Foundations of Coaching for Social Impact Certificate
Join our transformative 8-week program, tailored to introduce the core principles and skills needed to seamlessly integrate coaching into your leadership approach. Designed for managers, directors, C-suite leaders, and founders in the social impact field, this program bridges coaching and leadership to empower participants to develop their teams into confident, capable leaders while enhancing overall productivity.
As a culminating achievement, participants will earn a Foundations of Coaching for Social Impact certificate along with a coaching transcript, marking their growth and readiness to lead with impact.
Leaders for Social Impact Curriculum: Messy Roots Our comprehensive coaching curriculum equips leaders with the tools to drive social impact through strategic questioning and storytelling. Grounded in research and practical tools, our approach empowers leaders to nurture growth, mitigate harm, and dismantle oppressive systems that they are often tasked with challenging. Learn more about the foundation of our approach here.
One-on-One Coaching for Leadership Development
Our Leadership Coaching for Social Impact program empowers leaders to cultivate leadership within their teams while boosting overall productivity. Leaders learn how to structure and conduct one-on-one conversations that foster accountability, address key habits, and align team members with core values and goals.
Reconnecting to Purpose
Leaders in the social impact field are deeply driven by purpose, often partnering with organizations to fulfill a mission close to their hearts. Our model helps leaders reconnect with their purpose, enabling them to serve their communities effectively and sustainably.
Delivering Effective Feedback
We train leaders to provide constructive feedback that fosters growth and accountability while ensuring team members feel supported. By mastering the art of feedback, leaders create a culture of trust and continuous improvement.
Harnessing the Power of Storytelling
Storytelling is a cornerstone of effective leadership and coaching. This program teaches leaders to share their stories in impactful ways while empowering their team members to do the same, fostering connection and alignment.
Building Systems and Leveraging Resources
Strong leaders create strong systems and provide their teams with robust resources. Our program guides leaders in designing systems and tools like leadership assessments, skill-building quizzes, and other resources to enhance team performance.
Adhering to Global Coaching Standards
Messy Roots aligns its curriculum with the core values and ethics of the International Coaching Federation, ensuring that our coaching practices are impactful, ethical, and globally recognized.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Leaders and education-based coaches interested in utilizing coaching skills as a part of their management and leadership style.
Participants interested in becoming a part-time or full-time coach in the future.
PROGRAM DETAIL
The program is conducted online through Zoom.
COHORT 8 DATES:
May 6th - June 24th (Tues; 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST)
COHORT 9 DATES:
August 5th - September 30th (Tues; 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST)
COHORT 10 DATES:
January 20th, 2026 - March 17th, 2026 (Tues; 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST
TUITION & NEXT STEPS:
Complete the application
We will send you an email to schedule your 20-minute interview. During the interview, we will discuss scholarships and financial obligations. Monthly payments are available including scholarship discounts for educators and leaders in the social sector.
Join the class and connect with students to begin your coaching journey!
OUR PARTNERS:
African American Community Service Agency
The School District of Philadelphia
TESTIMONIAL:
I am grateful for my experience with Messy Roots, Mindfulness Coaching Program. It has been a transformative journey that has brought some practical but simple adjustments to my day-to-day life. Their "10 Guided Steps to Mindfulness" have been an invaluable tool in navigating my well-being moment to moment. The "10 Guided Steps to Mindfulness" provided structure and clarity to what my current state and root to my emotions. Each step was thoughtfully designed and easy to follow, allowing me to gradually deepen my understanding and communicate to others where my response stems from. Through the coaching program, I learned how to cultivate a present-moment awareness and observe my thoughts and emotions without judgment. The program emphasized self-compassion and taught me to embrace the challenges of life with acceptance and grace. The impact of this mindfulness coaching program on my day-to-day schedule has been remarkable. I now start my mornings with a 5 to 15 min grounding meditation, which sets a focused , desirable tone for the rest of my day. Throughout the day, I incorporate mindfulness breaks, where I take a few moments to center myself and re-focus on the present moment. I wholeheartedly recommend Messy Roots, Mindfulness Coaching Program, and their "10 Guided Steps to Mindfulness" to anyone seeking to cultivate mindfulness in their lives. The program is thoughtfully designed and incredibly supportive, and the results are truly amazing. Thank you, Messy Roots for guiding this beautiful journey of mindfulness!
- Malachi Lee, Class of 2023