Get Certified as a Life Coach and Begin Transforming Lives Today!
Are you the person people naturally come to for guidance, encouragement, and wisdom?
Have you ever thought about turning that gift into a purposeful calling or professional coaching practice?
If so, this free Life Coach Intensive is designed for you.
Join leadership strategist and Master Life Coach Laverne Delaney for a powerful 5-hour immersive introduction to professional life coaching, where you will learn the foundations of helping others break through stagnation, gain clarity, and move forward with purpose.
This experience is perfect for individuals who feel called to help others grow in their personal, spiritual, or professional lives.
This course is traditionally 10 credit hours and a $1547 investment. This one time, in person course is being offered at less the time and at no cost to you!
📅 Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM-2:30 PM CST
📍 Location: Woodson Regional Library, 9525 S. Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628
🚗 Parking: Free
Just bring your journals or devices to take notes!
Why This Workshop Is for You
This intensive is ideal for:
• Aspiring life coaches
• Ministry leaders and mentors
• Professionals who guide or support others
• Individuals passionate about helping people grow
• Anyone considering launching a coaching practice
No prior coaching experience is required.
What You'll Learn
During this intensive session, we will explore:
• The true role and responsibility of a life coach
• How to guide people through personal transformation
• Practical coaching tools and strategies
• How coaching differs from counseling or mentoring
• Key principles for helping others gain clarity and direction
• An introduction to building a coaching practice
You will walk away with insight, inspiration, and a clearer understanding of whether life coaching is the right path for you.
Why Learn From Laverne?
With over 20 years of experience in coaching, education, ministry, and leadership development, Laverne has helped hundreds of individuals break through personal barriers, gain clarity, and build purposeful lives and businesses.
She has personally trained and certified 50 plus Life Coaches, 4 Master Life Coaches and continues to equip leaders across communities through BDL Coaching.
Meet Your Instructor
Laverne Delaney, MBA - PNPM, MA Ed.
Master Life & Professional Coach
Laverne (Thomas) Delaney is a professional consultant, coach, and leader with over 20 years of experience in the non-profit and social justice sectors. Having certified 50+ life coaches and equipped hundreds of leaders across various states, she is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential. As the founder of BDL Coaching (Blueprint for Destined Leaders), Laverne has built a reputation for creating strategic plans that drive meaningful personal, professional and community transformation. Her upcoming in-person course is the culmination of years of expertise, offering participants proven, practical strategies for impactful leadership, personal development, and community transformation rooted in purpose.
Laverne’s experience, passion for social change, and dedication to nurturing leaders make her the ideal influence for those ready to transform lives through coaching.
One Time Complementary
Intensive📌 Cost: $0
This event is free, but registration is required to reserve your seat.
We are asking participants to register in advance so we can:
• Reserve your seat
• Prepare your materials
• Ensure your name is spelled correctly for your certificate of completion
Seats are limited.