As per the Conference Board’s C-Suite Challenge ™ 2021, CEOs believe leaders with professional competency and high emotional and social IQ are the best equipped to help organizations handle challenges. Organizations increasingly want innovative, empathetic, and compassionate leaders. They value cool-headed and decisive crisis managers who can execute effectively. Employees prefer to work for transparent, authentic, and caring leaders. Executive coaching will be closely aligned with these competencies in the coming years. Trend #8: Developing in-house coaching facilities and coaching culture A fast-growing trend is of organizations looking to integrate coaching into their culture. They want to partner with coaching firms to Identify and train suitable leaders to become internal coaches. Design and implement in-house coach training programs Help create in-house coach certification programs Many businesses are also using executive coaching to develop the coaching style of leadership in their executives. This enables coaching to percolate into the system, making coaching a critical element of culture. A coaching mindset is practiced and not just preached by the authorities! Trend #9: Increase in demand for certified coaches The growth of the executive coaching services market will inevitably trigger the mushrooming of executive coaches. Industrial bodies will have to eventually bring in policies such as compulsory coach certification to regulate this market. As organizations and leaders, choosing executive coaches certified by recognized authorities such as the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) is prudent. Regal Unlimited – A Trendsetter in Coaching and Coach Training In the ten years since our inception, Regal Unlimited has been constantly ahead of the curve in envisioning the future of executive coaching. Our approach, focus areas, and programs are inclined accordingly. Here’s a look at how we have been trendsetters in executive coaching. In achieving business goals set by organizations, we have always coached the ‘person’ rather than the ‘problem.’ This means that we enable leaders to discover strengths/ weaknesses that allow/prevent them from enhancing their professional performance. Leaders can apply this newfound awareness in their profession and personal life, lifelong. Regal Unlimited’s best executive coaching programs and leadership coaching programs nurture competent, caring, compassionate leaders. We enable leaders to tap into their intellectual, emotional, and spiritual quotients (IQ2EQ2SQ). To know more about IQ2EQ2SQ, read our blog Why Leadership is About IQ, EQ, and SQ? #IQ2EQ2SQ We are pioneers in promoting the coaching style of leadership and coaching culture in organizations through the Leader As Coach . Stay Ahead of the Curve With Regal Unlimited  Hire a Regal Coach Is your organization looking to hire a leadership/executive coach? Reach out to us for a FREE discovery session. Book FREE Discovery Session Know about Executive Coaching with Regal Unlimited Would you like to know how Regal Unlimited coaches executives? Click below to find out. I’d Like to Know More About Executive Coaching Choose Your Coach We have over 20 executive coaches with leadership experience in all areas of the industry. You can choose the perfect executive coach aligned with your industry and business goals. Explore our best ICF-accredited coaching programs in India

Introduction When the struggling professional golfer Rannulph Junnuh meets Bagger Vance, the mysterious caddie, magic happens. In the movie, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Vance helps Junnuh find and perfect his goal swing, and in the process, also shows him how to excel in life. Timothy Gallwey, a Harvard educationalist and tennis expert, authored the bestselling book The Inner Game of Tennis. He used the word ‘inner’ to indicate the player’s internal state as Gallway says “the opponent within one’s own head is more formidable than the one on the other side of the net.” There is an inner Junnuh, a tennis player, in all of us and all we need is a friendly nudge from a professional coach every once in a while. The value and the relevance of coaching is going beyond the ‘club’. A leader who has settled does not need a coach. A leader who is comfortable does not need a coach.  A leader who has the hunger for success deserves a coach. A leader who aches to go beyond the comfort zone deserves a coach. A leader who wants to leave behind a legacy deserves a coach. Leadership coaching is for you.  Why Do We Need a Leadership Coach? Being complacent can be extremely dangerous. All corporate leaders need leadership coaching at some point in their career as they can ‘lose their swing’ with time. Corporate leaders need to manage business and people. This multitasking increases the probability of missing the mark from time to time.  ‘Losing the swing’ can be on a personal front and not just professional level, and both at times. What  happens when you lose your swing? You feel like you have hit a brick wall or like you have lost the drive that fuelled your growth so far. The Story of Vinayak Solanki As a high-flying Sales Head at a leading MNC, Vinayak had a career trajectory that most would envy, until he was passed over for promotion. Soon enough, Vinayak’s performance began to take a hit and he ‘lost his swing’. His company tried to support him through his lean period but to no avail. There seemed to be no way to resuscitate the Vinayak who was a happy, confident go-getter until they found a way- Leadership Coaching. The new Vinayak was happier and more confident. Leadership Coaching Works and It Is Necessary Mentoring is often misconstrued as coaching. Mentoring is not coaching. Leadership coaching is about partnering with the leader to help them tap into their potential so that they can go beyond their wildest dreams- personally and professionally! Today’s leaders are faced with unprecedented trials. The Quit Quitting, Moonlighting, looming recession, the Russia-Ukraine war are some of the challenges. Coaching is unlocking people’s potential to maximize their own performance. A coaching mindset helps create a space where change is embraced effortlessly and an unprecedented level of performance and productivity is achieved. What are the benefits of leadership coaching? Many leaders believe that they do not need coaching. They feel that they have everything figured out. We have a few questions for you? ● Was Bill Gates a successful leader? ● Was Eric Schmidt a successful leader? ● Was Steve Jobs a successful leader? Yes. Right? Then what made them get a coach?  “Everyone needs a coach.”- Bill Gates They were undisputed leaders yet they signed up Bill Campbell as their coach and went on to recommend coaching to everyone. If they could do it, you can do it too! 5 Reasons Why Every Corporate Leader Needs a Leadership Coach 1. Alignment with purpose, goal-setting, accountability partner The best leadership coaches enable you to discover and align yourselves with the true purpose of your life and set goals accordingly. Furthermore, they walk your journey as your accountability. In Vinayak’s case, his life’s purpose revealed itself after a couple of sessions of soul-searching triggered by the probing questions of the coach. With this clarity and some self-guided analysis, Vinayak was soon able to formulate a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound) goal to tackle his professional setback. The corporate goal was to help Vinayak become a senior-level executive in his current company within the next 5 years. With this mandate, Vinayak and his coach co-created a plan of action that exercised and highlighted his strengths and core competencies. As Vinayak’s accountability partner, his coach ensured that Vinayak stayed on track and ticked off the boxes one by one. 2. Acts as a mirror A leader can grow professionally only if the loop of decision-making is completed with honest, impartial feedback. Leaders find it difficult to get such feedback from colleagues and subordinates. A leadership coach’s objective is client wellness and success. The leadership coach is, therefore, the best at being the much-needed mirror that calls a spade a spade. 3. Find root causes of issues through self-awareness and improve EQ Leadership coaches focus on the causes of issues rather than the symptoms, allowing for a problem to be solved holistically. They do this by empowering clients to identify strengths,  weaknesses and blind spots and work on them.  Vinayak’s anger issues had damaged his relationships at home and office. Working with his leadership coach, Vinayak delved deeper into the issue and discovered that the real culprit was not anger, as he naturally assumed, but his habit of drinking excessively, which made him display anger destructively. This awareness prompted Vinayak to voluntarily give up the bottle, a tough feat that he eventually accomplished, with his coach by his side. Vinayak’s self-confidence got a boost with this achievement. 4. Achieve work-life integration A leadership coach propels clients to excel on the professional and personal front in a perfectly balanced manner. Vinayak’s long hours at the office left him very little time to spend with his family. He and his coach brainstormed and came up with ways to streamline his work such that he could do justice to both office and home. No more missed family time, birthdays or anniversaries! 5. Safe space Being a leader in the corporate world is challenging work as one cannot afford to make mistakes. It is a tightrope walk to navigate judgemental peers and adversaries. A leadership coach provides the much needed safe space where a leader can find unconditional acceptance and unequivocal support. Here one can share thoughts without reservations. Vinayak could be his true self with his coach. He could bounce off ideas and express his thoughts freely. Vinayak admits that this safe space is what really helped him most to sail through the difficult period. Vinayak Solanki’s company had partnered with Regal Unlimited. He benefited immensely from our Leadership Coaching program. Over 6 months, Vinayak quit drinking, his relationship with his family improved and he was able to take the lost promotion opportunity in his stride. The coaching engagement widened his perspectives and broadened his horizons, opening him to new possibilities and opportunities for personal and professional growth. It helped him unlock his full potential. He put in his best at work and this was reflected in his performance.  We asked Vinayak what was the greatest benefit of having a leadership coach. He said, “A leadership coach is your cheerleader, sounding board, friend, guide, and philosopher, all rolled in one. They can play any support role that would help you achieve your potential.” Having found his ‘lost swing’, Vinayak Solanki is now happy and content. He cannot thank his leadership coach enough for the turnaround in his life. Vinayak Solanki’s company had partnered with Regal Unlimited. He benefited immensely from our Leadership Coaching program. Over 6 months, Vinayak quit drinking, his relationship with his family improved and he was able to take the lost promotion opportunity in his stride. The coaching engagement widened his perspectives and broadened his horizons, opening him to new possibilities and opportunities for personal and professional growth. It helped him unlock his full potential. He put in his best at work and this was reflected in his performance.  We asked Vinayak what was the greatest benefit of having a leadership coach. He said, “A leadership coach is your cheerleader, sounding board, friend, guide, and philosopher, all rolled in one. They can play any support role that would help you achieve your potential.” Having found his ‘lost swing’, Vinayak Solanki is now happy and content. He cannot thank his leadership coach enough for the turnaround in his life. Regal Unlimited’s Leadership Coaches Are the Best. Here Is Why. At Regal Unlimited, we understand the changing dynamics of modern-day corporate lives, and our  leadership coaching sessions are tailored to suit your exact requirements. Here is a quick overview of why and how leadership coaches from Regal Unlimited are the best bet. Apart from being ICF approved (the gold standard in coaching), our leadership coaches are- ●  Relatable – Our leadership coaching team has the best leadership coaches whose experience as corporate leaders makes it easier for them to step into your shoes and understand your issues. ●  Execution – Through our leadership programme, their corporate stint gives them a unique perspective on execution that would help them hone their strategic decision-making skills. ●  Focus on common good – Our leadership coaching program nurtures altruism and empowers clients to work in harmony with the greater common good. ●  All-round development – Our leadership coaching program focuses on your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness to help unlock your full potential. ●  Curated delivery – Our leadership coaches have a customized approach to achieving success. The benefits of leadership coaching by Regal Unlimited are immeasurable as we can see from the experience of Vinayak Solanki. “Inside each and every one of us is one true authentic swing. Over time the world can rob us of that swing. It gets buried inside us under all our wouldas and couldas and shouldas. Some folk even forget what their swing was. The trick is to find your swing.”- Bagger Vance, Find Your Swing You deserve the best. You deserve Regal unlimited. Come, find, and perfect your swing with us. Book a call with us!

