Platinum

Platinum Option is the premium level route leading to the LCH Diploma. Please note that places on the Platinum Option are highly sought after. Availability is therefore restricted and requires the completion of a successful interview with Curly Martin.

' Dear Curly
I cannot describe in words what you have done for me, but here goes. I am so pleased that I chose to go on the ‘Platinum Course’ and with the tools that you gave me empowered me to achieve what I thought was impossible! Curly you showed me how to grow within myself and think out of the box, moving me forward and yet you did this at the right times, you knew when I was ready for the next level and not before – your mentoring was inspirational to me, your motivation and ahh that kick I needed to get my mind into shape was excellent – how I still remember it every time my mind wanders! I read your book all the time and each time I learn something new – amazing! You helped me overturn a lot of my self beliefs that were deeply embedded in my mind – thank you. I recommend the ‘Platinum Course’ to everyone to have one of the finest leading coaches mentoring you is breathtaking not to say so insightful and enlightening, I have now a successful practice which without your knowledge and mentoring I would never even embarked.
Warm wishes and may you always be successful
Tasneem Hussain

The Platinum Protégé Option is the supreme route to the LCH Diploma and includes everything contained in the Silver Option with the added bonus of becoming one of the inner circle of mentees; coaches who have had the guidance and expertise of Curly Martin working with them on growing their coaching skills and their business.  ‘There are two types of companies, those that work hard to charge customers more, and those that work hard to charge customers less. Both approaches can work. We are firmly in the second camp.’ Jeff Bezos Amazon - We are also proud to be firmly in the second camp, by working hard to charge you less! The cost our your investment in your future career/business as a life coach is at the bottom of this page. 

Six months of private, personal protégé mentoring with the world class coach Curly Martin. This is a fast track protégé programme for coaches who really want to take themselves and their business to the next level. The coaching consists of twelve 45 minute sessions to support you during your start-up, including unique strategies for building your Life Coaching practice, effective niche marketing and adjacent marketing techniques, converting enquiries into paying clients, qualifying within 6 months and much, much, more. Keeping you focused on your goal to become a life coach and protecting your motivation from energy dips due to outside influences and demands. This is a restricted option and a successful interview with Curly is part of the selection process. She will only allow you to take this option if you can demonstrate absolute commitment to building a practice and becoming a successful life coach. You will need to show that you already have thought about your marketing niche and your dedication to putting aside the time to complete the programme and launch your business.
Curly may use sessions to observe/supervise you coaching one of your clients and afterwards to offer you valuable feedback on your strengths as a coach and ideas on areas where you could improve your skills to enhance the coaching experience for your clients.
Some sessions will be Mastermind trainings covering vast array of topics to enhance your coaching skills. Topics ranging from, Spiral Coaching Modalities, Emotional Freedom Techniques, influencing strategies, transactional analysis coaching, DESC model, TACTICAL networking, business coaching techniques and strategies along with extra personal development methodologies. The topics will be selected with your needs in mind.
Your entry in the Coaches section of this website, plus membership of the Achievement Specialists' Achievers Club. The focal point of the Achievers Club is the Discussion Forum. This is where ideas are shared, corporate coaching contracts are posted, requests for life coaches are made, wide-ranging questions are asked and answered.
Fully residential - Two nights accommodation with dinner, lunch and refreshments is included in this option.
Copy of the CD/DVD set which includes 3 visual/audio CD’s (visual media on your computer) of highlights of the 9 sessions of Curly training on the weekend workshop with demonstrations of all models used and also includes Curly coaching a client.
Volume 1 & volume 2 master classes on CD master classes in mp3 format for you to listen to time again on a huge variety of coach improvement topics.
A signed copy of ‘The Business Coaching Handbook. Everything you need to be your own business coach.’ The second book in the very successful Handbook series.
A signed copy of ‘The Personal Success Handbook. Everything you need to be successful.’ The third book in the highly sought after Handbook series
Exclusive business coaching techniques, which will continue to inspire you and captivate you to being the best you can be and to build a coaching business for you to be proud of.
Upon graduation you will be eligible to attend the workshop again as a crew member to refresh your skills, your competencies and strengthen your passion for life coaching. We are consistently updating the workshop with the latest techniques and this will give you the opportunity to gain extra insights into the new developments.

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'  Everything below is also included in this option 

1. Pre-workshop Study
   Includes guided reading to prepare you for the models and strategies used during life coaching. Completing your goal plan on how to introduce life coaching into your life with maximum results and minimum disruption. Keeping your life in balance whilst growing your practice.
2. Your entry in the Coaches section of this website, plus membership of the Achievement Specialists' Achievers Club. The focal point of the Achievers Club is the Discussion Forum. This is where ideas are shared, corporate coaching contracts are posted, requests for life coaches are made, wide-ranging questions are asked and answered.
3. Accelerated Learning Workshop [View Course Content ]
   

