The best coach training program in Africa is one that holds ICF accreditation, offers faculty with advanced coaching credentials, provides structured mentoring and supervised practice, and prepares graduates to earn internationally recognized coaching credentials. CDI-Africa, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, meets all of these criteria as the first ICF-accredited coaching organization Read more
CDI-Africa is an ICF-accredited coach training and leadership development organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, that has been developing certified professional coaches across Africa since 2006. As the first coaching and leadership development organization domiciled in Eastern Africa to receive accreditation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), CDI-Africa has trained hundreds Read more
Coaching is an emerging profession. Prior to its recent rise, the mindset around coaching was shaped by the business culture of the time and regarded through a narrower lens. However, leadership development has evolved, and businesses are moving away from outdated perceptions that view coaching as either a privilege for Read more
Coaching is a proven path to personal fulfilment. It offers financial sustainability and flexibility. As a certified coach, you already possess the power to inspire transformation and guide others toward success. Beyond your certification, how do you turn your skills into a thriving business? The answer lies in starting your Read more
Love is the foundation of the strongest human bonds. This holds in professional and corporate dealings similar to romantic and familial connections. Coaching creates a safe, accepting environment, fosters caring relationships, and educates human interactions. These connections enable each person to bring their best self to the table; they are Read more
90% of strategies are not effectively executed. This is according to Harvard Business School professor Robert Kaplan. He delved deeper into this pertinent matter in his book on strategy execution, Balanced Scorecard: Translating Strategies Into Action. Further, he notes that most leaders experience minimal struggle in strategy ideation. What is Read more
The Paradox of Human Potential Have you ever contemplated why people respond differently to comparable situations? Your opinions regarding matters and the approach you choose determine whether you will drown in a circumstance or propel yourself forward. Human potential is the innate ability to function in both personal and professional Read more
What is toxicity? Toxicity in the workplace refers to activities that create an unhealthy working environment. Toxic behavior can take various forms, ranging from subtle to blatant. Common toxic behaviors include micromanagement, bullying, withholding information, passive-aggressiveness, favoritism, unrealistic expectations, and obsession. As a result, these cause demoralization, draining vitality and excitement Read more
Boardroom conversations are the bedrock of organizational oversight. They offer organizations with the much-needed direction. Conversations in the boardroom starts with the canvassing that happens before the deliberations, the actual meeting talks, and the post-meeting engagements. These stages are equally important, necessitating conversational intelligence to go along with your knowledge Read more
We had an exciting and interactive 2-day training session in Rwanda as we took 34 executive leaders and 64 mid-level managers of the National Bank of Rwanda through the Lead like a Coach Program. This executive program was co-created with the National Bank of Rwanda Human Resources team to enlighten Read more