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Meaningful and results-oriented

What students of the International Coach Academy say about Ton de Graaf:

I was so impressed with Ton’s teaching style and the way the class flowed. It was a great way to start my journey as a coach.

Darlene M.

It was so terrific to hear your ideas about our "world of abundance" and the class was filled with ideas and useful tidbits and resources. Thank you for this and for all of the extra time you gave us.

Iris F.

When you were talking today, it really hit me the magnitude of responsibility we have in coaching. Not just to the clients, but to the coaching profession as well as to the world as a whole. That everything we do within a coaching session impacts not just the client, but absolutely everyone and everything on the planet. And, just how important it is to integrate all the ethics of coaching so as to not tarnish a profession that is still in its infancy and so easily damaged.

I am most humbled.

Thanks, Ton.

Barbara T.

…..not just good content with respect to theory, but excellent real-life information as well.

Curt V.

Great coach trainer. Always a pleasure to attend his classes where he provides both practical knowledge and insight into the professional of coaching.

Elizabeth E.

Ton is a fabulous teacher and presents many insights into coaching.

Sandra D.

I really enjoy your classes and I love your way of coaching.

Olivia T.

Dear Ton,

I have been so impressed with your classes … Thank you for leading us to meaningful and useful conclusions in all of your classes. Your input is always enlightening. You are an exceptionally gifted coach.

Antonia G.

Ton’s passion for coaching rang through in every word. We heard his story of how he came to this field and he told us his understanding of what it means to coach others. Here are few of his gems:

"A great coach suspends judgment, is focused on the future and is all about action -- the coachee taking action and moving forward in change."

"It starts with your heart and soul."

"People come to you because they are stuck and cannot move forward. We teach them how to change. We do not give advice, they know the path that is right for them. We ask questions that help them clarify their own values and we form honest and sincere relationships. We show genuine, disinterested interest that allows them the space to become aware and change perspectives."

What to look for in a client? Eagerness for a positive change in their life and wanting help to get there. Coachee has to be committed to change.

Coaches give straightforward and clear feedback in order for you to take action, take responsibility and control of your life.

Coaching is not: Therapy, consulting, mentoring, friendship.

Elizabeth E.

Hi Ton,
Thank you for all of the wisdom and incredible patience and gentle guidance that you provide with all of your comments and responses.

I have learned so much in your classes and I love the way you handle the business side of the learning scale with keeping the focus off money and onto coaching. I also noticed, in my last class with you, how you included everyone and I felt there was greater participation with the group. Thank you for all of the recognition that you give not only to me but to all who are in your classes. You are a wonderful teacher.

Sandra D.

Ton,

I have been enjoying your sessions immensely. I feel that my niche is executive coaching as well and so I am always very interested when you speak about your experiences.

Janet T.

Hi Ton,

I felt honored and personally motivated by the passion with which you shared your vision for coaching with us in class today.
Thank you for the inspiration.

Julia F.

So this underlying commitment that we discovered in class has changed my life 100% and I am totally blessed and thankful. It was so cool having you as the trainer….

Katrina B.

You are a very effective teacher and I look forward to many more classes with you. Thank you :) I want to thank you for such a wonderful learning experience. I learned SO much!!! Most of all I learned that when am really driven by the urge to help my client, I lose sight of coaching and go into "advice mode". What a powerful learning insight to bring with me the next time I coach!

Claudia M.

You are a very warm and engaging facilitator. I look forward to have more teleclasses with you.

Ligia H.

I've enjoyed the Coaching classes very much and I hope I will have further opportunities to work with you in other classes. You have a clear and concise presentation that is very helpful. Thanks!

Bob V.

…..I thanked you for your affirming remarks that we are all coaches... that's how we got here! I just want to reiterate that thank you. It was one of the most impactful remarks I've heard so far in my training. I had been struggling with "when do I feel I have enough 'background / education to begin coaching?" There is so much to learn, and I think I was forgetting that I do already have a good skill set.
Your comments provided me with the 'ah ha' moment of "of course, you can start.. you've been doing this forever, already!"
Thanks again!

Janet W.