“Know that when you go through the Brilliance Academy, it’ll exceed your positive expectations, and it has a way of igniting the best in you no matter where you’re at.”
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m ready to do this! How do I get started?
Wonderful! The first thing you need to do is click on the “Application” tab on this website and submit your application for review. Once we receive your application, we will contact you within 48 hours to schedule an interview. Once an interview is completed, if you are accepted, a $625 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot in the training. Only 16 spots are available, and this training will fill up quickly. We advise that you do not delay submitting your application.
Why do you have an application process for Brilliance Academy?
Many trainings out there simply have a “Register Now” button on their web page, and as long as you pay, you get in the door.
The Brilliance Academy has a thorough application process, including a one-to-one interview, so that we can assess that this program is a fit for the kind of experience, growth, and training you’re looking for.
Also, the Brilliance Academy is a co-creative process, meaning that we do not work from a model that assumes that since we’re the trainers, we’re the only ones with knowledge. Wrong!
We see each member of the training cohort as a student and a teacher at the same time. Each of us will have wisdom and insights to offer, and each of us will enhance the learning of our space in unique and powerful ways. As such, the quality of the container is greatly impacted by the willingness of each participant to go into this experience with the full understanding that they are a co-creator of what unfolds. Our application process assures us that we are choosing the candidates that are ready, willing, and able to commit to that experience wholeheartedly for their own benefit and the benefit of all.
Who is the Brilliance Academy best suited for?
This training is well suited for anyone who wants to develop exceptional leadership capacity in coaching others to a place of personal brilliance. All you need is a positive attitude and a willingness and commitment to do the work.
Regardless of your background or current profession, if you have a desire and natural capacity for coaching others and a passion for personal growth, this training is an excellent choice to give you the structure, guidance, and support you need to coach impactfully and make a successful living doing so.
Though absolutely no previous experience is needed in empowerment philosophy of any kind, this training is a perfect fit for people in various service roles that are looking to expand their professional offerings to include the services of a certified Brilliance Coach. This group would include yoga instructors, health coaches, business coaches, dating coaches, counselors, therapists, social workers, nutritionists, massage therapists, energy healers, personal trainers, or other service-oriented entrepreneurs, as well as corporate team managers, etc.
What issues come up during a coach training?
This training is a full immersion in all things empowerment and while you’re learning how to be a coach for others, you’ll be going on your own journey of personal empowerment too. It’s not an overstatement to say this training will be a transformational experience for you both personally and professionally. If you’re willing to commit to the process and experience the work first hand, you indeed will unleash your own brilliance and ignite a world of possibilities for yourself.
You will most certainly come up against personal and professional edges during your journey from time to time, and you will be surrounded by support and given the tools you need to successfully navigate all the turns in the road. So, buckle up, and get ready for the journey of a lifetime!
How much can I expect to earn as an empowerment coach in today’s world?
Coaching is a very viable profession. You can make a very reasonable to a wildly abundant salary as a coach, even as a part-time one. Coaching rates vary widely, depending on geographical location and specialty area of coaching. But salary surveys show the average empowerment coaching rate averages between $75 – $200 per session. Remember, this is just average, and only accounts for a one-on-one coaching scenario.
There are many other ways to earn income as a coach, including group coaching, training programs, etc. At the Brilliance Academy, you will be guided through creating your own business development plan so you can get your business off to a thriving start immediately after leaving the training if that’s what you need or want to do. (And yes, you can make an excellent living as a coach even in a pandemic. In fact, many coaches are thriving right now because people are waking up to the transformative power of investing in a coach for high leverage results.)
I think I want to be a business coach (dating coach, wellness coach, etc.). Will I be trained in how to do that in this program?
Regardless of what coaching area you want to specialize in, it’s critical that you have a strong empowerment coaching foundation in your repertoire. The Brilliance Academy is not only designed to teach you a robust and transformative twelve session coach program you can use with your clients immediately upon graduating, it also teaches you how to “free-form” coach to your client’s specific needs so that you can excel at any variety of coaching you desire.
In addition, you will be given a wealth of resources in the the Brilliance Academy’s online learning library that address specialty fields like relationship coaching, business coaching, and health coaching. We’ve designed this training to be the most dynamic, comprehensive, and versatile empowerment coach training on the market, and we are constantly adding new resources to our program to help you thrive at the coach career of your choice.
Let’s get real. How long will it take for me to launch my coaching business once I am certified? Are there a lot of start up costs?
Like any successful small business, it’s imperative to create a plan and be willing to stay 100% committed in order for you to succeed. A significant part of the Brilliance Academy is designed to support you in developing a concrete strategic plan to get your business started quickly and successfully once your certification is complete. But it’s up to you to actually implement it!
To take the confusion and overwhelm out of a newbie coach’s journey, you will receive direct one-on-one guidance in completing your personalized business vision and development plan to optimize your success in that first year post-training. We’ve seen real go-getters thrive right out of the gate within a few months of leaving the training, and most other coaches find themselves getting into a groove somewhere between six to eighteen months on average.
Ultimately, how much time and money you choose to put towards the building of your business is up to you and will determine how quickly your business grows. Using the very techniques she will teach you in this training, Amy was able to secure her first seven private coach clients within the first month of leaving her certification program with no overhead costs. With smart strategy, determination, and follow through, a quick and abundant launch to your career is very possible.
