Joe Sipper
Manager, Systems Reliability & Continuous Improvement,
ANS (Advanced Neuromodulation Systems), a St. Jude Medical Company
 
Joe is a broadly experienced engineering manager who helps people be their best in both corporate projects and their personal lives.  He uses coaching as a tool to drive reliability and continuous improvement at ANS as well as help teenage athletes and fitness-minded adults overcome mental blocks and plateaus outside the corporate setting.
 
"With two young kids, time seems harder and harder to find.  I want to focus my 'training time' on developing practical and powerful coaching skills, and let someone else deal with the ICF credentialing process.  CATx does just that.
 
We do exercises, practice coaching, and share feedback in an environment that stimulates personal examination and growth as coaches.  The NLP aspect of the training helps me better understand people's true concerns and messages, and then communicate more effectively.  The staff has been very accommodating, eager to address real-world issues and questions that come up throughout the training.
 
We received a portfolio on our first day.  Every month we're instructed how to file documentation and at the end of the training we'll have a package ready to submit to ICF.  I came into this training with high expectations - so far CATx has come through with flying colors!"

Anisa Aven
CEO, TurnKey Coaching Solutions and
President & Founder, CreataVision Enterprises
 
With over 10 years of successful coaching experience, Anisa has devoted herself to the study of human potential and the principles of conscious success.  She is a successful "serial entrepreneur" and former actress.  She is an expert in the Law of Attraction and Emotional Freedom Technique, a regular radio talk show guest, and an active public speaker.  Upon concluding the Coach Academy Texas program, Anisa is applying for her ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) credentials.
 
"I had been coaching for more than 10 years when I decided to enroll in Coach Academy Texas.  I enrolled because it was the first of its kind offering an NLP approach to coaching.  Additionally, I knew that the corporate market-place was turning rapidly towards only hiring certified coaches, so the time was right for me to get certified.   I am embarrassed to say that I didn't actually expect to get a whole lot from the 'coaching' portion of the training since I was already operating as a coach quite successfully.  I enrolled because of the NLP and the certification support. 
 
Truth be told - I thought I already knew all that I needed to know about coaching. I was so very wrong!   I had NO idea how much this program would evolve me as a person and grow my craft as a coach.  If my coaching was good before - it's off the charts now.  Adding NLP to my skill-set has advanced me personally beyond measure.   I was humbled by the caliber of instructors, the academy's organization, and its deep concern for their students.   I can honestly say that Coach Academy Texas is far and away one of the most advanced and professionally run coaching programs out there.  I highly recommend Coach Academy for both beginning coaches (who want the best training possible) and for seasoned professionals who want to add depth, dimension, and a proven methodology to their business."

Audrey Linster
Principal, DeBarros, LTD Consulting
Diversity Leadership - Team Performance - Success Coach
 
With over 20 years experience as a corporate HR/OD consultant and 12 years as an independent diversity consultant, Audrey is now adding coaching to her impressive portfolio.  She partners with clients to uncover unique talents, passions, and creative solutions for ongoing success.  She is committed to a path of continuous growth and development in all areas of life while modeling best practices.
 
"Coach Academy Texas is a valuable and empowering experience. . . .  It has allowed me to sharpen my skills, learn new skills, meet and collaborate with accomplished people and become qualified as an NLP Certified Coach.  The presentations reveal exceptional information--text, exercises, practical, realistic, and references.  The staff is highly committed, competent and all heart.  I am so glad that I made the choice to complete this program!"

Jennifer Bradley
PhD Organizational Psychology
School of Management, University of Manchester, UK

After successful careers in education and healthcare, today Jennifer is a trainer who helps families prepare for and deal with transition as a result of international work reassignments.  She was drawn to coaching because she continues to be intrigued by the ability of human beings to learn and to adapt to new environments.
 
"Coach Academy Texas is exactly the face-to-face coach training I was looking for. The learning that comes from hearing new ideas and concepts, immediately putting them into practice, and getting in-person individualized feedback is superb. Coaching begins on day one! The faculty are deeply committed coaches, who "walk their talk" and share their extraordinary skills and experience generously. It is also reassuring to know that I have chosen a program that weaves the ICF competencies into the program in a way that not only makes sense but makes credentialing "hoops" much less daunting."

Debbie Adams
Marketing Leader, Coach, Mentor and Trailblazer
Certified Facilitator for CoreClarity - In-Powering People
 
With over 15 years as a corporate team leader, group advisor, and coach, Debbie is now adding a coaching dimension to her marketing consulting and strengths-based training portfolio.  She has a natural expertise for planning and building and is known for her even keel and keen listening skills. 
 
Debbie holds a BS in Marketing & Business Management from Ball State University.  She is an ICSC Certified Marketing Director (CMD) and Certified Trainer for Marketing Directors. She has also earned the Highest Award for Achievement in the Dale Carnegie Leadership Program. Her passion for competitive sailing complements her professional accomplishments.
 
"Coach Academy Texas is a fantastic source for coach training, especially for those who desire IN-PERSON training for optimal learning.  I looked at many different coach training options, and Coach Academy Texas was launched just in time to fill a unique place in the coach training market.  The program is designed for students to learn from doing, with lots of practice coaching and an exceptional introduction of many valuable coaching tools.  I recommend it to many."