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In 2005, the first true foundation of professional coaching in the Middle East was laid when Gönan Premfors introduced the CTI - Coaches Training Institute in Dubai, now a globally respected name in ICF accredited coach training. From her background in finance to becoming a coaching industry trailblazer, her journey inspired a new generation of certified professionals.
As a leading coaches training institute in Dubai, we follow the Co-Active coaching philosophy, a framework that fosters awareness, accountability, and powerful transformation. Whether you're seeking to grow personally or professionally, Co-Active empowers you to lead with presence, explore new perspectives, and truly embody the impact of your leadership.
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The Co-Active Coach Training Program goes beyond traditional instruction; it's a fully immersive journey into self-discovery and coaching mastery. Perfect for those pursuing leadership coaching training, executive coaching certification, or corporate coaching certification, this program integrates emotional intelligence, deep listening, and personal growth.
Whether you want to become an executive coach, earn your CPCC certification, or enhance your impact in corporate coaching Dubai, this program offers real-world training that prepares you to coach individuals, teams, and leaders with empathy and insight.
We train you to coach the whole person, not just the issue, so you become an ICF certified leadership coach prepared for today's dynamic environments.
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At CTI, we believe every coach’s path is unique. Whether you're just entering the field or aiming for a certified professional coach certification, our flexible, modular programs guide you step-by-step.
From introductory courses to full ICF coaching certification programs, you’ll experience personalized learning online or in-person that matches your pace and professional goals. Our program structure, from Fundamentals to CPCC Certification, leads you toward earning an ICF coaching certification that’s recognized worldwide.
It is ideal for leaders, HR professionals, consultants, and aspiring coaches looking for ICF accredited coaching programs and clear paths to ICF coaching accreditation.
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Place a deposit for each Intermediate course.
The Co-Active Leadership Workshop is an introductory experience for anyone ready to understand their leadership capacity and growth potential. ICF Training Hours: 18.75 | ICF CCEUs: 11.75 Core + 7 Resource Development
Next Date: 19-09-2025
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Parentology, created in 2007, is a 3-day parenting experience inspired by Co-Active Coaching. The immersive experience is suited for both parents and non-parents.
Next Date: 10-10-2025
More InformationGet introduced to the Co-Active Model, with a focus on experiential learning rather than traditional lectures or slides. Throughout this journey, you will gain clarity on how coaching could fit into every area of your life.
Co-Active Fundamentals is the introduction to the Co-Active Model and the first course in the Co-Active Coach Training series. Begin your journey with full confidence of 100% course satisfaction guarantee.
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Over 20 years as a top-tier coaches training institute in Dubai
Highly experienced and certified mentor coaches
Continuous learning support during and post training
Global cohorts from CXOs, HR leaders, and corporate change-makers
Access to pro bono and paid coaching opportunities after ICF certification
Co-Active is globally approved by ICF for ACTP, ACE and HRPA.
Proven outcomes across corporate coaching courses, executive coaching academies, and more
Gönan’s knowledge of coaching reaches far beyond the average. An early adopter and a pioneer of coaching she brought professional coaching to the Middle East by establishing the renowned The Coaches Training Institute in Dubai in 2005.
In addition to coaching executives in multinational organizations, she has coached leaders in government, professional athletes, and countless high-performance entrepreneurs. She is also a long-standing Global Faculty Member of The Coaches Training Institute.
After a long entrepreneurial journey in investments, finance, trade, and telecommunications, human development has remained a common thread for Johan. While founding and operating businesses, he has simultaneously used coaching as a vehicle to empower his own leadership and help others do the same through his coaching practice.
Johan is a Cerified Professional o-Active Coach and has been a faculty member with The Coaches Training Institute since 2009 and has also held the role of President and CEO of The Coaches Training Institute in San Francisco.
Meet Soumia Mezari, our Strategic and Corporate Communications and Administration Manager at The Coaches Training Institute Dubai. With 13 years of experience in both communications strategy and administrative management, she drives impactful initiatives that elevate our brand and ensure clear, consistent messaging across all channels. Soumia also oversees administrative functions, streamlining processes and managing data to support seamless operations. Her background, developed through roles at Gems Education and Flash Entertainment, enables her to seamlessly combine strategic vision with operational efficiency, making her an invaluable asset to our team.
I feel I leave a better, more aware, more empathetic and thus more human version of myself after this weekend.
Amazing experience providing a bottom line view of co-active coaching and all the required skills. Highly recommend!
A very insightful and inspiring course that should be taught in all management courses, with skills that are applicable in every day life as well as professional settings
This course was insightful and is helpful for many people, not only those that want to be coaches. It opened up a different way of tapping into myself and others in a way that we frequently shy away from in day to day life.
Amazing course for anyone whether as part of a company for development purposes or for an individual looking to become a coach, or simply to gain self awareness.
I walked into the course unsure about what i was going to experience, the coaches created a very honest and comfortable environment for us to all learn and encourage each other. I believe we we will all leave here today focusing on being better and applying the skills we’ve learned.
The most wonderful course that brought me back to the essence of human connection which i know will flow in every aspect of my life.
It is very supportive to trigger transformation and to help in business, career, general life!
Thank you for teaching me what actually coaching is and opening a world of in depth possibilities to change and impact lives.
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