You began your journey as a coach with enthusiasm and excitement.

But somewhere between that early excitement and where you are now, coaching got harder, lonelier, or heavier than you expected.

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Imagine this

What if you could step into a supportive circle, lock arms with fellow coaches, and thrive together? With Coaches in CAHOOTS, you can:

    • Improve your skills and coaching confidence.
    • Have fun and enjoy coaching more.
    • Make a greater impact in the lives of your clients.
    • Earn ICF CCEs along the way.

Are you wondering?

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What do i do next?
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Where do i find clients?

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When does coaching get easier?

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Is this right for you?

CAHOOTS welcomes coaches at different stages of participation — from learning and observing to practicing and collaborating.

COACHES IN CAHOOTS IS A GREAT FIT FOR YOU IF:

    • You’ve had some coach-specific training.
    • You’re working with clients (paid or pro bono) or using coaching skills in your job.
    • You’re committed to improving your coaching skills.
    • You want to grow personally and professionally.
    • You enjoy supporting and encouraging your fellow coaches.
    • You want to create a thriving coaching practice.

THIS MIGHT NOT BE THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU IF:

  • You have no coach training or experience.
  • You are only interested in what you can get, rather than in being a full participant.

Meet Coaches in CAHOOTS

Learn why Nikki Brown and Emily Pike created Coaches in CAHOOTS to support coaches at every stage of the journey.

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How Coaches Engage in CAHOOTS

Coaches in CAHOOTS is designed to support coaches at different stages of participation and visibility. There is no single “right” way to belong — only the path that best fits how you want to engage right now.

Observer Path​

Learn, watch, and integrate at your own pace.

Does NOT include live weekly meetings.

Collaborator Path

Practice coaching in community and grow together.

Includes live weekly meetings.

Catalyst Path​

Step into greater visibility, contribution, and leadership.

 

What's included:

ALL CAHOOTS PATHS INCLUDE:

  • A welcoming community of trained coaches
  • Teaching rooted in real coaching practice
  • ICF CCE opportunities
  • Access to a growing resource library

How you engage with CAHOOTS depends on the path you choose — from observing and learning, to practicing in community, to stepping into greater visibility and contribution.

FAQs

  • Regular community meetings: each Tuesday from 12-1:30 PM Eastern/9-10:30 AM Pacific
  • CAHOOTS now offers multiple participation paths, with different levels of engagement and pricing. Current members are grandfathered at their existing rate. New members choose the path that best fits how they want to engage.
  • Please click here to learn more about our co-conspirators, Nikki Brown, PCC, ACMC and Emily Pike, Certified Life and Leadership Coach.
  • Yes, Coaches in CAHOOTS is an ICF accredited organization, and you can earn up to 6 core CCE and 4.5 resource development CCE each month. You can use these to renew an ICF credential.

Client Testimonials

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We are dedicated to the growth and success of coaches who want to make a positive difference in their own lives and in the lives of their clients.

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