Continuing the Journey with an ICAgile-Accredited Expert Program
After completing both courses, Padma decided to continue deepening her competency in the coaching space. Padma joined an ICAgile Accredited Expert Program with Team Catapult to become an ICAgile Certified Expert in Agile Coaching (ICE-AC).
Padma shares, “The small size of the cohort, the weekly group calls, the residential, the individual coaching and supervision support were extremely helpful. The program design was very intentional about practicing the skills of coaching, mentoring, training, and facilitation.”
It really took things to the next level for Padma. “For several years I was a project manager, and my mindset was all about driving the projects to completion.” All the fine nuances of one-on-one coaching and team coaching became apparent during the cohort program.
“At the end of the day, it's the people who choose and create the processes. It's the people who choose the tools. How do you make teams work well together? How do you work with what shows up and create space for dialog? I think that became very ingrained after this nine-month cohort.”
Padma’s strong coaching skills help her team improve their performance and their ability to deliver value in a world of rapid change.
Key Takeaway
Through this cohort experience, she gained many insights. “My learnings reinforced my conviction that agility and agile coaching is taking what I know from books, experts, and frameworks and adapting to the people who will be working with me. Ultimately, good agile is about ensuring that people feel heard and feel that it is working for them.”
“Among the many takeaways and learnings that have stuck with me throughout the programs, what stands out is self-mastery starts with self-awareness.”
Padma continues to help agile communities attain their vision and value while continuing her own learning journey.
