One year already! A look back at an exciting adventure...
A year ago, Beautiful Soul enthusiastically launched the first cohort of our own Professional Coaching Certification program.
Today, as we approach the launch of our 5th cohort in April, we take a moment to reflect on how far we have come. Four groups of around twenty participants have already delved into the core principles and practices of coaching, and it is a great pride for us @Beautiful Soul to contribute to spreading this powerful tool on the African continent.
One of the cornerstones of our approach, which we have explored in detail in our article on 'Unconditional Positive Regard and the Pygmalion Effect,' is the belief that unconditional acceptance and faith in the potential of others are powerful catalysts for change.
Our program also highlights the importance of avoiding counterproductive relational dynamics, such as those in the 'Drama Triangle.' Understanding the roles of Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor, and knowing how to defuse them, is essential for maintaining a healthy coaching relationship geared towards the client's autonomy.
We are delighted to see that our program participants are developing an increased awareness of these concepts and are gradually adopting a non-judgmental and positive attitude towards their clients. For many of them, these practices are also transforming their personal and professional interactions, much to the surprise of their interlocutors ;-).
This first year was also marked by the launch of the Devenir Coach Afrique website, a platform dedicated to our program and demonstrating our commitment to making this training accessible to a wider audience in West Africa. The enthusiasm and commitment of our young talent, Abdou, and the communications agency, Caractère, illustrates the wealth of talent in the region.
This program also allows us to begin our expansion in the sub-region, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan, as it is 100% online. More than 100 professionals have already joined our community, and their testimonials, like those of Fatou Jupiter Touré and Papa Moussé Ndiaye, illustrate the tangible impact of our Professional Coaching Certification program.
Personally, I am deeply moved by the enthusiasm and transformation that our participants are experiencing. Our aim with this certification, has never been simply to transmit techniques, but above all to cultivate an authentic coaching posture, rooted in fundamental human principles, and to provide a genuine coaching experience through this program. Seeing this vision come to life within our cohorts is the greatest reward of all.
We are also particularly happy to see our certified coaches acting as true agents of change in their organizations and communities, thereby contributing to the emergence of a community of professional coaches in Africa, united by a common vision of the profession.
For those who wish to learn more about this adventure and join our next cohort, all the information is available on our website: https://www.devenir-coach-afrique.com/. Do not hesitate to get in touch with Sokhna Tine for any questions: sokhnatine@beautifulsoul.sn.
We hope to see you soon!
Guillaume Sennequier
Managing Partner of Beautiful Soul