CliftonStrengths® & APEST™ Accompaniment Training
Online Course - Delivered Live

Public offerings are available

TEN 90-minute sessions spread over 3-4 Months

Small groups consist of 8-12 participants in addition to the facilitator which allows for a richer learning experience.

Course overview

A small group learning experience about how to use the APEST and CliftonStrengths assessments to accompany others so they can more effectively fulfill God’s calling on their lives. This training is designed for disciple makers, leaders, mentors, spiritual directors, coaches, and teachers who want to learn how to better accompany persons in context of their Ephesians 2:10 workmanship and missional callings.

The primary focus of this workshop is on learning, practicing, and applying basic coaching skills to successfully accompany individuals through the process of growing in self-awareness with the aid of talent assessments so they can more effectively fulfill God’s calling on their lives. It consists of ten 90-minute learning intensives delivered via live webinar over 3-4 months. Small groups consist of 8-12 participants to allow for a more dynamic learning environment. Participants are expected to practice coaching a peer between sessions, complete an exercise feedback form, and return to class the following week with questions.

Key BenefIts

Take these learning inputs away with you:

• Learn how to use the APEST and CliftonStrengths assessments to accompany others

• Practice and sharpen your accompaniment skills by deploying basic coaching principles

how it works

Live, trainer-led class

Join a program of live classes that emulate a classroom experience and overcome the hurdles often experienced with pre-recorded videos, webinars & quizzes.

Interactive group exercises

Each live class will include an opportunity to take part in group exercises with fellow course participants.

Communal Mentoring

Receive feedback from your instructor during training regarding your coaching skills development or guidance on overcoming challenges encountered during practice client coaching sessions. Learn from the questions and insights raised by your peers in a communal learning environment.

COHORT agenda

• Identifying and valuing gifts and strengths of individuals

• Role of an Accompanier

• Fundamental coaching skills necessary for accompaniment

• Introduction to the CliftonStrengths assessment

• Understanding the CliftonStrengths domains

• Introduction to Full 34 Strengths accompaniment

• Encouraging optimal development and well-being through the Intrinsic Needs of signature strengths

• Introduction to Fulfillment Stories to search for underlying themes of motivation

• Introduction to the APEST Assessment

• CliftonStrengths assessment accompaniment - Skill Practice #1

• APEST assessment accompaniment - Skill Practice #2

Cohort Offerings

Several public offerings will be available throughout the year. Below are the details for the next offerings.

COHORT PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS & Expectations

• Participants must obtain their “Full 34” CliftonStrengths assessment results to receive coaching: LINK

• Participants must obtain their APEST™ assessment results to receive coaching: LINK

• Receive Top 5 CliftonStrengths coaching prior to workshop. One hour of coaching is included in the cost of your training.

• Receive Bottom 5 CliftonStrengths coaching prior to workshop. One hour of coaching is included in the cost of your training.

• Receive APEST coaching prior to workshop. One hour of coaching is included in the cost of your training.

• Important pre-requisites for participants:

  • Must have a strong commitment to personally accompany others through their CliftonStrengths and APEST assessments in the context of human formation

  • Must be willing to meet with a peer from their cohort to complete the homework exercises between training sessions

  • Must complete a brief homework feedback form between training sessions and submit to their partner and trainer

• Read the Gallup book “Living Your Strengths” (Catholic Edition) chapters 1-3 and 6.

By committing to the Accompaniment Training course, participants are asked to acknowledge the below expectations:

• I confirm that I have reviewed the dates and times for this course and am available to attend. If I have any conflicts, I will connect with the instructor in advance to notify of my absence.

• I acknowledge and will make every effort to arrive to class sessions on time, for the benefit of my fellow course participants as well as the instructor.

• I acknowledge and will make every effort to arrive to class sessions on time, for the benefit of my fellow course participants as well as the instructor.

• I understand that I must attend 8 of 10 sessions live if I choose to pursue Accompaniment Certification post training.

• I understand that if I must miss a session, it is my responsibility to notify the instructor and request a recording beforehand.

• I acknowledge that I must be fully present and engaged during class sessions by keeping my video camera on and microphone off as often as possible.

• I understand that in order to participate in this course, I must purchase the Full 34 StrengthsFinder Assessment and receive coaching for my Top 5 and Bottom 5 Strengths.

• I understand that in order to receive the full benefit of this course, I am highly encouraged to purchase the APEST Assessment (cost: $10) and share my results with HFC.

• I understand that I have the responsibility to connect with my homework partner every week and complete the assigned exercise.

• I acknowledge that I must complete and submit one homework feedback form each week, before the next training session (for session 1-6).

• I acknowledge that as part of this training course I receive access to licensed Intellectual Property (listed below) to aid in my coaching practice. I will not distribute this material freely, and will make use of it only as requested by the instructor.

  • IP on the Intrinsic Needs and Motivations of Strengths by Coach Joseph Cavanaugh III

Online Payment for The Human Formation Coalition™ Accompaniment training

The true cost of Accompaniment Training is $1,000 / person but has been underwritten by benefactors. For those in great financial need, additional partial scholarships are available upon justified request.

discounted Cost is $600 per person

Questions?