Credentials

Professional Certified Coach

“The 125-program includes the first three modules, plus an additional three: Coaching Techniques I, Coaching Techniques II, and Business Development. Both programs also include independent study hours, 10 hours of mentor coaching with written feedback, and a final performance evaluation. Students who complete the training hours necessary may apply for a Professional Certified Coach credential (PCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF).”

Nico has completed his PCC training requirements and is working to complete the required coaching hours before submitting for his ACC & PCC Credentials through the ICF. He continues to expand on his education and required hours through local collaboration and science based training.

If you have questions specific to these credentials or the credentialing process please contact us or check out The Internation Coach Federation website for more information.

Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach

“Financial Coach Master Training (FCMT) is ideal for passionate people who want to help others with their money. People who take the course include anyone who's got a heart for serving others, Financial Peace University coordinators, stewardship pastors, small-group leaders, anyone already working with financially hurting families, CPAs, and financial advisors who want to add to their services.”

Nico completed FCMT in 2018, coaches financial literacy, and facilitates “Financial Peace” classes. If you have questions about financial coaching services or training please reach out to us. If you have questions regarding this credential we would be happy to answer those or you can learn more on Dave Ramsey’s website.

Education

B.B.A. in Business Management (Entrepreneurship)

Coach Nico holds a post-bachelorette degree in Entrepreneurship with a minor in Finance. This program is offered by the D. Abbott Turner College of Business at Columbus State University, an AACSB Internationally accredited program. Nico has maintained honors, represented Second Story Ministries as President during the 2019-2020 academic year, and has been recognized with multiple academic and military based scholarships. He is a member of the National Society of Leadership & Success and has been accepted to continue learning through the Masters of Organizational Leadership program in Fall ‘21 with a focus on Leader Development.

“Nico continues to be a top performer, leader, and role model in all of the classes we have had together; thats what I thought before I knew he was a coach and saw how much he cares. Now he is my coach, at times my teacher, and forever a friend.” - Will

B.S. Communication (Interpersonal & Relational)

Nico completed his first Bachelors degree in 2011 at Southern Connecticut State University. He studied Interpersonal & Relational Communication under professors such as, the late, Frank Tavares; the voice of NPR for many years. Nico completed his degree with a 3.3 GPA and was inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, Order of Omega, and Alpha Chi honors societies and completed his degree requirements in just three years.

In addition Nico is trained and certified in Training & Development, Conflict Mediation, and Event Planning.

“Education is a powerful thing and is worth as much as you put into it, but it is just another tool for our toolbox of life. Degrees mean nothing, if we do not work hard to implement the amazing things we have acquired.” - Nico

Code of Ethics

In addition to Nico’s own personal code of ethics, Coaching Beyond and its coaches/clients/employees commit to following the code of ethics created and upheld by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

“The ICF Code of Ethics describes the core values of the International Coach Federation (ICF Core Values), and ethical principles and ethical standards of behavior for all ICF Professionals (see definitions). Meeting these ICF ethical standards of behavior is the first of the ICF core coaching competencies (ICF Core Competencies).”