Designed by Microsoft Partner and Hackathon Winner Lisa Ann Edwards
AI-Powered Coach Alumni Program
MASTERY PATH
For Certified Alumni Only
Turn AI experiments into structured coaching capability and measurable client impact.
STARTS MARCH 26, 2026 - EARN 15 ICF CCEs
$599
Eligibility: This program is available only to graduates of the AI-Powered Coach Certification.
BUILD REAL USE CASES. PROVE IMPACT. EXPAND ENGAGEMENTS
While most coaches are experimenting with AI,
very few can demonstrate measurable impact.
The Mastery Path is designed to change that.
You won’t just “use AI” in your coaching.
You Will Leave With:
3–5 real coaching use cases aligned to business priorities
Your own AI coaching agent
A documented case study proving impact
A sponsor-ready business case
A Responsible AI coaching framework
This is how AI strengthens your coaching and your positioning.
What’s Included in the Mastery Path:
The Updated AI-Powered Coach Certification Program
Mastery Path participants receive the latest version of the full certification program, including several important updates designed to help coaches move from AI experimentation to structured capability and measurable impact.
What’s new in the updated program:
• A clear learning journey aligned to the AI Coaching Maturity Map, providing greater clarity and progression
• Enhanced AI Assessment to better identify your current AI coaching capability and development priorities
• Greater emphasis on identifying real coaching use cases aligned to client or organizational needs
• New prompt packs designed specifically for both internal and external coaches
• New module on building your own AI coaching agent to support preparation, reflection, and workflow
• Stronger focus on completing a documented case study demonstrating measurable coaching impact
• Greater emphasis on developing a sponsor-ready business case to expand AI-assisted coaching
• More practical guidance for external coaches using cyber-approved AI tools in client environments
• Less emphasis on specific platforms and more focus on transferable AI coaching frameworks
Also included in the certification program:
• Prompt Packs for Coaches
• AI Coaching Agent Build Framework
• AI Use-Case Mapping Toolkit
• Implementation Templates
• Exclusive alumni community access
• 15 ICF Continuing Education Units (CCEs)Mastery Strategy Sessions with Lisa Ann Edwards
(for Mastery Path participants only)
3 small-group working sessions focused on turning your learning into real outcomes.
In these sessions we will:
• Refine 3–5 AI coaching use cases
• Develop your documented case study
• Build a sponsor-ready business case to expand AI-assisted coachingThese sessions are designed to help you move from learning the framework to demonstrating real coaching impact.
The Method: The Human + AI Coaching Maturity Map™
The program is built around a clear progression that moves coaches from AI experimentation to confident, credible, impact-driven practice.
Coaches progress through five stages:
STAGE 1 - EXPLORING: Build foundational fluency and confidence using AI in service of coaching (not as a replacement for it). You move from curiosity and scattered experimentation to purposeful, intentional use.
STAGE 2 - ALIGNING: Define ethical boundaries, guardrails, and your personal Responsible AI Coaching stance. You gain clarity on when AI supports coaching, when it doesn’t, and why.
STAGE 3 - SYSTEMIZING: Move from ad-hoc use to repeatable, intentional application. You establish clear patterns for integrating AI into coaching conversations, reflection, feedback, and follow-up.
STAGE 4: INTEGRATING: Gain firsthand experience with the latest AI technologies designed to elevate your coaching practice. These tools will empower you to deliver personalized, data-driven coaching experiences.
STAGE 5: OPTIMIZING: Capture and articulate results. You translate coaching activity into documented outcomes that support case studies, sponsor conversations, and expanded engagements.
FUTURE-PROOF YOUR IMPACT - APPLY NOW AND BE THE AUTHORITY IN AI-ASSISTED COACHING!
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Lisa Ann Edwards
Microsoft Partner, AI coaching researcher, and founder of Excelia.
Lisa has spent 20+ years working at the intersection of leadership development, coaching, and measurable business impact. Her work combines human coaching with AI-enabled insights to help leaders and organizations improve performance.
Her research includes 2m+ coaching data points and has been applied with organizations including Microsoft, Amazon, and global enterprise teams.
