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BECOME CERTIFIED IN LPA COACHING METHODS and help others use personal storytelling effectively

LPA Coaching Certification is a professional development certificate program that teaches the methods, skills and coaching mindset necessary to help others share their personal stories powerfully to advocate for change.

Learn how to

• apply the LPA approach to helping people use their personal stories to advocate for causes or organizations that are important to them.

• create safe, supportive and focused coaching and workshop environments, quickly assessing individuals’ needs and adapting to meet them.

• help individuals navigate the process of going public with personal experiences and address issues that arise such as safety, disclosure, identity, strength of emotions and ethical considerations

• evaluate when advocates and their stories are best prepared for success—and how to assist when they’re not

• and more.

certification is for anyone who wants to work in the rewarding area of personal storytelling for advocacy, including:

• staff of organizations who rely on or support advocates and their stories

• independent coaches, trainers/consultants or educators who want to diversify or augment their current offerings

This multi-day training, conducted live online or in-person, is

• personalized, delivered one-on-one or in small groups and fit to your schedule

• thoughtful, highly interactive and inspiring

As a certified coach, you receive;

• on-call, ongoing support from LPA senior story coaches

• unlimited online access to proprietary resources including training tools, sample curricula, background research and advocacy examples

• networking opportunities with other certified story coaches

• assistance incorporating Living Proof Advocacy materials into your work

• bi-monthly Coaches’ Updates with insights, trends and additional resources

• discounts on paperback and eBook copies of Living Proof: Telling Your Story to Make a Difference

• Promotional opportunities

• A Coaching Certification badge for display on your website, in social media or with professional materials

LPA Coaching Certification prepares you to create and conduct successful coaching experiences that help advocates truly make a difference.