Organizations the world over are grappling with the impact of the pandemic on their workforce and the increasingly challenging business market. Executive coaching has become an effective tool to gear up the leadership so they can steer their businesses with greater adaptability and flexibility. Coaching success stories from around the world are testimony to this. Eric Schmidt credits a large part of Google’s and Apple’s trillion-dollar evaluation to coach Bill Campbell ( CNBC ). So if you want to future-proof your organization ,  you should consider executive coaching for your top leadership. What Is Executive Coaching? Executive coaching is an engagement between an executive coach and a leader (usually C-suite and a rung below). The executive coach partners with the leader to maximize their potential as leaders and individuals. Executive coaching aims to achieve any one or more of the following objectives (only a few have been listed below)-  ● Enhance strategic thinking ● Achieve specific business goals ● Develop 360-degree vision ● Ease role and career transitions ● Planning for life after retirement ● Achieve personal goals Critical Questions to Ask When Selecting a Coach Are you looking at executive coaching for your leaders? The first step to making your executive coaching story a success is to select the right executive coach. So it all boils down to finding the right executive coach for your organization. Don’t depend solely upon second-hand recommendations from other organizations or leaders. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to an executive coach. Selecting a coach who suits your needs requires careful research aided by asking the right questions. We’ve laid out below some critical aspects that you must question when selecting an executive coach. 1)Industry Experience as a Leader or Coach Most organizations look for executive coaches who have been leaders or executives themselves. These coaches have been in your shoes, and they know exactly where it pinches for you! So you could begin by asking –  Organizations also prefer selecting executive coaches who have some working knowledge of their domain. For instance, if you are a banking firm, selecting an executive coach with a background in hospitality may not suit your needs. So ask the executive coach whether they have adequate experience in your field, either as a leader or even as an executive coach. It would be apt to note here that while it may be preferable to have an industry-specific executive coach, it is not essential. ICF coach training and coaching competencies equip executive coaches to engage leaders effectively, whether or not they have industry experience. You could choose to hire any competent, qualified executive coach unless your objectives are domain specific.   2) Quality of Coaching Experience The number of executives and organizations coached will give you an idea of how experienced the executive coach is. Ask the executive coach to share their success stories. This, along with their client list would reveal the quality of executive coaching they offer. It would also give you an idea of the industry domains they cater to. 3) Resonance With Company Values, Aspirations, and Culture Selecting an executive coach who is aligned with you makes for a mutually fulfilling coaching engagement. Asking your coach to talk about themselves, their motivations, and the values they hold dear can help you discover whether you both resonate on multiple levels. It how much passion, tells you how they are as a person and divulge how passionate or dedicated they are towards their calling.  Here are some questions you can ask – 4) Check Coaching Qualifications The coaching space is currently unregulated. Therefore, it is good industry practice to choose coaches who have been credentialed by a credible authority such as International Coaching Federation (ICF) and European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). In fact, ICF credentialing is considered the gold standard in coaching. They renew their credentialing every 3 years to ensure coaches maintain high standards of coaching.  Relevant questions you can ask executive coaches – 5) ROI of Coaching “He came, he motivated & he went off” remarked a leader, when asked about the engagement with a coach! It should make business sense. It should yield a definite ROI.  Knowing whether the executive coach you select fits your budget is vital. Ask the executive coaching firm/coach to spell out their package and the tangible benefits they offer.  Deciding on the primary & secondary goals of the engagement is critical. The fruition of these goals sets the base for calculating the ROI. ROI of coaching must be co-created by the coach & the client. The coach’s responsibility is to ensure that the ROI is clearly articulated.  A critical element of ROI is the total costs incurred by the firm.  6) Duration of Engagement Executive coaching engagements can last anywhere between 3 months to a year. Find out the period of engagement from your executive coach. If they state anything more than a year, you would know it to be an unnecessary stretch and probably a ruse to charge more sessions. Another key question to ask is,      That can be decided jointly by your leader and the executive coach. The frequency of coaching sessions is usually 2 per month. This gives enough time for the coachee to implement the objectives they decide in their coaching session, and see its impact. 7) Chemistry Between Coach and Coachee The same is true for a leader and their coach. Meaningful transformation for the coachee is possible only if the chemistry between them is right, that is, the coachee finds their executive coach trustworthy and compatible.  Accordingly,  the most important part of selecting a coach is assessing the chemistry between the executive coach you’ve selected and your leader.  So the next question on your mind should be – The best way to settle this is to set up a chemistry session with your leader and the executive coach to discover if they resonate with one another. Decide on hiring the coach only if your leader is comfortable with them. What should one discuss in a chemistry session is an important topic we shall take up in another blog! If you are a large organization with leaders from different countries, then it is a good idea to choose an executive coach who would understand the cultural and ethnic values of your leader. In such cases, a coach with a similar ethnic background might help the leader connect with them better. 8) The Specifics of the Coaching Sessions Executive coaching can happen in two formats, face-to-face and virtual. Both are effective. But not all coaching firms provide both options. Ask beforehand what formats executive coaching is available in. If both options are offered, you and your leader can decide the format based on location, time, distance, availability, and personal preference.  Remember that investing in the right type of executive coaching is investing in your leaders and in your organization’s success. Do not spare any effort to hire only the best executive coaches!  Executive Coaching With Regal Unlimited If you are on the hunt for an executive coach, don’t look further. Regal Unlimited is one of the best executive coaching firms in India . Here’s why selecting executive coaching with us would be the right move for you. Competent coaches with impeccable credentials : Our executive coaches are certified, credentialed ICF coaches who have been trained by us. They are all experienced leaders and executives from diverse domains such as banking, IT, hospitality, services, pharmaceuticals, educational institutions, etc.  CTA: Check out the profiles of Regal Coaches here Regal client list: We have coached 1000+ leaders from over 50 organizations worldwide such as TCS, Ford, Flipkart, Adobe, Dell, INSEAD, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and IIM- Bengaluru, to name a few. ROI of Enchantment : Our coaching engagements go above and beyond the stated ROI to provide a transformational experience. The tangible and intangible benefits for the organization and leader remain life-long. F2F and online executive coaching : Do you find us perfect yet are concerned about where the sessions will take place? Don’t worry! Our online executive coaching program in India has options for face-to-face and online coaching per the client’s needs and preferences. Find out if we are the Right Fit for your organization through a FREE Discovery Session. BOOK NOW!

