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HR Consultancy +

How is this different from HR outsourcing? 
We build your internal capability; we don’t replace it.

What do you measure? 
Adoption (usage/proficiency), delivery/quality, engagement/turnover, time-to-productivity, benefits realisation.

Will this be tailored? 
Yes, context first, then design.

Can you support post-implementation? 
Yes, governance cadences, dashboards, and periodic health-checks.

Who needs to be involved?
An executive sponsor, HR lead, and cross-functional leads (Ops/Finance/IT). We keep time commitments lean with focused workshops and async reviews.

How do you de-risk change fatigue?
Evidence-led case for change, stakeholder mapping, targeted comms & training, and adoption metrics with reinforcement-so new ways of working stick.

How do you work with an existing HR team?
As partners and enablers. We co-design, transfer tools, and upskill HRBPs/managers so capability remains in-house.

What industries and sizes do you support?
From scale-ups to complex enterprises across public, private, and non-profit sectors. We right-size governance and pace to fit context.

On-site or remote?
Both. We run hybrid engagements to minimise disruption and maximise adoption.

What about data privacy and confidentiality?
We operate under NDA, follow least-privilege access, anonymise survey data, and comply with your infosec and regulatory requirements.

Do you handle compliance and policy design?
Yes, where relevant and tied to outcomes (e.g., performance, capability, workforce). We also align with local labour regulations as needed.

How do you calculate ROI?
Baseline → target → results. We connect adoption and performance metrics to cost/benefit drivers (e.g., time-to-productivity, attrition, quality, throughput).

What if we only need a diagnostic or a pilot?
Great, start Diagnostic/Sprint to prove value quickly, then scale with confidence.

Can you integrate with our tools?
Yes, OKR platforms, HRIS/LMS, collaboration suites, survey tools. We work with what you have; no forced tooling.

Do you offer leader and team coaching?
Yes, executive & team coaching (incl. 360°) to embed behaviours and accelerate adoption.

Do you run retreats/offsites?
Yes, retreats & executive offsites for alignment, prioritisation, and values→behaviours work, with clear outputs and owners.

How do we start?
Discovery Call → light Diagnostic → outcome-based roadmap with owners, milestones, and measures.

Leadership Development +

Is it tailored to our context?
Yes. We start with discovery and diagnostic (goals, strategy, constraints, culture, data), then co-design content, cadence, and measures to fit your organisation. No copy-paste playbooks-industry, function, and region are all considered.

Which assessments do you use?
360° feedback is standard (vendor-agnostic). Where useful, we add stakeholder interviewsbehavioural observations, and optional psychometrics (e.g., preferences, emotional agility, decision styles). We’ll integrate your in-house tools if preferred.

How much time is required?
Typical cadence: monthly workshops (2-4 hrs)bi-weekly 1:1 coaching (45-60 mins), and on-the-job experiments (30-60 mins/week). Executive tracks can be lighter and highly targeted; manager cohorts include more practice labs.

Do you support remote teams?
Yes-on-site, virtual, or hybrid. We adjust session length and interactivity for each mode and provide digital toolkits for asynchronous practice.

How is impact proven?
Baseline → targets → re-measure at 90/180/360 days across three layers:

  • Behaviour: usage/proficiency, observed behaviours, 360° indices.
  • Team/process: decision lead time, delivery reliability/quality, collaboration/safety scores.
  • Business: engagement ↑, unwanted turnover ↓, time-to-productivity ↓, throughput/OKRs ↑. You’ll receive an impact dashboard and an executive summary.

ICF alignment?
All coaching is ICF-aligned (ethics and competencies). Where applicable, our coach-training pathways are ICF-approved; mentor coaching available with MCC-credentialled coaches.

Post-programme sustainment?
Yes, governance cadences, adoption dashboards, refreshers, and quarterly health-checks. We also install leader routines and team agreements to embed new behaviours.

What’s the ideal cohort size?
Typically 12-24 per cohort. For executives, we run 1:1 or small pods (4-6). Larger rollouts use multiple cohorts with a common architecture.

Who should sponsor and participate?
We recommend an executive sponsor, an HR/L&D lead, and line leaders for each cohort. Sponsors help set outcomes and model behaviours; participants commit to practice between sessions.

