Last week, we gathered with 35 women for our One of many Certified Coach and Leader Intensive.

It’s always surprisingly difficult to describe these weeks from the outside. People often imagine that a coaching training is primarily about learning tools and techniques, and of course, those elements are present.

But what actually unfolds over the course of the week goes far beyond skill acquisition.

This is not just a coaching course. It is an immersive experience in women’s leadership development – one that invites a shift in how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and how you lead.

Who Attends a Women’s Coaching and Leadership Training?

The women who join us are not new to responsibility or leadership.

They are already capable, already experienced, and often already supporting others in meaningful ways. Many are leading teams, running businesses, raising families, or holding significant responsibility in their organisations.

They don’t walk into the room lacking something.

They walk in already full.

Full of responsibility, full of care, and often full of an internal pressure to get things right. Alongside that, there is often a quieter layer – questions that are not always voiced, but are very present:

• Am I good enough to do this work?
• Can I really support others at this level?
• What if I get it wrong?

These questions don’t define them, but they do shape how they show up. And part of the work of the week is gently bringing those patterns into awareness.

The First Shift: Seeing Patterns Clearly

The first shift in any meaningful coaching training is not about doing more. It is about seeing more clearly.

As the week begins, women start to recognise patterns in themselves that may have been running for years, often unconsciously.

These include:

• Over-responsibility
• Overthinking
• Stepping in too quickly
• Carrying more than is actually theirs to hold

There is often a powerful realisation that what has made them successful in many areas of life has also come at a cost.

This awareness is not delivered through instruction or critique. It emerges through experience, reflection, and witnessing others in the room.

Again and again, we hear moments like:

“I’ve been playing too small…”

Or, just as often, a quieter recognition that they have been doing far more than was ever theirs to carry.

There is no judgement in these moments. There is simply clarity, and that clarity begins to create change.

Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs

Once those patterns are seen, something begins to shift.

Beliefs that have felt fixed start to loosen. Old narratives about who they need to be, how much they need to do, how responsible they need to feel for others, begin to soften.

For some women, this is experienced as a clear breakthrough. For others, it is much more subtle and gradual.

One participant described it as:

“A quiet change that crept up on me during the week.”

Not all transformation is dramatic. Often, the most sustainable shifts are the ones that happen steadily, almost without notice, until suddenly you realise that you are thinking and responding differently.

Learning Coaching Skills Through Practice (Not Theory)

A core part of the week is learning practical coaching skills.

We introduce tools such as:

• Devoted Listening™
• Coaching frameworks for structured conversations
• Ways of holding space without taking on others’ problems
• The Women’s PowerTypes™

However, this is not a passive learning experience.

This is experiential learning.

Participants practise coaching in real time, receive feedback, and refine their approach throughout the week. They experience both sides of the coaching relationship – being coached and coaching others.

This is where embodiment becomes essential.

As one woman shared:

“The face-to-face experience of the tools was much more powerful than online.”

Understanding a coaching model is one thing. Being able to apply it in a real conversation, with presence and confidence, is something else entirely.

What Changes by the End of the Training?

By Friday, there is a noticeable shift.

It is not about becoming someone different. It is about becoming more grounded in who you already are.

Women who arrived unsure of their ability to coach begin to trust themselves more deeply. They listen with greater presence, ask better questions, and feel less pressure to fix or solve everything for others.

We often hear reflections such as:

“I can do more than I thought.”
“I can imagine myself as a coach now.”

They are not leaving as finished experts. But they are leaving with real capability. A level of confidence that comes from that lived experience, not just the theory we’ve taught them.

The Power of Group Coaching and Community

One of the most important elements of this training is the group itself.

The environment is intentionally designed to be both supportive and challenging. Women are invited to be open, to reflect honestly, and to learn from each other’s experiences.

This is not about advice-giving or fixing. It is about creating a space where each person can think more clearly and step into their own leadership.

Participants consistently describe the experience as:

Supportive. Energising. Connecting.
And, quite simply, deeply human.

This sense of community is not incidental, it is central to the effectiveness of the training.

The Ripple Effect of Coaching Skills

The impact of this work extends far beyond the training room.

Each woman returns to her life – whether in a corporate environment, a business, or her family – with a different way of engaging with others.

She is:

• Less likely to over-function
• More able to support without absorbing
• Clearer about boundaries and responsibility

And from there, the ripple effect begins.

Teams function more effectively.
Conversations become more productive.
People feel more empowered to take ownership of their decisions.

This is why coaching skills are increasingly recognised as essential leadership skills, not optional extras.

Why This Work Matters (Earlier Than We Think)

Last week, we also had a 15-year-old with us on work experience.

She joined to observe and support, but what became clear very quickly was that she was also recognising something of herself in what she was seeing.

In conversations about pressure, achievement, and the need to get things right, there were moments of quiet recognition.

It was a powerful reminder that the patterns we see in adult women – overachievement, burnout, over-responsibility – often begin much earlier.

This is not just about leadership development.

It is about cultural change.

It is about recognising and shifting patterns before they become deeply embedded.

