Course Overview
Experience coach training where evidence meets Orthodox faith and transformational leadership.
This course equips you to partner with leaders in creating meaningful, sustainable change – whether they serve in parishes, dioceses, monasteries, educational institutions, for-profit businesses/corporations, or nonprofit organizations. You’ll integrate evidence-based leadership frameworks informed by neuroscience and organizational behavior with globally recognized ICF Core Competencies and the timeless wisdom of Orthodox tradition.
Through experiential learning, live coaching practice, and leadership-focused reflection, you’ll strengthen your understanding of how ICF competencies apply within leadership and organizational contexts. You’ll cultivate a coaching presence marked by courage, humility, and clarity – empowering leaders to think deeply, act wisely, and lead well.
What makes this different? This isn’t passive learning – it’s a dynamic blend of real-time coaching demonstrations, peer practice, and systematic skill development grounded in Orthodox principles of stewardship, character, and service. You’ll leave equipped with professional excellence and spiritual depth formed by the ancient faith.
Is This Course Right for You?
Whether your goal is to coach leaders professionally or lead more effectively yourself, this course provides the foundation to do both – integrating mind, spirit, and practice.
Your Certification & Credentialing Journey
Whether you’re pursuing CPLC certification or ICF credentialing, understanding where this course fits ensures you’re building your training path strategically and efficiently.
Visit our Coaching Certification page for detailed requirements and steps for both PCCI’s CPLC certification and ICF Level 1/Level 2 certificates.
What You’ll Accomplish in This Course
This is active, hands-on training. You’ll practice coaching, receive feedback, and build real skills that transform how you develop leaders.
Course Breakdown
The first 10 weeks build your foundation in core coaching principles and ICF competencies. The final 5 weeks emphasize ontological and leadership-focused practices – helping you engage leaders at the level of mindset, values, and being.
Meet Your Cohort Instructors
Learn from experienced coaches who bring both ICF credentialing and deep understanding of Orthodox traditions to their teaching.
The Reverend David Limiero received his Master of Divinity degree with honors from Emmanuel Christian Seminary in 1992, and is a member of the International Honor Society of Theta Phi. He also holds the Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from the University of Colorado, where he graduated magna cum laude and was elected as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. He received his ordination into Christian ministry in 1992.
After 30 years of pastoral ministry in thriving churches, Steve took up the calling of a coach to focus on the aspect of ministry he loved most – helping others to deepen their emotional maturity in Jesus so as to significantly alter the way they engage their family, social and work settings. His specialty is in helping those who lead in those settings to better manage their anxiety so they can function at a high level without the stress of overfunctioning.
Father Ian got his start in media and communications, managing a small radio station in Ontario, Canada, and ultimately becoming president of Media Corporation. After moving to Ohio, he built a career teaching and training educators and private sector professionals. Then, in mid-life, he was called to serve the church. He has given the last thirty years to teaching and nurturing students, teachers, clergy and faithful for success and happiness at work and at home. He directed continuing education for clergy and lay leaders, presided over the ecclesiastical court system, and founded The Synergeia Group (synergeia.org) in 2012, all while keeping up active parish ministry.Required Course Materials
These carefully selected texts provide the neuroscience, professional frameworks, and Orthodox faith integration that form the foundation of world-class leadership coaching.
Upcoming Courses
All classes meet live via Zoom for 2 hours weekly, creating an interactive learning environment where you’ll experience lecture, Q&A, and real-time coaching demonstrations from expert instructors.
Tuition & Payment Plans
We offer flexible payment options to make this life-changing training accessible, with no interest charges – only a small monthly service fee.
All payment plans include a $15 monthly service charge.
Real Results from Real Students
Essentials graduates are coaching with confidence, earning ICF credentials, and leading with greater clarity and Kingdom impact.
“After 27 years in pastoral ministry teaching leadership principles, I enrolled in The Essentials of Leadership Coaching at PCCI in February 2023 and realized I still had much to learn about effective coaching. That course launched my journey toward PCC certification. I completed 128 hours of coursework through PCCI: all the required courses for ACC and PCC credentials. The training worked. When I later created the Leadership Accelerator program serving Orthodox clergy, priests started having their own breakthroughs instead of implementing my solutions. Our retreat conversations went deeper. The accountability structures stuck. If you work with ministry leaders, PCCI delivers ICF-caliber training where faith integration feels natural rather than forced. Whether you’re beginning your coaching journey or deepening existing skills, this training will equip you to serve well.”
“PCCI is the best coach training available with Christian values, commitment to excellence, a supportive and prayerful community, and unparalleled training. I highly recommend it!”
“I have taken 149 hours of training from PCCI and I have nothing but gratitude. Lots of money and time invested, and it was well worth it!”
“Every instructor I had was very professional; no lightweights. Christianity is a constant thread. Their goal is solidly equipping coaches to coach to the highest industry standards. And it’s not just a school; you will belong to the fellowship of PCCI for your entire career.”
“PCCI coach training is life changing and one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. The hand-on training is priceless.”
“The training I received at PCCI has been both very professional and invaluable for this season of my career.”
“I made the decision to train at PCCI after researching every Christian coaching school I could locate. Their high-quality training in alignment with ICF competencies impressed me immediately, and the personal attention of their faculty and staff is tremendously supportive!”
“I just completed The Essentials of Coaching course and already have my first official client – at $500/month! PCCI has provided me with a powerful launch.”
“The Essentials class has exceeded my expectations! I’m so impressed with the quality of instruction and with our instructor’s openness in sharing their hearts…”
“I spent $2,100 for a popular DVD training program and left with no paying clients. In just a few weeks of PCCI classes, I gained the practical knowledge I needed to land my first paying client! Hearing live demonstrations and being able to ask questions helped me to clarify coaching concepts, and our live peer groups have provided hands-on practice in a safe learning environment.”
“This course has been transformational for me!”
“I am LOVING this class. It has truly already been a transformational experience for me.”
