SAWUBONA

“ I see you and by seeing you I bring you into being” – Zulu greeting. South African heritage in Switzerland.

An integral approach to coaching and leadership development for corporates and individuals

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“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.”
John C. Maxwell

Bringing your whole self to life. Lasting and Meaningful Benefits for Individuals and Organisations

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UBUNTU

“I am because we are”
Southern African philosophy.

Lead and live in an extraordinary and integral way – unleash your full potential

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Corporate Solutions

In order to support the transformation of your organisation or your team we co-create tailored services and leadership programmes together with you. Being passionate about unleashing human potential and evoking excellence in others we are curious to explore how we might support you in achieving your sustainable organisation’s goals.

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Certification programmes

With over 23 years of integral coaching experience we belong to the pioneers and experts in coaching. Are you or your transformation team interested in becoming integral coaches, making a sustainable impact and earning a renowned accredited coaching certification? We run accredited integral coaching programmes on a regular basis (now also virtually) for individuals and for organisations.

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What sets the Centre for Coaching apart?

What sets the Centre for Coaching apart?
Benefits of an Integral Approach

Benefits of an Integral Approach

Philosophical Roots

Philosophical Roots

Alliances

Alliances

Business Case

Business Case

Accreditation

Internationally renowned accreditation from one of the pioneers in the coaching industry, New Ventures West, San Francisco, as well as the International Coaching Federation, and the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business, a global top-50 executive school. All providing academic rigour, enabling the delivery of our programmes in a well-rounded, accessible and pragmatic style, both virtually and in-person.

New Ventures West, one of the leading coaching schools in the USA, founded in 1987 and present on 5 continents, is a San Francisco based organisation dedicated to having people be both effective and fulfilled in their work as integral coaches. The Centre for Coaching is a Learning Partner of New Ventures West. Our Directors Janine Ahlers and Craig O’Flaherty are both Senior Faculty of New Ventures West.

The International Coach Federation (ICF) is the leading global organisation dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals. The Centre for Coaching delivers certification programs that are accredited by the International Coaching Federation.

Centre for Coaching’s 6-month integral coach certification programmes are accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF), under the auspices of our learning partner, New Ventures West. Completion of Coaching for Development will earn you 90 Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH).

Coaching for Development is a prerequisite for the 12-month Professional Coaching Course, which is an Accredited Coach Training Programme through the International Coach Federation (ICF). The Professional Coaching Course (PCC) is also run under the auspices of our learning partner, New Ventures West.

The Centre for Coaching is a centre for excellence situated at the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business (GSB) – a global top-50 executive school. Its courses form part of the GSB Executive Education suite of offerings and are informed by both academic rigour and coaching practice. The Centre for Coaching Coach certification programmes will also earn you a certificate from the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business.

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A selection of our diverse and global clients

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Testimonials

“I left the programme with an awakened sense of being deeply in tune with the present moment, a curiosity to explore new possibilities and as a result, discovering new territory, every single day.”

Mycroft Croisdale- Appleby

Mycroft Croisdale- Appleby

Leadership Development Director at JT International

“I left the programme with an awakened sense of being deeply in tune with the present moment, a curiosity to explore new possibilities and as a result, discovering new territory, every single day.”

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Integral Coach & Head of HR Business Partnering at Vodafone

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Jane Doe

Jane Doe

Marketing Strategist
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“I left the programme with an awakened sense of being deeply in tune with the present moment, a curiosity to explore new possibilities and as a result, discovering new territory, every single day.”

Tatiana Matveeva

Tatiana Matveeva

Leadership Development Director at JT International

“I left the programme with an awakened sense of being deeply in tune with the present moment, a curiosity to explore new possibilities and as a result, discovering new territory, every single day.”

Mycroft Croisdale- Appleby 2

Mycroft Croisdale- Appleby 2

Leadership Development Director at JT International

“I left the programme with an awakened sense of being deeply in tune with the present moment, a curiosity to explore new possibilities and as a result, discovering new territory, every single day.”

Navid Nazemian 2

Navid Nazemian 2

Middle East Area Director at British America Tobacco

The Human – TEAM

Craig O’Flaherty Craig O’Flaherty

Craig O’Flaherty

Chairman & Managing Partner
Switzerland & South Africa
Janine Ahlers Janine Ahlers

Janine Ahlers

Managing Partner & Academic Director
Switzerland & South Africa
Daniel Ahlers Daniel Ahlers

Daniel Ahlers

Managing Partner
Switzerland
Michele Stoudmann Michele Stoudmann

Michele Stoudmann

Academic Programmes Director
Switzerland
Daniel Beukes Daniel Beukes

Daniel Beukes

Managing Partner
South Africa

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