What do participants actually receive?
360° report + debriefIndividual Development Plan (IDP), a 90-day leadership planleader toolkits (feedback, coaching, decision forums), and a measurement pack (behaviour KPIs, cohort analytics, impact summary).

How do you integrate with our systems?
We plug into your HRIS/LMS/OKR tools, collaboration suite, and performance cycles. We also align with your competency model and career architecture where relevant.

Data privacy and confidentiality?
NDA in place, least-privilege access, anonymised cohort reporting, and compliance with your infosec standards. Individual coaching conversations remain confidential; reporting is aggregated.

Languages and regions?
Delivery in English and Arabic (others on request). Content and casework are localised for regional norms.

Accessibility & inclusion?
Materials are accessible; sessions support varied learning styles; psychological safety is designed in. We can accommodate time zones, neurodiversity needs, and religious/holiday calendars.

Pricing and commercial model?
Fixed-fee SprintProgramme, or Academy packages, or a scoped Statement of Work. Travel/venues for offsites are billed at cost. We’ll provide a clear proposal with timelines and deliverables.

How do we start?
Book a Discovery Call → run a light Diagnostic → receive an outcome-based roadmap with scope, governance, and measures.

Culture Transformation +

How is this different from “culture workshops”?
Workshops create awareness; we install an operating system. That means translating values into non-negotiable behaviours, codifying team agreements and decision rights, equipping leaders with visible routines (role-modelling, recognition, performance dialogues), and setting measurement & governance so adoption is managed not hoped for. You get a Culture Playbook, enablement toolkits, and an adoption dashboard tied to delivery and quality outcomes.

Will this be tailored to our context?
Yes. We begin with a diagnostic (interviews, pulse, observation, performance data) and co-design with your leaders. Solutions are fit-for-purpose by business unit, geography, and maturity. We define minimum standards organisation-wide (the “vital few” behaviours), then allow local tailoring of examples, rituals, and enablement to ensure relevance and adoption.

How do you measure culture?
With a mixed-methods model across three layers:

  • Adoption: usage, proficiency, and frequency of target behaviours; observed behaviours; manager check-ins.
  • Safety & sentiment: psychological safety, inclusion, and engagement pulses; narrative analysis of comments.
  • Hard outcomes: decision lead time, delivery reliability/quality, rework, cross-functional handoffs, retention/unwanted turnover. Metrics are baselined, targets set, then re-measured at 90/180/360 days. Dashboards connect behaviour → process → business outcomes.

How long does it take?

  • Sprint (4-6 weeks): Diagnose → map values→behaviours → pilot team agreements and leader routines; early wins.
  • Programme (3-6 months): Codify at scale, enable leaders/managers, embed rituals, stand up the adoption dashboard.
  • Transformation (6-12 months): Organisation-wide embed with governance cadences, playbooks, and benefits tracking.Timelines depend on scope, leadership availability, and the number of teams/locations involved.

Do you integrate with our HR/performance systems?
Yes. We align behaviours with performance/OKRsrecognitioncareer paths, and your HRIS/LMS/collaboration tools. We integrate with what you already use (no forced tooling) and ensure data flows into a single, simple dashboard for leaders.

Post-implementation support?
We provide governance cadences (monthly adoption reviews; quarterly business reviews with culture KPIs), dashboards, refreshers, and quarterly health-checks. We create a champions network, transfer capability to HRBPs/managers, and supply update packs so the system is owned by your organisation, not by consultants.

Who needs to be involved?
An executive sponsor, a cross-functional Culture Council, BU/Function leads, HRBPs, and team-level champions. We keep time commitments lean via focused workshops and async reviews.

How do you prevent change fatigue?
Scope discipline, quick wins early, leaders modelling first, and signals that match intent (recognition, progression, and rituals aligned to target behaviours). We retire conflicting practices to remove noise.

Data privacy and confidentiality?
NDA in place; least-privilege access; anonymised cohort reporting; compliance with your infosec standards.

Change Management +

How is this different from project management or “comms & training”?
Project management tracks tasks and milestones; change management drives adoption and value. We:

  • Align sponsors & decision rights (clear roles, RACI, escalation).
  • Enable people (role-based learning, job aids, manager coaching).
  • Drive behaviour change (leader routines, recognition, rituals).
  • Measure adoption & benefits (usage, proficiency, frequency → KPI movement).
    You get: a Case for Change, sponsor pack, adoption definition per role, and an executive dashboard that links behaviour to outcomes.

