About
Our vision is to empower organizations with the coaching skills and business acumen needed to make a positive impact in their local communities.
We Believein and support the growth and professional development of current + aspiring coaches working to provide quality coaching to their clients.
- Create a career pathway for nonprofits, business advisors, and early education professionals to become a Certified Business Coach.
- Empower early care and education leaders through a practice-based coaching model to professionalize business coaching in the Early Childhood Education profession.
- Professionalize the field of Business and Leadership Coaching with accredited training.
Our Story
Our team is comprised of professionals with extensive expertise and passion for learning in business, entrepreneurship, coaching, and Shared Services Alliance program development. We are proud to partner with Opportunities Exchange to support the field of ECE business coaching.
Our instructors have worked with hundreds of clients over the years, helping clients to successfully start, grow, and stabilize their businesses. We have helped our clients organize their recordkeeping and management systems, hire employees, earn more revenue and transform into empowered leaders. We want to pass along these skills and knowledge to you, so you can coach effectively and with purpose.
The Center for Coaching Strategies was founded by ICF (International Coaching Federation) Certified Business Coaches working in the field of Early Education and Care Business and Leadership Coaching. With a combined 25 years of experience in the Early Care and Education professional field, The Center for Coaching Strategies team cares about helping child care providers go from merely surviving to fully thriving!
Innovation
Our Training Courses are designed with an easy-to-follow format, using an online learning platform that allows participants to manage their learning experience with ease and keep pace as they build confidence and skills each week.
Transparency
Our instructors use real-life examples, facilitate practice coaching, and give honest feedback to participants so our students graduate the course ready to work with clients.
Respect
All CFCS courses and instructors adhere to a strict Code of Ethics, as defined by ICF. Those who take our course will learn the ICF Code of Ethics and ICF Coaching Competencies.
Compassion
Our Instructors practice compassion by showing empathy, validating our client’s feelings, offering support, and fostering a safe space and respectful learning environment while also being mindful of individual needs.
How We Ensure Success
Our approach is rooted in our own lived experience as child care providers, business coaches, business owners, CCR&R staff, and program managers of Shared Service Alliances. We have walked the walk and talked the talk. We have been in your shoes. We understand what you need to be successful, and what your client needs to thrive.
Lisa Tynan, A.C.C.
Owner, Co-Instructor, Facilitator
Lisa holds a degree in Business Administration and Accounting, is an ACC-credentialed ICF coach, and has 15 years of teaching experience in early childhood education, 10 of which were as the owner of a Montessori school. Lisa worked as a Small Business Development Center Advisor, created the SBDC’s ECE Business Accelerator Course, and was a Program Director for a statewide Shared Services Alliance.
Lisa has developed several adult education courses and loves providing support and instruction to budding coaches and small business owners alike. She loves sparking a fire in others and lives by the motto, “Knowledge is Power”.
Danielle Cunningham, P.C.C.
Owner, Lead Instructor, Mentor Coach
Danielle is a PCC-credentialed ICF coach, with 10 years of teaching experience in classrooms, 6 years as an early education coach and instructor, and 5 years as a family childcare business owner, Danielle’s extensive background enables her to offer a unique, well-rounded perspective. She is passionate about fostering trusting relationships with her clients to support their self-discovery and growth.
Danielle’s upbeat attitude and enthusiasm create a space for clients to feel empowered to express their needs. As a professional coach, Danielle creates opportunities for her clients to explore their core values, beliefs, and practices, ultimately cultivating meaningful connections.
Why Choose Us?
YOU WILL:
- EARN your coach training certificate in just 3 weeks, and BECOME a Certified Professional Business Coach in just 4 weeks!
- ATTAIN International Coaching Federation (ICF) standards in coaching
- LEARN skills you can use in many professional settings
- GRADUATE with an ICF-recognized certification
- JOIN a community of coach alumni to receive continued support and coaching tools as you work in the field, including access to our Discord channel and monthly Community of Practice
- FEEL confident enough to start working with clients NOW
- INVEST in your success and EARN more income
- BUILD your resume
- GAIN a skill set & tools that are good for business, communication & life
- BE a Certified Professional ECE Business Coach