What do we offer?

• ICF-Accredited Professional Coach Certification Program
• Coach training program that can be applied to every niche: Executive Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Business Coaching, Financial Coaching, Life Coaching, Wellness Coaching, Spiritual Coaching, etc.
• A face-to-face interactive delivery format, and a rich, creative multi-level learning experience
• Award-winning, globally distributed corporate leadership programs (winner of the prestigious PRISM Award, for outstanding organizational development through coaching)
• A coaching model built on the human performance principles and philosophy of Alfred Adler
• Emphasis on coaching in the context of work
• Advanced and specialty coach training courses, such as Team/Group Coaching
• Partnership with University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) in creating a strong academic foundation for the discipline of coaching and issuing joint certificates of completion
• Coach referrals - assistance in locating an Adler Certified Professional Coach

The Adler coaching model

Adler offers a specifc approach to coaching that is deeply grounded in what the client wants to achieve.

What is unique about Adler coach training?

At Adler, we believe that a combination of six criteria makes Adler Coach Training Programs unique and effective: depth, breadth, applied learning, experiencing your own coaching, in-person contact, and quality of facilitators and mentors.

· The depth of the Adler program comes from its connection with theories of human change that have been tested and proven successful for over a century.

· The breadth of the Adler program comes from including the broadest spectrum of coaching principles and approaches. Graduates have the freedom to explore many specific techniques because they have this broad foundation. They also have the flexibility to modify techniques to fit different situations because, through our program, they understand the principles underlying specific techniques.

· At Adler we stress experiential, hands-on, applied learning. We believe you must use the skills to own them. From day one of the Foundations Course, and throughout the Certificate program, you will coach under the supervision of faculty so that you will DO coaching as well as KNOW coaching.

· Our approach to coaching skills training includes your own one-on-one individual coaching sessions. This gives you a taste of being coached, as well as encouraging you to set your intentions before and to set up an action plan after the training.

· Adler’s training is mainly face-to-face, with teleclasses and distance learning as supplements. We feel that nothing can replace personal contact as an aid to learning.

· The faculty at Adler is first-rate! We invite you to talk with any one of them to find out for yourself. Contact our staff by calling 602-493-1886 or email contact@adlercoachsw.com to set up an appointment.

 

Our courses and programs

Adler Learning-USA offers a variety of training programs for individuals and organizations interested in acquiring the powerful tools of coaching, including:

Foundations of Professional Coaching, a “starter kit” of coaching tools, mindset and techniques

Adler Certificate in Professional Coaching, providing in-depth training and certification for professionals

Coaching Skills Programs, customized to address the unique needs of client organizations

Positive Change: Leader as Coach, 2-Day Course designed for leaders / executives to bring coaching skills into their work

Educator as Coach 3-Day Course (Part 1 and Part 2)

Parent Coaching, an advanced specialized training

Advanced Coaching Skills Seminars (i.e. Team Coaching, Relationship Coaching, etc)

What’s important about Alfred Adler's contribution to coaching?

The philosophical foundation of the Adler School is rooted in the science-of-living system developed by Alfred Adler (1870-1937). Dr. Adler was a Viennese psychiatrist whose theories were far enough ahead of their time that they continue to be considered current. Adlerian Psychology emphasizes the uniqueness of every individual and stresses the individual’s relationship with society.

Adler has been called the “grandfather of coaching.” He recognized the intricate interplay of social/cultural and family/individual life. He thought of mind and body as an integrated whole. He gave credit to people's creativity in solving problems, even if the solution created more problems. And, most importantly, he wanted to apply his theories to everyday life, not just to subjects in a research study.

The Adler School International Learning recognizes strong parallels between Adlerian principles and coaching precepts. We highlight those congruencies to provide an additional context and framework for students to consider and use in their coaching, but do not actively teach Adlerian theory in our coaching classes.

Adlerian theory may be understood & remembered using the acronym “SUPER”:

S: Social interest is a barometer of mental health, and connectedness is essential. The “S” can also be seen to stand for “service to others”.
U: Unity of the individual. In contrast to atavistic models (such as ego/id), Adlerian theory holds the premise that there is something that unites us in some style. The whole of the person is more than the sum of his/her parts.
P: Private logic. We don’t experience reality directly, we filter it through our beliefs, assumptions and experience.
E: Equality. We’re not the same, but we’re equal, and equally entitled. Mutual respect and dignity are essential concepts in Adlerian thought.
R: Reasons for our behavior. Behavior moves towards our goals, and our actions are purposeful towards those goals. Our conclusions create a pre-formed inner logic.

Adler's core philosophical assumption:

We believe that we are all caught in a paradoxical tension between being ourselves and being in relationship with others. On the one hand, we are all unique individuals, with a strong need and desire to express our unique selves fully in our life and work. On the other hand, we are embedded in a web of relationships with other individuals, a member of multiple systems, and irretrievably part of humanity.

Our creativity in resolving this paradoxical tension between self-expression and embeddedness determines, to a significant extent, our level of success and fulfillment. We believe that the key to resolving this paradox lies in using our unique selves to make a contribution to others.

We see coaching as a profession that distinguishes itself by helping people to bring their choices and actions more in line with their unique “best self”, and to connect more creatively with the deep human desire to make a contribution to the betterment of humanity, by using their strengths, values and vision in service of others, whether at home, at work or in the community.

Adler School of Professional Coaching provides transformative learning opportunities for coaches to marshal their own strengths and experience, in highly effective and meaningful ways, to support positive change and development in other individuals and organizations. 