Will this be tailored to our context?
Yes, diagnostic and co-design first. We tailor by role, process, geography, and risk, with minimum standards organisation-wide and local examples that make sense.
Inputs: strategy and timeline, stakeholder map, impacts/readiness, tool stack.
Outputs: context-specific comms & learning journeys, governance cadence, and a benefits profile with named owners.

What exactly do you measure?
We track leading → behavioural → performance indicators, baseline → targets → 30/60/90/180-day re-measures:

  • Adoption: usage (volume/penetration), proficiency (assessed tasks), frequency of new behaviours.
  • Benefits/KPIs: cycle time, first-time-right/quality, throughput, cost/CX, revenue enablement (as relevant).
  • Health: readinesssentiment, and psychological safety to predict sustainment.
  • Deliverables: live adoption/benefits dashboard, KPI owner log, executive summary.

How do you avoid change fatigue?

  • Scope discipline and visible quick wins early.
  • Sponsor visibility and leader role-modelling precede broad rollout.
  • Targeted comms (“what changes for me, by when, how to succeed”).
  • Manager toolkits (performance dialogues, coaching guides).
  • Signals that match intent (aligned recognition, retired legacy rituals).
  • Pacing & phasing (staggered waves; no “big-bang” where risk is high).

Can you support after go-live?
Yes, hypercare and sustainment:

  • Command centre, incident triage, daily stand-ups, fix backlog.
  • Monthly adoption reviewsquarterly health-checks with course-correction.
  • Reinforcement packs (nudges, recognition, refresher micro-learning).
  • Capability transfer to HRBPs/managers; handover to BAU with clear exit criteria.

Do you integrate with our tools?
Yes, we work with your stack (no forced tooling): OKR/performanceHRIS/LMSITSMBI/analytics, and collaboration suites.
Approach: connect learning & comms telemetry to adoption metrics, and adoption to KPIs in a single executive dashboard.

Compliance & privacy?

  • NDA and least-privilege access by default.
  • Anonymised, aggregated reporting for cohorts; confidential 1:1 inputs protected.
  • Alignment to your infosec and regulatory requirements (e.g., data retention, access controls).
  • Optional DPIA support and audit trail for change decisions.
Executive & Leadership Coaching +

Is coaching confidential?

Yes, confidential 1:1 sessions. Sponsor/HR updates (where agreed) cover goals, progress, and business outcomes, not personal content.

Boundaries & exceptions: we follow ICF ethics; confidentiality may be broken only if required by law or to prevent risk of harm.

Data handling: notes are minimal, stored securely, and not shared. Aggregate, anonymised insights may be provided at programme level.

How do you match coaches?

We run a chemistry session to confirm fit on domain context, coaching style, language, and time zone.

Bench: MCC/PCC-credentialled coaches; sector familiarity where useful.
If fit isn’t right: we rematch promptly—no penalty.

What’s the time commitment?

Typical cadence is 2–3 hours/month (e.g., 2 × 60–75-min sessions plus 30–45 mins practice).
Add-ons: shadow coaching, board prep, or observed meetings add short, focused bursts.
Programme length: 3–6 months standard; retainers for 6–12 months where sustained change is required.

Which assessments do you use?

  • 360° feedback (vendor-agnostic) or interview-based 360°; includes rater mapping and guidance.
  • Optional psychometrics (e.g., preferences, decision styles, emotional agility).
  • Stakeholder interviews and observed practice for real-world data. We integrate your in-house tools if preferred and provide a 90-day plan off the debrief.

How is impact proven?

We measure at three levels—baseline → targets → 90/180/360-day re-measures:

  1. Behaviour: adoption of target behaviours; 360° indices; observed practice.
  2. Team/process: decision lead time; delivery reliability/quality; escalation rate; collaboration scores.
  3. Business: engagement ↑, unwanted turnover ↓, time-to-productivity ↓, OKRs/throughput ↑.
    Outputs: a concise impact dashboard and executive summary linking behaviour → process → outcomes.

ICF alignment & ethics?

Coaching is ICF-aligned (competencies, confidentiality, informed consent). Mentor coaching available with MCC-credentialled coaches.
Supervision & QA: regular coach supervision, case reviews, and session observation (with consent) to maintain standards.

