Leadership coach certification — Global Coach Group

ICF-accredited coach certification

Become a Certified Leadership Coach.

ICF-accredited leadership coach certification programs (Level 1 & Level 2) built on the world-renowned Triple Win methodology.

100,000+
leaders coached
95%
coworker-confirmed success rate
100%
ICF first-pass rate
USD 299/mo
starting monthly investment

Global Coach Group (GCG) is an ICF-accredited leadership coach certification provider and leadership coaching organization, founded by Will Linssen, ranked the world's #1 Leadership Coach by Global Gurus and #1 Coach Trainer by Thinkers50. GCG certifies coaches in the Triple Win Leadership Coaching methodology through ICF Level 1 (ACC) and Level 2 (PCC) programs, and its network of 4,000+ certified coaches works with leaders in 1 out of 3 Fortune 500 companies across 6 continents in 35 languages.

Trusted by leaders at

  • Allianz
  • Novartis
  • GSK
  • Intel
  • GE
  • UBS
  • PepsiCo
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • BAT
  • Bayer
  • KPMG
  • Applied Materials
  • LG
  • Microsoft
  • Kimberly-Clark
  • HP
  • Standard Chartered
  • Citi
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • ING
  • Amazon
  • Uber
  • Expedia
  • Toyota
  • Sanofi
  • LinkedIn
  • Siemens
  • McDonald's
  • Agilent
  • American Express
  • Philips
  • Grab
  • Whirlpool
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • IBM

Programs at a glance

All-in-one leadership coaching certification programs for experienced, starting or ICF coaches.

Global Leadership Coach (GLC)

Deliver 1-on-1 leadership coaching using the Triple Win Leadership Coaching process, and master the business side of your practice with the Coaching Business Accelerator.

Investment
USD 2,990
USD 299/month
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Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

The ICF Level 1 program (an extension of the GLC program with mentor coaching), leading to the ACC credential.

Investment
USD 4,990
USD 499/month
ICF-Accredited Coaching Education — Level 1
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Why leaders choose GCG

Why leaders of Fortune 500 companies down to smaller organizations alike choose to partner with Global Coach Group

Diverse group of business leaders — Global Coach Group global network
01

Coaching for All Management Levels

From global CEOs to high-potentials, we've got you covered.

02

With a Global Network Of 4,000+ Coaches

With geographical coverage across 6 continents with coaches speaking 35 languages, you have at your disposal coaches who understand your unique situation and needs.

03

Of Unparalleled Quality

All GCG coaches are trained & certified in-house in our proven ICF-accredited Triple Win coaching process.

04

Utilizing a Proven Coaching Process

A uniform process that builds on conventional coaching methods. Yet, bespoke to address the specific needs and challenges of individual leaders.

05

With Transparency & Visibility

High-level overviews of leadership bottlenecks across teams, functions, geographies, and the organization.

06

For Triple Win Success

95% of leaders achieve the Triple Win — Better Leaders, Better Teams, and Better Results, confirmed by their coworkers — a success rate unmatched in the coaching industry.

Your program for becoming a certified leadership coach

  1. Step 1 — Learn 01

    Learn the Triple Win method

    Master the coaching methodology that improves the leader, the team, and business results at the same time — through self-paced modules, live coaching practice labs, and mentor coaching with actual GCG clients. No prior coaching experience required.

  2. Step 2 — Certify 02

    Earn your certification and ICF accreditation

    Complete the Global Leadership Coach (GLC) certification, then advance to ICF ACC (Level 1) or PCC (Level 2) with unlimited mentor coaching from MCC-level mentors — and a 100% ICF first-pass success rate. Fast-track ICF approval in 2–4 weeks.

  3. Step 3 — Grow 03

    Grow your coaching practice

    Launch and scale with the Coaching Business Accelerator toolkit (marketing, sales, templates), the proprietary GCG coaching platform, and a global community of 4,000+ certified coaches — with pathways into Fortune 500 coaching engagements.

The Proof

95%

of leaders coached achieve the Triple Win — better leaders, better teams, and better results — confirmed by their coworkers.

4,000+
certified leadership coaches worldwide
1 in 3
Fortune 500 companies engage GCG coaches for their leaders
Our guarantee

“Love It or Leave It”

Not satisfied within 90 days? Get a full refund — no questions asked.

For organizations

Consistent coaching results for your leaders

The same Triple Win process our coaches certify in also powers leadership coaching for organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies down to smaller organizations — developing leaders at every level, from high-potential managers to the C-suite.

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