CERTIFIED EMPOWERMENT COACH TRAINING
'A Trauma-Informed Approach'
Master The Art Of
Empowerment
Experience a gold standard curriculum focused on Coaching Mastery. Equip yourself with trauma-informed methodologies to empower your people and transform your leadership capacity. This program is a Level 1, ACC accredited training by the International Coaching Federation.
Start Date: October 30, 2026.
Space is limited · No prerequisites required
ICF Accredited
ASWB ACE Certified
Trauma-Informed Curriculum
PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES
Return On Influence
Lead With Greater Impact
Develop the skills to empower people to think, decide, and act—reducing leader dependency while increasing ownership, accountability, and performance.
Turn Conversations into Results
Use trauma-informed coaching skills to make everyday conversations more effective, strengthening communication, problem-solving, engagement, and follow-through.
Build Capacity That Lasts
Create stronger, more resilient teams by developing people’s ability to navigate complexity, adapt to change, and find their own solutions—supporting retention, reducing burnout, and increasing organizational capacity.
COURSE SYLLABUS
The Empowerment Blueprint
The Empowerment Blueprint is a practical approach to developing people while strengthening organizational performance. Grounded in a trauma-informed approach and professional coaching, it helps leaders shift from fixing problems and carrying the load to building the capacity of others. Participants learn how to create the trust, clarity, accountability, and ownership that enable people to make decisions, solve problems, and take meaningful action.
The return is greater capacity at every level: less dependency on leaders, stronger engagement and accountability, more effective communication, and more resilient teams. By embedding empowerment into everyday conversations, organizations can extend leadership impact, reduce burnout and turnover, and build a workforce better equipped to navigate complexity and change—creating sustainable value beyond the training room.
part 1 - 35 Hours
Foundations of Coaching
Module 1: Setting the Stage
Module 2: Coaching Mindset
Module 3: Fundamentals of Coaching and the Coaching Conversation
Module 4: The Coaching Toolkit
Module 5: The GROW Model
Module 6: Creating a Safe Space for Dialogue
Module 7: Group Coaching - Observe and coach your peers and receive feedback from a Mentor Coach
Also included: Two personal, 1:1 Mentor Coaching sessions (90 minutes each) Two Observed Coaching sessions (30 minutes each) with written feedback.
part 2 - 35 hours
Applied Coaching With a Trauma-Informed Approach
Module 1: Application of Coaching with a Trauma-Informed Approach
Module 2: The Neuroscience of Coaching
Module 3: Integration and GROW Model Revisited
Module 4: Getting Ready - Performance Evaluation Preparation
Module 5: Group Mentor Coaching
Module 6: Final Performance Evaluations
Module 7: Wrap-Up and Celebration!
Also included: One personal, 1:1 Mentor Coaching session (90 minutes) Three Observed Coaching sessions (30 minutes each) with written feedback.
Alumni community
Coaching Community of Practice
Monthly real-time coaching practice and continued education
Monthly networking opportunities with ECT alumni
MEET YOUR LEAD COACH AND MENTOR
Guided By Experience
With more than 20 years of coaching and facilitation experience, and thousands of hours spent supporting people through change, I’ve seen what makes transformation meaningful - and what makes it last. The Empowerment Coach Training brings together the neuroscience of coaching with a trauma-informed approach, creating a practical methodology for supporting people to build insight, capacity, and sustainable change.
Effective coaching begins with a strong foundation - one that starts with our own self-awareness, presence, and capacity. This program is an opportunity to develop not only the skills to coach others, but the personal clarity and grounded leadership required to use those skills with intention and impact. You will leave with more than a professional certification; you will leave better equipped to lead yourself, support others, and create meaningful change.
Selena Murillo, PCC, CEC
Founder
ICF Professional Coach (PCC),
Mentor & Facilitator
ALUMNI voices
Evidence Of Impact
Join a global cohort of leaders redefining the standards of professional coaching.
★★★★★
"This program strengthened my ability to support leaders by helping them access the judgement, courage, and perspective they already carry."
Sharilyn Amy
Sharilyn Amy Consulting
★★★★★
"This training has changed me: I now have more confidence in myself, more courage in my projects, and I move forward with greater certainty."
