BEEP Coach Certification

Program Overview
Duration: 12 Weeks (Live Virtual: 2 Sessions/Week)
Format: Two 2-hour instructor-led Zoom sessions per week + 8–10 hours asynchronous homework (Weeks 1–9)
Final Phase (Weeks 10–12): Two 4-hour sessions per week + 16–20 hours of homework
Target Audience: Experienced executives and leaders transitioning into coaching
Outcome: Certified BEEP Coach, ready to deliver coaching aligned with the Beep Framework

Graduation Standards and Evaluation Process
BEEP Certification is earned—not given. This program is designed to produce elite coaches who live and lead by the BEEP standards.

Checkpoints:

• Week 4: Midpoint reflection + rubric-based instructor evaluation
• Week 6: Peer and instructor review of recorded session (Belief + Energy pillars)
• Week 9: Live coaching lab assessment (Elevate + Power pillars)
• Week 12: Final certification panel review

To Pass Certification, a Coach Must:

• Demonstrate command of the BEEP Framework in live and recorded sessions
• Exhibit boldness, clarity, and presence consistent with the BEEP Coach Code
• Complete all assignments and maintain full participation in sessions and peer pods
• Submit a completed coaching log with at least 6 full-session engagements
• Pass the final panel interview with feedback on impact, precision, and fit

Reasons for Non-Certification:

• Missed or incomplete core assignments without remediation
• Consistent failure to demonstrate coaching standards (e.g., lack of boldness, vagueness, over-therapizing, avoidance of accountability)
• Inability to hold presence or impact in real-time sessions despite feedback
• Misalignment with BEEP’s brand, tone, or values

Path After Non-Certification:

• Candidate may be invited to repeat parts of the program or join a future cohort with a personalized development plan
• Optional 1:1 coaching and feedback session available for growth planning

PHASE 1: Foundations (Weeks 1–2)

Week 1 – Orientation & BEEP Philosophy
Theme: Coaching with teeth, heart, and standards.
Delivery Mode: Virtual (Live Zoom + LMS Portal + Slack Channel)

Session 1 (Tuesday)

• Welcome and cohort introductions
• Overview: What BEEP Coaching is and is not
• Introduction to the BEEP Framework (Belief, Energy, Elevate, Power)
• Breakout: Coaching Identity Shift – From Leader to Coach
• Group Share: Default coaching stances and resistance to boldness

Homework (Between Sessions)

• Assigned reading: “What Is a BEEP Coach” manifesto (PDF)
• Watch: BEEP Framework explainer video (5 min)
• Self-assessment: “Where do I coach from today?” (Quiz + reflection journal)

Session 2 (Thursday)

• Live Discussion: Insights from reading and self-assessment
• Deep Dive: The BEEP Coach Code – What it looks like in action
• Small Group Case Study: Analyzing coaching behaviors through the BEEP lens
• Debrief + Instructor Q&A

Homework (Due Monday Week 2)

• Write: “Why BEEP?” Statement (300–500 words)
• Reflect: “What part of the BEEP Coach Code challenges me most—and why?”
• Post in LMS discussion: Share one aha moment from the week and comment on two peers’ posts

Tools Provided:

• BEEP Coach Code (Poster PDF)
• Zoom call recordings
• LMS portal access to video, prompts, and discussion
• Private Slack channel for the cohort

Facilitator Notes:

• Pay attention to coaching posture—redirect “safe” language back to BEEP standards
• Highlight clarity, boldness, and depth in both sessions
• Use Slack and office hours to support identity shift outside live sessions

Assignment Rubric:

• Clarity and authenticity in “Why BEEP” Statement
• Tone alignment with BEEP (bold, human, actionable)
• Insightfulness of challenge reflection
• Engagement with peer learning

Week 2 – Executive Credibility as Coaching Capital
Session 1: Leveraging Operational Experience in Coaching
Session 2: Translating Business Acumen into Coaching Presence
Homework: Real-world coaching story analysis + peer feedback in pods

PHASE 2: Core Methodology (Weeks 3–6)

Week 3 – Belief
Session 1: Coaching belief disruptions and narrative rewrites
Session 2: Tools – Story deconstruction, disconfirmation, clarity accelerators
Homework: 1 recorded peer coaching session + reflection

Week 4 – Energy
Session 1: Energy, attention, and time as leverage
Session 2: Tools – Time audits, values filters, boundary resets
Homework: Coaching journal with audit + boundary-setting simulation

Week 5 – Elevate
Session 1: Coaching presence, trust, and influence
Session 2: Tools – Leadership mirroring, relational friction mapping
Homework: Video journal – “How I’ve shown up and how I will now”

Week 6 – Power
Session 1: Coaching ownership and standards
Session 2: Tools – Future-self coaching, power statements, firm boundaries
Homework: Peer session + analysis of language and stance

PHASE 3: The Craft of Coaching (Weeks 7–9)

Week 7 – Directive vs. Reflective Stance
Sessions: Coaching toggles, intervention timing, clarity vs. comfort
Homework: Video breakdown of coach stance in case examples

Week 8 – Emotional Range & Discomfort Coaching
Sessions: Holding space for tough emotions without derailing impact
Homework: Write and share your personal edge around emotional resistance

Week 9 – Real-Time Coaching Labs
Sessions: Roleplay + critique in triads
Homework: Submit 3 recordings + self and peer assessment

PHASE 4: Integration + Final Evaluation (Weeks 10–12)
Format Adjustment: Each week includes two 4-hour instructor-led sessions and 16–20 hours of homework

Week 10 – Coaching Practicum
Sessions: Real or mock clients (volunteer-based) + instructor supervision, feedback, and group debriefs
Homework: Reflection on coaching presence, power, and feedback received + session prep and journaling

Week 11 – Signature Style & Philosophy
Sessions: What makes your coaching distinct? Defining your bold question, coaching archetype, and value edge
Homework: Craft and submit Signature Statement + video reflection: “How I coach now”

Week 12 – Final Certification Panel
Session 1: Final interviews with BEEP panel + review of live recordings
Session 2: Graduation, group reflection, and future commitments
Homework: Final submission of coaching log and peer reviews
Requirements: 6+ sessions logged, peer review completed, BEEP values upheld