   This intensive workshop includes Life Coaching demonstrations and rehearsals of Achievement Specialists' unique and copyright Life Coaching Models, exclusive training and coaching presentations from Curly Martin, author of the number one bestseller from 2003 every year up to and including 2010 The Life Coaching Handbook, and bespoke Life Coaching rehearsals with insighful demonstrations. The workshop is highly practical based and you will be practising coaching in a safe environment, before lunchtime on day one. All the activities on the workshop and in the distant learning modules, are supervised and seamlessly incorporate the most effective NLP methodologies and techniques described in The Life Coaching Handbook, You will learn how to market and build a business within the following sectors, life coaching, small & medium business coaching, executive coaching, corporate coaching, coaching the public sector, ect. We show you how to harness your experience, skills, competencies and knowledge to fast track your coaching business.Please take time to view the course content as this will give you the details of the extensive topics covered on the 2 Day workshop. Course numbers are restricted to ensure you have the perfect environment to learn and practice your new life coaching skills and competencies.
   

   ‘After completing a 12 day course somewhere else, I started to appreciate Curly's workshop weekend even more. In just two days with Curly - you get it all: Transfer of knowledge, practical exercises, set of tools that you can use while coaching and your own personal heaven - coaching circle to support you for life, if needed! With Curly there is no small hidden print, she is outstanding trainer and her generosity to share her knowledge and experience is one time fix! You are able to walk and even sooner run on your own! Therefore, highly recommended!!!’ Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity Natasa Mihajlovic 2011

4. Self study modules. Once you have attended the workshop you are given your Life Coaching manual/workbook. The manual contains 9 fully accredited, comprehensive self study modules, View Course Content ].  The manual is enhanced with conference coaching clinics, master classes (live delegate participation and recorded - 24 hour access), E-group and E-mail assistance. The complete manual, thesis, practical coaching sessions and final assessment paper are all fully supported by E-mentors.

5. Ultimate training workshop. The final event of your LCH diploma programme (optional extra training day). You can choose to attend this workshop, only after all your work has been submitted and marked. The workshop includes supervised practical coaching sessions, full diploma course overview, final assessment paper, master class business projection planning and graduation.
6. Total study time 300-350 hours including pre-course study, workshop attendance, coaching module completion, marketing material creation and strategy, start-up of practice, coaching log and final assessment.
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7. Life Coaching practice sessions, together with your own Life Coach, are arranged for post workshop skills enhancement and coaching confidence. This will help to build towards your required 50 hours of coaching and also your confidence as a life coach. You are encouraged to start practicing as soon as you leave the workshop (whilst still in training) as you are required to have completed 50 coaching hours to qualify. These coaching hours can be paid or charity. If you decide to have paying clients you must cover your coaching with a full money back guarantee and make your clients aware you are still in training. We have many highly skilled, experienced professionals who attend our courses and who already have peer networks whom respect their expertise and who want to be coached by them. Therefore it would be unrealistic and detrimental to the coach not to charge for their services. The significant thing is; YOU get to choose when YOU feel ready to start your practice and when YOU are ready to start charging for your services. Integrity is the key factor.
8. Your individual marketing strategy. This will focus your marketing efforts and target specific prospects for your life coaching practice. Accelerating your marketing responses. You will be shown marketing strategies, including social network marketing, with the added extra, how to use QR codes in your marketing to increase your website traffic and profile. 
9. Unlimited recorded telephone master classes. Over 50 hours of recorded master classes are available for you to listen to 24/7 with topics ranging from :-  recordings of Curly Martin coaching one of her own personal clients (not a life coach); Presenting to businesses 1 & 2, Insight Profiling for Coaching 1 & 2, 8 coaching models and how to use them, 30 ways to produce press releases that work, spiral coaching model and many more useful topics. (cost of telephone call not included)      
10. Unlimited live telephone master classes. You can participate in all the live master classes if you wish. The topics are notified in advance in your achievers area. (cost of telephone call not included. 
11. Unlimited Email Support & E-Group Support.
12. Full L.C.H. Diploma qualification.
13. You will learn how to promote and grow your Life Coaching practice through an exceptional networking, referrals and presentations system.  You will have decided on your pricing policy and have used these prices to experience converting a coaching enquiry into a paying client – this is a very important skill.
14. The main business options, self employed, limited liability company (Ltd.), limited liability partnership (LLP) or ordinary partnerships, will be explored and the advantages and disadvantages will be made clear. Business insurance, data protection, contractual agreements, etc. will be explained. You will know where to go and what to do, for setting up your coaching practice. 
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15. A Life Coaching Starter Kit - (includes enrolment/registration forms, client contracts, coaching model forms, selling strategy forms, client preparation forms, client agreement letters, etc..). All the paperwork needed to instantly set up a Life Coaching practice.
16. A signed copy of The Life Coaching Handbook.
17. Discounted professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
18. Your entry in the Coaches section of this website.
19. Client lead generation opportunity becomes activated from the moment you put your entry onto the Coaches section of this website. These leads are prospective paying clients looking for a coach. See the testimonial on the achievers club page. We consistently advertise our website and traffic comes to the website because of the outstanding reputation of Curly Martin this means you can benefit from two very powerful lead generating systems.