Adler teaches a powerful and flexible approach to coaching that is grounded in time tested theory and practical application, and works in any context. Our programs provide a broad array of tools and techniques that allow Adler coaches to choose what best fits the situation and their own unique style. However, our approach is not driven by those tools and techniques. Adler’s coaching approach is anchored in core elements of mindset and philosophical/theoretical principles that support students in shifting from merely “doing” coaching to truly “BEing” a coach.

History and locations

Adler International Learning, Inc. is committed to creating positive change by providing excellence in coaching education.

The Adler Coach Training Programs are currently available in these locations (and in corporate settings around the world by demand):

Adler International Learning Inc

adlerlearning.com

890 Yonge St. - 9th FL

Toronto, CA  M4W 3P4

416-923-4419

Adler Learning-USA

adlerlearningusa.com

13835 N Tatum Blvd #9-182

Phoenix, AZ  85032

602-493-1886

(Above address is not a teaching location - check schedule for site of each course offering)

Adler Learning Denmark/Germany

adlerlearning.dk

Adler Learning Norway

adlercoach.no

Adler Learning Turkey/Central Europe

adlerlearningturkey.com

Adler Learning France

adlerlearningfrance.com

Our affiliations

Adler’s leaders participate at the frontier of coaching and assist in leading global businesses and organizations.

Adler's Professional Coaching Program has been accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF), the established benchmark of coaching professionalism.

Adler International Learning and University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) have partnered to establish an academically sound foundation for the discipline of coaching.

Certificates of Course Completion and graduation certificates are issued jointly by both organizations. This affiliation with a University program may qualify our courses for tuition reimbursement by your organization. (Please check with your organization for confirmation of eligibility.)

OISE

University of Toronto

Leadership Coaching Certificate Program

Adler International Learning is proud to be a member of the Association of Coach Training Organizations (ACTO), which stands for excellence, standards and stewardship in coach training. Laura Atwood, ACPC, PCC, (President of Adler School of Coaching in Phoenix) holds the position of Vice President of ACTO.

Adler International Learning is a founding member of the Graduate School Alliance for Executive Coaching (GSAEC), committed to leading the effort for graduate schools (with their unique capacity for academic rigor and substantive research) to set the standards of excellence for the evolving field of executive coaching.

Adler International Learning is a participant in the International Consortium of Coaching in Organizations (ICCO), a global dialogue and research community of organizers, coaches, coach training programs, and coaching firms, dedicated to excellence in organizational coaching.

Adler International Learning is a member of the accreditation panel for the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC), setting the international standards for the business coaching industry.

Adler International Learning is proud to be a member of North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), and in partnership with NASAP provides NBCC & APAcontinuing education credits for our courses.

Adler School of Coaching-Phoenix supports the ICF Greater Phoenix Coaches Alliance, a chartered chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF).

Adler School of Coaching is pleased to offer discounts to members of these professional organizations:

SHRM Society for Human Resource Management   ASTD American Society for Training & Development   EAPA Employee Assistance Professionals Association   IMC Institute of Management Consultants NBCC National Board for Certified Counselors   APA American Psychological Associations IAF International Association of Facilitators   ODN Organizational Development Network   VSHRA Valley of the Sun Human Resource Association

Please feel free to inquire about a courtesy discount for your strategically aligned professional organization.

Testimonials

Irrespective of their backgrounds, past participants overwhelmingly rated our courses as very good to excellent. In their feedback, participants singled out the following aspects of the program as particularly valuable:

· Increased understanding of coaching process
· Quality of the skills training
· Quality of the facilitation
· Value of being exposed to a diversity of practicing coaches
· Helpful guidance on suitable reading materials
· Excellent modeling of coaching by the presenters
· Innovative learning experiences
· Practical applicability of course content
· Continuous attention to learning needs of participants

Quotes from Participants:

“… Class sizes are limited so the personal attention and support during and beyond the classroom are incredible…. From the moment we enter the classroom until the moment we leave, we are immersed in a rich, multi level learning experience. It's always challenging, meaningful and above all fun!”
--Isabel McDougall, Director of Community Development for Maricopa County, AZ

“The ‘Foundations of Professional Coaching’ class was extremely valuable to me in that it taught me the difference between advising, consulting, and coaching. Now, when I meet with clients, I ask more questions to draw out their own answers. My interactions have become more focused on clients' needs, ideas, and solutions rather than my own."
-- Barbara Limmer, Director of Alumni and Executive Career Management, Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management

"Best course I have ever taken."
-- Michael Shovlain, Executive Director, Scottsdale Prevention Institute

"If you want to help people to bring about change and meaning in their life, then Adler will teach you how.  They know what they are talking about, and the course is very rewarding."
--Jan McGrath, Partner, jpSage Consulting

“One of the reasons that I chose this school, after doing some investigating, is that it looked like it was a very holistic approach, and also very comprehensive, in that I was going to get the best of many approaches.  … I want to be comfortable that I’ve got the spectrum that’s needed to be properly trained, and to be able to pick and choose what feels right for me from a number of disciplines in coaching, and that’s totally what I got at the Adler School.   Not to mention wonderful connections with fabulous people, and really great personal growth….  It was just a fabulous decision for me to take that program.”
-- Joyce Kaplan, Attorney

“Be prepared to be impacted personally and professionally!”
--Katharine Halpin, Master Certified Coach

“Overall course rating on a scale of 1-10: 12 … Love this seminar & everything about coaching!”
--Bobbe McGinley, Addictions Counseling Treatment

Contact info:
Adler Learning-USA
13835 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 9-182
Phoenix, Arizona 85032-5582
Phone 602-493-1886
contact@adlerlearningusa.com

Note: The above address is NOT a teaching location

- please check schedule for location of each course offering