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The Department of the Air Force (DAF) values coaching as an enterprise imperative for transformative development across the Total Force. By fostering personal and professional growth, our coaching program enhances the capabilities of Airmen and Guardians, ensuring a strong, agile, and resilient force, equipped to face pacing threats. The DAF is dedicated to empowering the Total Force with a variety of coaching options, designed to suit all ranks and grades.

What is Coaching?

Formal Coaching is a structured partnership between a trained and certified coach and a client where the coach leverages intentional conversations and thought-provoking questions to support individuals in achieving their goals, self-discovery, and unlocking their potential.

Applying Coaching Skills is the informal application of coaching techniques used to challenge thinking and improve a individual’s growth and development.

 

 

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DAF INTERNAL COACHING CADRE

Connect with Airmen and Guardians who have become credentialed coaches through an accredited coach training program. Sign up and embark on your coaching journey to help navigate through personal and career challenges. Enrolling to receive coaching services from the DAF coaching cadre supports the Air Force’s strategic vision to build an internal, self-sustaining coaching program and ecosystem. Eligible Ranks: All (target ranks set by HAF).

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BETTERUP INC.

Currently targeted to specific Air Force Specialty Codes and Occupational Series, BetterUp’s Human Transformation Platform combines technology, behavioral science, and digital coaching to maximize individual and organizational performance and drive mission critical outcomes through increased resilience, readiness & retention.

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DoW COACHING

Coaching is one of the most valuable developmental resources that the Department of War (DOW) offers the workforce and has been linked to positive outcomes such as increased employee engagement, resiliency, and retention. A successful coaching engagement promotes and sustains professional growth and competence. Through structured dialogue, DOW coaches assist their clients to see new perspectives and achieve greater clarity about their own thoughts, emotions and actions, and about the people and situations around them.

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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

EAP now provides wellbeing coaching: Wellbeing coaches are certified experts who can provide confidential, unbiased support and resources to help you be accountable to achieve your goals. You define the changes you want to make, whether personal or professional.  Available to all Air Force civilian personnel—including NAF employees; Guard and Reserve: and family members (civilians only).

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CONFLICT COACHING

Get help from coaches specially trained to guide leaders through addressing challenging circumstances that often take a toll on cohesion and the mission.  Connect with a coach who will help you gain perspective on that situation, work on an approach to address it, and prepare for a conversation to resolve it without the pressure of engaging in the moment with the individuals involved.  Because this service is delivered in partnership with the DAF Negotiation & Dispute Resolution (NDR) Program, you will enjoy confidentiality guaranteed by law.  Contact your local NDR Manager to get a referral. Eligible Ranks: Military and Civilians leading people.

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QUESTIONS AND FEEDBACK

For questions on program requirements, or if you have feedback, please contact “AF/A1DI Coaching” at af.a1di.coaching@us.af.mil.

BECOME A COACH

DAF COACHING CULTURE FACILITATOR COURSE (CCFC)

The Coaching Culture Facilitator Course (CCFC) is a 14-week, 80-hour, International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited training which provides the skills and competencies necessary to become a DAF internal coach. Opportunities are advertised through MyFSS messaging and applicants apply through MyVector.


DEPARTMENT OF WAR COACH TRAINING

The Department of War also offers coach training opportunities. See this link for more information.


ALREADY A CERTIFIED COACH?

If you currently work for the DAF and have already completed an accredited coach training program, you can apply to be a DAF coach. Click on the links below for requirements and application.

Coach Training Criteria

Become a DAF Coach Application (CAC Required)

 

LEARN COACHING SKILLS

LEARN COACH SKILLS THROUGH CLDS

Unlock your leadership potential with the Air Force’s Civilian Leadership Development School (CLDS). Enhance your skills, broaden your expertise, and prepare for future leadership positions through interactive workshops and individual coaching.

CLDS Coaching Skills

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AF E-LEARNING

Discover new ways to learn coaching skills on AF e-learning. Access high-quality training and development courses to enhance your career with valuable knowledge and skills.

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