I enjoyed the FastTrack class so much, and learned so many valuable things.  This is the best curriculum I can imagine for both beginning and experienced coaches!
  
Julie Scott Emmons, M.Ed.

When I took the FastTrack coaching course I didn’t know what to expect, but I have taken training from Sue Sussman before and have great respect for her knowledge, professionalism, and as a coach. I'm a seasoned coach, but the course was still very helpful to me, and I would recommend it for anyone - experienced or new to coaching. The trainers are skilled in adapting their feedback to your level of ability: whether you are a novice or experienced, they have something to offer that takes your skill to the next level. 

The course is well paced with time for questions and sharing. Perhaps the greatest benefit is the opportunity to do live coaching for half of the class each week. During the live coaching each participant coaches a “client” in a specific situation while other coaches listen. Afterward there is a time to discuss how the practice went, what went well and what could be done to improve. This is a rich environment for learning and growth.
 
Val Boyko, Coach and Intercultural Specialist  

I have been curious and intrigued about Positive Psychology for quiet sometime and read numerous books on the topic. It wasn’t until I attended the Fast Track Positive Psychology course in 2012 that the proverbial bug bit me.

The FastTrack classes are informative, fun and thought-provoking. The workbooks have the ideal balance of information sharing, reflective exercises, recapping of the subject and videos to watch. Not to mention the list of additional reading one can pursue. The course material is stimulating and exciting but not overwhelming.

Weekly classes keep the momentum going and holds one accountable. After the FastTrack Positive Psychology course I became aware of the power of positive psychology and how much it is needed in today’s society and especially the working environment, which resulted in me signing-up for a Master’s Degree in Positive Psychology. I sincerely thank FastTrack for being the seed of inspiration and change.

Kerstin Jatho
4seeds

I hardly can believe we've been in this FastTrack training for 6 months now and that the end of it is drawing nigh. Kind of a bitter sweet feeling! Yes, the certification is at hand, yes, I learned a lot, but alas, next Thursday will be our last class. I just want you to know that all these past months, if there was any event I couldn't wait to be in,  it was our Thursday class meetings.

Thank you for having made it so interesting and positively challenging that I couldn't see the time passing. It didn't pass anyway, it flew! 

Wishing FastTrack Coach Academy all the best.

Victor Andrianomenjanahary

Fast Track Coach Academy is a gift you will want you give yourself. From the very first class to the last class, you are guided by two masterful coaches. Both Sue Sussman and Jory Stillman are kind, compassionate and inspirational coaches and leaders. The thirty week class went by so quickly and you will learn so much, that it leaves you with a feeling of not only wanting more but the desire to continue on your journey and pay it forward with the new knowledge and skills you acquired. Because Sue and Jory instill in great confidence in the participants, I came away knowing I was ready to be a coach. I highly recommend Fast Track - I do believe it is the best around if you're serious about pursuing a career in coaching.

Mary Conaway

Fast Track Coaching is an excellent ICF accredited program taught by Susan Sussman and Jory Stillman.  The webinar format makes it easy to access the class wherever you are located and the resources and support offered are significant.  I highly recommend Fast Track Coach Academy if you are ready to transform your business and your life."

Ruth Silbert

FastTrack Coach Academy is a good fit for our HR work at Cooper University Health Care. This robust training in the professional business & life coach’s skill set increased my awareness that inquiry (contrasted with advising) may be the missing ingredient to help foster employee engagement.

The training combines the best of theoretical models, core coaching competencies and practice, practice, practice. If you want to incorporate professional coaching into your business or HR work, I highly recommend this program.

Douglas Allen, SPHR
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Cooper University Health Care

The FastTrack Coaching Program has become a highly valuable source of learning. I selected FastTrack because of a recommendation from a highly successful MCC-certified coach, and after conducting extensive research. I was seeking an efficient, effective, and comprehensive program that would “FastTrack” me to my certification.

