Not only have I learned how transformative coaching can be from the coach’s perspective, I have also experienced the transformative power of coaching from the client’s perspective. I know how important and powerful the work is from both sides, which makes me a better coach, and a more confident, fulfilled person. The leadership of CLCC are amazingly talented, and the work they have done to create a holistic, experiential program that not only teaches skills but also creates community is unique and life changing. I have benefited so greatly from the connections I have made with my fellow cohort members. They are kindred spirits, and the connections are deep and life affirming.

I'm not sure I can accurately articulate all the ways in which I've benefited from being a part of CLCC. It has been mind-blowing! I am taking away that I felt loved, cared for, and supported from the get-go at the retreat, and that continues today. I have never in my life felt more advocated for or corroborated with in such a tender, affirming place and from such beautiful people. It actually makes me wonder how I didn't know it was possible to feel accepted and appreciated so fully. I have felt challenged by the curriculum as a new coach in a very 'good way'; like when you have a really sore muscle that needs to stay limber, but yikes, it doesn't feel the best when it is moved or massaged, (and also it 'feels so good'!=). It has felt AMAZING as well as liberating to stretch myself fully! The confidence that Kate, as well as the Lead and mentor coaches, have had in me is exactly what I needed to step out and show up as my most courageous deliberate self. I am proud of how I have grown personally and professionally making me feel as if I am not the same person as when we started CLCC in January, but a much better version of myself now. I am equipped with the tools needed to contribute to my life as well as the lives of others in a way that is impactful and meaningful, something I have desired for as long as I can remember. I will also say that I am deeply honored to know the leadership team, my CLCC peers, and to be walking this Oh-so-glorious, deeply moving journey with all of you. I will always feel like you are my people, and I am yours.

I received such an amazing breadth of training through CLCC. From where I stand today, I recognize how much I have deepened my skills through in-session practices as well as through our field work calls, in addition to having an opportunity to learn how to focus my coaching on the whole person vs. the problems clients identify with, creating long-term, systemic change in their lives. But, I think my greatest takeaway from my time at CLCC is the opportunity to do so much inner-work for myself, as well. For me, this comes from deeply wanting and needing to feel a part of something bigger than myself, to step out of my comfort zone of doing it all for and by myself. Over this time with CLCC, I have been able to lean into the larger community, both as a client, as as a friend. Thanks to my time with CLCC, I feel like I have an extended family, a true team, I can call my own. Although I've heard others say this before, I never really understood its true meaning until my time with CLCC. I am forever grateful for this opportunity and am excited about where this journey is going to lead us all to next.