Remote vs on-site?

Both. We coach via secure video and on-site where needed (UK/EMEA friendly scheduling; global on request).
Tooling: we use your approved platforms or ours; no forced tooling.
Access & inclusion: accessible materials, multilingual options, and time-zone sensitive scheduling

Additional practical

What happens in a chemistry session?

30 minutes covering goals, context, coaching approach, logistics, and fit. You’ll leave with proposed outcomes, cadence, and next steps.

What happens in a typical session?

  • Frame: goal for the session and success definition (5 mins)
  • Work: coaching, tools, real-play/observed clips (40–60 mins)
  • Commit: 2–3 actions, stakeholder to engage, and a metric (10 mins)
  • Follow-up: written summary or prompt in your workspace

What is “shadow coaching”?

Live or recorded observation of a real meeting/presentation with time-stamped feedback on influence, framing, and decision facilitation. You’ll get targeted drills and a short playbook to reuse.

How do sponsor check-ins work?

Brief triad reviews (coachee–sponsor–coach) at start/mid/end to align on outcomes and evidence of impact. Content remains goal-focused; personal topics stay in the coaching room.

Where’s the line with therapy or consulting?

Coaching focuses on goals, behaviour, and performance. We don’t diagnose or treat mental health conditions. For organisational issues outside the coachee’s control, we may flag themes and suggest a consulting or team intervention.

Data privacy & retention

  • NDA, least-privilege access, encrypted storage.
  • 360° data shared only with the coachee (and sponsor if consented).
  • Aggregated cohort reporting only; no individual disclosures.
  • Data retention aligned to your policy; we can delete on request post-engagement.

Languages & regions

English and Arabic available as standard; other languages on request. Materials localised to regional norms.

Cancellation & rescheduling

24–48h notice (per contract) to reschedule. Late cancellations may count as used to protect coach capacity.

Team Coaching +

Is this tailored to our context?
Yes, diagnostic and co-design first; we right-size for team size, mandate, and maturity.

Ideal team size?
Works best with 6–12; for larger groups we use sub-teams with shared forums.

Remote or hybrid?
Both. We adapt labs and experiments for remote tools; on-site options via retreats.

How is impact proven?
Baseline → targets → re-measure at 60/90/180 days (decision, delivery, safety, engagement). Dashboard provided.

How much time does it take?
Typical cadence: 2–4 hrs of labs monthly + light weekly practices embedded in normal work.

Will leaders be involved?
Yes, leaders model the behaviours, run the cadence, and recognise progress.

Confidentiality & data
Anonymous diagnostics; aggregated reporting; NDA and least-privilege access by default.

Is this tailored to our context?

Yes, diagnostic and co-design first. We right-size by team size, mandate, maturity, and dependencies.

  • Inputs: strategy, goals/KPIs, stakeholder map, delivery data (on-time/first-time-right, cycle time), current ceremonies, tooling.
  • Co-design artefacts: Team Charter (purpose, outcomes, interfaces, success measures), Decision Rights/RACI, and a Ways-of-Working kit (handoffs/SLAs, meeting codes, async rules).
  • Acceptance criteria: defined outcomes with baselines/targets, named owners, and a measurement plan (what, how, when).

Ideal team size?

Works best with 6–12 participants. Larger groups are split into sub-teams with shared forums.

  • Why: psychological safety and contribution quality decay in large rooms; small units learn and adopt faster.
  • For >12: we set a team-of-teams cadence (shared planning/QBRs, cross-team dependency forum) and keep interfaces clean via clear SLAs and decision paths.

Remote or hybrid?

Both. We adapt labs and experiments to your collaboration stack.

  • Synchronous: secure video, digital whiteboards, breakout groups, live polls for decisions.
  • Asynchronous: shared canvases, decision logs, and short enablement clips; summary notes within 24h.
  • On-site options: retreats/offsites for chartering, trust building, and complex conflict work.
  • Technical safeguards: participant authentication, recording only with consent, structured data capture into the team dashboard.

How is impact proven

Baseline → targets → re-measure at 60/90/180 days across behaviour, team process, and business outcomes.

