This program will prepare you to use coaching skills in a wide variety of settings, whether coaching in private practice, leading in your organization, or becoming a more present partner, parent, and contributor in your community. We all want to live meaningful lives where we are the best versions of ourselves, and we believe deeply in the modality of coaching in order to help facilitate that becoming our reality. Through this course, you'll receive coaching for yourself in this vein and be equipped to better support others (formally and informally) as they journey to do the same. We hope you will join us! 

You can read more about the Upbuild coaching philosophy here.

The program (all on Zoom) includes:

• Kickoff Weekend - two half-days (October 18-19, 2025, 10a-2:30p ET)

• Capstone Weekend - two half-days (April 25-26, 2025 10a-2:30p ET)

• Weekly 90-minute classes (Thursdays 10-11:30a ET)

• Demonstrations, debriefs, skill drills, and practice coaching

• Group coaching and debriefs with professional coaches

• Individual feedback and mentoring on your coaching

• Transformational, experiential learning community

Certification

In addition to receiving a credential as an Upbuild Certified Coach, the Upbuild Coaching Training has been designed to align with the ICF (International Coaching Federation) core competencies and requirements for the ICF ACC (Associate Certified Coach) credential. The Upbuild program is a 60-hour program, which includes training, four individual mentoring hours, and a written assessment. Graduates of the Upbuild program may apply for the ICF credential using the Portfolio Path as long as they meet all of the additional ICF requirements for the credential.

Instructors

Mary Kuentz, CPCC, PCC, is a professional coach and trainer specializing in human development and transformation of the workplace. Mary works with leaders at all levels to help them become more responsive to the needs of the world around them. A coach in private practice since 2001, Mary is a faculty member of two accredited coach training organizations, Coaching for Transformation and the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI).

Gina Kellogg, MCC, CPCC, was a founding partner of Leadership that Works, Inc. and the co-creator of the Coaching for Transformation and Coaching for Community Transformation programs. A coach and trainer since 1996, Gina has passionately brought coaching skills to teens, nonprofits, philanthropy, prisons, families, organizations, and communities around the world. She hopes to see coaching skills in the hands of all people, to transform relationships, workplaces, and communities everywhere. 

Vipin Goyal, PCC, uses the skills he’s learned as an entrepreneur and an executive to help other leaders realize their best selves. He draws on his wide variety of experiences to help clients leverage their strengths and manage the pitfalls of their egos, develop greater empathy, build cultures in which people feel inspired to work, and lead with intention. Prior to Upbuild, Vipin was the Co-founder & CEO of SideTour, a marketplace of unique, hosted experiences which was acquired by Groupon in 2013. Previously he worked at McKinsey & Company as well as the international businesses of MTV Networks. He has an AB in Economics and an MBA from Harvard.

Michael Sloyer, PCC, is passionate about helping people live up to their potential and to live more loving and fulfilling lives. To achieve these goals, he serves as a coach and leads workshops that facilitate his clients’ understanding of themselves and communities on a deeper level. Prior to Upbuild, Michael was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, where he was an equity derivatives trader for 11 years in NYC, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. He moved from Goldman to Upbuild so he could more properly align his best self with his work. He holds an Economics degree from Duke and is a Professional Certified Coach with the ICF.

What’s the investment?

$7,500. We offer need-based financial assistance. If you prefer to pay in installments, we can offer you a zero-interest plan that will work for you. Send us a message to let us know.

Registration is now open for our next 6-month (60-hour) Upbuild Coaching Training

Upon successful completion, you will become an Upbuild-certified coach.

Questions? Send us an email.

A selection of what recent participants are saying about the program:

(even more Upbuild Coaching Training testimonials can be found here)

“I cannot recommend this program highly enough. In addition to leaving the training with a toolkit of practical skills to be a better coach and manager, being part of this community has changed my life in ways I couldn't have imagined. I feel more connected to my values, inspired by my work, supported in my growth, and confident in my ability to serve others. I will be forever grateful to this "dream team" of instructors and my incredible cohort for helping me discover and let loose an inner coach with so much to offer.”

- Derek Haswell, Executive Coach & Co-Founder at Ten Percent Happier

“Upbuild’s coaching program surpassed my expectations and was one of the most meaningful experiences in my personal and professional development. From the seasoned coach leaders, we learned essential skills that will enable us to be effective coaches while integrating our unique style. Through this program, I experienced so much personal growth and connected with a global community of kind and brilliant people. It was a privilege to be part of it.”

- Kalpana Bhandarkar, Advisory services for health care & non-profits

“Attending the Upbuild Coaching Training was an outstanding experience. The engaging sessions, led by a team of dedicated teachers, created a safe and supportive environment. The activities and mentoring were informative, fun, and fostered a strong connection with fellow participants. As someone with a doctorate who is committed to lifelong learning, I have taken a multitude of courses, and this Upbuild Coaching Training stands out as the best course I've ever encountered.”

- Dr. Erica Warren, Educational Therapist at Learning to Learn