A New Approach to Women’s Leadership

Quite often during these weeks, I find myself reflecting on the importance of partnership and collaboration.

When women come together in this way – with the right tools, the right support, and a shared intention – something powerful becomes possible.

Because the world does not need more leaders who are already at capacity and pushing themselves further.

It needs a new kind of power.

Women who can lead sustainably.
Women who can support others without losing themselves.
Women who can create meaningful change without burning out.

Curious About Coaching or Leadership Training?

For some of the women in the room last week, this journey began with Elevate: Essential Skills for Coaching Women. A first step into learning coaching skills and exploring a different approach to leadership.

From there, they chose to go deeper.

If you are exploring coaching, leadership development, or simply looking for a more sustainable way to support others, you do not need to have everything figured out. You only need to be willing to begin.

When Dr Dorcus Muchiri began planning for retirement, she thought she was preparing to wind down her professional life. But instead of stepping back, she found herself pulled in a new direction. One fuelled by purpose.

“I was suddenly faced with the reality that my work was far from over,” Dorcus reflects. “I started taking on more and more projects, but I didn’t have a clear idea how I was going to get through them all.”

Among those projects was a powerful calling: to share her women’s health expertise with women globally.

Discovering life-changing tools

It was during this period of uncertainty that a friend introduced Dorcus to One of many. She began with BeFruitful and BePowerful, two foundational programmes designed to help women manage their energy, reclaim their time, and align their lives with what matters most.

“They were phenomenal,” she says. “The tools helped me see how I could move forward, not with overwhelm, but with clarity and confidence.”

Now, Dorcus is combining her lifelong expertise with her new coaching skills to bring her vision to life. She’s in the early stages of her coaching journey, offering life coaching for women, and integrating her deep knowledge of women’s health with the powerful frameworks from One of many.

Her belief? That women are whole, multifaceted human beings – and they deserve support that honours every part of who they are.

A new chapter, guided by purpose

For Dorcus, becoming a One of many Certified Women’s Coach isn’t just about gaining a qualification. It’s about stepping into a new chapter with tools, confidence, and a global sisterhood behind her.

As she puts it:

“It’s definitely a good idea.”

And with a clear vision and a heart for impact, there’s no doubt that Dr Dorcus Muchiri’s work is only just beginning.

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Dr Kate Bunyan first encountered One of many through a friend who’d experienced a powerful medical appraisal from one of our trained coaches. It was shortly after that Kate decided to attend the One Woman Conference in 2022 – an experience that sparked a transformational journey she hadn’t anticipated.

Curiosity lead to finding deeper calling

With a long-established career in health leadership and transformation, Kate had been quietly exploring her next professional chapter. She found herself holding space for other doctors who were navigating challenging times and came to recognise a powerful opportunity for greater impact.

When she discovered the Coaching Certification, something clicked.

“I’ve found the One of many tools so useful, and I wanted the opportunity to share those with others,” Kate explains.

Gaining tools for personal & professional growth

Since that first event, Kate has gone all-in. She’s completed every One of many program – Living the Change, Lead the Change, and Mastery – and has crewed several of our live retreats and conferences. Her commitment to growth has been matched by her courage to apply it. She’s learned to truly embody soft power, both in her leadership and personal life.

“It sounds silly, given I work in health transformation… but One of many taught me how to take care of myself properly. It’s been instrumental in my development.”

Delivering coaching for systems-level change

As a result of her transformation, Kate is now preparing to launch her own brand as a health transformation consultant and coach. The focus will be to help women leaders in healthcare and beyond make meaningful change in their organisations.

While navigating significant life transitions of her own, she’s building something deeply aligned with her purpose – and doing it with the tools, confidence, and support she’s cultivated through Certification.

Her advice to those thinking about Certification?

“Don’t hesitate. There are so many ways you can bring benefit to others in your sphere – but importantly, it brings so many benefits to you. You dig deep,grow, learn more about yourself, and you’re surrounded by the most incredible support network while you do it.”

Are you a leader ready to support women more deeply?

If, like Kate, you’ve reached a point in your leadership where you know you want to go deeper and create lasting change for you and those around you – then the One of many Leadership & Coaching Certification could be your next step.

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Rupa has spent over 30 years thriving in the fast-paced corporate world. As a senior director in the life sciences industry, she managed multi-million-dollar budgets, led global teams, and traveled extensively.

But beneath the success, Rupa felt the weight of the “Superwoman” mindset. Always striving, always doing, and rarely pausing to care for herself, she found herself asking: “What’s next?”

In November 2019, a Facebook ad changed everything.

“It said something like ‘Are you looking for clarity or ready to retire your Superwoman?’” Rupa recalls. “It caught my eye, and instead of Christmas shopping, I booked the workshop in Manchester.”

That one-day event with Dr. Joanna Martin was a turning point.
“I remember sitting on the train home, reading my notes, and having this epiphany: I’ve got to look after me. It shifted everything.”

When COVID hit, Rupa stayed connected to the One of many community, attending online programs like BePowerful and Clarity in Career. Over time, she realised this wasn’t just about her own growth, it was about the women coming up behind her.

