About
Become
ICF & AC Accredited Coach Training Provider Specialising in Psychologically Informed Coaching Programmes
Founded in 2014, Become is a leading provider of ICF and AC Accredited Coach Training, specialising in Integrative Coaching and Coaching Psychology.
We help professionals, leaders, and aspiring coaches develop the skills, self-awareness, and confidence to coach at depth. Our programmes combine evidence-based psychological theory with practical, real-world coaching experience, so you can create meaningful and lasting change with your clients.
With a global community of trained coaches and a strong reputation for quality and rigour, Become supports you at every stage: from initial training through to ICF & AC accreditation and advanced practice.
We do so through our ICF Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Training Certification. We also have a Podcast: Coaching in Focus, run free Masterclasses, and provide 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring.
Become is not just about learning to coach. It’s about becoming an exceptional coach. Find out about us and our team below.
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At the heart of our mission lies a profound passion for catalyzing personal growth and elevating interpersonal communication.
We do this by offering a range of ICF Accredited Coach Training Programmes and personalised 1:1 Coaching & Mentoring. We also disseminate information about coaching through our Podcast Coaching in Focus, Masterclasses and other free Resources.
Become was founded in 2014 by Joseph Grech, a Chartered Coaching Psychologist and MCC Coach. Since then, we’ve excelled at virtual delivery, enabling us to collaborate with individuals and organizations globally fostering personal and collective growth.
Our coach training programmes are considered second to none. We focus on the individual; challenging our coach trainees to reflect and transform themselves as a first step in helping others. On top of that we provide support far beyond the end of the certification through alumni groups and our coaching community.
Beyond certification, we provide unwavering support through vibrant alumni groups and a thriving coaching community, ensuring continuous growth and evolution.
It is through this range of professional programmes and friendly support that we deliver thought-provoking and engaging learning experiences that truly promote behavioural change.
Join us on this transformative journey towards self-discovery, purpose, and improved communication.
- ICF Coach Accreditation Programmes including our recognised Diploma in Integrative Coaching.
- 1:1 Coaching to help individuals make the most of periods of transitions, career change, overcoming limiting beliefs and enhancing their self-confidence.
- ICF Mentoring supporting individuals with their credentials renewals.
- 1:1 Mentoring focusing on Management & Leadership skills supporting a unique and entirely tailored development programme.
- Through our Leadership Development Programme aimed at upskilling new managers and leaders. The programme focuses on building both skills and behaviours that are crucial for high performance work.
- In-house group training programmes including Coaching Skills for Managers, Communication Skills and our Managing Remote Teams.
- Coaching staff at all levels. We have supported organisations building a learning and coaching culture through a number of change initiatives.
- Consultancy services where we act as your L&D Business Partner supporting your talent and L&D initiatives.
founder // BPS Chartered Psychologist
Joseph grech MCC
- Currently following a MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy
- MA in Learning & Development
- Bachelors with Honours in Psychology
- ICF Advanced Diploma in Professional Coaching Practice
- Certificate in Coaching Psychology
- Certificate in Stress Management
- Certificate in Performance Coaching
- Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Certificate in Therapeutic Skills
- Ability & Personality Psychometrics, including MBTI and 16PF
- Chartered Coaching Psychologist (CPsychol)
- Accredited Professional Coach by the ICF (PCC)
- Chartered Fellow of the CIPD (FCIPD)
- Principal Practitioner (Association for Business Psychology)
- Graduate Member MBPsS (British Psychological Society)
- 2020: Coaching in Focus Podcast Host
- 2018: Should we get to the root of the problem? Article for the ICF
- 2018: Exploring the Client’s view of the world to uncover true meaning. Article for the ICF
- 2018: Examining Coaching Methodologies in the Workplace. Article for the ICF.
- 2016: Social Learning Case Study in ‘Learning & Development Practice in the Workplace. CIPD Textbook.
- 2015: Speaker at the CIPD Learning Technologies Conference: Delivering L&D Qualifications Digitally
- 2011: Speaker at the Annual CIPD Conference: Delivering Qualifications Internationally.
I’m Joseph, founder of Become, and I’m truly grateful that you’ve taken the time to find out more about us and what we do.
Over the years, Become has evolved from a small training consultancy specialising in Leadership Development & Coaching services into a distinguished Coach Training School.
Throughout my 20-year career, I’ve worked in diverse global roles, supporting individuals as they navigate their own path to positive life transformations and making meaning changes in their life.
These experiences, together with my psychology and psychotherapy training, in turn help me to empower Become’s coach trainees into gaining their ICF Credentials and becoming confident and powerful coaches.
As a Chartered Psychologist, Psychotherapist in Training and ICF Master Coach (MCC), I bring a wealth of experience, utilising a wide range of frameworks, emphasising the critical importance of flexibility in coaching. A rigid, ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach can hinder the coaching relationship, potentially undermining an individual’s unique qualities. My practice is an integrative-relational one and I hold a core humanistic belief in people. In this nurturing space my clients have gained profound insights into their identity, values, and where they want to invest their life’s energy. I also incorporate ACT and CBT modalities to facilitate transformative change.