  • Behavioural KPIs: adherence to decision forums, handoff/meeting codes, constructive-conflict norms; observed frequency of target behaviours.
  • Team/process KPIs: decision lead time, delivery reliability (on-time), first-time-right/quality, cycle time, queue age, escalation rate.
  • People outcomes: psychological safety index, priority/role clarity, engagement (eNPS), unwanted turnover.
  • Deliverables: a live team dashboard plus a before/after impact summary with variance analysis and next-90-day actions.

Time commitment

Designed to be lightweight and embedded in real work.

  • Labs: 2–4 hours monthly (virtual or on-site), high-practice, output-oriented.
  • Weekly practice: 30–45 minutes applying one tool (e.g., decision forum, improved handoff).
  • Cadence add-ons (if needed): brief stand-ups (15–20 mins), monthly adoption review (30 mins), quarterly outcomes review (60 mins).
  • Programme length: common arcs are 6–12 weeks; multi-team rollouts run longer with shared governance.

Leader involvement

Essential leaders set the tone and keep momentum.

  • Roles: model the behaviours, chair decision forums, run the operating rhythm, recognise progress.
  • Routines installed: sponsor/lead performance dialogues, decision logs, retro actions, and recognition moments tied to the behaviours.
  • Governance: the leader (or sponsor) owns the team dashboard, agrees thresholds (e.g., “decision lead time ≤ X days”), and triggers course-correction when metrics drift.
Career Coaching +

Is coaching confidential?
Yes, confidential 1:1 under ICF ethics.

  • What we share (optional): progress against agreed goals and business outcomes only; no personal content.
  • Data handling: minimal notes; encrypted storage; least-privilege access; deletion on request at engagement end.
  • Platforms: secure video; no recording unless you consent (stored for ≤90 days, then purged).
  • Exceptions: only where legally required or to prevent risk of harm.

Time commitment?

Designed to create traction without overload.

  • Core cadence: 2–3 hrs/month → (2 × 60–75-min sessions) + 30–45 mins weekly practice.
  • Sprints (as needed): short bursts for interview panels/board prep/shadow coaching.
  • Between sessions: async feedback on CV/LinkedIn/outreach scripts (typical turnaround 24–48h).
  • Programme length: 4–6 weeks (Sprint), 8–12 weeks (Programme), 12–16 weeks (Executive Transition).

Assessments used?

Evidence first; vendor-agnostic. We integrate your tools.

  • 360° feedback: survey-based or interview-based 360 with rater mapping; produces a behaviour heatmap and themes.
  • Strengths/preferences: short inventories to inform role fit, narratives, and collaboration style.
  • Skills/competency heatmap: current vs target role family; identifies gap sprints and proof artefacts (projects, portfolios, content).
  • Interview debrief rubric: structured scoring across clarity, evidence, method, and presence.
  • Outputs: a 90-day plan tied to target behaviours and role KPIs.

Do you handle case/technical prep?

Yes, function-specific, timed, and scored.

  • Behavioural: STAR/CAR story bank aligned to job criteria; 2-minute and 60-second versions; rebuttal & follow-up drills.
  • Consulting/product/ops: issue trees, MECE structuring, product sense, prioritisation & trade-off frameworks; market sizing and metrics cases.
  • Finance/analytics/data: metric deep-dives, mini-case walkthroughs, chart/insight narration, SQL/analysis prompts (conceptual).
  • Panels & presentations: deck skeletons, executive narrative, Q&A handling; video feedback with time-stamped notes.
  • Ethics: we do not complete assessments on your behalf; we prepare you to perform independently.

How is impact proven?

We define the funnel, set targets, instrument the steps, and track weekly.

  • Leading indicators: outreach volume & mix (warm vs cold), story-bank coverage, practice blocks completed.
  • Conversion metrics:
  • Response rate = replies ÷ outreach
  • Screen→Interview % and Interview→Offer %
  • Time-to-offer (days) and offer quality uplift (comp/level/scope)
  • Outcome metrics: offers, promotions, negotiation delta, first-90-day milestones.
  • Cadence: baseline → targets → re-measure at 30/60/90 days (or 90/180/360 for exec retainers).
  • Instrumentation: simple progress dashboard (pipeline, conversions, notes) + monthly executive summary linking activity → capability → results.
AOCT Level 1 Certification +

Program Overview

What is AOCT Level 1?
A foundational, practice-first certification in the Organic Transformation Coaching (OTC) model. You’ll build reliable coaching habits, embodied presence, ethical contracting, precision inquiry, and clean session structure aligned with ICF Core Competencies.