This is so true because the world is steadily and definitely moving away from what traditional leadership has been. Corporations are looking for leaders who can sustain the winds of change. Hence regular development of Leaders (from external & internal sources) is a necessity.  Leadership Development is no more a vanity metric for Organizations. Leadership Development has become a source of competitive advantage in Tech organizations. Organizations are realizing that Leaders shape the culture, strategy & future of Organizations.  This paradigm shift in leadership has far-reaching results. This change in thought has been possible because Organizations increasingly are looking towards Leadership Coaching. Many organizations are embedding  Leadership Coaching as a tool in their leadership development programmes.  What Is Leadership Development? Leadership Development refers to the pursuit of skills that can lead an individual to assume leadership roles and responsibilities. With an ever-evolving workforce and the need for Organizations to to stay at the top of their game, the onus is on the leadership to charter paths  for the success of their organizations. In chasing these targets and goals,  leadership might lose the big picture in due course.  This is where leadership coaching can play a very important role. Leadership Coaching is a conscious effort in developing relevant competencies so that leaders can work cohesively.  Leaders are enrolled for various training, mentoring & coaching programs to develop themselves.  Strengthening Leadership Development Program Through Coaching  Out of many impressive modalities of Leadership Development, Coaching has been a significant addition. Training & Mentoring were always there, but Coaching as a Leadership development modality has evolved as a more personalized leadership development intervention. Coaching is fast becoming a niche Leadership Development Intervention primarily directed at senior leaders, executives and professionals. This blog highlights how  Leadership Coaching can maximize the potential of leaders within organizations. Leadership Development Through Coaching When we talk of leadership, there’s no one size fits all. There are about seven leadership styles Authoritative leadership : top down approach. Consultative leadership : trust the team and is always receptive to feedback from the team Democratic Leadership : Where the members of the team are consulted while taking decisions Laissez-faire or hands off leadership : Where the leaders trust and rely on the employees. They let their teams use their ingenuity and experience to help them realize their goals. Persuasive leadership: it is a leadership style where leaders employ rational arguments which can evoke a positive response  and encourage  action. Transformational leadership : Supports innovation, and help team members maximize their potential Collaborative leadership : Here leadership emphasizes teamwork and employee satisfaction. Whatever style of leadership one might want to adopt, one thing that stands out is that leaders are change-agents who enable teams to perform at full potential.  Therefore increasingly leaders want  to be coaches to their teams – one who can harness the true potential of their teams and always be available for them. What Is Leadership Coaching? The Organizational landscape is changing and the change is dramatic. To cope with this change, Companies are moving away from the traditional command and rule to a model where managers are ever willing to support their teams in a manner that can unleash creative thought, innovation, and commitment. In a nutshell the role of a manager is increasingly becoming that of a Coach. BUT ORGANIZATIONS ARE ASKING THEMSELVES… ● Are my leaders equipped to Coach? ● Do my leaders know what Coaching is? ● Have they ever experienced Coaching through Leadership Development programs? ● How can Leadership Development program provide these high performing leaders the exposure to Coaching Why Coaching Is Significant for Leadership Development? When we talk about Leadership Coaching, we are talking of establishing honest learning ecospaces. A leader as a Coach is one who asks questions, lends support to their teams instead of judging and facilitates development. Coaching in fact is an evolving leadership style so to say and leaders are slowly but steadily warming up to this as the results are there for everyone to see. Leadership Coaching is a deliberate process of building those competencies in individuals which can be leveraged to work effectively and efficiently with others. Leadership Coaching centers on good communication and listening skills, a deeper understanding of working and impact of different leadership styles.  The essence of leadership coaching is centered on providing transformational change cutting across all levels of leadership. Coaching ensures change in mindset – strategic shifts, not mere transactional goal-oriented shifts! Why Is Coaching Important in Leadership Development? Corporations are after all made of people. It is indeed people who propel organizations to greater heights. Therefore it is extremely important for people in leadership roles to be equipped with the right tools and techniques to optimize their potential which has a direct bearing on organizational targets. In fact,  leadership coaching is a very effective tool in leadership development as it provides them the techniques necessary to act with empathy. In  fact Coaching as part of the leadership development programs can help leaders : ● To introspect, reflect and take stock of the impact they have been creating. ● Enables them to navigate uncharted path of their leadership qualities ● Get to the bottom and understand their leadership style ● Helps with honing their core as well as coaching competencies ● Imbue fresh energy into their leadership style and team and enable their teams  to realize organizational, team as well personal goals ●Spearhead teams towards becoming adaptive to internal and external organizational shifts ●Leaders through Coaching can create independent and self-sustaining teams Key Benefits of Corporate Leadership Coaching It is there for everybody to see that Coaching has immensely benefited individuals both personally as well as professionally. Broadly the more conspicuous benefits of leadership Coaching are as follows: 1. Increased performance Leadership Coaching aids leaders to examine and zero in on their weaknesses, gain insight into strengths and leverage on them which will help them increase their performance. 2. Self-awareness Lack of self awareness among leadership can limit creativity and innovation as the leader is unable to see value and perspective of team members which can discourage team members. Therefore leadership coaching helps a leader become aware of the negative thought process. Awareness can lead to action and the leader can have more meaningful conversations with peers. 3. Unbiased thinking Leadership coaching helps leaders to become more inclusive of their team members and colleagues. Leadership Coaching helps leaders to be more accepting of the opinions presented by team members which probably might not be in alignment with the leadership’s viewpoints but might align with the overall organizational goals. Listening is a must-have skill. Coaching ensures that leaders are trained to listen (actively) 4. Self regulation Leadership Coaching helps leaders become aware of their emotions and regulate them. In fact Coaching helps them to give a name to the emotions they are going through. This can help them to maneuver their responses and tide over the situations seamlessly without disharmony. 5. Growth Mindset   Leadership Coaching equips leaders to inculcate a growth mindset. This mindset helps leaders look at challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. While training and mentoring can help leaders hone skills, tools and techniques, only Coaching as a leadership development modality can work on the MINDSET of the leaders.Coaching is a very powerful leadership development tool that goes beyond the skills & competencies. 6. Empowered leadership  Leadership Coaching aids leaders to become a better version of themselves. Coaching helps leaders overcome their limitations and also perhaps improve on them and broaden their horizons 7. Better Communication  Coaching helps leaders hone their communication skills. Better communication means better relationship with their teams and better credibility within the Organization. Communication is nothing but understanding. Understanding emerges from safety. If both (the sender and recipient) feel safe, they will openly share and attempt to understand each other. This understanding comes from TRUST.  8. Listening skills Leadership Coaching can help improve one’s listening skills . A great leader is one who can listen well and patiently. In Coaching we realize that we have found that leaders are often doing selective listening or pretended listening. Coaching helps leaders to genuinely listen to understand and not to respond. 9. Amps up performance Coaching equips leaders to look at issues through a prism, focus on issues, improve people-management skills, and ensure that all stakeholders are in tandem with the overall organizational goals. 10. Problem solving and strategizing A leadership coach can help the leader look at issues from a 360 degree angle and enable him/ her to come up with fresh perspectives or solutions to issues at hand. 11. Induce empathy and inclusivity Coaching can help leaders reinforce a work culture which is inclusive, empathetic and where employees feel psychologically safe and secure. 12. Leverage strengths Leadership Coaches (through coaching conversations) are trained to recognise the strengths their clients can bring to the table. The Coach can help the leader to make use of his/her strengths in a way which can be put to the use for the larger benefit  of the team and the organization. 13. Executive presence Executive presence is about how the leader presents himself/herself to the world. It also includes, “how the leader wants to be perceived as – by the others” and to crystalise what is the self-image of the leader in his/her own eyes. Coaching, as part of leadership development can help a leader to make changes in a manner which can bring about astounding executive presence. Coaching – A Must Have In Leadership Development While HR & L&D folks are well versed in the training and mentoring methodologies, Coaching as a leadership development intervention is most effective for senior leaders, executives and C-Suite professionals because it gives a deeper understanding of the self, works on the mindset (and not on the skill set alone),  probes behavioral patterns, habits and belief systems of the leaders.  All of this is necessary for high performing leaders, hence having coaching and a leadership coach is imperative.  A leadership Coach holds a mirror to leaders for them to delve deep into themselves and harness the true potential as leaders of teams or organizations. A Leadership Coach also helps leaders to connect the pivotal dots throughout the journey. In short, Coaching is nothing short of a true transformational journey to Coach as well as the Coachee.  FAQs What is the role of coaching in Corporate leadership? Coaching as mentioned above has far reaching benefits for leaders in Organizations. It can enhance performance of the leaders, leads to empowerment, imbues fresh energy and ideas, leads to innovation, encourages inclusivity, enables a leader to be empathetic and induces confidence. What makes a good leadership coach? A good leadership coach is one who acts with empathy, has the ability to sustain conversations, appreciates the circumstances of coaching and one who is honest and humble. What are the three top characteristics of great coaches? A great Coach is  One who has mastered the art of active listening Everwilling to be in the moment for his/her coachee Empower their clients to arrive at solutions At Regal Unlimited we have the best in class Leadership Coaching  programmes . We at Regal Unlimited adhere to Coaching the ICF way . For more information reach out to us info@regalunlimited.com.