Isabel Amaya
Choices ecuador
★★★★★
"It’s about examining yourself in the present and future... taking this class was one of the best things I’ve ever done, personally and professionally."
Eddy Argota
Calgary drop in and rehab centre society
FREE WEBINAR
Experience The Impact of Coaching
Discover the foundational framework of Empowerment Coaching before committing to the full certification. Join our exclusive 45-minute training to see how our methodology creates lasting transformation.
Date: September 24, 2026 at 11:30 am (MDT)
How coaching skills can elevate your performance in your current role, making you a more effective leader, mentor, or team player.
The power of coaching for personal and professional development, whether you're looking to advance your career or embark on a new path.
Practical coaching strategies you can apply immediately to enhance communication, decision-making, and team collaboration.
Live Q&A with our lead instructors
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Clarity Before
Commitment
We understand that choosing the right coaching certification is a major decision. Here are straight answers to the questions we hear most. For further questions please contact us by using the 'Contact' button below.
What is the weekly time commitment?
Expect to dedicate 5-7 hours per week, which includes live, online sessions on Friday mornings, weekly peer practice, and independent study. The curriculum is designed specifically for busy professionals to integrate seamlessly into their lives.
Is this program ICF accredited?
Yes, our training is fully accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a Level 1, ACC training program, ensuring global recognition for your credential.
Do you offer payment plans?
We offer a payment plan (for the Full Certification Path) with no hidden interest fees to make the investment in your professional future highly accessible. A non-refundable deposit is required before program start to hold your seat.
What post-graduation support is included?
Graduates receive access to our alumni community, and direct networking opportunities with experienced coaching practitioners.
Do I need prior coaching experience?
No prior coaching experience is required. Our curriculum builds capacity from the ground up, provided you have a passion for empowering others and a commitment to personal growth.
Language Requirements
Empowerment Coach Training is delivered in English. We welcome participants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Because coaching relies on nuance, active listening, and real-time conversation, participants need to be comfortable understanding and expressing themselves in English so they can fully engage in the learning and coaching practice. Perfect English or a particular accent is not required. If you have questions on whether this program is a fit for you, please contact us directly at [email protected] to set up an appointment.
Since its creation and launch through Momentum Community Economic Development Society in 2022, 'Empowerment Coach Training – A Trauma-Informed Approach' and 'Empowered Coaching Conversations for Leaders' have grown into meaningful programs supporting leaders and practitioners to build their coaching skills and create more empowering conversations. As the program enters its next chapter, it has found a new home with us at Integrative Connection, Coach Training and Leadership Development Group, Inc., founded by the original program’s creator and facilitator, Selena Murillo, PCC, CEC. Momentum will continue to be a valued partner in supporting the program, while Integrative Connection will now lead the delivery and ongoing development of the training. We at Integrative Connection are grateful for the support of Momentum and are thrilled to continue delivering this training and more to come!
Legal Disclosures
Terms of Service
Effective Date: September 7, 2026
Welcome to Empowerment Coach Training – A Trauma-Informed Approach, offered by Integrative Connection – Coach Training and Leadership Development Group, Inc.(“Integrative Connection,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing our website, registering for or participating in our programs, or using our services, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
1. Our Services
Integrative Connection provides professional coach training, leadership development, workshops, educational resources, and related services. Our flagship program, Empowerment Coach Training – A Trauma-Informed Approach, is designed to develop professional coaching competencies through a trauma-informed, empowerment-based approach.
Our programs are educational and professional development offerings. Participation does not constitute psychological counselling, psychotherapy, medical treatment, legal advice, or other clinical services.
2. Registration and Participation
Registration in a program constitutes an agreement to participate under the terms communicated at the time of registration, including applicable tuition, payment arrangements, program requirements, attendance expectations, and cancellation policies.
Participants are responsible for providing accurate and current registration information and for maintaining the confidentiality of their account or login information where applicable.
Participation in coach training requires respectful engagement with facilitators, mentors, fellow participants, and clients or practice partners. We reserve the right to address behaviour that compromises the safety, dignity, or learning environment of others.
3. Payment and Fees
Program fees, payment schedules, applicable taxes, and any payment arrangements will be communicated before registration is completed.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, participants are responsible for payment according to the agreed schedule. Failure to make required payments may result in suspension or removal from a program.
4. Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refunds
Cancellation and refund terms applicable to a specific program will be provided at the time of registration and form part of the agreement between Integrative Connection and the participant.
Where no specific cancellation or refund terms have been provided, participants should contact us as soon as possible to discuss their circumstances.
5. Intellectual Property
All course materials, workbooks, presentations, frameworks, models, recordings, exercises, written materials, graphics, videos, and other resources provided through our programs are protected by applicable intellectual property laws and remain the property of Integrative Connection or its licensors, unless otherwise stated in writing.
Materials are provided for the personal and professional development of registered participants. They may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, published, sold, licensed, modified, taught, or incorporated into another training program without our prior written permission.
Participation in the program does not transfer ownership of the Empowerment Coach Training curriculum or intellectual property to the participant.
6. Professional Conduct and Confidentiality
We are committed to creating learning environments grounded in respect, psychological safety, inclusion, and professional integrity.
Participants are expected to respect the confidentiality of personal information and experiences shared by others during training, practice coaching, mentoring, group discussions, and related activities.
Participants must not record, reproduce, distribute, or share another participant's personal contributions without their express permission.
7. Coaching Practice and Responsibility
Coach training involves practice conversations and opportunities to develop coaching skills. Participants are responsible for exercising appropriate professional judgment regarding the scope of their practice.
Training does not authorize participants to provide services outside their professional qualifications, licensing, regulatory requirements, or scope of practice.
The trauma-informed nature of our program does not constitute training in psychotherapy or other regulated clinical practice.
8. Website Content
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information on our website is accurate and current. However, information may change without notice.
Website content is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute professional, legal, medical, psychological, or financial advice.
9. Third-Party Services
Our programs and website may use third-party platforms and services, such as payment processors, video conferencing platforms, learning management systems, email providers, scheduling systems, or other technology providers.
Your use of those services may also be subject to the terms and privacy policies of the applicable third party.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Integrative Connection is not responsible for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of our website, participation in our programs, or reliance on educational materials.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes to our services, practices, or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the applicable laws of Canada.
13. Contact
Questions regarding these Terms of Service may be directed to:
Integrative Connection – Coach Training and Leadership Development Group, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.integrativeconnection.com/
By registering for or participating in our services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Service.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 7, 2026
Integrative Connection – Coach Training and Leadership Development Group, Inc. (“Integrative Connection,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the choices available to you.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information such as:
Name and contact information
Email address and telephone number
Organization and professional information
Program registration and participation information
Payment and transaction information
Information you provide when contacting us or requesting information
Information related to your participation in coaching practice, training, mentoring, or other educational activities
Website usage information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited
We aim to collect only information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes identified.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for a specific purpose and appropriate consent has been obtained.
2. How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information to:
Process registrations and payments
Deliver and administer our programs
Communicate with participants and prospective participants
Provide learning, mentoring, and administrative support
Maintain participant records
Issue certificates or other program documentation
Respond to questions and requests
Improve our programs, website, and services
Send information about programs, events, or services where permitted and where you have provided appropriate consent
Meet legal, regulatory, accounting, or administrative requirements
We will not use your personal information for a purpose that is incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected without obtaining appropriate consent, unless permitted or required by law.
3. Consent
Where required, we obtain meaningful consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information.
You may withdraw consent to certain uses of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual limitations and reasonable notice.
Withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide certain services where the information is necessary to deliver those services.
4. Disclosure to Service Providers
We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with operating our business, such as:
Payment processing
Email and communications
Website hosting
Learning management systems
Video conferencing
Scheduling
Data storage
Customer or participant management
We take reasonable steps to ensure that service providers handle personal information appropriately and only for authorized purposes.
Some service providers may operate outside Canada. Where personal information is processed outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is processed.
5. Protection of Personal Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information we hold.
These measures may include access controls, secure systems, password protection, limited access to personal information, and appropriate data-handling practices.
No electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
6. Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, meet contractual and legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain appropriate business records, or otherwise as permitted by law.
When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely dispose of or anonymize it.
7. Access and Correction
You may request access to personal information we hold about you and request that inaccurate or incomplete information be corrected, subject to applicable legal exceptions.
Requests should be submitted to our Privacy Contact using the information below.