What outcomes can I expect?

  • A dependable session arc you can run under pressure
  • Noticeably stronger presence, listening, and questioning
  • Practical tools that move clients from insight to action
  • Ethical confidence in real scenarios
  • A starter portfolio (templates, recorded practice, feedback summaries)

How is this different from generic coaching courses?
AOCT emphasizes live practice, calibrated observation, and competency-based feedback so skill becomes repeatable, not just understood.

Eligibility & Admissions

Who is it for?
Aspiring and early-practice coaches, leaders, HR/OD partners, and facilitators seeking a rigorous, hands-on foundation.

Prerequisites?
No prior certification required. You’ll need curiosity, reliability for practice, and openness to observation and feedback.

How selective is admission?
Cohorts are kept small to ensure quality feedback and mentoring. Admission may include a short application and a brief conversation to align goals and expectations.

Learning Model & Delivery

How will I learn?
Through a blended model: live classes, mentor coaching (group + 1:1), partner practice labs, observed coaching with feedback, and client-ready toolkits.

What are the core learning methods?

  • Synchronous Instruction: demos, case clinics, micro-lectures, Q&A
  • Mentor Coaching: strengths-based, competency-aligned feedforward
  • Partner Practice Labs: rotating coach/client/observer roles
  • Observed Coaching: rubric-based feedback on timing, language, structure, impact
  • Self-Study: short readings, reflection prompts, and tool application

In what language is the program delivered?
English and/or Arabic (set per cohort).

Time Commitment & Workload

How many hours per week?
Expect a steady rhythm of live sessions and labs plus short assignments. A detailed schedule is shared at enrollment.

What if I miss a live session?
Make-up pathways typically include recordings, office hours, or joining a parallel live block (subject to availability).

Assessment & Completion

How am I assessed?

  • Participation in live sessions and labs
  • Observed coaching against a clear rubric
  • Short knowledge checks and reflective assignments
  • Demonstrated use of tools/templates in practice

What do I receive upon completion?
An AOCT Level 1 Certificate of Completion and a portfolio pack (feedback summaries, selected recordings/transcripts when applicable, and client-ready tools).

Is this aligned with ICF?
Training content is designed in alignment with ICF Core Competencies and ethics. (If you plan to pursue an ICF credential, we’ll provide guidance on how your learning and mentor coaching can support your pathway without making accreditation claims.)

Mentor Coaching & Feedback

What does mentor coaching include?
Targeted group and 1:1 sessions focused on presence, contracting, inquiry, challenge, and ethical judgment—using marker-informed, strengths-based feedforward.

How personalized is the feedback?
You’ll set a development plan, receive calibrated observations, and track growth across cycles.

Tools & Resources

What materials are included?
Done-for-you templates: intake and contracting, session design canvas, values-to-action worksheet, accountability trackers, conflict-to-clarity map, and reflective journals.

Will I have access after the program?
Yes. You retain access to your templates and any downloadable resources. Selected session recordings may be available for a defined period (with consent).

Technology, Accessibility & Data

What tech do I need?
Stable internet, camera/mic, and a quiet space. Materials are provided as PDFs/worksheets; no special software required.

Are sessions recorded?
Some live segments and practice sessions may be recorded for learning and assessment with prior consent. Confidentiality is maintained; recordings are stored securely and time-limited.

Accessibility and accommodations?
We aim to provide reasonable accommodations (e.g., captioning, pacing, alternative formats). Tell us your needs during enrollment.

Confidentiality & ethics?
All learning is governed by a clear confidentiality agreement and an ethics policy consistent with professional coaching standards.

Policies, Payments & Support

Refunds and transfers?
Refund/transfer windows and terms are provided with the offer letter. Payment plans may be available.

Corporate sponsorships and group enrollments?
Yes—options exist for teams and HR/OD groups, including private cohorts.

Post-program support?
Alumni practice circles, optional supervision, and guidance on next steps (e.g., Level 2) are available.

How to Apply

What are the next steps?

  • Submit your application (background + goals)
  • Brief alignment call (if required)
  • Offer letter with schedule, tuition options, and policies
  • Enroll and onboard to the learning portal

Questions?
Email Info@ktalk.info and we’ll help you choose the best cohort and format.

