Periscope Coach Training
Periscope Coaching Training is led by Pamela Maxson, PhD, an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC). Faculty include ICF credentialed coaches
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Training Modules
Module 1: Laying the Foundation
Module 1 covers core competencies 2 (Embodies a Coaching Mindset) and 4 (Cultivates Trust and Safety) as well as who the participant is as coach.
Module 2: "Being" a Coach
Module 2 covers core competencies 5 (Maintains Presence) and 6 (Listens Actively) as well as introduces coaching models. In this module, participants learn what coaching is and what it looks like. Participants begin practicing after this module, with observation, reflection and mentoring.
Module 3: Coach Scaffolding
Module 3 covers core competency 3 (Establishes and Maintains Agreements). This module goes in-depth regarding contracting, within and across sessions. Practice coaching continues, with observation, reflection, and mentoring.
Module 4: Changing the Lens
Module 4 covers core competency 7 (Evokes Awareness). Powerful questions, coaching communication, and the integration of core competencies are covered. Practice coaching continues, with observation, reflection, and mentoring.
Module 5: Facilitating Growth
Module 5 covers core competency 8 (Facilitates Client Growth). In addition to the competency skills, goal setting, intentions, and habit formation are explored. Practice coaching continues, with observation, reflection, and mentoring.
Module 6: Growing Season
Module 6 continues training on core competencies 7 (Evoking Awareness) and 8 (Facilitates Client Growth). In addition, awareness and sensitivity to the person of the client (culture, identity, etc.) is discussed. Practice coaching continues, with observation, reflection, and mentoring.
Module 7: You as Coach
Module 7 focuses on core competency 1 (Demonstrates Ethical Practice) with a review of the full ICF Code of Ethics. Additionally, participants reflect on who they are as coach and how they can best impact others through their coach self. Practice coaching continues, with observation, reflection, and mentoring.
Module 8: Business of Coaching
(Virtual)
Module 8 takes participants into the world of developing their own coaching practice, including marketing, business development, logistics of building a client base.
Module 9: Tools and Assessments
(Virtual)
Module 9 covers tools and assessments that coaches use to build awareness in their coachees. In addition, check-ins and challenges the coaches are facing are discussed.
Module 10: Beyond 1:1
(Virtual)
Module 10 introduces group and team coaching and how they differ and are similar to 1:1 coaching.
7 hours Group Mentor Coaching (Virtual)
3 hours Individual Mentor Coaching (Virtual)
Participants will engage in 7 hours of group mentor coaching, which will focus on their implementation of the core competencies.
Following the 7 hours of group mentor coaching, participants will submit recordings for individual mentor coaching. Mentor coach and participant will review the recording based on the Minimum Skill Requirements for ICF ACC credentialing. Participants will gain valuable, actionable feedback to improve their coaching skills.
Our Team.
The Periscope Coach Training team is well-prepared to help participants learn and practice coaching skills. See below for individual bios..

Amanda Maxson CPC
Creativity Specialist

Julee Waldrop, CPC
Wellness Specialist
Pamela Maxson, PhD, MCC. Pam has extensive teaching and facilitating experience, including creating curriculum and interactive learning experiences for adult learners. Pam has taught at Duke University for over 30 years and prides herself in fostering insight and awareness in her students. Pam has worked with coach training programs as an instructor, mentor coach, and performance evaluator. Pam's happy place is in the intersection of teaching, coaching, and creating.
Pam is an executive/leadership individual and team coach, mentor coach, trainer/facilitator, speaker and lifelong learner who focuses on helping individuals tap into their purpose, overcome their personal and professional obstacles, and develop a plan to achieve their goals. Pam works with clients to understand and leverage their leadership style, maximize their own and their team’s potential, improve communication, increase their emotional intelligence, and explore their personal and professional fulfillment.
Pam is an ICF Master Certified Coach, a Certified Business and Professional Coach, and a Certified Authentic Leadership Coach. Pam has worked in organizational leadership and taught developmental psychology at Duke University for 30 years. Pam is the founder of Periscope Coaching, LLC, which provides a new lens on leading, an author (Finding Your Inner Bitch), and the current president of the ICF Raleigh Chapter.
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James Beeman, MCC. As a leadership coach and trainer, James has 18+ years of experience in training, mentoring, advising, consulting, and coaching clients ranging from undergrad and
graduate students to senior leaders at Fortune 500s who are looking to make a
significant shift in their life and career. James holds the Master Certified Coach (MCC) from the
International Coaching Federation (ICF).
James has completed extensive training, coaching, and mentoring under the direction of Dr. William Larkin (Harvard) and Dr. Donald Johnson (Yale) of the Applied Neuroscience Institute and often incorporates neuroscience research, positive psychology literature, and strengths theories into the inside-out work he does with clients who are in transition.
James resides in small-town North Carolina and is the proud dad of two kids (Clark and
Charlotte) and one cat (Leo). James has aspirations to complete a PhD in Organizational Leadership, become a published author, and contribute meaningfully to the pursuit of happiness for millions of souls around the world.
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