About My Coaching
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About My Coaching *
Hi! My name is Sam and I am the owner of Sam Isham Life Coaching.
I work with clients to utilize creative expression as a tool to shift their mindset, awaken their courage, and create a life that’s uniquely theirs.
I work with clients to explore their mindset and courage through the use of creative expression. I believe that creativity is an underutilized tool for understanding ourselves and unlocking our potential. When I create art with my clients, it is not about the end product or being “good” at what we are doing- it’s about using the creative process as a way to tap into our inner wisdom and courage. When we exercise our creative muscle, we are able to connect with ourselves on a deeper level, engage with our minds in new ways, practice problem solving and flexibility, and communicate our innermost thoughts, feelings, and ideas - just to name a few!
Our society profits off of folks staying small, pleasing others, and adhering to the status quo.
It is a revolutionary act to consciously shift mindset so that you can grow into who you are meant to be.
It is a revolutionary act to move in courageous ways, big or small, towards alignment in your life.
Together, we will use creative expression as a vehicle towards you re-imagining and creating your own unique path.
My Schooling, Certificates, and Credentials
I am a certified Life, Leadership, and Executive Coach at the Institute for Coaching Excellence(IFCE), an ICF (International Coaching Federation)-accredited coaching program.
My schooling was was a 135-hour, 6 month program consisting of:
-10 observed, in class peer mentoring coaching sessions and 3 one-on-one sessions
-Completion of 15 peer coaching sessions
-Attending and completing at least 19 of the 22 lesions
-Completion of at least 75% of Slack homework prompts
-Passing the IFCE's Cumulative Knowledge Assessment with a score of at least 70%
-Completion of a Capstone Project presentation
-A Final Performance Evaluation demonstrating that they met the PCC markers
I was the recipient of the IFCE Award for Coaching Excellence for my cohort.
Criteria:
Student who demonstrates coaching leadership, outstanding program engagement, and embodiment of Core Competencies
My Next Step In Coaching Development & Education
My schooling sets me up to earn my PCC (Professional Coach Certification) through the ICF. Requirements for this accreditation are:
Coach-Specific Education: Minimum 125 hours of coach-specific education
Coaching Experience: At least 500 hours (450 paid) of client coaching with at least 25 clients
Mentor Coaching: Minimum 10 hours over 3+ months with an eligible Mentor Coach
Performance Evaluation: Demonstrate PCC level coaching skills through a coaching performance evaluation (recorded sessions, transcripts, etc.)
Exam Completion: Pass a written examination
As of May 2026, I have completed the coach-specific education, mentor coaching, and the performance evaluation.
I am currently working towards fulfilling my 500 coaching hours. This will be the last step before I can apply!
I’d be honored to help guide you in your journey to a life filled with purpose and passion. See how you can work with me to discover how to a life that is meaningful to you.
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