My Journey  Regal Unlimited turned 10 years young on 12th December, 2023. This journey has been inspiring, challenging, humbling and elevating. As I climbed the corporate ladder, little did I know that I would decide to quit my corporate career at its peak and pivot to being a (full-time) entrepreneur. My willingness, the time, and my Master’s command all came together seamlessly in 2011 when I decided to come back to India. The command was “come back,” and I did without any backup plan. As I landed in Mumbai, only one thing was certain – me shifting base to Bangalore along with my family. I was not inclined to go back to the corporate rat race either. In those moments of quiet contemplation, inspiration struck me. I decided to go back to campus and educate myself on the latest trends and nuances in the leadership space. INSEAD’s Executive Education Program presented itself as the best fit. The greatest miracles of life remain shrouded in mystery. The plot unfolds perfectly based on the place, time, and circumstances. I was walking towards my purpose. My life’s purpose. On that fateful day, I was introduced to the magic of coaching. We had career coaching as part of our INSEAD program where the learners were coached. I found my calling and my life purpose! I sat there amazed as I observed how the series of coaching conversations proceeded. The questions seemed to unlock insights from the depths of my mind. The conversations helped me become aware and overcome the fear of the pivot to entrepreneurship. An important takeaway for me was that I had been an entrepreneur in my leadership roles too! I knew at that moment that coaching was my calling. After spending 21 years in leadership roles with leading BFSI players, it was obvious to me that the rest of my career should be all about impacting lives. The first step in that direction was the incorporation of our business.  Regal Unlimited GA LLP was born on 12th December 2012 (12/12/12) with my wife and me as the founding partners. Regal Unlimited had a very low-key launch with minimum pomp and fanfare. Just a Facebook update! No website, no Instagram and Twitter handles. From there to having trained and mentored over 300 ICF Coaches, a lot has changed. From ACC to PCC, I moved from coaching the problem to coaching the person. From PCC to MCC, with a slip or two in between, I am on the journey from interacting as a coach to ‘Being’ a coach. Being a coach entails achieving mastery at all levels, and the journey is still on. Taking the ICF markers beyond the coaching conversation into the day-to-day interactions. The competencies have so much to offer in one’s life if one is ready to play with them! After over 5,000 hours of coaching, I can guarantee that interpersonal relationships, headspace, and work move from transactional to transformational levels. What have we achieved in the last decade? Our impact can be categorised into the 4Cs- Coach Training, Coaching, Community, and Contribution. Coach Training Regal Unlimited has become synonymous with the quality and reliability of ICF Coach Training. Our premium pricing reflects our confidence in our delivery and the experience we give our learners.  Our industry-leading success rate is the envy of most coach training institutions. Out of 50,000 ICF Coaches worldwide, over 300 have been trained and mentored by Regal Unlimited. Coaching There is a lot of misinformation about pure and classical coaching. Regal Unlimited is taking strides in changing that. Delivering the RoI of coaching is our commitment. Having clocked over 30,000 hours, we can see the impact we make in the lives of our clients. Our clients are complete. We just need to be present as the coach. That is where the magic happens. The process is sacrosanct. Please listen to our podcast on Spotify where you can learn all about coaching. That is our podcast title too! Community We believe in collaboration and not classical competition. Our effort to nurture the 300+ Regal Coaches Community is a testimony to that endeavour. We are committed to nurturing relationships beyond certification and credentialing.  Some of our initiatives towards that end include Regal MuseArt, Coach Accelerator, and Coaching Unlimited. Our loyalty program also continues to add immense value to building the community. Our Regal Coaches Consortium is a one-of-a-kind endeavour that seeks to multiply coaching business by generating revenue through lead generation and coaching offerings at multiple price points. Yes, we are becoming synonymous with ICF Coaching and Coach Training in this part of the world.  Contribution Coaching is about impacting lives. Corporate Social Responsibility is an important part of our business. To give back to society, we have partnered with two organisations- E1E1 and Annapoorna Trust. Each One Educate One (E1E1) Foundation provides education to underprivileged children in rural India free of cost. Regal Unlimited sponsors the education of a few students every year. Annapoorna Trust serves delicious hot breakfasts to 1 million children daily across the country. We partner with the trust to support them financially and volunteer participation. Sameepyam is our in-house CSR initiative. Anjana, my wife, and partner at Regal Unlimited offers value-based education to young children who are at a very impressionable age. Education without human value is a disaster. “End of Education is Character.” We believe in impacting lives. Our CSR initiatives further our vision to transform people. We have created a short video that captures our journey over the past decade- Jashn-E-Regal On 12th December 2022, we celebrated a decade of excellence in coaching, coach training, and leadership development. It was an invite-only online event  and the participants included our colleagues, alumni, learner coaches, prospects, and workflow partners. Redesigned Logo Launch Regal Unlimited’s logo is the Brahmani Kite. Our previous logo successfully conveyed Regal Unlimited’s brand values to the larger audience for the last decade. It is time for a change! Our logo has undergone a metamorphosis. From soaring high, it is time to scale greater heights. The new logo shows the wings all poised for our takeoff. The logo reflects simplicity and elegance! The golden egg firmly in our grip shows our commitment and dedication to nurturing the best coaching community the world has seen. The golden egg is our community.  The new logo represents our decade of excellence in coaching, coach training, and leadership development. We have arrived, and we are grateful. But we are inspired and hungry for more. Story of Regal Unlimited- A Video Regal Unlimited’s growth has been fuelled by multiple stakeholders. Everyone has a story to tell. Every business has a story to tell. Regal Unlimited is no exception. Stories stir. Stories move. Stories connect.  As we step into the next decade, I invite you to watch our story- Regal Reflective Playbook Launch Journalling is a process of self-improvement and manifestation that many successful leaders swear by. A major impediment to journaling is not having that ‘one’ format. On our 10th anniversary, we are proud to present to you the Regal Reflective Playbook, which aims to reduce the resistance in your journaling. The playbook is divided into two sections- a journal and a planner. In a very creative and engaging way, you can script your success story, personally and professionally! Felicitation of the Regal Mentor Coaches In nurturing the community of the best coaches on the planet, the mentors and trainers play an equally important role. Almost all of our mentors are our alumni. They have made immense contributions to upholding and elevating the benchmark in the  coach training industry. After the playbook launch, we felicitated our valued Regal mentors. Celebration Through Contribution- A Video We believe coaching is about impacting lives. As stated previously, we believe in actively giving back to the community. We inaugurated our 10th Anniversary celebrations by participating in the Annapoorna breakfast service across three cities in India- Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai. We served 716 children on the morning of 12th December 2022.  Regal Unlimited contributed financially. Members of the Regal Family also travelled to the breakfast centres to serve the breakfast personally. This entailed around an hour’s travel in the wee hours of the morning as the service is centred around rural areas. The volunteers braved the cyclone and the rain and served with a smile. I would like to share with you a video of our service initiative- Celebration Through Contribution The Way Forward Many of the attendees shared their views about Regal Unlimited What makes us unique and what their vision is for the next decade. Let me share a few lines with you on Regal 2.0 We are the gold standard in ICF Coaching and Coach Training in India. Regal 2.0 will take our learnings and experience to the rest of the world. In the next ten years, we will continue to build the community of the best ICF coaches and raise the bar in our coach training programs which further distance us from the competition. We have arrived. We are inspired. We are hungry for more. We are also blessed to be featured in print media. Let the articles do the talking 🙂 Sharing with you the link to The Business Today feature- Press Release

Executive coaching is an exciting and satisfying career prospect that ticks the boxes for leaders and executives who want to positively impact businesses by empowering other leaders make a living out of it.  Is executive coaching your passion? Do you want to make executive coaching your profession? Then hesitate not, for it is totally worth the investment! This blog will show you why. We shall answer some common queries regarding executive coaches, executive coaching, and selecting the right executive coach training program. What is executive coaching? The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.  Executive coaching is a niche area that addresses executives’ specific challenges and needs. An executive coach enables executives to clarify goals, widen perspectives, and develop a broad vision for their organization. Executive coaching also helps build an executive persona or leadership persona. To learn more about executive coaching with Regal Unlimited, visit our executive coaching webpage . What are the requirements to become an executive coach? 1) A genuine interest in empowering and bettering the lives of leaders Executive coaching is more a vocation than a profession. Executive coaches work with transformational rather than transactional goals. You can make an impact as an executive coach only if you truly find fulfillment in enabling another person to discover and live their potential. 2) Selecting a suitable executive coach training program To become an executive coach, you need to understand what professional coaching is, what coaching entails, and an awareness of core coaching competencies. Innumerable training institutes exist that can train and certify you. There are many online executive coach training programs, too, on offer. Executive coaching is an unregulated field. Therefore, selecting an executive coaching program approved by a reputable association is advisable.  International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the world’s largest professional coaching body that regulates and validates the quality of coaching programs. ICF is considered the gold standard in coaching and coach training worldwide. So you would gain greater credibility and acceptance as an ICF-credentialed coach. Most organizations are particular about selecting an executive coach who is ICF-certified. So to increase your chances of becoming a successful executive coach, consider selecting an executive coach training program approved by the ICF. Over 4 million ‘coaches’ worldwide (on Linkedin), but only 50,000+ coaches are ICF credentialed. You can be part of the elite set of internationally recognized coaches if you take up an ICF-certified executive coaching program. Regal Unlimited, an ICF-approved coach-training organization, offers one of the best executive coach training programs in India. We have enabled more than 300 professionals and leaders to realize their dreams of becoming coaches. We are right up your alley if you want to select the right executive coach training program. 3) Experience as a leader/executive An ICF coach is qualified to coach anyone, be it a professional, leader, or executive. So technically, any ICF coach can become an executive coach. But in practice, executives and leaders select executive coaches with experience in leadership roles, executive roles, or both. Having been there, such coaches better understand the pressures and challenges of the position.  A combination of ICF certification and leadership experience significantly increases credibility, making these coaches the preferred choice for clients. How much does it cost to become an executive coach? Do you plan on becoming an ICF-certified executive coach? Then the first step is to get an ICF Associate Coach Certification (ICF-ACC) and become a professional coach. With this in hand, you can choose any niche area, such as executive coaching.  An ICF-ACC program costs around INR 1 lakh to INR 1.5 lakhs in India. Similar programs in the US range from $975 to $12,970.   Contact us to find out how much it costs to become a certified Executive Coach with Regal Unlimited,  Two ICF Coaching Certification Options at Regal Unlimited 1) Become an ICF-credentialed coach with our ICF-ACC Program You can become an ICF-certified executive coach with Regal Unlimited’s ICF-ACC Program. It’s a 60-hour program with six days of face-to-face training/eight days of online training, plus 10 hours of mentoring. Credentialing requires 100 hours of ICF-mandated practice coaching. To learn more about our ICF-ACC program, visit our webpage .  2) Get our Regal Coach Certification (RCC) If you want to add coaching to your toolkit as a leader and are still undecided about whether to take the full plunge to become an ICF-certified coach, then the Regal Coach Certification is the ideal program for you. This foundational program in coaching enables you to coach leaders and executives in your professional capacity as a leader. RCC includes 20 hours of learning spread over three days plus 1 hour of personalized mentoring. RCC allows you to get a feel of the coaching space. You can choose to take up the  ICF-ACC program when you are committed to taking executive coaching as a profession.  When you decide to become a certified professional coach, you get an added advantage if you choose the Regal ICF-ACC program. Your 20 hours of learning get carried over to the ICF-ACC program. You must cover only 40 hours when doing your ICF-ACC. The price of the ICF-ACC program is adjusted. What About My Return on Investment? Regal Unlimited’s executive coach training program is designed to create high-quality, competent coaches with rich practical coaching experience and extensive theoretical knowledge of the coaching domain.  Our program is known for its rigor and adherence to international coaching standards. We enable you to be on par with the top coaches in the world!   The cost of becoming an ICF credentialed coach is a drop in the ocean compared to what you would earn as a practicing executive coach. A typical coaching engagement is 6-9 sessions. An experienced, professionally credentialed ICF-ACC coach trained at Regal Unlimited charges anywhere from INR 50,000 to INR 4 lakh for a six-month coaching engagement.  A coaching engagement with one client can recover almost half the amount invested in becoming an ICF coach. If you begin your coaching career with even two clients, you should be able to get back your investment between six months to a year.  With Regal Unlimited, you get lifelong returns. We provide the perfect ecosystem to nurture and help coaches thrive. We mentor and support coaches. We also aid in brand building and setting up coaching businesses.  Click here to learn more about us.  Experience the power of executive coaching to become an excellent executive coach Have you experienced the transformative power of executive coaching? Most successful executive coaches are a sum of the executive coaching they have experienced as leaders. Executive coaching can enable you to become a more intuitive, empathetic coach. Choose executive coaching with Regal Unlimited and experience the magic.  We have trained over 1000 leaders from more than 50 organizations worldwide.  Train to be an ICF-certified and credentialed executive coach with Regal Unlimited. Select the best executive coach training program for yourself. Join the next cohort of ICF-ACC. Know more about executive coaching from a Regal executive coach. Get guidance from a Regal executive coach on how to make executive coaching your profession. You can have an exclusive personal interaction with one of our best!  FAQs What do executive coaches do? Executive coaches partner with HiPo leaders and senior executives to maximize their potential personally and professionally. For executives, this entails enhancing leadership persona, building an executive persona, improving strategic thinking, enlarging the canvas, and developing clarity and vision for the organization. Executive coaches also function as accountability partners, mirrors, and cheerleaders.  What are the requirements to become an executive coach? These are the requirements a person should ideally fulfill when selecting executive coaching as a profession –  1) An executive coach must have the ability to listen, understand, and empathize with the client  2) An executive coach must ideally have a working knowledge of the leadership/executive domain. Executive coaches with experience in leadership/executive roles are in higher demand than executive coaches who do not. 3) An executive coach must have trained to be a coach from a coach training institute linked to a reputed and widely accepted authority in the coaching domain, such as ICF and EMCC. ICF is considered the gold standard in coaching, and coach training programs that provide ICF certification and credentialing are universally acknowledged. 4) A leader who wishes to become an executive coach has to know how coaching differs from mentoring and consulting. This would help them avoid the mistake of mentoring or consulting in the name of coaching.  Are executive coaches in demand? The demand for executive coaching is on increasing trend. Between 25% to 40% of Fortune 500 companies hire executive coaches for their leaders.  According to the Chief Learning Officer journal (2021), more than 70% of organizations offer some kind of leadership coaching. The increase in demand for executive coaching certification also reflects an increase in demand for executive coaches. The executive coaching certification market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% between 2022 and 2032. This is a growth from approximately US$9.3 Bn in 2022 to over US$ 27 Bn in 2032. ( Source ) What makes a good executive coach? The following qualities are needed to become a good executive coach –  A good executive coach does not allow personal ambitions to interfere with the coaching process. The client is the topmost priority. A good executive coach actively listens to their client. A good executive coach does not mix mentoring, consulting, or other modalities with coaching. A good executive coach can identify a client’s strengths and weaknesses astutely. A good executive coach can function as an effective sounding board and mirror. A good executive coach maintains a detached attachment while engaging with  their client. A good executive coach is completely invested in the client’s well-being. A good executive coach knows when to challenge the client.