20. Training delivered by the expert pioneer of Life Coaching, Curly Martin. Curly delivers the workshop and is supported by a fully qualified team of coaches and experts, who will supervise your practical coaching from the beginning to ensure your coaching techniques and methods are world class from the very start. Curly will answer your questions personally and ensure you have competence and confidence when you leave the workshop part of the course. Remember that Curly Martin’s book ‘The Life Coaching Handbook’ was the first book published worldwide on the subject. Give yourself the best chance of success as a life coach and train with the world leading expert. 

21. Access to our Mentor Helpline which is manned by fully qualified, experienced and working life coaches.
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22. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Manual Section (Provides a continuous record of your development). A safeguard mechanism for future changes in the profession, this maintained document will provide you with evidence to apply for a licence should this ever be required by the government.
23. Discounted life time membership to the Find a Coach Directory.

24. Eligibility for membership to the International Coaching Institute. Achievement Specialists has negotiated a rate for our coaches to this professional accreditation body. We have negotiated the right to use the International Coaching Institute's logo on your marketing once you become a member. This is a hugely valuable benefit and a very low cost. Imagine your business cards with your logo and the logo of this prestigious coaching organisation and the impact this will have on your prospective clients.

25. Fully residential - - Two nights accommodation with dinner, lunch and refreshments, included in this prestigious option. 

The Platinum Option investment:

Easy Payment Plan

An easy-to-pay instalment scheme is available. We have been approved for the Goverment career development loans scheme.

On our workshops we aim to have 1 mentor for every 4 delegates (1:4 ratio) which means help is always close at hand and all your activities are supervised from the start preventing bad practice. Your practical activities and exercises are held in mentor hosted conference rooms  to reduce noise pollution (distraction) which occurs when too many delegates work in one area.

Places are available on a 'first come' 'first served' basis so early booking is recommended, become a coach take action now.

‘Professional and Career Development Loans are commercial bank loans that can be used to help pay for work related learning. You can borrow between £300 and £10,000 to help support the cost of up to two years of learning (or three years if it includes one year’s relevant unpaid practical work). The Government will pay the interest on the loan while you are learning and for one month afterwards. You will then need to start repaying the loan as you would any other commercial loans product. The loan can be used to pay course fees or other costs such as travel and living expenses. You can also use the loan to supplement other forms of support such as grants or bursaries. As the Professional and Career Development Loan is a commercial loan product, you should make sure you have investigated all the funding options that may be  open to you to ensure you take an informed decision about whether the Loan is right for you. For further  information on financial assistance to support your learning, visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact Next Step on 0800 100 900. Our learning provider registration number is: 11593

Testimonials for the Platinum Option

Hi Curly,
"This is an e-mail simply to thank you for all the excellent mentoring I have received from you over the last year. It has been an absolute privilege to work with a Business Coach who exhibits such wonderful guidance, motivation and tuition skills.. I would not hesitate to recommend anyone considering a future career in Life/Business Coaching to seek Achievement Specialists assistance with attaining of their goals. Wishing you continued success Once again my sincere thanks for everything you have done for me since embarking on this new venture."
Clive G Levy LCH Dip. Sales Director, B Levy & Co (Patterns) Ltd & Director Dynamique Coaching.com

 'Since 29th of June until tonight (31 July) I have doubled the profit I wanted to achieve. My first goal was for 3 months and my 2nd for 6. I have achieved my 6 month goal Curly! Unbelievable! It has only been 1 month!'
Nicci Roscoe

‘Dear Curly,
I have received my Diploma in Life Coaching, a year after I decided to take a course at Achievement Specialists with you as my mentor. The results I have achieved in that period are in accordance with my goals, many of my closest friends thought were sky high: I have started my practice successfully, become a columnist in a leading business magazine in my country, got my first book published and positioned myself as a leading coach in Croatia. Although I live in Croatia and received a diploma from the course in England, when I say that I have done my studies through distant learning, everyone is surprised: they simply presume I must have spend a year in England and are trying to figure out what did it cost me to get the diploma. It takes simple but powerful ingredients: self-discipline, motivation and a mentor who knows how to help you polish your potential. In my experience distant learning is a powerful tool: it takes only one visit so we could establish the personal contact, everything else is workable over Internet, Skype and e-mail. I know you are proud of my achievements and I am too.’

Tatjana Divjak L.C.H.Dip.
Zagreb, Croatia
www.tatjanadivjak.hr

 'I chose to train as a professional Coach with Curly last year; I was impressed with her book, approach to clients and training packages available. I chose the Platinum option believing that it would fast track me into a new career - the extra support from this package was invaluable. Curly is committed to helping her clients be the best they can be. I found Curly's resourcefulness enormously helpful, ensuring I remained motivated through a period of huge change. When I look back over the last year and what I've achieved, I can see that it could have easily gone very wrong but thanks to Curly's support and dedication to helping me achieve results, I've come through it successfully. I have now completely changed my life for the better and am happier than I have been before.' - Angela Mains LCH Dip.