Join our FREE Coaching Dojo

A safe and supportive environment where coaches just like you come together to practice and refine their skills

Accessible online coaching practice — at no cost to you

Through our monthly Dojo series facilitated by Lucia, you’ll receive coaching practice and ICF MCC mentor feedback to help you grow into a more artful coach and a more insightful human being. 

We rotate roles as a coach, client, and observer so that everyone has the opportunity to experience and learn from different perspectives. 

Whether you’re here to learn for free or to earn 25 ICF CCEs, this is your opportunity to sharpen your abilities with guidance from an experienced MCC mentor.

A free series exploring ICF Core Competencies

Our Dojo series is thoughtfully structured to help you build one coaching muscle at a time. Each monthly session focuses on a specific ICF Core Competency and its PCC Markers, ensuring that you gain practical, actionable expertise. This series is accredited for 25 ICF CCEs.

What's included?

By joining our Dojo, you’ll gain access to an exclusive video course exploring each ICF Core Competency and PCC Marker. These videos cover:

As a bonus, ICF MCC Lucia Baldelli explains what she is looking for in a recording when assessing it for a particular competency, helping you to demonstrate these principles even more skillfully in your practice.

A structured learning opportunity

We plan 8 sessions for each cohort, covering each of the ICF PCC Markers:

1. Establishes and Maintains Agreements
2. Cultivates Trust and Safety
3. Maintains Presence
4. Listens Actively
5. Evokes Awareness
6. Facilitates Client Growth
7. Embodies a Coaching Mindset
8. Coaching lab

Rules of the Dojo

When: Monthly sessions to debrief the ICF PCC markers videos and practice with mentor and peer feedback.

Cost: Participation in the Dojo is free of charge (€500 if you want to earn ICF CCEs).

Safety: This is a safe space for learning and growth. Be kind to the coach in the spotlight.

Peer feedback: Constructive feedback is encouraged and appreciated. Observers will be asked to share a strength, a stretch, and something that they’ll try in their coaching.

Mentor feedback: An experienced ICF MCC mentor will be in the room to provide support when needed and ensure everyone benefits from the session. 

Topics: Every participant is encouraged to bring one topic they would like to get coaching on.

Confidentiality: What happens in the Dojo stays in the Dojo. We will respect the confidentiality of participants and the discussions that take place. We won’t share personal information or details about the coaching conversations outside of this space.

Access: Zoom links will be emailed to you the day before each event.

Recording: To maintain a safe space, sessions will not be recorded.

What our students say

Why choose Coaching Outside the Box?

When you enrol in any of these courses, you’re receiving training that aligns with the highest industry standards.

Are you ready to take a step outside the box?

raquel silva

Coaching Instructor - ICF Professional Certified Coach

I am an Agile Practitioner who cares passionately about helping deliver value to clients through simplicity using transparent processes. I have several years of experience as an Agile Coach in the Finance and Retail industries.

My primary mission is to contribute to make the workplace a more human place where people enjoy being, trust each other and work better together. I coach leadership teams to improve skills, conflict navigation and goal setting.  

I am a Professional Coach (ICF-PCC), Scrum Alliance Certified Team Coach (CTC), Scrum Alliance Path to CSP Educator for the Scrum Master and Product Owner tracks, Certified Agile Leadership (CAL) Educator, Organisation and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) practitioner and also an active member of the Agile and Coaching Communities. 

You can learn more about me on my personal website.

Maria Chietera

Coaching Instructor - ICF Professional Certified Coach

Hello, I’m Maria, an ICF Professional Certified Coach, Trainer, Facilitator, and Mindfulness Teacher. My superpower is empathetic joy, and I genuinely thrive when contributing to others’ well-being and success.

With a Master’s in Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, and expertise as a Senior Agile Coach, I’ve supported organizations through transformations, acquisitions, and rapid growth in the AI and e-commerce industries.

Beyond the technical realm, I’m a Registered Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. My true passion lies in providing holistic support to individuals and teams, enabling self-fulfillment and sustainable change.

I am Italian and have had the privilege of calling Barcelona and Berlin home. Currently, I am based in London.

I co-founded The Mindful Facilitator Certification Program.