Ravina, a retired defense pilot, is looking for a fresh start in a new space. A caring, thoughtful person, Ravina is the inevitable agony aunt for friends and family members. Having been successful in this role, Ravina wants her second innings to be a profession that enables people to live happy, sorted lives. Per a friend’s suggestion, Ravina considers taking up life coaching as a career. Ravina is just one of the many professionals choosing to take the road less traveled – the life coaching business. Corporate professionals, stay-at-home moms, teachers, professors, yoga trainers, and dancers – all have one thing in common – a genuine interest in helping people live their potential. Life coaching is the latest buzzword in the wellness domain. Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Hrithik Roshan, the band Metallica, and even the IPL team Kings XI Punjab, have hired life coaches to identify and achieve specific goals. Do you find happiness and satisfaction in enabling others to achieve success in their lives? Are you considering life coaching as a career? Then the time is ripe. Let’s see why.  Why choose life coaching as a career? Increase in demand for life coaching The life coaching business is a  rapidly growing market.  The number of life coaches increased by 33% between 2015 and 2019. Millennials are a determined generation. They want to fulfill their ambitions, realize their dreams, and fix life issues. And they are open to taking the help of life coaches to do all these. Passion & purpose Life coaching as a career allows you to include passion and purpose into your profession. Life coaching is a great career choice for those who want to give back to society. Flexible working hours As a life coach, you can decide on your coaching sessions at your convenience. Flexible working hours give you ample time to focus on other aspects of your life, such as family, health, hobbies, etc. A lot of women are transitioning to life coaching as a result.  Good pay The life coaching career can pay well depending upon how competent you are as a life coach and how well you position yourself as one. Starting life coaches with ICF certification from Regal Unlimited earn upwards of INR 60,000 to INR 1 lakh for a coaching engagement that lasts six months . The in the US, the average annual income from coaching is $62,500 . If you are interested in learning how to set up a flourishing life coaching business, don’t miss the blog of a life coach who gives tips from her personal experience. Read Vijay Rashali’s How to Start a Life Coaching Business  Life Coaching career open to all You don’t need specialized educational qualifications to be a good life coach. The life coaching career is open to all who are so inclined. This does not mean anyone can begin practicing as a life coach. Coaching is an art and a science that requires proper training. An ignorant life coach can irreparably damage lives.  In addition, to be an effective life coach, you need some specific qualities.  Qualities a Life Coach Needs You can excel in the life coaching career if you possess the following qualities. A genuine interest in helping others Life coaching is about enabling another person to live to their full potential. The complete focus is on the client. A life coach derives satisfaction and fulfillment in their client’s victories and accomplishments. Ability to build trusting relationships  Clients find it easy to open up when they feel comfortable with their life coach . Do you generate trust in people naturally? If not, build yourself in that area if you want to take up life coaching as a career. An active listener  A good life coach listens more and talks less. Therefore, every aspiring life coach has to be a good listener. The art of active listening involves listening to what is expressed as well as what is not. This gives the life coach an idea of the client’s wishes, goals, and desires. Deep, active listening allows life coaches to understand strengths, limiting beliefs, and thought patterns.  Keen observer  A life coach can notice subtle nuances in client behavior that can lead them to assess the client’s state of mind and self-awareness.  Asking the right questions In life coaching, the life coach skillfully poses questions that bring solutions from the client. Knowing what to ask and when to ask is vital. No prescription of solutions The life coaching career isn’t like mentoring, counseling, or therapy. A successful life coaching engagement works on believing that the client has all the answers. The life coach only defogs thinking and enables the client to arrive at the solution. Therefore, life coaches must be non-judgemental and non-prescriptive. Most life coaches find this to be the biggest challenge.  How to become a life coach One can start coaching without any formal training. Life coaching is unregulated, and many self-styled life coaches abound in the life coaching business. However, as mentioned earlier, it is dangerous for clients and damaging for the coaching profession to pander to untrained, uncertified life coaches.  Therefore it is best to have formal training in life coaching.  There are a lot of training institutes that train and certify life coaches. There are online training and certification programs.  Out of these, coach training institutes and certification programs approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) are the best. ICF is widely consideredthe gold standard in professional coaching. ICF monitors and maintains the highest standards of coaching. They also have the largest network of professional coaches in the world.  How to get a life coaching certification Life coaching is one of the many specialized areas in professional coaching. So the basic principles of coaching and core coaching competencies hold for any niche, including life coaching.  To become a life coach, you must first get certified as an ICF coach. Once you become an ICF coach, you can choose life coaching as a career path.  ICF’s first coach certification level is the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) certification. Many training institutes provide the ICF-ACC certification.  Learn in detail how to get life coaching certification through our blog, How to Become an ICF Coach Train to be an ICF-certified life coach with the best Become an ICF-certified coach with Regal Unlimited. We offer one of India’s best online and offline ICF-certified life coach training programs. We provide the perfect ecosystem for aspiring coaches to flourish and expand their base. Here’s why you cannot get a better deal than us! We have trained over 300 coaches.  We are known for our high-quality training by the best coaches in the business We enable you to build your coaching muscle through the ICF-mandated 100 hours of coaching practice.  We handhold and mentor you through your credentialing Our Coach Accelerator Program can help you quickly materialize your entrepreneurial dreams  We offer last-mile support in ICF-credential renewals You can take your coaching quotient to the next level through our coaching intensives – Coaching Unlimited. Begin your life coaching journey with Regal Unlimited. Get in touch with us today. Do you have further questions regarding becoming a life coach? Whatsapp us your queries and we will answer them all. FAQs What is life coaching? Life coaching is a creative, thought-provoking process where a life coach enables a client to set and achieve personal, professional, or both goals. Life coaching can help achieve work-life integration. A life coach can help improve work performance, self-esteem, stress management, etc. Does life coaching really work? According to different studies done over the years, life coaching is highly effective. The ICF Global Coaching Client Study revealed that more than 70% coachees show improved work performance, better communication skills, and healthier relationships. 80% of people who undergo life coaching show an increase in self-confidence.  What are the benefits of a life coach? Having a life coach has the following benefits –  A life coach holds a mirror to you, thus increasing self-awareness. Life coaching is empowering. All solutions come from you rather than from someone else. And you are in charge of the coaching process at all times. In life coaching, since the motivation to change comes from within, the resulting attitudinal and behavioral changes last longer. Life coaching is known to enhance performance. Life coaching increases creativity and flexibility. Life coaching improves health and relationships At Regal Unlimited we have the best in class Leadership Coaching  programmes . We at Regal Unlimited adhere to Coaching the ICF way . For more information reach out to us info@regalunlimited.com.

