The Academies is pleased to introduce you to an alumnus of our neuroscience-based coaching courses, Sarah Cottrell. Sarah is founder of Former Lawyers LLC. She earned her ICF ACC Credential as part of our Level 1 ACC Career Pathways program, where she completed the Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC) and the Academies-Certified Strengths Coach (ACSC) courses. Read on to learn more about her coaching journey and her experience with The Academies!
Tell Us About Your Experience With The Academies Career Coaching Program
I had a great experience with The Academies. I was specifically looking for an ICF-certified program that incorporated neuroscience and an understanding of the nervous system and Polyvagal Theory into its coach training. The Academies was a perfect match in that regard. The classes that I took (CCMC and ACSC) had lots of helpful content and the instructors were excellent.
How Has Coaching Influenced You?
Learning how to coach has helped me to ask better questions, both as a coach and in my own life. It’s also helped me to appreciate the value of silence!
How Does Neuroscience Influence Your Coaching Style?
I always have neuroscience in the back of my mind as I’m coaching. My clients are generally working in high-stress, toxic workplaces and have a lot of nervous system distress. I’m always alert to whether a client is in the Red Zone or the Blue Zone, and whether we’re running up against topics that are best for coaching versus therapy. Training with The Academies really helped me with this approach.
What’s A Memorable Win You’d Like To share?
Passing the ACC exam and earning my ACC credential! It was so fun to be able to share with the Academies alumni and coaches.
Would You Recommend Our Programs To Others?
Yes, I absolutely would recommend the Academies to anyone looking for an ICF-certified coach training program.
What Have Clients Said About Your Coaching?
Here’s a memorable quote from one of my lawyer clients: “Sarah, I can’t thank you enough for your guidance. You were fun, authentic, insightful, and balanced. I could go on. Your skill and approach allowed me to open and consider alternative career (and life) possibilities. As a lawyer, I often mindlessly booked an expensive vacation for the glimmer of a break from it all. I can now say that the best vacation I have ever taken was the time I spent working with you on my future.”
Thank You For Sharing Your Coaching Journey, Sarah!
You can find Sarah via these channels:
Website: www.FormerLawyer.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjcottrell/
Instagram: @formerlawyer
Podcast: The Former Lawyer Podcast