Mastering Influence Without Authority

Our goal is to help you navigate the complexities of influencing without formal power. We understand you often find yourself between HR and business leaders, striving to make an impact without direct authority. This course provides practical tools to enhance your persuasiveness and effectiveness in these challenging situations.

Addressing Real HR Partner Challenges

We've listened to HR Business Partners like you. We recognize the frustration of feeling like an intermediary rather than a strategic partner. This program tackles common pain points such as prioritizing work effectively, managing constant operational demands, and balancing empathy with necessary tough decisions.

From Tactical to Strategic Impact

We acknowledge it's challenging to move beyond day-to-day tasks and think strategically when you're overwhelmed with responsibilities. We'll provide practical methods to create space for big-picture thinking and effectively communicate your ideas to business leaders. No unrealistic promises, just real-world techniques to help you add more value in your role.

Strategic Influence and Business Alignment

Our program aims to enhance your ability to influence key stakeholders and align HR initiatives with business goals. We address common challenges like struggling to be seen as a strategic partner or feeling stuck in tactical details. You'll learn practical approaches to demonstrate HR's value to the business, though it's important to note that becoming a trusted advisor takes time and consistent effort.

Developing Leadership and Talent

We focus on equipping you with coaching skills to support leadership development and talent management. This includes addressing issues like helping team members grow and dealing with performance problems. While we can't promise instant solutions, you'll gain tools to foster a culture of continuous improvement and contribute to leadership development efforts.

Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness

The course provides strategies to improve organizational effectiveness through better conversations and coaching approaches. We tackle challenges such as managing change resistance and balancing empathy with decision-making. You'll learn techniques to facilitate meaningful discussions and support change initiatives, recognizing that organizational change is a complex, long-term process that extends beyond any single program or individual.

Current and Aspiring HR Business Partners

This course is designed for HR professionals who are currently in or aiming for Business Partner roles. We understand the challenges you face in transitioning from traditional HR functions to more strategic positions. Whether you're new to the role or looking to enhance your impact, this program addresses common pain points like feeling stuck between HR and business leadership.

HR Professionals Seeking Strategic Impact

If you're an HR professional eager to move beyond tactical work and make a more significant strategic contribution, this course is for you. We recognize the frustration of being seen as just an "order taker" rather than a valued business advisor. Our program provides practical tools to help you elevate your role and demonstrate your strategic value.

Developing Confidence and Credibility

This course is particularly beneficial for those struggling with confidence in high-stakes situations or feeling like an "impostor" when advising senior leaders. While we can't promise overnight transformation, we offer techniques to help you build credibility and communicate more effectively with business leaders. As and HR professional, you know that becoming a trusted advisor is a journey that extends beyond any single program.

IntelliCoach PRO is accredited as a Level One course by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for its quality and focus on coaching core competencies. The program covers all 8 ICF Coaching Core Competency areas, providing a comprehensive foundation in professional coaching skills for HR Business Partners.

The curriculum is divided into two parts:

IntelliCoach CORE (12 sessions):

Starting Strong: Laying the foundation for effective coaching in HR

Situational Coaching: Adapting your approach to different HR contexts

From Expert to Coach: Transitioning from HR advisor to empowering coach

Skill Practice Lab 1: Hands-on application of learned skills

Forging Strong Agreements: Establishing clear coaching contracts with stakeholders

Psychological Safety: Creating a trust-based environment for HR conversations

Executive Presence: Developing strategic partner presence

Skill Practice Lab 2: Further practice and refinement

Listening Actively: Mastering the art of deep listening in HR contexts

Sharing Feedback: Providing constructive and empowering feedback to leaders

Magnetic Commitment: Inspiring action and accountability in HR initiatives

Skill Practice Lab 3: Final practice session for CORE skills

IntelliCoach PRO (16 sessions):

The Situational HR Partner: Mastering different partnering styles

The Coaching Mindset: Developing a non-judgmental, empowering approach in HR

Skill Practice Lab 1: Applying the coaching mindset

Establish and Maintain Agreements: Advanced contract-setting techniques for HR

Skill Practice Lab 2: Practicing agreement establishment

Cultivating Trust and Safety: Creating a secure environment for coaching leaders

Skill Practice Lab 3: Applying trust-building techniques

Maintaining Presence: Developing full awareness and open connection

Skill Practice Lab 4: Practicing presence in coaching conversations

Listening Actively: Mastering the art of deep, focused listening in HR roles

Skill Practice Lab 5: Honing active listening skills

Evoking Awareness: Facilitating insight and learning in business leaders

Skill Practice Lab 6: Practicing techniques to evoke awareness

Facilitating Growth: Supporting leader development and autonomy

Skill Practice Lab 7: Applying growth facilitation strategies

Skill Practice Lab 8: Final comprehensive practice and integration

This comprehensive curriculum ensures participants receive a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical application, with ample opportunities for hands-on practice and skill development. The program is designed to be immediately applicable in real-world HR Business Partner scenarios, allowing participants to see rapid improvements in their coaching abilities and strategic partnering effectiveness.

Each session integrates dedicated spaces to put abilities into practice through activities like fishbowl coaching conversations with intensive peer feedback. The course uses official ICF coaching marker language to make concepts more precise and actionable in HR contexts.

