Overwhelmed by the journey
The Co-Active Certification journey is exciting and transformative... and between recorded sessions, supervision, client hours and the oral exam, it can also feel like a lot to hold.
Coaching for Co-Active coaches in certification
Complete your Co‑Active certification as your whole, queer self.
Tailored coaching, mentoring and practical feedback for new queer coaches navigating the 6-month Co-Active Professional Coach Certification (CPCC) program. A coach who gets it with no explaining, no code-switching, no leaving parts of yourself at the door.
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Sound familiar?
Certification is transformative. It can also be a lot.
Wondering how out to be
Can you bring your full identities into your coaching experience? How visible do you want to be in your practice and marketing? These are real questions you might find yourself navigating.
Impostor feelings creeping in
Many new coaches carry doubts about belonging in rooms that weren't always built with you in mind, or the pressure to fit a mould that was never made for you.
Building a practice that's yours
Marketing, business setup, finding your niche, and doing it all in a way that authentically reflects who you are and whom you want to serve. Practical mentoring meets you exactly where you are.
"This coaching... it's not just useful, it's been life-changing."Jonathan C. (he/him) — Founder
Ways to work together
The main event
Complete Co-Active Certification Support.
- Confidential
- Non-judgemental
- Queer-affirming
- A safer space
Certification Support Package
A 6-month package built around Co-Active's requirements, blending coaching, mentoring and practical feedback. Customised to your needs, so you stay focused, grounded and empowered all the way to CPCC.
- Co-Active coaching, 6-month package
- 1x 'Discovery' session
- 6–12 coaching sessions
- Exam prep sessions (if desired)
- 1x Completion session
- Additional support via email
- One-off and subscription pricing available
Choose what each session holds
Before each session we'll align on what will serve you best, so our time together is focused and impactful. You'll have the flexibility to choose:
- Coaching to reconnect with your purpose and move past mindset challenges like impostor feelings, visibility fears, self-doubt
- Mentoring on marketing, business setup, or refining your coaching craft to build an authentically queer practice
- Feedback on recorded coaching sessions, using the Co-Active model as a framework for growth (if desired)
- Oral exam prep where you can coach me for the first half, then get structured, constructive feedback (if desired)
How it works
Personalised support, every step of the way.
1Discover
We begin with a Discovery Session to get to know each other, explore your aspirations and set intentions. We'll clarify what success looks like for you in the program, in your practice, and in coaching as your authentic self.
2Grow
A series of coaching and/or mentoring sessions customised to your needs to align to what's coming up for you diuring certification and beyond. Each session designed to meet you where you are.
3Complete
Either business design or exam prep to sharpen your skills, challenges addressed as they arise, and a Completion session to land it all so you finish certification focused, clear and empowered.
The framework
Grounded in the Co-Active Model.
Everything in certification comes back to the Co-Active Model© Copyright of Co-Active Training Institute. It is five contexts held within a designed alliance, in service of your client's fulfillment, balance and process. It's the framework and the lens we'll use to deepen your own coaching presence.
People are naturally creative, resourceful and whole
The first cornerstone and the one that matters most when impostor feelings whisper otherwise. You don't need fixing; neither do your clients.
Dance in this moment
Coaching happens live. We'll practice trusting what's here right now in your sessions, your exam, and the wobbly moments in between.
Focus on the whole person
Your clients are more than their goals and you're more than your certification checklist. We'll work with all of who you are.
Evoke transformation
Beyond solving problems: coaching that changes how people see themselves. That's the coach you're becoming and the standard we'll practice to.
The formal bit
Co-Active's requirements, covered.
The CTI Certification journey is a powerful deep dive into your coaching craft, and having the right mentor coach can make all the difference. Your coach isn't just a requirement, they're a partner in your growth. For LGBTQ+ coaches, working with someone from your own community can mean one less thing to explain, and one more place you get to be fully yourself.
Co-Active has a couple of requirements for hiring coaches to support you along your certification journey. Your CPCC & PCC coach:
- Must hold CPCC & PCC credentials from ICF. I hold both.
- Must coach you for a minimum of 1 hour per month during the 6-month program.
I offer 6 to 12 hours of coaching packages over 6 months. More than just checking a box for certification, it's about supporting you in growing into the coach you want to be.
Why trust me?
A coach from your community, in your corner.
I'm Aimee (she/her), part of the LGBTQIA+ community, a Co-Active Certified Professional Coach (CPCC) and ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC). I've been exactly where you are, through certification, the recorded sessions, the oral exam nerves, and out the other side into a practice that's now authentically mine.
I'm also a Zinc Ventures Executive Coach, Consultant and Founder. Our coaching relationship is confidential, non-judgemental, and supportive in seeking the change you want to see.
Coached 150+ people from 25+ countries
Kind words
What the people I coach say.
"Aimee, you are a brilliant, intuitive coach and I am blessed that our paths have crossed on this coaching journey!"
"You are such an incredible, thoughtful, giving coach. You are changing lives and we are all the better for it!"
"I immediately felt very comfortable with Aimee and in a safe space where I could be open and honest about a range of things in my life."
Good questions
Co-Active certification coaching, answered.
What are Co-Active's requirements for a certification coach?
Your coach must hold CPCC & PCC credentials from ICF, and you must be coached for a minimum of 1 hour per month during the 6-month CPCC program. I hold both credentials and offer 6 to 12 hours of coaching over 6 months.
Why choose a queer coach for CPCC certification?
Working with a coach from your own community means one less thing to explain and one more place you get to be fully yourself. It can mean no code-switching, no translating your identity. We can also work directly on questions like how to be yourself in your practice and marketing.I have worked with a wide array of people and identities, feel free to ask me any questions beforehand or during our intro session.
What can our sessions cover?
You choose before each session: coaching on mindset, purpose and confidence; mentoring on marketing, business setup and coaching craft; feedback on your recorded coaching sessions using the Co-Active Model; or oral exam prep where you coach me and receive structured feedback.We will co-design together sessions on what you need.
How much coaching is included?
The package runs over 6 months and includes a Discovery session, 6–12 coaching sessions, optional exam prep sessions, a Completion session, and additional support via email or Telegram. One-off and subscription pricing are available starting from £1050 GBP.
Do you meet CTI's certification coach requirements?
Yes. I'm a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), which meets Co-Active Training Institute's requirements for coaches supporting students through certification.
Say hello
Get in touch.
Ready to start? Want to learn more about coaching together and see if I'm the right coach for you? Let's chat!
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