8. Privacy Questions and Complaints
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about our privacy practices, please contact:
Privacy Contact
Integrative Connection – Coach Training and Leadership Development Group, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
We will make reasonable efforts to investigate and respond to privacy concerns.
Individuals may also have the right to make a complaint to the applicable privacy regulator. In Alberta, private-sector organizations are generally subject to Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
9. Children
Our services are intended for adults and professional participants. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purpose of providing our programs.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
We are committed to managing personal information with care, transparency, and respect.
Refund Policy
A non-refundable registration fee of $500 must be paid in advance of the course to hold a seat in the program. The remainder of the program fee is due prior to the start of the training.
Tuition refunds: Integrative Connection offers a 30-day money back guarantee. If a coaching program participant is not satisfied with the program within 30 days of the program start date, they may request a refund. This refund request must be expressed in writing and given/sent to the course Instructor prior to 30 days since the first day of training. If it is determined that there are reasonable and eligible grounds for withdrawal and request for refund, Integrative Connection will refund the tuition paid minus the $500 registration fee. If withdrawal is requested after the 30 days, any tuition paid may be used toward a future deliver of the training within one year from the date of withdrawal.
Accessibility Statement
Effective Date: September 7, 2026
Our Commitment to Accessibility
At Integrative Connection – Coach Training and Leadership Development Group, Inc., we believe learning and professional development should be accessible, inclusive, and welcoming.
Our commitment to empowerment extends to creating learning experiences where people with different abilities, learning needs, communication styles, and circumstances can participate meaningfully.
We are committed to improving the accessibility of our website, digital resources, and training experiences and to reducing barriers wherever reasonably possible.
Website Accessibility
We are working toward making our website and digital content accessible in accordance with recognized accessibility practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
We aim to provide:
Clear and understandable content
Accessible navigation
Meaningful headings and page structure
Appropriate text alternatives for images
Keyboard-accessible functionality where applicable
Readable text and sufficient contrast
Accessible digital documents and learning materials where reasonably possible
Captions or transcripts for applicable video and audio content
Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we recognize that not every part of our website or digital content may currently meet every accessibility standard.
Training Accessibility
We strive to make our training programs accessible to participants with different learning and accessibility needs.
Depending on the program and circumstances, accommodations may include:
Alternative formats for learning materials
Captions or transcripts
Additional time or flexibility where appropriate
Adjustments to participation methods
Accessible digital materials
Other reasonable accommodations that support meaningful participation
Participants are encouraged to communicate accessibility needs as early as possible so that we can explore appropriate options together.
Feedback and Accessibility Requests
If you experience a barrier while accessing our website, materials, or training, or if you have a suggestion for improving accessibility, we want to hear from you.
Please contact:
Integrative Connection – Coach Training and Leadership Development Group, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
When contacting us, please describe the barrier you encountered and, where possible, the page, document, or learning activity involved. You do not need to provide personal medical information in order to request an accessibility accommodation.
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to accessibility requests and work with you to identify an appropriate solution.
Our Ongoing Commitment
Accessibility is not a one-time initiative. We will continue to review our website, technology, learning materials, and training practices and look for ways to make the experience more inclusive and accessible.
Our goal is not simply to remove barriers, but to create learning environments where people can participate with dignity, choice, and agency.
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: September 7, 2026
The Empowerment Coach Training website, operated by Integrative Connection – Coach Training and Leadership Development Group, Inc. (“Integrative Connection,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies to support the functionality, security, and performance of our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow a website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
Similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, and analytics tools, may also be used for related purposes.
2. How We Use Cookies
We may use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They may support functions such as security, navigation, forms, or other essential website features.
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited and how visitors navigate the site. This information helps us improve the website and the experience we provide.
Preference Cookies
These cookies may remember choices or preferences you make while using our website.
Marketing Cookies
Where applicable, marketing or advertising technologies may be used to understand website activity and help us communicate with people who may be interested in our programs.
We will only use non-essential cookies in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and your choices.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services incorporated into our website may place their own cookies or similar technologies. These may include website analytics, video, payment, scheduling, social media, or other service providers.
These providers have their own privacy policies and practices.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Where required, we will provide appropriate choices regarding non-essential cookies.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, our website, or applicable requirements.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or similar technologies, please contact:
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