Bottom line: AOCT Level 1 builds a dependable coaching foundation—presence you can feel, structure you can trust, and tools that turn insight into action—so you’re ready for real clients and confident progression to Level 2.

POCT Level 2 Certification +

Do I need any prerequisites?
No. POCT Level 2 is a complete journey covering both foundational skills and professional practice designed for open entry with no prerequisites.

Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. We start with core foundations (presence, contracting, inquiry, ethics) and build steadily through guided practice, mentor feedback, and observed coaching.

What if I’m already experienced?
You’ll bypass basics quickly via a brief diagnostic, then focus on advanced drills, higher-complexity cases, and competency-based mentoring to refine your signature style.

How do you support different experience levels in one cohort?
Differentiated pathways: optional primers, tiered practice labs, calibrated observation rubrics, and personalized feed-forward ensure everyone is challenged appropriately.

What will I leave with?
ICF-aligned habits, a dependable session arc, mentor feedback summaries, client-ready tools, and a portfolio of practice that demonstrates professional progress.

What if I’m already AOCT certified?
Great, your AOCT foundation maps directly into Level 2. You’ll be fast-tracked into the professional track and avoid repeating basics.

How it works

  • Advanced placement diagnostic: a short capability check (recorded mini-session + rubric) to calibrate your starting point.
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): we credit equivalent AOCT content so you skip primers and move straight to higher-complexity labs.
  • Bridge pack (only what’s new): focused refreshers on any gaps (e.g., clean confrontation, multi-stakeholder contracting, higher-stakes ethics).
  • Accelerated practice: priority placement in advanced triads, tougher scenarios, and targeted mentor-coaching.

What you’ll still complete in POCT Level 2

  • Observed coaching at Level-2 standard (rubric-based).
  • Group + 1:1 mentor coaching focused on precision inquiry, challenge, and ethical judgment.
  • Partner Practice Labs with rotating roles and rapid debriefs.
  • Applied assignments (brief case notes, values-to-action plans, accountability design).
  • Short knowledge check to confirm integration.

What we need from you

  • AOCT certificate (or transcript), any mentor feedback summaries, and practice logs (if available).
  • A brief goals statement so we tailor your development plan.
  • Tuition & admin: Where policy allows, tuition credit and reduced seat-time for waived components may apply. Details are confirmed in your offer letter.
1) Who are these retreats for? +

Leaders, professionals, culture shapers, coaches, and individuals seeking deeper awareness, calmer nervous systems, humane collaboration, and sustainable delivery. Suitable for intact teams and mixed cohorts.

2) How do the four retreats differ? +
  • Al Basirahh (Insight): self-inquiry, values, authentic leadership.
  • AL Sakinah (Serenity): nervous-system settling, self-compassion, inner peace.
  • Al-Wesal (Connection): trust, relational intelligence, conflict repair.
  • Al Saye (Quest): aligned action, priority clarity, execution at a humane pace.
3) What outcomes can organizations expect? +

Organizations can expect sharper priorities and a calmer, more humane cadence captured in a concise Priority Map and a one-page Ways-of-Working guide (meeting hygiene, communication norms, quiet hours, deep-work blocks). Psychological safety grows through simple rituals for check-ins, feedback, and conflict repair; meetings get fewer and better with clear agendas, owners, and pre-reads; and decisions move faster with explicit decision rights, escalation paths, and a lightweight decision log. Cross-functional work smooths out via clearer roles and handoff checklists, reducing friction and rework. You leave with tangible artifacts (Priority Map, WoW one-pager, Meeting & Decision norms, Communication charter) and a light 30/60/90-day integration plan named owners, regular check-ins, and simple KPIs so the retreat’s clarity becomes everyday practice.

4) What outcomes can individuals expect? +

Expect steadier attention and energy as your nervous system settles, along with kinder, more confident boundaries rooted in self-respect rather than strain. You’ll leave with practical daily rituals that fit real life: brief arrival breathing, a few minutes of gentle movement, and a short reflection cue so calm becomes repeatable, not accidental. Through meeting the Inner Child with safety and the Shadow with curiosity, you’ll gain deeper self-understanding and integrate exiled emotions and stories into a wider sense of wholeness. Communication becomes clearer and kinder, replacing reactivity with choice and precision. To sustain it, you receive a simple micro-practice plan and lightweight prompts you can use at home or at work.