Introduction ‘Coaching is the future of leadership’. Dr Daniel Goleman classified leadership styles based on emotional intelligence. Coaching is the leadership style for the 21st century. As millennials, zillennials and gen-zs increasingly join teams and workforce, the traditional command and control style of leadership will not work. They respond well to collaborative approaches. Coaching style of leadership will increase their sense of involvement and fulfilment. This will directly translate into enhanced performance, increased employee retention and developing the next generation of leaders. It is the responsibility of the leadership to future proof their company’s leadership, enhance the work culture and build a sustainable pipeline of quality leadership. What is Leadership Coaching Leadership coaching is your greatest weapon in the era of uncertainty. Coaching Leadership Style helps leaders- Navigate change with vision Lead across generations including millennial and gen-z teams Increase productivity and performance Better relationships Improved creativity, design Create an agile culture Shape happy workplaces Leadership Coaching Style helps tap into the latent potential of individuals and teams, unleash them and deliver performance that far exceeds the set targets . All this magic happens while the leaders enhance their work-life integration and increase employee retention, loyalty, and engagement. It is a systematic methodology in which managers offer assistance and guidance rather than instructions and staff members learn how to adapt to constantly changing situations in ways that inspire new life, ingenuity, and commitment. Coaching Leadership style is different from the traditional leadership style.   Leadership coaching unlocks the potential that delivers performance beyond expectations. To read more about how leadership coaching leads to that, please read our blog dedicated to that specific topic. Internal Leadership Coaches Help You Get Even More From Your High Potential Staff At this juncture, we believe you have gone through the benefits of leadership coaching. Now, you need no convincing to see the importance of a coaching culture.  We owe it to Tim Gallwey who shifted the focus from the sports player’s techniques to the head space of the athlete for increased performance. Sir John Whitmore built on the ‘Inner Game’ and developed the GROW model and popularised it in the corporate world. However, the GROW model focused on performance. You get what you aim for. But that is where pure and classical coaching takes a different approach. Coaching focuses on the potential of the ‘client’. Performance is a natural outcome. Let us understand this better with the help of finance; the risk-reward ratio specifically. An investment with moderate risk will give moderate returns. An investment with higher risk may give higher returns but also increases the probability of losing money. Similarly, the GROW model will ensure you achieve the targets set by the leadership. Leadership  Coaching is an invitation to the leaders to look beyond the current performance of the employees and give their potential a chance. It is a greater risk because if you unlock the potential, they either stay and blossom in their roles or they will move on to better roles. The unlocking of the potential is guaranteed by the manner in which the ICF framework is structured. However, the risk is worth it because if they choose to stay, they will consistently perform by tapping into their potential and exceeding expectations regularly. Self-styled coaches offer mentoring services . Such ‘coaching’ does not guarantee performance. Their coaching is a great disservice to Tim, Sir John and certified coaches. Having ICF certified leadership coaches in your company will help you perform beyond targets as ICF coaches are trained in the ICF framework. Each word used in the process is backed by intense research. Moreover, the ICF coaches are bound not just by their internal contract with you but also by the ICF Code of Ethics. This ensures higher levels of integrity and quality in the delivery of coaching services. ICF is the gold standard in coaching and coach training. Your staff deserves the best. They deserve to blossom to their full potential. Your bottom line deserves the best from your teams. You deserve that legacy. Save On The Cost of Expensive External Leadership Coaches and Create a Highly Capable Team of Internal Leadership Coaches Instead External leadership coaches are pretty expensive. The reason being that they have built expertise in their niche. Every doctor has the same degree. Every advocate is enrolled in the same bar association. Why the pay difference? The same logic applies in coaching.  But the beauty of the ICF process is that the way the framework is designed, it guarantees quality. If you believe in your team and their potential, the outcome may be ‘Regal’! By having internal coaches, you save on the cost that you may have to otherwise incur if you choose to hire external coaches. The caveat is that your internal leadership coaches must be ICF accredited coaches. Do not let “coaches” offer you mentoring in the name of leadership coaching. That is a disservice to your company, your teams, yourself and the coaching community. Internal Leadership Coaching Will Lead to Higher Staff Retention Rates A research report by Zippia Research revealed the top 3 reasons why employees quit an organisation. They are- Poor Pay Lack of Career Advancement Opportunities Feeling disrespected at work The converse of the above reasons can be the solution to the problem of attrition. Let us see how internal coaching can lead to higher staff retention rates. A person is compensated according to the quantum of problems that he/she solves. The greater the problem he/she solves, the better the pay. Internal coaching helps unleash the potential in the employee. He feels heard and valued at work. She starts looking at previously unexplored angles in her work and comes up with ideas that she had never considered before. They feel a greater sense of belonging at the workplace and when their contribution to the bottom line increases exponentially, the company reciprocates by improving their pay. If they are not adequately compensated, they will be willing to walk away too. Everyone wishes to progress in their career and not stagnate in their current role. A coaching engagement begins by discussing the goals that the employee would like to achieve. Each conversation in the engagement also has goal setting at the start. The magic lies in the process. The employee will be encouraged to come up with their career goals and by the end of the conversation, they will walk away with the action steps that will help them continue on their path. Having internal leadership coaches can help address many work related issues like feeling disrespected at work. We have seen that many come up with workplace issues like feeling disrespected at work, not being valued at work, not feeling heard, not being able to say no et al in coaching engagements. Every coaching conversation ends with the coachee walking away  feeling lighter and resourceful. We have control over our response and not our environment. The coachee’s awareness helps them take control of how they feel instead of letting others determine that! Sponsor Your Staff to Achieve ICF Accreditation- The Gold Standard in Professional Coach Training Now that you know how internal leadership coaching can help your organisation, the next obvious step is how you can get ICF accreditation for your internal leadership coaches. ICF is the gold standard in coaching and coach training. ICF is a non-profit organisation run by professionals and volunteers. The ICF framework is research backed and proven by results. There are 50,000 ICF coaches worldwide. There are 3 levels of ICF accreditation- Level 1 (ACC), Level 2 (PCC), and Level 3 (MCC). These levels are comparable to graduation, postgraduate and doctorate in academic parlance. Sponsor your leadership coaches to get their ICF accreditation and see how your leaders, teams, and organisation flourish! Get Leadership Coaching with Regal Unlimited  ICF is the gold standard in coaching and coach training. Regal Unlimited is a gold standard in ICF coaching and coach training. We have a decade of excellence in coaching, coach training and leadership development to prove our track record. Out of the 50,000 ICF coaches worldwide, over 300 ICF coaches have been mentored and trained by us! Why Choose Leadership Coaching with Regal Unlimited? ICF accredited program Regal Unlimited’s ICF training program is approved ( certified) by ICF .  Industry leading success rate We have an industry leading accreditation rate. Our success rate is an envy in the industry. We have MCCs and PCCs as mentor coaches that ensure the best learning experience for our learner coaches. We do not train coaches. We believe everyone is a coach. We partner with the learner in their journey of self-discovery Regal Coaches Community Our community of 300+ coaches is arguably one of the best in the world. We have CXOs, Business Owners, Agile Scrum masters, Army veterans, IT professionals etc. as part of our community. This diverse community supports our endeavour to continue to raise the standards of leadership coaching in India and worldwide. Read more about how you can get leadership coaching with Regal Unlimited . You can also check our testimonials from our learners to see why you should get leadership coaching with Regal Unlimited. You may have a few questions about the entire ICF accreditation process. You can check our ICF coaching masterclass for all the information . Reach out to our team for your ICF accreditation requirements. FAQs What is the role of coaching in corporate leadership? Leader coaches are best equipped to- Unleash potential of teams Navigate change with vision Lead millennial and gen-z teams Increase productivity and performance Create an agile culture Shape happy workplaces What makes a good leadership coach? A good leadership coach- Communicates effectively Ensures performance that exceeds expectations Manages intra-team dynamics Develops team members by maximising potential Thinks out of the box  Fosters creativity Increases team productivity What are three top characteristics of great leadership coaches? Coaching mindset Coaching presence (empathy and non-judgmental) Active listening and demonstrating coaching competencies

“A great Coach not only inspires but supports and encourages others to get results” –  Richard Schuy A good coach is one who holds a mirror to their clients and truly partners with them to overcome their roadblocks and helps them see the future possibilities. Becoming a coach is quite an ennobling experience, a calling and truly is transformational. The journey is rid with the discovery of the self, and truly changes the manner of your interactions not only with your clients but also with people around you. So if you have made it your life’s purpose to become a Coach, it is always advisable to take the ICF-way. This blog answers everything that you ought to know to get your credentials as an ICF ACC Coach Why should one choose the ICF (International Coaching Federation)  ICF is the gold standard in Coaching and Coach training in the world. ICF has a community of over 50000 professional coaches and is only expanding. An ICF credential indicates your true commitment to upholding the principles and ethics laid down by the ICF ICF Provides a robust framework of ethics and core competencies that are research-backed and time-tested universally. ICF methodology equips an aspiring Coach to develop the right skills, attitude and above all, a coaching mindset. Affiliation and accreditation by an international body like ICF gives credibility and validates one’s Coaching practice. It is very likely for clients to enlist the services of an credentialed Coach rather than one who doesn’t have the necessary credentials as a Coach. Last but not the least, an ICF credential helps you get noticed in the ever-growing community of professional coaches. What does ICF ACC mean? ACC (Associate Certified Coach) is the first level of coach credentialing offered by the ICF (International Coaching Federation) .  