Grounded Leadership Coaching Method
An ICF Level 1 (ACC) Coach Training for Leaders and Professionals
Our Inaugural Cohort Begins September 2026
Learn to lead transformational conversations, build trust, and develop others through a coaching method grounded in clarity, relational intelligence, and disciplined action.
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Program Dates
Required cohort trainings will be held virtually from 8am-5pm Pacific Time on:
- September 9 & 10, 2026
- October 7 & 8, 2026
- November 11 & 12, 2026
- December 9 & 10, 2026Â
Your Complete ICF Level 1 (ACC) Pathway
Your enrollment includes everything required for Level 1 (ACC) ICF credentialing*
- 60 coach-specific training hours
- 10 required mentor coaching hours
- A complete pathway to meet ICF education standards in one integrated program
*This program is currently in the ICF accreditation process. Upon approval, all training and mentor coaching hours will be recognized retroactively for ICF credentialing.
Leadership has changed.
In today’s world, effective leadership is no longer just about delegating, directing, or driving performance.
It is about coaching.
The best leaders know how to build trust, create clarity, develop people, and move others toward meaningful action.
The Grounded Leadership Coaching Method is a five-month coach training journey for professionals who want to lead through empowerment rather than command. Whether pursuing ICF certification or growing as a leader, you will gain the mindset, method, and practice to lead transformational conversations that create real growth.
Register HereWho is this program for?
This program is designed for:
- leaders who want to lead through coaching rather than control
- aspiring coaches pursuing ICF certification
- HR, People, and Organizational Development professionals
- consultants, facilitators, and nonprofit leaders
- experienced professionals who want to deepen their impact through transformational conversations
You do not need to choose between being a strong leader and an effective coach. This program helps you become both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be homework?
Do I have to be at all the classes?
What does “ICF-aligned” and accreditation-in-process mean?
Will this teach me how to build a coaching business?
What makes this program different?
Most coach trainings focus heavily on technique. This program forms the coach.
The Grounded Leadership Coaching Method is built to develop both:
- who you are in the coaching relationship
- and how you coach effectively in complex organizational environments
You will learn how to:
- stay steady and present under pressure
- build trust and navigate relational dynamics
- guide insight and decision-making in complexity
- move people from reflection to accountable action
This is not just skill acquisition. It is a disciplined, ethical, and practical formation process for leaders and coaches who want to create sustainable change.
Questions? Connect with our TeamMeet Your Facilitators
Dr. Trey Doty
Trey Doty is the Employee Support Specialist and Employee Assistance Program Coordinator for a federal law enforcement agency. In this role, he leads well-being and resilience initiatives supporting federal law enforcement employees across Oregon.
Trey also serves as an independent executive coach and leadership consultant for Leadership Center. He is an ICF-certified coach and has worked with executive leaders across government, nonprofit, church, and private sectors.
Trey received a Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Social Work from George Fox University, a Master of Divinity from Portland Seminary, and a Doctorate from Boston University.
Vanilda Reyes de Noyes (LISW-S)
Vanilda Reyes de Noyes is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of Ohio. Through her work in a variety of settings, including community mental health centers and hospitals, Vanilda has seen the need to create an environment where people can experience support and healing. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Social Work and Psychology) from Greenville University and a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. She was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in NYC and Cleveland, Ohio and is passionate about creating multiethnic and multigenerational spaces where everyone can thrive. Vanilda lives in Cleveland, Ohio with her husband Topher, 3 children and their dog Roxie.
Dr. Trisha Welstad
Trisha’s leadership background includes serving as an executive, founding multiple nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and guiding leadership development initiatives for clients across the U.S. Trisha holds a doctorate in Leadership from George Fox University and is an ICF-certified coach.
With a passion for leadership development, Trisha has taught at the collegiate, graduate, and doctoral levels. She has also co-created and facilitated grant-funded programs designed to help leaders and organizations thrive. Her work is driven by the belief that effective leadership fosters lasting impact, and she is dedicated to helping leaders realize their full potential.
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