5) Is this therapy? +

No. These are coaching-led, experiential programs not psychotherapy. We use reflective dialogue, embodiment, and facilitation; we do not diagnose or treat.

6) What happens during a typical day? +

A crafted rhythm of centeringthematic sessionspractice labsnature/quiet time, and evening reflection (often including silent dinners or fireside dialogues). Expect silence, breathwork, gentle movement, journaling, and small-group work.

7) Sample schedule (adjusted per venue) +
  • 08:30 Arrival & quiet arrival
  • 09:00 Morning centering (breath/somatic)
  • 09:30 Theme session + practice
  • 11:15 Nature walk / reflection
  • 12:30 Lunch (optional silent)
  • 14:00 Practice labs / coaching circles
  • 16:30 Rest / integrative time
  • 18:00 Evening dialogue / ceremony
  • 20:00 Close
8) Formats & durations +
  • 1 day: reset & norms
  • 2 days: alignment + practice
  • 3 days: deep work + integration lab Custom offsites for intact teams available.
9) What pre-work is required? +

A short intake (goals, accessibility needs), optional pulse survey for teams, and a simple intention-setting prompt.

10) What do we leave with? +
  • Individuals: a personal calm-plan, boundary scripts, micro-practices, reflection prompts.
  • Teams: ways-of-working one-pager, decision/meeting hygiene, shared language, 30/60/90 commitments with owners and check-ins.
11) Language +

Delivered in English and/or Arabic depending on the cohort. Bilingual materials available upon request.

12) Group size +

Intimate by design (limited seats) to preserve depth, safety, and personalized coaching.

13) Accessibility & inclusivity +

Trauma-aware, non-sectarian, adaptable practices. Please share accessibility, mobility, sensory, or dietary needs during registration; we’ll accommodate wherever feasible.

14) Health & safety +

Gentle physical practice only. If you are in acute distress or under medical/psychiatric care, consult your clinician before attending. We maintain on-site first-aid and emergency protocols.

15) Is there a tech/digital policy? +

Yes, phone-light blocks to protect depth (e.g., devices off during sessions; check-ins at breaks). Clear guidance provided on day one.

16) Confidentiality & psychological safety +

We use a shared confidentiality agreement and simple ground rules (consent, choice, opt-out without explanation, non-judgment, no “fixing,” speak from the “I”).

17) Photography & privacy +

Opt-in only. No recording of sessions. Consent is re-confirmable at any time.

18) Food & dietary needs +

Wholesome, light meals with vegetarian/vegan options. Please state allergies and requirements in advance.

19) Accommodation +

Venues are selected for quiet elegance (e.g., heritage eco-retreats). Rooming typically offers single, twin, or double. Exact options listed per retreat.

20) Travel & visas +

Participants arrange their own travel/visas. We provide venue directions, nearest airports, and recommended arrival/departure windows.

21) What should I bring? +

Comfortable clothing for gentle movement, walking shoes, any personal medications, and an open mind. We supply props where needed.

22) Corporate bookings +

We co-design goals, success indicators, and artifacts; corporate invoicing, vendor registration, and NDAs can be supported.

23) Do you issue certificates or ICF credits? +

All retreats provide certificates of completionICF CCEs/units may be offered when applicable; details are stated per cohort when available.

24) How do you measure impact? +

Optional pre/post pulse (safety, clarity, burnout signals), meeting metrics, decision lead time, and personal wellbeing check-ins, reviewed at 30/60/90.

25) Pricing & payment +

Tuition varies by venue and duration. Payment plans available. Corporate invoices supported. Currency and VAT are stated per event.

26) Scholarships or financial aid +

Limited aid may be available for individuals with need (application required). Teams can sponsor community seats.

27) Cancellation, transfers, and substitutions +
  • We hold a non refund non transfer policy. If the organizer cancels or postpones, full refund or free transfer is offered.
28) Force majeure +

Weather, strikes, public health advisories, or venue issues may require changes; we will offer transfer or refund options.

29) Code of conduct +

Zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination. We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave to protect group safety (with appropriate refunds per policy).

30) Aftercare & integration +

You receive a 21-day practice track, optional peer pods, and a possible 30-minute virtual integration call per cohort. Team programs include light accountability checkpoints.