Foundations in Coaching  | Spring 2026

This program is the perfect starting point for those eager to develop the skills and confidence to coach effectively.

Duration: 30 hours (includes live sessions, practical exercises, and demonstrations).

Format: Weekly sessions over 7 weeks (Fridays), combining live online learning via Zoom with pre-work, post-work, and fieldwork.

Certification: 30 hours of ICF Approved Specific Coach Training Hours (ASCTH) - Pending Approval

Class Size: Limited to 16-24 participants for an engaging and supportive experience. 

Date

April 9 - May 21, 2026
(Thursdays)

Time

9:30 - 12:30 AM PST

Faculty: 

Peter Reek, PCC & Catherine Ducharme, PCC

Venue

Virtual

Cost

$1995

About Foundations In Coaching

Our Foundations in Coaching Program provides a comprehensive introduction to coaching as a distinct and impactful discipline. You’ll explore the key principles of non-directive coaching, understand its unique value, and develop essential skills to empower others through meaningful conversations.
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Through live demonstrations, hands-on practice, and reflective exercises, this program lays the groundwork for mastering the art of coaching while fostering self-awareness and growth. This is the first step in securing your Certified Impact Coach designation. Join an upcoming cohort!

Experiential Approach

Our training immerses you in real-world scenarios, allowing you to practice and refine your skills. This experiential approach ensures you gain practical insights and confidence to excel.

Learning Community

By joining our vibrant community of experienced coaches, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful collaboration and exchange ideas, enriching your learning and expanding your network.

For your
Career

Earning the ICF - Coach Certification enhances your credentials, equips you with cutting-edge skills and tools, and positions you to lead effectively in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Our Faculty 

Catherine Ducharme | PCC

Facilitator

For more than 30 years, Catherine Ducharme has worked at the intersection of leadership, communication, and change, helping people and teams navigate moments that matter. With deep experience across communications, marketing, and senior leadership roles in industries including high-tech and biotech, she understands the real pressures leaders face.

A Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Leadership Coach, Catherine brings a relational, human-centred approach to her work. Drawing on Core Strengths SDI 2.0 and Relational Awareness Theory, she helps leaders and teams strengthen connection, collaboration, and trust—especially when things feel complex or uncertain.

For Catherine, coaching isn’t just a profession. It’s a way of living and leading with intention, clarity, and care, and creating workplaces where people can do their best work together.

Peter Reek | MSc, PCC

Facilitator

With over three decades of experience, Peter Reek helps organizations build high-performing teams and thriving cultures. A leadership coach and human capital strategist, he has led recruitment, team development, and growth initiatives for brands like lululemon, Nintendo, and Best Buy.

Peter coaches leaders to align people strategies with business goals, combining business acumen with coaching expertise. Holding a master’s in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching, he brings a unique perspective to leadership development. As founder of Coachworks.Academy, he is passionate about unlocking team potential and fostering innovation and collaboration.