I have received so much more. Susan and Jory are extraordinary instructors. They are deeply committed to the individual success of each participant, but are also committed to a highly successful virtual classroom experience. The experience has not only prepared me for my certification; it has made me a better coach, leader, and business owner. I recommend FastTrack for anyone seeking an impactful learning experience and complete preparation for a coaching role.

Marissa Levin
CEO, Successful Culture

Since completing the FastTrack Program in 2014, I have expanded the scope of my coaching work. Though still very interested in working with baby-boomers who are creating their own "next acts," I have focused mainly on business executives (paid clients) and servicemen completing their military careers (pro bono). Both have been very rewarding and have validated my choice of coaching as a profession.  Most recently, I have joined an organization called Human Capital Advisors.  Based in the Greater Washington area, this team of 30+ experienced professionals provide a broad suite of human resource services to small business, non-profits, and individual clients. 

The lessons and experiences shared during the FastTrack course have been immeasurably valuable in my work. In particular, I constantly rely on the questioning skill and use of metaphors to enhance communication with my clients. Thank you for the care and energy that you invest in your trainees.

Richard G. Wilde
Senior Advisor
Human Capital Advisors, LLC

I really enjoyed listening to classmates conduct coaching sessions, as well as being coached myself. I also like the positive feedback that was given to each coach. The fact that each person in the class has to state one of the core competencies that was noticed in the coaching session means that we have to look for and recognize the competencies. This way, we all get practice from each session even if we are not the coach.

Nicole Graham

Trainers used the time well, apportioning the material effectively for each topic. Everything was covered with the right amount of detail, and everything was explained well. I really liked the explanation of the coaching model (sometimes it helps to put the picture into words) and the practice coaching. The trainers were able to bring coaching to life and make it much more “user friendly.” I found the whole process less intimidating after completing the first session and felt energized rather than tired when it ended. And it continued that way until the end of the course.

Ann Summer

The tools offered and the structure presented created a quantum leap in my expectations of course benefits.  I've always been able to learn adequately from reading, but the participatory nature of the class takes the process and possibility for mastery way beyond my past learning style. The feedback and support offered by the facilitators to new and experienced coaches alike was instructive to all. The broad range of participants' education and backgrounds offers a level of depth unavailable when groups are divided by experience with the topic. 

I was fascinated by observing the process of coaching from a non-participant’s viewpoint. Seeing how two different experienced coaches elicited responses from clients using such mastery of questioning and the core competencies was captivating. And the instructors' feedback was so helpful, allowing me to notice not only my professional growth but how I show up as a coach and a human being. FastTrack leaves me with a sense of enthusiastic anticipation of learning to use what I learned in my own personal and professional life.

Gene Jeffrey

FastTrack was a most enjoyable course that was of such great benefit to me personally and professionally. I was delighted with the learning process and the way the class worked. I am so enthusiastic about coaching and believe it will be a wonderful process for so many people. Thanks again.  I plan to stay in touch.

Vicki Tobin

Thank you to FastTrackCoach Academy trainers Susan Sussman and Jory Stillman for a lively, provocative, deep and rewarding coaching program.   The weekly two hour class format provided a useful structure for interacting with other learners, all with varying levels of experience and all with a great deal to offer each other.    The weekly practice coaching sessions were invaluable.  I feel excited and ready to begin this new career, and well-supported by my group and our excellent trainers.

Helen Feinberg

I recently completed the FastTrack Coach Academy class taught by Susan Sussman and Jory Stillman.

Not only did I learn a tremendous amount about coaching—skills, techniques, ICF philosophy—but I also learned so much about myself. The process was illuminating. Both instructors individualized the lessons in response to students' skill levels and the areas students identified for improvement. The instructors imparted their expert knowledge and also demonstrated coaching techniques. The class was developmental in nature. This is one of the most important and valuable courses I have ever taken.

Pat Kinney, Ph.D.