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Pracitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching

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Development of executive leadership in Africa using experienced and globally accredited coaches and coach supervisors as faculty.

Since 2009, Career Connections, in partnership with the AoEC, has delivered the Practitioner Diploma programme in East Africa. Career Connections has a vision to develop the profession of executive coaching as part of the development of executive leadership in Africa. The AoEC Practitioner Diploma offers senior executives in East Africa access to best-in-class global coach training.  

Take the first step toward discovering your own signature presence as an executive leader

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Why Train With Career Connections?

“My diploma experience was a holistic experience with learning; about yourself, from fellow participants, from faculty… It’s what I call, 360° learning.”

David Bagenda

Senior Director Finance, Mastercard Foundation (Alumni Cohort 22)

"I honestly think every executive needs to go through this programme. It’s definitely not overrated. The value in understanding yourself, the value in self-management, is so beneficial for an organisation, especially in this time of a lot of change."

Millicent Onyonyi

Executive Coach, Corquest Limited (Alumni Cohort 20)

"I must say that the calibre of the coaching, guidance, online support, one-on-one sessions were to any international standard. Well done, Career Connections."

- Patricia Ithau, CEO WPP Scangroup
(Alumni Cohort 10)

“The Diploma journey starts with ‘Aha’ moments... you discover things you never thought existed at personal level and with others. “

Paul Kasimu

Founder & CEO, C Suite Impact Consulting Ltd (Alumni Cohort 5)

“This programme is amazing as you learn so much more than coaching; you learn about yourself, constantly reflecting on ’who am I and how do I coach?’ and that positively impacts your journey as a coach.”

Ana Fernandes

HRD, Coca-Cola Mozambique

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Best-in-class service
Understand the African market
Purpose-driven firm
Global partnerships
Your strategic talent partner
Integrate people data across solutions
Meet the AoEC East Africa Faculty
Founder | Executive Coach | Faculty, AoEC East Africa
Madeleine Dunford
Founder of Career Connections, leading executive assessments and leadership development for 25+ years. Introduced Hogan, Morrisby, and LVI tools to Africa. ICF-accredited coach, AoEC faculty, and Systemic Team Coaching Master Practitioner. Holds a BA (Hons) from the University of York, an MSc (Distinction) from the University of Edinburgh, and a Leadership Development Certificate from Harvard.
Executive Coach | Coach Supervisor | Faculty, AoEC East Africa
Sophie Bruas
Executive Coach, Coach Trainer, and Supervisor. Develops executive coaches and ensures high coaching standards. Influenced by the Co-active Coaching Model, coaching leaders across ICDC, Nielsen, World Bank, and more. Accredited by ICC (UK) in Coach Supervision. Holds an MSc from the University of Manchester and a degree in Logistics Management from the University of Paris XIII.
Executive Coach | Coach Supervisor | Faculty, AoEC East Africa
Anyima Okundi
Executive Coach with corporate experience at British Telecom, Halifax Bank, Standard Chartered, and The House of Commons (UK). Entrepreneur for 15+ years, coaching senior leaders at AMREF, Akili Dada, and Kenya Bankers Association. Certified in Hogan, LVI, Systemic Team Coaching (AoEC), with a PGDip in International Business from University of Surrey and a BA in Economics from University of East Anglia.

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