Series Four: Become A STAR Factor Coach
This program is designed for individuals committed to a year-long training to become a certified STAR Factor coach. It requires a group of at least five participants and includes:
- Five full days of training
- Six coaching sessions for participants
- Six sessions of coaching a colleague or friend
- An internship with guided supervision
- A presentation of learning before a panel
Once certified, you can provide coaching independently with an agreement or work for STAR Factor if work is available.
For individuals who cannot find a group but are interested in becoming a STAR Factor coach, please email us and we’ll tailor a program for you.
Certification in the STAR Factor Coaching Model
Certification implies you have demonstrated competence in the knowledge and skills of a STAR Factor coach. If you do not meet certification standards on the first round, there will be another opportunity to present before the panel at a future date. You are expected to coach an additional person to demonstrate competency in all noted areas. All coaches, whether certified or not, should continue with their supervision processes to strengthen their practice.
Certification Implies:
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and dispositions in the STAR Factor Coaching Model
- Preparedness and readiness to coach clients
- Willingness to attend continued supervision hours (minimally 10 hours annually)
- Compliance with the coaching agreement made between the organization and STAR Factor
- Attendance at all SF community meetings held every 6-9 weeks
Certification Process
When ready, you will present a case study to a panel of three to four STAR Factor senior staff. During the session, you may also be asked to role-play to observe your coaching skills in real-time. The entire process should take approximately one hour. After your presentation, the panel members will discuss it based on a highly developed rubric.
Coach Trainees Must:
- Attend five days of training
- Submit the Google form assessment for any missed training sessions
- Receive six coaching sessions from a seasoned coach
- Attend three half-days of group supervision and two individual sessions
- Coach one client
- Submit three anecdotals that describe your thoughts, feelings and actions in response to the client’s words
- Present your case study and come prepared to discuss it with the panel of coaches.
The Case Study Includes:
- Introduction to the case study
- The client’s current role
- Relevant client background for the situation presented
- The STAR Factor coaching session to be presented
- The relevant anecdotal
- A brief synopsis (half to one page) of your growth as a coach
- A 20-30 minute audio or video clip demonstrating coaching skills and strategies (that must be submitted at least two days before your presentation and conversation with panelists.
How to Get Started:
Be prepared to respond to questions, role-play from the coach’s perspective with a panel member, and discuss your strengths and growth process as a coach.
For more details, please contact us at connect@starfactorcoaching.com or call us at 917-474-6952.