Lisa created the Human + AI Coaching Maturity Map™ and the C.H.A.I.R.™ Model for Responsible AI Coaching, frameworks that help coaches move from AI experimentation to structured, high-impact practice.
She is also the creator of the AI-Powered Coach Certification, used by coaches worldwide to integrate AI responsibly into their coaching work.
Ready to Turn Your AI Coaching Into Documented Impact?
The Mastery Path is designed for AI-Powered Coach alumni who want to move beyond experimentation and demonstrate real client outcomes.
In this advanced track you will refine your AI coaching workflows, complete a documented case study, and build a sponsor-ready business case you can use to expand engagements with clients and organizations.
Starts March 26, 2026
Earn 15 ICF CCEs
$599
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The Mastery Path is designed exclusively for graduates of the AI-Powered Coach Certification.
It is an advanced program focused on helping alumni turn AI experimentation into documented coaching outcomes, case studies, and sponsor-ready business cases.If someone has not yet completed the certification, they should first enroll in the AI-Powered Coach Certification Program.
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Participants receive the updated AI-Powered Coach Certification program plus three small-group Mastery Strategy Sessions with Lisa Ann Edwards focused on refining use cases, completing a case study, and building a business case to expand engagements.
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These are small-group working sessions where participants refine their AI coaching use cases, complete a documented case study demonstrating impact, and build a sponsor-ready business case.
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Participants earn 15 ICF Continuing Coach Education Units (CCEs) upon completion.
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The next cohort meets each Thursday at 9-10AM PT - Noon-1PM ET starting on March 26, 2026 and ends on June 11, 2026.
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Click Join the Mastery Path and complete payment to secure your seat. Spaces are limited to keep the Mastery Strategy Sessions small and interactive.
WHAT OTHERS SAY:
"The ability to measure, explain, and ensure consistent ROI made partnering with her an easy decision for our organization. Hearing prior case studies and successes showcased the depth and expertise she brought to our coaching initiative."
— SHANNON KEHL, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
"Her expertise, clear perspectives, and commitment to our needs provided meaningful solutions and made working with her a pleasure. From the first conversation, it was evident she was dedicated to truly hearing our needs and concerns."
— DAVID BERRY, VP, PEOPLE & CULTURE
"The skill in simplifying and customizing development programs to achieve true ROI has been invaluable for investing in our people. She provided critical feedback to management on success areas and where improvements were needed."
— COLLEEN LILLIE, CFO
"Lisa is the industry expert at measuring the ROI of coaching, and she's our go-to for client projects. Her teaching makes ROI measurement easy to understand, promoting legitimacy, accountability, and professionalism within coaching."
— DR. BRIAN UNDERHILL, CEO COACHSOURCE
"Henley Leadership Group excels in leader development but struggled to quantify coaching's business return. Lisa Ann Edwards' expertise in ROI has given us the data to articulate our value and serve our clients better."
—CAROL ZIZZO, COO
"Lisa Ann Edwards brings clarity to the complex task of measuring coaching ROI, making it simple, practical, and relevant. Her work at the International Coach Federation bridges 'soft skills' to 'hard metrics,' showcasing her thought leadership."
— JANET HARVEY, FORMER ICF BOARD PRESIDENT
"Lisa Edwards is a true expert on ROI, sharing her knowledge extensively at Columbia University. Her actionable insights help coaches and managers measure their impact, making complex concepts intuitive and manageable."
— JOHN P. SCHUSTER, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY FACULTY
"Coaching's rapid growth demands accountability and effective evaluation methods. Lisa Ann Edwards’ ROI module at Columbia University equips coaches with the tools to embed assessment and measurement into impactful coaching engagements."
— DR. TERRENCE MALTBIA, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
We've assisted organizations in achieving and demonstrating measurable outcomes that have justified expanding their programs from 2,500 to 12,000 employees, securing $25 million in funding, and boosting revenue per headcount by 188%.
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The New York Times
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Biocodex USA
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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Quadrant Homes
PayChex
Puget Sound Energy
Birra Peroni
Rice Doerr Institute for New Leaders
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ICF Coaching in Organizations
Sutter Health Medical Center