Do I have to have any previous experience with coaching, yoga, or any other empowerment philosophy to do this training?
Absolutely not. As long as you have a good attitude; are open-minded; willing to work hard; and have a genuine desire to learn and apply yourself to the material you are learning, you will do very well in this training.
Are there any additional costs I can expect to have outside the tuition?
The tuition for the Brilliance Academy is all-inclusive. You will not need to purchase any additional texts or coach mentoring sessions in order to complete your certification.
What kind of support do I receive after the training is over and I’ve received my certification?
I’m still figuring things out in my life. Do I really have what it takes to be a Brilliance Coach for others?
A good coach does not have a perfect life. Good coaches know how to embrace their human-ness and stay present and conscious to the ongoing evolution that is life! A good coach remains curious, humble, and is able to see the brilliance in others and in themselves. Great coaches are committed to their own ongoing personal growth and are ready, willing, and passionate about supporting the personal growth of others. True empowerment lies in owning our humanity, not by pretending we have all our stuff figured out. Knowing this is the first step to becoming a great coach!
How long does an average client work with a coach?
The average coach client usually works with a coach from 3-6 months on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Of course, this can vary widely. But, the Brilliance Coaching curriculum is designed to have you work with a client for a minimum of 3 months should you take them through all twelve sessions on a weekly basis. In addition, it is not at all uncommon for a client to continue working with you after the initial twelve sessions as they go on to pursue new goals. Some clients may even continue to work with you in some ongoing capacity for years.
I still have more questions or some doubts. Should I still apply?
It’s normal to have doubts when you are considering a big commitment, and it doesn’t necessarily mean that you shouldn’t go forward with that commitment. A certain amount of doubt is a healthy sign of right humility and is actually necessary to be an effective leader. Our advice to you would be to review all the information you see here carefully, and to discuss any additional questions you have with Amy in your interview. If she does not feel this training is the right fit for you based on what you’ve shared, she will let you know her perspective, and point you in the direction of other trainings accordingly.
I want to combine some of my other skills with coaching. Do you provide support in figuring out how to do that?
Yes! This is one of the super powers of the Brilliance Academy program and one of the places where many other comparable trainings frankly fall short. It’s a natural thing to want to combine your coaching skills with other areas of your expertise. We train our coaches in how to do this skillfully and creatively to help them stand out among the competition.
You will spend a whole portion of the training (towards the end) outlining the ways to develop your own unique coaching practice and offerings, including how to combine it with other areas of interest that you have. We believe this is a major key to your sustainable long-term success as a coach, and therefore is an essential component to include in any coach training.
What’s the difference between coaching and therapy? What about coaching and consulting?
Coaching is a strategic alliance between a coach and client that is designed to empower the client to access their inner potential so they can transform perceived obstacles into real opportunities for optimal living. Distinctly different from traditional types of therapy, coaching does not focus on healing wounds from the past. Also different from consulting, coaching does not consist of sitting down with someone who will dictate specific solutions or answers to your “problems.”
Rather, coaching is designed to help you envision what you most desire and provides you with the tools to help you create it. As a coach, you may lead your clients through self-exploratory exercises, guided visualizations, critical thinking exercises, journaling activities, embodiment exercises, and other investigative and self-inquiry techniques so that they may find their own truth and cultivate the skills to manifest that truth. Many therapists and consultants also become certified coaches so they can offer additional support to their clients, but it’s important to be clear these are very distinct roles.
Can I do coaching as a part-time or supplemental career?
Of course! Many people decide to do coaching as a supplemental career to their current profession. Because coaching can be done over the phone, virtually online, or in person, it provides a lot of flexibility for how, where, and how much you do it as a career.
I already feel like I’m coaching people. Why do I need training?
We get it. A lot of times people who have an interest in doing a coach certification program have a natural talent for supporting others. However, coaching skillfully in a way that leads to long-lasting and sustainable changes and transformation requires professional training. Enhancing your raw talent with tried and true strategies and techniques provides you with a winning combination for a successful career.
On top of that, you’ll receive invaluable support on how to launch your coach career quickly and effectively post certification and become connected to a wonderful collective of colleagues also committed to promoting brilliance in others and themselves. Just like any profession, the more trained you are, the more skilled you are at your services. And having the skills of a certified Brilliance Coach opens you up to a whole other level of possibility in your career.
I already have a job, and I don’t want to become a professional coach. But I’m still really interested. Should I take this training?
Not everyone who takes a coach training becomes a full-time practicing coach, but instead they use what they’ve learned to infuse a philosophy of empowerment into whatever job it is they currently do. There are so many professionals that would greatly benefit and excel in their current careers if they had the skills offered in this training. It is not at all uncommon for individuals to pursue training, even if they don’t plan on starting a career as a coach. The training itself is life transformational, and well worth it regardless!
Past graduates that have greatly benefitted from this training include successful professionals from all walks of life, such as photographers, aerospace engineers, stay-at-home mothers, real estate agents, hedge fund bankers, tango instructors, corporate managers, and so much more.
I have another question not mentioned here.
Contact Amy directly at Amy@AmyLombardo.com. She will happily answer any remaining questions you may have.