IntelliCoach PRO for HR Business Partners is carefully structured to accommodate the demanding schedules of HR professionals while providing a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. The program consists of two parts: CORE (12 weeks) and PRO (16 weeks), totaling 68 hours of intensive training. This structure aligns with ICF requirements for coach-specific training hours needed for the ACC credential.

Key features of the program include:

⚈ Cohort-based learning: Each cohort consists of 6-10 HR professionals, ensuring an optimal learning environment with personalized attention. This small group size allows for intensive peer feedback and practice opportunities relevant to HR Business Partner scenarios.

⚈ Expert-led sessions: 1-2 experienced trainers, certified at ICF PCC level or higher and with HR expertise, lead each cohort, providing expert guidance and mentorship throughout the program.

⚈ Online delivery: All class sessions are conducted online via Zoom, with participants required to participate with video for full engagement. This format allows for global participation while maintaining interactive learning, ideal for HR professionals with diverse geographical responsibilities.

⚈ Modern learning platform: The program utilizes a state-of-the-art course system, providing easy access to materials, recordings, and additional resources tailored to HR Business Partner needs.

⚈ Community focus: Participants become part of a supportive community of HR professionals, fostering peer learning and networking opportunities essential for growth in strategic HR roles.

⚈ Blended learning approach: 90% of the program is conducted through live, interactive sessions, with the remaining 10% dedicated to self-paced learning. This approach ensures both structured guidance and flexibility for busy HR Business Partners.

The program's design allows for gradual skill development and integration into HR practice. With a commitment of just 2 hours per week over 9 months, participants can balance their learning with professional responsibilities. This structure ensures a sustainable and effective learning journey, allowing for the accumulation of the required 100+ hours of coaching experience for the ACC credential.

To accommodate unforeseen circumstances, participants can attend up to 5 live classes via recording (2 for CORE, 3 for PRO) without compromising their learning experience. All materials are delivered in English, and recordings are typically made available within 48 hours of each session, remaining accessible for at least 3 years.

This comprehensive and flexible structure not only ensures that HR Business Partners can fully engage with the course content while maintaining their professional commitments but also provides all the necessary components for participants to apply for the ICF-ACC credential upon completion, enhancing their strategic impact in their organizations.

Upon successful completion of IntelliCoach PRO for HR Business Partners, participants earn the Certified IntelliCoach HRBP Coach credential. This certification demonstrates your mastery of professional-level coaching skills and serves as a valuable asset in your HR career, particularly in strategic business partnering roles.

IntelliCoach is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a Level 1 course provider. This accreditation ensures that the program meets the highest standards of coach education and aligns with ICF's rigorous requirements, which is particularly relevant for HR professionals seeking to enhance their credibility and impact.

The IntelliCoach PRO program for HR Business Partners has been carefully designed to provide participants with all the necessary components required to apply for the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential upon completion.

This includes:

1. Coaching Training Hours: The required coach-specific training hours (60+ hours) through an accredited program, tailored to HR contexts.

2. Mentor coaching hours integrated into the course structure, focusing on HR-specific coaching scenarios.

3. A performance evaluation, which is a key component of the ACC application process, based on HR Business Partner coaching situations.

4. Support in accumulating the required 100+ hours of coaching experience within HR roles.

By completing IntelliCoach PRO for HR Business Partners, participants will receive a certificate that qualifies them for the ACC - Level 1 Path application with ICF, enabling the credentialing process. Upon graduation, you will have fulfilled the educational requirements and performance evaluation needed for the ACC credential, leaving you to complete only the ICF Credentialing Exam and experience requirements to finalize your ACC application.

This comprehensive approach ensures that IntelliCoach PRO graduates are not only equipped with top-tier coaching skills relevant to HR Business Partner roles but are also positioned to achieve international recognition through ICF certification. This enhances their credibility and career prospects in the fields of HR, coaching, and organizational development.

IntelliCoach PRO for HR Business Partners offers a straightforward and transparent fee structure designed to provide value while accommodating various budgets and organizational needs.

Single Payment:

The full course fee is $4,950 USD, payable as a one-time payment.

What's Included:

• Lifetime Access to IntelliCoach PRO for HR Business Partners: With your purchase, you gain access to join our next cohort, including all course materials, recordings, and human support for life. We are committed to your long-term growth journey as a coaching HR Business Partner.

• 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: We offer a full money-back guarantee for 4 weeks from the day of the first course session, giving you peace of mind as you begin your learning journey.

Flexible Payment Options:

• Organizational Discounts: We offer special prices for HR departments purchasing more than 1 seat, making it easier to implement a coaching culture across your HR team and organization.

• Individual Payment Plans: For HR professionals investing in their own development, we provide accommodation through 3-month installment plans, making the investment more manageable in certain situations.

We recommend viewing the investment in light of the long-term benefits it brings to individual HR Business Partner skills, organizational effectiveness, and overall strategic impact. The course fee includes all necessary components for participants to apply for the ICF-ACC credential upon completion, adding significant value to your professional development as an HR Business Partner.

To explore payment options or discuss organizational pricing, we encourage you to signal your interest just below. Our team is ready to help you make an informed decision about this investment in your performance and growth as an HR Business Partner.

This fee structure provides you with a comprehensive, ICF-accredited coaching program tailored for HR Business Partners, including mentor coaching, performance evaluation, and support in accumulating coaching hours – all essential components for your journey towards becoming a certified coach within the HR context.