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Coaching Presence and Stance Certification

ICA specialized certification (IC-CHPS)

Stay present and curious in coaching, even when your own reactions pull you towards fixing, rescuing or advising.

⏱ 3 live hours 🌍 In person or live online πŸ… ICA certification badge πŸ“… Updated 11 November 2026
ICA Coaching Presence and Stance specialized certification badge (IC-CHPS)
In short: Coaching Presence and Stance (IC-CHPS) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). In one session of 3 live hours, in person or live online, you stay present and curious in coaching, even when your own reactions pull you towards fixing, rescuing or advising. You earn a verified ICA certification badge that counts toward the ICA Coaching Professional Certification (ICP-COA) and ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification (ICP-EQI).

What you will be able to do

What we cover

TopicWhat you do
Coaching presence in actionShow presence through attention, curiosity and silence.
Triggers and your coaching stanceSpot urgency, discomfort or the urge to rescue early.
Managing yourself while coachingNotice your reaction, pause and choose on purpose.
Evaluating your coaching stanceJudge success by the client's thinking, not your comfort.

Who it is for

Coaches, managers who coach, agile coaches and Scrum Masters, mentors, and HR and learning professionals. Some coaching experience helps.

How the course runs

How it counts toward an ICA professional certification

Coaching Presence and Stance counts toward 2 professional certifications. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.

A suggested pathway

One way to earn the ICA Coaching Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.

How you earn your certification

  1. Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
  2. Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
  3. ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
  4. Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
  5. ICA issues your verified Coaching Presence and Stance certification badge.

Why learn with Agile Visa

Learn by doing

Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.

Practitioner instructors

ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.

Learn on your schedule

Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.

Trusted worldwide

The largest, most trusted and most respected ICA accredited training provider globally.

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Register your interest

Tell us what you need and we will reply by email. You can also ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICA Coaching Presence and Stance certification?

Coaching Presence and Stance (IC-CHPS) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Stay present and curious in coaching, even when your own reactions pull you towards fixing, rescuing or advising.

How long is the Coaching Presence and Stance course?

One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.

Does Coaching Presence and Stance count toward an ICA professional certification?

Yes. It counts toward the ICA Coaching Professional Certification and ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.

How do I earn the Coaching Presence and Stance certification?

Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Coaching Presence and Stance certification badge.

Can my team take Coaching Presence and Stance together?

Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.

Interested in Coaching Presence and Stance?

Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.

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