I believe that this ethos and values that I hold permeates with everyone you interact with at Become. Our focus is on building a foundation of trust, collaboration, and empowerment.
I look forward to being part of your journey toward personal and professional growth.
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About
our Team
We have great people on our team who are absolutely brilliant and are so passionate about our work. Meet your fellow great coaches, trainers and mentors.
Maude Burger-Smith PCC
Burnout & Leadership Coach
Maude is a burnout coach supports hard working women end the cycle of emotional exhaustion and burnout through somatic coaching.
Her expertise is working with our bodies as well as our mind and specialises in long term change. She is ICF trained and has over 1000 hours of specialised training in sex, love and relationships coaching.
You can find out more about Maude on CoachingwithMaude.com
Agata Galland PCC
Nutritionist & Health Coach
Coach Trainer // Mentor
Ags is a certified Health Coach and a trained ICF Coach. She is the founder of eatandbloom.com and provides a holistic and wellness coaching service.
She mainly works with women, and her intention is to inspire and motivate people to make better food and life choices, enjoy real self care that suits them and build self-awareness.
Ags is also key to the successful delivery of our coaching and training programmes. She plays an active part in generating and curating learning and social content.
Mehibe Hill PCC
Leadership & Mindset Coach
Mehibe Hill ACC is a Leadership & Mindset Coach and founder of The-C-Coach. She has completed the Advanced Diploma with Become and is passionate about empowering individuals make transformations in their life.
Mehibe partners with 1-1 Clients and organisations with her Leadership training programme and coaching to support future leaders coming up through the business.
She has worked in a number of Senior Management roles and currently lives in Barcelona (as a result of a 2 week holiday that keeps going!)
Dr Helen Curran ACC
Neurodiversity & Inclusion Coach
Dr Helen Curran is an educator, researcher, and coach with a strong focus on inclusion and neurodiversity. She has held roles as teacher, SENCO, and assistant headteacher, as well as in local authority and university settings. Now an ICF Associate Certified Coach, Helen blends academic expertise with practical insight to help individuals and organisations build on their strengths and navigate neurodiversity with clarity and confidence. Connect with Helen here.
Richard Clements PCC
Career Coach
Rich, an ICF and CIPD-qualified HR professional, founded his interview, career and workplace coaching consultancy, Clear Cut Selection, in 2015.
He holds Integrative and Advanced Coaching Diplomas from Become, a degree in Communication Studies, and a Master’s in Human Resource Management. Rich combines his academic expertise with professional experience to deliver personalised coaching services that empower clients to overcome their hurdles and become the best versions of themselves possible.
Marwa Farouq PCC
Executive & Team Coach
Marwa Farouq is an executive and team coach, and founder of Red Kite Coaching and Consulting. A PCC accredited coach, her training spans relational systems coaching, executive coaching, stress and wellbeing, and intercultural competence.
She brings over 20 years of experience working with senior leaders and leadership teams globally, supporting them to navigate complexity, build trust, and lead through change. Her approach is relational, reflective, and grounded in practice shaped by her background as an organisational development consultant and later a global executive.
Marwa supports leaders and organisations to navigate change in ways that are holistic, collaborative, and equitable helping them work with what is really happening, and move forward with greater clarity, alignment, and intention.
Lori De Coster ACC
Leadership Coach
Lori is an ACC experienced Human Resources Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the consultancy and marketing industry. Lori coaches clients both internally within organisations and through her private practice. She is also a Become Alumna, with a Masters degree in Psychology.
Sadia Ghazanfar PCC
Women's Leadership Coach
Sadia Ghazanfar PCC is a coach who partners with ambitious women, guiding them towards greater fulfilment, agency and empowerment.
She is the founder of Slay Your Dragons where she provides 1-1 Coaching to a range of clients. Working predominantly with women Sadia understands the challenges that particularly marginalised women, face first-hand. As a South Asian woman who grew up watching women continuously sacrifice their needs for others, she decided it was time to make a difference.
Mylène Baxter PCC
Executive & Leadership Coach
Mylène Baxter is a bilingual Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant working across the UK and France. With a background in senior L&D roles, she supports leaders to deepen self-awareness, challenge limiting beliefs and lead with authenticity. She also integrates equestrian psychology, helping riders develop mental resilience, confidence and performance through coaching.
Marie Paterson
Marie is the founder of Marie Paterson Wellbeing and one of our mentors.
She has a background in teaching and also has an ICF Qualification. As a facilitator she is passionate about supporting people to develop themselves and to live their calmest, happiest, healthiest life.
Marie has also experience in delivering leadership development programmes and supporting people during times of change, particularly in managing and resolving conflicts.
Maureen Egbe
Maureen is a Digital Confidence Coach and Trainer.
She works 1-1 and in group settings to support people develop their confidence, particularly when using digital tools.
She has a wealth of experience supporting individuals at all levels from new joiners to executives. Find out more about Maureen on her site maureenegbe.co.uk