I didn’t study for the hardest test of my life.

That’s what other coaches call it at least.

But I didn’t want to get sucked into fear. So I signed up… and took it two days later.

Here’s why:

Many coaching certification programs require 60 hours of training.

Ours? 343 hours.

I didn’t fully grasp that when I signed up. (Spoiler: I do now.)

I obsessed over studying for two years.

→ Over how we can re-shape our beliefs.

→ Over how if we take responsibility for our actions, we can change literally anything.

→ Over how to not lose ourselves during trying times.

→ Over how much it helps to have a thinking partner.

My client sessions were rigorously evaluated. I learned from my mistakes — and equally from what I did right.

I logged 120+ coaching hours in the last few months. I didn’t need to cram for the test — because I lived it.

And it paid off.

I’m officially an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC).

Am I adding these letters for myself? Not really.

I’m adding them for the people who want proof. The ones who ask, "But what framework do you use?" or "Are you certified?"

If it brings someone peace of mind — awesome. I'm glad I got trained, too. 

But I’ll keep saying this: Credentials matter way less than client transformation.

That is what keeps me going, and I see plenty of it.

So, yes — my C-filled name just got a few more Cs.

But that’s not what changes lives.

Showing up with Alignment, Consciousness, and Curiosity? Yes, sign me up for those ACC credentials - and for those, I promise I will study like it's my job.