ICF ACC is the first level of credentialing for all aspiring coaches into the professional coaching world. This ICF ACC certification is for all those aspiring coaches who have started on their coach training journey and for experienced professionals as well. The ICF ACC certification programme opens up a window of possibilities — Once you have completed the training you can decide your niche area of coaching —– leadership, lifestyle & wellness, nutrition and so on and so forth. How can anyone become an ICF-ACC Credentialed Coach? For anyone to become an ICF ACC Coach, one needs to have the following: Step 1: Coach Training Hours It involves 60 hours of coach training which includes both synchronous and asynchronous learning. (At Regal Unlimited it is 48 hours of Synchronous learning and 12 hours of Asynchronous learning). Step 2: Mentor Coaching ICF mandates a minimum of 10 hours of mentoring as part of the curriculum. The mentoring  may be done by MCC/PCC credentialed coaches. Step 3: Coaching Practice The learner is required to clock in at least 100 hours of coaching practice to qualify for t ICF- ACC. Step 4: Submission of Recording One Coaching conversation must be recorded and sent for evaluation to the ICF. Learner-Coach is expected to demonstrate the application of the concepts and coaching competencies in this recording.  Step 5: Appearing for ICF credentialing exam Lastly, the ICF application and and the credentialing exam is an online test conducted by the ICF to evaluate the conceptual understanding of the ICF Framework and Coaching Competencies. Once the learner obtains the qualifying score,  (70% pass score) , ICF issues the ACC credential to the learner.  The  path towards acquiring an ICF ACC credentialing Now there is only one path to acquiring ICF-ACC Accredited Coach Specific Training Hours ( Formerly ACSTH, Now Level 1 and is for ACC) What is the Level 1 path (formerly ACSTH) for ICF ACC Credentialing? Focuses on providing coaching education at the ICF-ACC level (virtual/face to face). 60 hours of coaching education (as per the curriculum designed for ICF-ACC). 10 hours of mentor coaching. 100 hours of coaching Practice (Learner coach has to clock in 100 hours and present a proof of the same to the ICF for ICF-ACC Credentialing). Successful submission of  recorded coaching conversation.  Successful completion  (passing score) of the ICF credentialing exam. The onus is on the learners to acquire the ICF-ACC credentials. This is a preferred route to ICF ACC Credentials because there is a third party involved in evaluating the coaches, hence the personal bias, judgement and favoritism does not come in the way of becoming a coach.  Regal Unlimited is a provider which trains aspiring coaches for ICF ACC & ICF PCC through the Level 1  and Level 2 routes. Is it necessary to be a subject matter expert to become an ACC? It is not important to be a subject matter expert to be a coach. The only expertise one requires is mastery over the coaching framework as laid down under the ICF curriculum. If one chooses a niche are of coaching ( for example executive coaching, life coaching etc.) then a degree of experience in the field will add value to the coaching practice. What are the modes of imparting coach training at Regal Unlimited? Eight sessions of 6 hours each ( for online ). Six sessions of 8 hours each (offline ) Why choose Regal Unlimited for your ACC? We support you at every step of your journey to become a Coach i.e from your coach training hours till you get your credentials. Why is the course fee high? We understand the course is expensive. The training at Regal Unlimited surely adds value to your professional and personal growth. The fee only reflects the high standard of coach training  and the experience we bring to each cohort. The support that we offer to our learners at each step of their journey is incredible and we are proud to say that we have the highest percentage of learners getting their ICF credentials. At Regal Unlimited Coach training is provided by PCC and MCC coaches who have years of valuable experience behind them. Does one need to periodically renew the credentials? Yes, the credential needs to be renewed every three years. The following requirements need to be met before one can renew their ACC credential  Complete at least 40 hours of Continuing Coach Education (CCE) in the three years since the initial award of your credential or since your last credential renewal.  10 hours of mentor coaching with an eligible mentor coach. Renewal Fee ICF Members: $175 USD  Non-members: $275 USD  Summary If you want to apply for ACC, you can complete a Level 1 or a Level 2 programme If you want to apply for PCC, you will need to complete training from a Level 2 accredited  provider or complete Level 1 programme and also accumulate 125 hours of Level 1-accredited training. If you want to get MCC credentials, you will need to complete a Level 3 programme, besides getting a PCC accreditation. Which path is the best for ICF ACC Credentialing? Whichever path you might choose to become a Coach, an ICF credentialing goes a long way in adding value to your Coaching practice. The process might seem like a long journey. But we at Regal Unlimited are there for you at every step of the journey to support you and help you in your endeavour to become an ICF ACC Coach. We personally prefer the Level 1 route for ICF ACC certification. The reason being, it is more rigorous, ensures high quality and other seasoned mentors, assessors are assessing the recording, conducting the ICF Credentialing exam, hence there is no shortcut, personal bias and favoritism. How much does ICF ACC cost? The ICF-ACC Certification cost might vary subject to the Coaching Education Provider. In India, ICF ACC Certification costs anywhere between INR 1 Lakh to INR 1.5 Lakh. However, this cost does not include the ICF ACC application fee, payable to ICF during the submission of the application for ICF ACC credentials. How much is the application fee for ICF ACC? The application fee for ICF ACC Credential can cost from USD 175 up to USD 625, depending on the ICF Membership status and the pathway chosen for the application for ICF-ACC Credentials. The Application fees to be paid by ICF Members for ICF-ACC are as follows- ACTP Path- 175 USD ACSTH Path- 375 USD Portfolio Path- 475 USD The Application fees to be paid by Non-ICF members for ICF ACC  are as follows- ACTP Path- 325 USD ACSTH Path- 525 USD Portfolio Path- 625 USD Regal Unlimited is delighted to inform you that we are starting two batches for ICF ACC, i.e, on Jan 28th,  2023 (online), and on Feb 3rd, 2023 (In-person) We are the best provider of ICF ACC Coach Training and Certification. Having trained over 300+ ICF ACC Coaches from India & Overseas, we take pride in nurturing this community of ICF Certified Coaches! Hurry up! Register here! FAQs How do I get ICF ACC Coaching certification? ICF offers three credentials ( ACC, PCC, MCC) corresponding to the training and experience required to earn it. For an ICF ACC certification one needs to fulfill the following requirements before applying for the ICF credentials 60 hours of coaching education 100 hours of coaching experience 10 hours of mentor coaching Successful completion (passing score) of a performance evaluation (a recorded coaching conversation) Successful completion  (passing score) of the ICF credentialing exam How long is ICF ACC valid for? The ICF ACC accreditation is valid for a period of three years. To maintain your credential status you must renew it before the expiry date. Regal Unlimited provides complete support in the ICF ACC Renewal process. What does Level 1 and Level 2 accreditation mean? ICF is replacing ACTP and ACSTH with levels tied to ICF credentialing pathways. Level 1 accreditation ( ACSTH) is for organizations which offer 60 hours of contact training and it is the recognised pathway to acquiring an ICF- ACC credential. Level 2 accreditation (ACTP) is for those organizations which offer 125 hours of contact training and it is the pathway for acquiring an ICF -PCC credential. Please Note that the intensity of these cohorts will still remain the same, and the journey to acquiring the ICF credentials remains the same. For convenience and to avoid confusion in abbreviations of the Training Provider, ICF chose to name the training providers with Level 1 and Level 2. At Regal Unlimited we have the best in class Leadership Coaching  programmes . We at Regal Unlimited adhere to Coaching the ICF way . For more information reach out to us info@regalunlimited.com.

MCC Certification: A journey to Mastery in Coaching Everyone needs a coach. Every successful person in every field would have benefited from immense support from mentors, guides, teachers, and coaches. It does take an ecosystem to succeed. A leader can benefit immensely from a professional coach. For successful individuals and leaders, the journey from good to great can happen holistically with professional coaches. Can anyone become a Coach?  While everyone needs a coach, not everyone is cut out to become a coach. A professional coach, that is, not a self-styled coach is truly a professional, a pro in practice, at all levels. One who works on skills and beyond. A professional coach is someone who works on the art and science of the profession. He/She intends and is trained to Coach from a state of being. The result of doing the Master Certified Coach (MCC) Certification ,” said Picasso. The emphasis here is on ‘to learn.’ Not to break the rule but to explore beyond the stated ‘rules’ of Coaching. As in the “Return” stage in Hero’s Journey.  What is ICF Coaching? ICF defines coaching as “ …” The initial journey to become a coach includes a lot of learning. Also, unlearning and re-learning. To unlearn all that I thought was coaching. The assumption I thought I was already a coach. From there, pick up the nuances of coaching.  That seems to be the journey to ‘become a coach.’ But that is only the beginning. What are the elements of a journey to Mastery (MCC Certification) From unconscious incompetence to Unconscious Competence This is not the sprint to clocking 2,500 hours of Coaching, rather it is a journey from unconscious incompetence. While you are learning to become a Coach, ignorance is not bliss, as coaching involves the life of clients. Ignorance is a curse & so is half the know-how of coaching practices!  Reflections,  hours of practice  As we move ahead in the learning process, clocking coaching hours, the reflections after the session, the mistakes we make as coaches in the initial phase, the rituals to prepare for every session, and the evolution of the coaching process are all critical.  At some point, the relationship with yourself & with the client evolves to deeper trust, partnering, and co-creating. A bit like dancing in the moment or a jugalbandhi. At that point, the coach is able to touch the realm of art. Then it is not just a binary process. It does not end there, for there is no end to learning for an artist.  True Mastery in the field of Coaching Mastery in a professional field refers to the high level of skill, knowledge, and expertise that an individual has achieved through extensive experience and dedicated practice. It can also include the ability to produce exceptional work in FLOW state consistently and to continuously improve and adapt to new developments in the field continuously. Malcolm Gladwell refers to 10K hours to become an expert in any field. Hardcore experience, backed by intellectual curiosity, discipline, a bias for action, and humility, will help you gain mastery and an enduring legacy.  All learning happens only in humility. All experts are continuous learners. Not just learning but reflecting. and, as it is said.  How can I get  MCC Certification – ICF? Becoming a master professional coach typically involves a combination of education, training, and experience. The steps to becoming a master professional coach may vary depending on the organization or industry, but some common steps include tahe following. The why. Many coaches pursue higher credentials as a follow-up to learning and certification. But mastery in coaching should be based on the purpose. Mere MCC certification or credentials should not be the justification. It has to be a transformational journey. A journey within. Beyond the tags and credentials. The impact should be a parameter.  “Because I felt ready…” “I wanted to get mastery in ICF’s process and framework of coaching so I could integrate it seamlessly with all of me that I could bring to a coaching conversation. All my knowledge, skills, abilities, wisdom gathered over the years…” “My mentor asked me to…” “It was a requirement at my coach training institute…” “To serve my client better…” “To move closer to mastery…” “To deepen my practice…” “It is my Ph.D.” “the desire to grow as a coach. I am so glad I did because coaching has now become my first love.” Personally… “coaching was my calling. MCC Certification was a natural evolution.” ‘If you find a why, then you can bear any how.’– Viktor Frankl Many organizations require coaches who have post-grad qualification and some solid work experience. Some organizations may also require additional qualifications or training programs. Obtain a relevant education, certification, experience, and credentials: ICF requires  over 200 hours of training,  2,500 hours of coaching practice,  mentoring hours,  additional assignments, and  Clear an online test by ICF – that allows coaches to demonstrate their mastery of the field.   Organizations prefer coaches who are not only MCC credentialed by ICF, but also continue to be global members of ICF, demonstrating adherence to the ICF code of ethics.  Continuing education: Many organizations require that coaches participate in ongoing continuing education programs to keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date. Gain experience: Many organizations require that coaches have several years of experience working in a related field before becoming a coach. A coach need not be a subject matter expert. That can actually interfere with the coaching. But organizations and coachees think differently. How did I choose to pursue my Master Certified Coach (MCC Certification) I took the first step toward my mastery in 2014, the same month/year when we started coach training & mentoring. I was clear it was a journey. Took my own time to apply, romanticized the journey too much. Failed in my first attempt in 2019. I cleared on the second attempt the same year. It was perhaps one of the most humbling experiences on this leg of the journey! Looking back, it has strengthened my acceptance of my limitations. Mastery is a great skill to have. But it is always a mirage. Ask any maestro in any art. They are more aware of their areas of improvement. That is an integral part of the journey. Though a mirage, it is worth the effort. The journey is more beautiful than the experience of reaching the destination. And that is what makes it a deeply spiritual process.  MCC Certification – a Journey Within Mastery, or MCC journey, is purely a journey within (in every sense). It is not about coaching skills. It goes beyond the skills, the process, and even the art of coaching. That is what makes it an unconscious competence. Coaching in FLOW state. Or coaching from a state of being. Dancing in the moment. There is no effort. You are surprised by the questions you ask. You are able to go beyond the judgments. You are aware of your own limitations as a coach. You know the transformational shift happens more between the sessions. You are curious about the evolution of coaching engagement. Communication becomes communion.  Hence I maintain that coaching comes to us when we are ready to shift to a deeper consciousness. The coach does not manifest as the teacher manifests when the student is ready. But the coaching process manifests just as the real guru is not a person but our own higher consciousness.  What Mastery are you chasing? How is it chasing that mirage? Want to pursue your MCC Certification/Mentoring or start your MCC journey? write to us at info@regalunlimited.com ● 1000+ global leaders coached ● 50+ organizations worldwide benefitted (incl. Fortune 50 companies) ● 350+ coaches trained

Keshav was a mechanical engineering graduate working in the IT sector. He wanted to become an entrepreneur but wasn’t sure if he should follow his heart and take the plunge or play safe and continue with an assured income job. Keshav’s colleague, Jason, suggested he take up life coaching to clear his head and clarify his priorities.   “Do I really need life coaching? Shouldn’t I be able to handle my own stuff and find a solution?” Keshav asked Jason. Jason told him that life coaching would help him find solutions on his own. “Then why do I need a life coach at all?” asked Keshav. Would you like to know why? Then read on.. What is life coaching? Coaching, according to the International Coaching Federation, is when a  coach partners with a client in a creative, thought-provoking process that inspires the client to maximize their personal and professional potential .  Life coaching uses the coaching process to facilitate a journey of self-discovery that clarifies goal paths leading to success, excellence, and happiness. Goals can be professional or personal.  Rekha Hatkanagalekar MCC-ICF is a distinguished coach who coaches leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives, amongst others. She says from her experience that anyone can use life coaching to achieve personal or professional goals, be they leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, students, or homemakers. .”  Why do you need a life coach? Life coaching has the following benefits – 1) Accelerate goal pathways Vijay Rashali , a practicing ICF life coach, beautifully explains why one needs life coaching.  “ A life coach enables you to channel your knowledge and life experiences positively to achieve your goals or dreams. Life coaching can smoothen and accelerate your journey to success.  A life coach can help eliminate roadblocks and overcome barriers to your goals by widening your perspective . .” 2) Autonomous decision-making You are in charge of your life and decisions. Life coaching differs from counseling, mentoring, and therapy in that life coaches enable the client to act autonomously. Life coaches just help clear the mental pathway for enlightened decision-making. Research shows that people who are in control of the decision-making process are more likely to make behavioral changes that support their goals.  ICF-credentialed life coaches are adept at facilitating autonomously motivated decision-making by providing a space of trust and non-judgmental acceptance. 3) Life Coaching is highly effective A 2017 ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study showed that 97% of the people who take up life coaching in India feel immensely benefited by the engagement.  To know more benefits of life coaching, read our blog, Amazing Benefits of Life Coaching . When do you need life coaching? Most people wonder what the right time or the right trigger that tells them they need life coaching is.  Truly, life coaching can benefit anyone at any stage in life. “ said Bill Gates. But there are certain points where life coaching would be the much-needed game changer or, in this case, life changer.  Here are some of the common reasons people take up life coaching. 1) You have a goal without a clear plan of action  – All of us have dreams but most never get around to living them. Why? Because we did not know how to go about them practically. Do you wish to work and settle in a new country? Do you want to plan your family without disturbing your career? However big your goals, life coaches can help break them down into smaller, achievable steps.  Life coaching can also empower you to identify and break out of habitual patterns that limit you. A life coach can navigate your thoughts in the right direction. A life coach can challenge self-limiting beliefs and help create new behavioral patterns that move you toward your goal. Vijay gives an example-Shilpa wants to lose weight to become fit. She decides to exercise at the gym, but her work schedule leaves only early mornings free for exercising. Shilpa is a night bird who can not get up early, how much ever she tries. A life coach can enable Shilpa to overcome mental blocks that prevent her from rising early. Shilpa can then create a new habit pattern for herself, enabling her to wake up early and go to the gym.  2)  Job, domain & role transitions – Changing roles, jobs & domains are crucial junctures that need much thought and deliberation. Life coaching can help you when you are at a crossroads. A life coach is a perfect partner for you to look at the pros & cons and weigh options before making a life-altering decision. Life coaching can also aid you in settling into the new phase in your personal and professional spaces. 3) You have difficulty handling stress – A life coach can function as a sounding board to clarify your thoughts and actions that ensure an outcome that is less stressful for you. A life coach can ease and reduce the time and impact of such situations on the client. How? Stress gets created by being stuck in a negative loop of thoughts. Coaching can help get you out of a negative loop and program your mind to think positively.  4) You feel lost in life – Everyone struggles to find meaning and purpose at some point or other in their lives. Midlife crisis, an indicator, is not confined to the middle-aged anymore. Life coaches say millennials are more vocal about living a purpose-driven life.  A life coach can help you find your life’s purpose and discover ways to live it to have a happier, more meaningful life.  5) You doubt yourself – “ ” – Oprah Winfrey.   Sometimes all that lies between us and success is a deficit of self-belief and self-confidence. Life coaching is one of the best processes that help develop trust and confidence in our abilities and talents . Life coaching can help us overcome fear, break out of self-limiting beliefs and empower us to be self-reliant and intuitive. In addition, a life coach acts as a cheerleader and motivator by celebrating each and every win and progress.  6) You want to heal relationships – Life can get messy when relationships at work and home become complicated. The root of the trouble most times is a lack of perspective. A life coach can enable you to develop a 360-degree view of yourself and your relationships. The life coaching process can help you develop clarity on your actions, the feelings they stem from, and the triggers for those feelings. A life coach allows you to tap into your innermost thoughts and helps you see things that you subconsciously may be avoiding. 7) You want to manage time better – 24 hours never seems enough to accomplish all we desire. And yet, it is more than enough if we manage time properly. You can partner with a life coach to identify and prioritize essential activities and weed out those that don’t serve you. A life coach can enable you to achieve the elusive dream of every working professional – work-life integration. Are you looking at transforming your life with life coaching?  Partner with a Regal life coach and enjoy the benefits of Being coached using the reliable ICF process Experience in coaching 1000+ individuals Life coaches skilled in healing modalities Having a trusted partner & well-wisher for life. In a Regal Life Coach, you will find a true cheerleader & a sound critic to align your goals Get in touch with us to learn more about our life coaching program.  Mail us at info@regalunlimited.com See if coaching works for you through a FREE discovery session with a Regal life coach. Click below. FAQs What is life coaching? Life coaching is a creative, thought-provoking process used by a life coach to maximize the personal and professional potential of a client. Life coaches bring out thoughts and feelings that bring clarity and create a paradigm shift in the client. Life coaching thus enables coachees realize their goals and dreams. Does life coaching really work? Life coaching is highly effective. 97% of people who take up life coaching in India feel they benefit from life coaching, according to a 2017 ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study . What are the benefits of life coaching? Life coaching has many benefits –  Life coaching enables individuals to be more self-aware. Life coaching enables individuals to be authentic. Life coaching gives the self-confidence to be their true self. People who take up life coaching become more compassionate and non-judgemental. Life coaching helps people become process-focused rather than outcome focused. Life coaching helps individuals realize their impact on others around them. Thus through life coaching, people become empathetic and sensitive to others’ needs.