Executive Coach Accreditation

Our Executive Coach Accreditation virtual checklist provides easy access to all necessary documents for participants in our coaching programmes. Here, you will find everything you need without the need for separate emails or attachments. 

If you need any further help, feel free to contact us. 

Download the full checklist below.

Executive Coach Accreditation

Awarded by the Association for Coaching

Update Your Coaching Experience Log

You will need 100 hours of coaching logged in total. This includes 20 hours required for qualification & 10 hours from the two training programmes. So an additional 70 hours.

Update Your Supervision Log

Get your final supervision log signed by us. If you need additional supervision sessions book them here.

Update Your Learning, Supervision, & Reflection Log

Have you made any additional notes in pages 212-215 & 224-231 of the workbook since your initial qualification?

Obtain Two Client References

Ask two coachees for a quick reference using the form below.
You will need to submit both references for accreditation.

Recording & 1000 Words Reflection

You will need to record a session with a Thinker as an audio file. Listen back & submit a 1000 word relection on that session. Using our Zoom room is an easy way to do this.

Ethical Dilemma Questions

Email the AC for your ethical dilemma questions. Use your notes from past ethical dilemma & supervision sessions to help complete them.

Apply for Accredited Executive Coach Status

You will need to be a member to apply.

Accreditation is £225 + VAT (valid for 3 years).

AC Assessment Checklist

This is the checklist we use to approve your accreditation. You don't need to download or complete these but it may be useful for you to sense check whatv we look for.

FAQ's

What are the current fees for executive coach accreditation?

Executive Coach - Member: £225.00 + VAT for 3 years

Executive Coach - Non-Member: £325.00 + VAT for 3 years

How can I do a recording of a coaching session and keep the client details safe and confidential?

You are welcome to use our Zoom room and invite them to a session in there. If you record to the cloud, we can watch it back without you ever having to send a recording over email or convert to MP3s etc. Simply email us and we will set this up for you.

Can I use someone on the programme to do my recorded coaching session?

Yes absolutely – we just need you to do a full session and then submit a short 1000 word critique of it when you have listened back to it. Who it is with is not relevant, and it doesn’t have to be perfect – we are in fact looking for you to be able to critique why it wasn’t perfect!

How do I access the ethical dilemmas?

You simply email the AC direct for these - they will send a random dilemmas or two to you on email and you then write your reply and send these to Dulcie and Sam, who will mark. It sounds daunting but is actually very simple and easy. If you want to practise first, our ethical dilemma and supervision sessions use the same format. Just book on!

How many client references do I need

2 – this can include the references you have already got for your initial Foundation accreditation.

How many hours do I need in total to become an Accredited Executive Coach?

100 hours in total. These can be as far in the past as you like. They include team and individual coaching. It does not need to be paid but we would suggest all coaching is - however small the amount and even if it goes to charity as it adds commitment. You can have an element of life coaching but 75% of the hours should be people who you have helped in a professional capacity - the topic can be personal - so work life balance is a common one. Simply ask yourself “Was this life coaching for a friend or coaching about work for a contact who is a professional?’ And you won’t go far wrong.

Do I need insurance to coach?

Yes. And the AC will ask to see evidence of your personal indemnity insurance when you apply. We have recommended Policy Bee to our coaches and they seem to provide a competitive quote. For every referral from Top Right Thinking, we will donate the £20 reward to St Helena’s Hospice, who provide crucial palliative and end of life care to those in need.

Can I get some 121 support for my accreditation? I would rather someone talk me through it than read through all these Q&A?

Sure! We have some fabulous Accreditation Mentors – people who have done OUR programme and are now qualified AND accredited. You can book a session with them through our website here for £30 per session. Click here
They are more than happy to share their experiences over a virtual cuppa.

What books or podcasts can you recommend to start exploring coaching a little more?

You Coach You – Helen Tupper
The Heat of the Moment – Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton
Coaching for Performance – Sir John Whitmore
The Coaches Coach – Alison Hardingham
The Coaching Habit – Michael Bungay Stanier
Simplifying Coaching – Claire Pedrick
Cultivating Coachability – Claire Norman
The Chief Psychology Officer Podcast – Dr Amanda Potter
The Coaching Inn Podcast – Claire Pedrick
The AC Podcast – Association for Coaching