One of my personal missions is to create safe spaces for individuals to be their authentic selves. In that, I co-founded an organisation (theBuild) that serves the need for men to be able to have unconventional conversations to grow & have an impact in various areas within their lives. #RTW Professional Coach Training qualification provided me with the necessary tools in order to continue providing that safe space. On reflection, I truly take away the in-depth understanding I now have relating to ‘Group Coaching’. This is definitely a tool we use at theBuild, when we hold our landmark retreats weekends away. Group coaching will be paramount in allowing our community to gain clarity and understanding for themselves & others as they navigate challenges and barriers within various aspects of their life.

The world is a curious and unusual place right now. We are all dealing with uncertainty and volatility unlike anything we've known before. As an activist and advocate for a closer-knit social fabric the world over, I've been grateful for the opportunity to learn more about how to approach meaningful dialogues that put people first and that lead to change and better impact. Firstly, the fact that Ride The Wave goes out of its way to create a diverse and extraordinary community, secondly that the tools, techinques and approaches that we are taught are highly relevant and purposeful and lastly, that they equip me to do my work across gender, social change and community transformation in a more robust and effective way. I'm beyond grateful to be part of this community.

The #Ride The Wave Coaching Programme is an excellent training programme to get you a coaching qualification that feels like you deserve it. It's a high-touch programme across 7 learning days, with a lot of communication, support and tips provided outside the learning days. The trainers, Lucy & Sonya are incredibly experienced and personable. They share their valuable knowledge and experience with their coaching cohorts in an enthusiastic and engaging style. It's a well-run, structured and very modern course - it provides you with current research, tools and information that will be relevant to your coaching practice moving forward. The programme also gets you stuck in and delivering coaching to fellow cohorts as much as possible, meaning you gain that necessary 'on the job' learning and development in a safe environment. It's also a very helpful place to start if you are someone that would like to get Accredited as a Coach. I would (and have!) recommended RTW to colleagues and friends. Excellent programme and business.

Fantastic company run by 2 fantastic ladies, full of passion and enthusiasm, and really made the whole coaching experience fun for all. I would definitely recommend them.

Can’t speak highly enough of this engaging, fun and highly reputable course and qualification. The trainers Lucy and Sonya are of the highest quality and have designed an excellent course. It is genuinely transformative and introduced me to an inspiring community of fellow coaches. Highly recommend!

Lucy and Sonya have developed an enlightening coach training experience, enabling individuals to bring their whole selves to their coaching. Their passion is clear, and their positive energy wonderfully infectious. I'm grateful to have chosen to train with this amazing team and love stepping into their 'beach huts' to reconnect with this supportive coaching community.

Probably the best course and community I've experienced. You are set up for success from the moment you meet Lucy and Sonya. Mixed with fun and a more inclusive, socially diverse and mordern spin on coaching, this is streaks ahead of other traditional and tired coaching courses. This will set you up for life and work in a post pandemic world.

#Ride the Wave lives up to its name! Being part of this programme has absolutely helped me ride the wave of this mad crazy year. But also to step out of my comfort zone and finally take the leap to quit my job and become a coach. Sonya and Lucy are like the dynamic duo, with so much shared energy, wisdom and generosity. They really think carefully about everything to make the programme as fun, insightful and practical as possible so you quickly build up the knowledge and confidence to start coaching yourself. I've done coaching courses before but never quite felt ready afterwards to take the leap. There's something about the whole package they offer, the incredibly supportive #Ride the Wave community and knowing this is just the start of your journey and not the end with them that makes this programme stand out for me. I feel I have all the surfer skills and community I need now to get our there and start riding the waves myself. Thank you!

In the midst of 2020 with all its ups and downs, #RideTheWave became the beacon that guided me through such a tumultuous year. I found the course beneficial to my professional and personal life. I also got to benefit from the experience and tutelage of the effervescent Sonya Shellard and the vivacious Lucy Mullins whose support will be forever treasured. Not only am I ready to help others but this coaching programme showed me what I need to change and improve in my personal life. Are you ready to have a positive disruption to your life? Do you want to help others? Do you want to empower others to lead fulfilled lives? Do you love to see people discover what they always had? If the answer is yes to all of the above, then #RideTheWave is for you.

A thorough and enlightening learning experience across the world of life and executive coaching models, principles and ethics giving confidence to trainee coaches, so that in 6 months, you really are ready to ride alongside clients on their amazing life journeys. Supervision is comprehensive and supportive. The network of alumni is so valuable and makes a huge difference; I personally appreciated the breadth of diverse experiences shared across the group and the generous spirit which underpins the Ride the Wave approach.

Energetic, informative and practical course. Great instructors. Each session provides innovative tools and strategies to implement when coaching.

This 9 day course was fantastic. I would recommend this to anyone looking to learn good coaching skills. The content was just the right balance of theory and practical and the tutors and other delegates were supportive throughout. This is one of the best programme I have ever attended with a great group of like-minded people.

Attending the #RidetheWave training programme exceeded my expectations in many ways. Both trainers not only have experience but through their training, it is evident that they practice what they teach. They are on a mission to create a new army of coaches who are diverse in age, experience, gender and heritage. If you are looking for a fresh and better way to be a coach or even train as a new coach, this programme is the best investment you can make in yourself and your future clients! This training has honestly benefited me hugely. If you are ready to challenge yourself, hold the mirror up to yourself and do the work, this is a great place to start. I quickly realised that their unique style of training will live long after the group training ends. I have connected with the heart of what coaching is about and that has given me a new fresh perspective on what coaching is and the type of coach I now am. And an additional bonus is that I’m now connected to a group of individuals who I look forward to growing with and learning from.

I went on this programme for my own personal development and discovered a transformational experience. Over three weekends with a fantastic group of people I learnt a range of techniques with tools to support them. I got to coach and be coached allowing me time for my own deep reflection that added to the benefit and experience. This was all delivered in a great environment by two highly skilled coach leaders. Needless to say I highly recommend this programme.

An incredible learning experience. Lucy and Sonya are brilliant educators, creating an incredible learning environment. A course full of applicable theory and practical application, couldn’t recommend enough.

Excellent course. Fun, fast moving but also deep and transformational. I would heartily recommend it!

#RideTheWave is an absolutely incredible learning experience taught by two hugely talented, credible and personable individuals - Sonya and Lucy. The course is well thought out and planned, with a fantastic balance of learning material, practical learning and reflection. The growth of every individual as a coach was apparent as each training day passed. I liked that I could bring my own experiences into the room as well as learning from others. The coaching I received from my peers has also been life changing. My final point is the signifance and thought put into an extremely diverse cohort - simply fantastic! Can't rave enough about #RideTheWave!

Absolutely brilliant, informative, fun course to equip you to become an accredited coach - can’t recommend it too highly!

If you want to learn practical coaching techniques in a safe, inclusive and creative environment then this is the course for you. What are you waiting for? Get booked on before the places all go!