Coaching is more than a toolkit. It’s a way of listening, noticing and supporting people as they navigate change with clarity and integrity.
Our Foundations Course introduces the core skills and principles of coaching. You’ll learn practical tools, reflective practices, and essential theory that help you work with real‑life questions, challenges, and transitions.
If you feel drawn to:
- Support people through moments of change
- Nurture leadership that is ethical, inclusive and humane
- Strengthen wellbeing and resilience – for yourself and others
- Contribute to meaningful change in organisations and communities
….this programme offers a spacious, grounded introduction to what coaching can truly be.
You’ll learn to:
- Engage with coaching as a force for social, organisational and systemic change space for insight, uncertainty and complexity
- Work with purpose, identity and values – not only goals
- Build a reflective, relational, transpersonal and psychologically informed approach
- Understand coaching within wider social and systemic contexts
No previous experience required – just curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Why Wise goose?
A holistic approach
We integrate personal development with wider social, organisational, and ecological systemic awareness – recognising that coaching doesn’t happen in a vacuum.
A rich blend of learning methods
You’ll learn in a supportive cohort that values honesty, diversity, reflection, and contributing to a more sustainable and compassionate world.
A balanced mix of learning
Teaching, discussion, observed practice, peer learning, real‑world coaching experience, and personal study all help you build a grounded, confident foundation.
Accredited and respected
- Globally recognised accreditation and professional standards
- Association for Coaching ‘Accredited Award in Coach Training’
- Institute of Leadership Approved Certificate
A pathway for ongoing development
If you wish to deepen your practice, you can continue to our Advanced Programme.
2026 Foundations Programme at a Glance:
Total Learning Hours: 60
Option 1: 4 days in person (London: 2 + 2 days) plus 1 day online
Option 2: Findhorn Ecovillage Scotland: 4 days intensive in person plus 2 half-days online
Independent Study & Practice: Approximately 20 hours
Both London & Scotland are Non-Residential: You can choose accommodation based on your needs and resources.
Learn to Coach in a Way That Makes a Difference
Build essential coaching skills within a supportive, reflective community committed to ethical, sustainable practice.
The Power of Perspective in Coaching Conversations
Coaching isn’t just about asking great questions, it’s about expanding perspectives. When we help clients see beyond their immediate view, new possibilities emerge. In this short video, Wise Goose Director shares why widening perspectives is essential for transformative coaching.