The program is not designed to equip or qualify an applicant with coaching skills or business experience. An assessment of past experience is helpful to understand the capabilities and needs of a new Affiliate Coach. For this reason, the Affiliate Coach Application Form is provided to gain an understanding of the applicants past coaching and business experience.
Affiliate Coaches agree to provide training, coaching, and consulting based on the proven models and methodologies contained in the LIFE approach, and not just rely on personal experience. LIFE models and methodologies are based on proven performance achieved at organizations like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Growth Institute.
The LIFE Affiliate Coach application process is designed to assess the applicants understanding of the LIFE core competencies, concepts, systematic approach and tools through completion and submittal of the LIFE Modified Business Model Canvas (MBMC) Workbook. Completion of the MBMC Workbook provides the opportunity for an applicant to display their knowledge and understanding of the LIFE approach.
Qualified Affiliate Coaches will be provided with unrestricted access to the course curriculum, Facilitation Manual, online and downloadable learning videos, student handouts, PowerPoints, and tools package for the applicable course(s). All materials are designed to equip a business coach to provide a local entrepreneur with guided support and practical application tools to successfully navigate all stages of the entrepreneurship journey from ideation, development and launch, through growth, scaling, and exit.