“As one of the few women, and often the only woman of color in senior meetings, I saw how many talented women never progressed to leadership. I wanted to change that.”

In 2024, she joined the One of many Coaching Certification (Cohort 11). A decision that transformed her confidence, her leadership, and her vision for the future.

For Rupa, two things stood out:

1. The Community – “Cohort 11 has been amazing. We’ve supported each other every step of the way. These women are friends for life.”
2. The Tools – “The frameworks and coaching techniques gave me the confidence to know I can do this. Even though I’m used to leading teams and presenting to hundreds, coaching felt different. One of many gave me confidence and showed me I’m absolutely capable.”

She’s already applying what she’s learned in her corporate role, using coaching conversations and the PowerTypes to better support her team, while building her own platform for change.

Rupa is now preparing to launch “Leaders for Leaders,” a coaching and mentoring platform for women in STEM, especially those from diverse backgrounds.

“My vision is to start in schools, inspire girls to pursue science, and then support women in the corporate world to step into leadership. I want to help create the next generation of women leaders in life sciences.”

“If you’re thinking about joining Coaching Certification, do it. It’s a big commitment, but the tools, the community, and the personal transformation are worth every moment. Talk to someone who’s done it. You’ll see how life-changing it can be.”

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Dr. Hannah Roberts has never been short on ambition. A scientist, a mother of three, and a former international swimmer – she’s the fastest woman to swim the length of Lake Coniston. But for years, despite her accomplishments (including a PhD and a thriving academic career), she carried a deep sense of inadequacy. “I felt like I was spinning so many plates,” she recalls. “And it was impossible to put any of them down.”

Like so many driven, high-achieving women, Hannah had been living in Superwoman mode – juggling work, motherhood, and the demands of a world that never seemed to pause. When she first joined the One of many® community in 2018, she came with one mission, to retire her Superwoman once and for all.

Little did she know, that decision would change everything.

It began in a moment of crisis. In 2018, while on maternity leave from her scientific project manager role at the University of Manchester, she received a phone call that shook her world. Her father had suffered a massive heart attack. “For the next 10 days, while visiting him in hospital, I had a lot of thinking time,” Hannah says. “I kept coming back to these big questions: What if I was to die today? What tangible difference have I made in the world? What legacy am I leaving?”

Those questions had no easy answers. But serendipity stepped in. Hannah was invited to a One of many® workshop by a fellow mum in her village – Hannah Beko, a lawyer and certified coach. She remembers sitting there in her red jumper with “Superhuman” emblazoned across the front, proud of her status. But as the conversation turned to the cost of Superwoman, Hannah started to feel both uncomfortable and deeply seen. She realised it was time to go deeper.

That’s when she discovered the One of many® Coaching Certification. “Whatever this Superwoman thing was, I knew I needed to figure it out,” she says. “I trusted that somehow, this path was going to answer those bigger questions for me too.”

What unfolded next was a complete life transformation. “The One of many® Coaching Certification and Trainers Training changed the whole trajectory of my life,” Hannah says. “Not just for a moment in time, but forever.”

Looking back, it all seems to fit:

• She had already been coached for two years and knew the profound impact it could have.
• She’d always loved the innovative, creative environment of startups and entrepreneurship.
• And she knew, deep down, that she wanted to support STEM women, because she understood the challenges they faced firsthand.

“Only one in four C-suite leaders across the board are women. In STEM, it’s just one in eight,” she says. “There’s this accentuating and widening of the cracks that already exist in society. I wanted to do something about it.”

And she has. Within her first year as a coach, Hannah replaced her income. Within two, she had built a six-figure business—Intentional Careers—that was completely aligned with her purpose and her family life. Today, she earns three times what she made in her university role, and her work has impacted over 10,000 STEM women across six continents. She even wrote a bestselling book, Intentional Careers for STEM Women, capturing her unique Career Pivots Compass Methodology.

It wasn’t always easy. Public speaking, in particular, was a huge hurdle for Hannah. “I had done everything to avoid it my entire career,” she admits. “For me, being visible felt unsafe.” But through the Trainers Training, she found a way to bring what was already there inside her out into the world. “That was the true gift,” she says. “To be able to finally fully express it.”

Today, she’s taken that message everywhere—from NASA scientists doing impromptu congas in Washington DC, to coaching thousands of women around the world to find balance, confidence, and fulfillment.

And yet, Hannah is the first to say: she didn’t do it alone. “That’s the unique magic of the One of many® community,” she says. “Because when everyone is out there making their unique difference, and we all connect up together, we make this planetary wave of motion and change.”

For Hannah, the journey is ongoing. Always unfolding. One more aligned step at a time. But it all started with that moment of deciding to let go of Superwoman and invest in herself through the One of many® Coaching Certification.

If you’re feeling that same longing to step into something more. Something that’s not just about what you do, but about who you are while you’re doing it, you’re not alone. The One of many® Coaching Certification could be the invitation you’ve been waiting for, to discover the tools, the support, and the community to bring your own unique magic to life.

Ready to explore what’s possible? Learn more about the One of many® Coaching Certification and how it could open the door to your next chapter.