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Southlake, Texas, August 3, 2009 - Gardner Institute coaches have been awarded ICF Professional Certifications.  Jayne Gardner, principle of the company, received her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation.  David Bauer, Martha Darwin, Gail Hartin and Susan Potter received their Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designations.  The Gardner Institute is an ICF credentialed coaching and coach training company based in Southlake, Texas.

George Rogers, Director of Credentialing and Program Accreditation for the International Coach Federation (ICF) stated that coaching certifications are granted after a thorough review of the applicants’ training, experience and qualifications, which may include an audit of their experience.  Students who complete the Gardner Institute’s Mindset for Success Training Program are guaranteed the hours spent in training will be accepted as a part of their application for their ICF credential.

Dr. Jayne Gardner, Executive Coach and Founder said, “It is gratifying to see our students continue to progress in their professional development.  I would like to thank George Rogers and the staff at ICF for their tremendous support.”   She went on to say, “At the end of the day it’s not about the hundreds of hours spent in training, it’s about excellence in training the most effective Coaches possible.”

She pointed out that the credibility and acceptance of coaching is high and that the return on coaching investment is generally perceived to be high – With some companies claiming a return as high as 500%.

About Gardner Institute

The Gardner Institute is an Executive Coaching and Coach Training company based in Southlake, Texas.  The company provides a variety of business and life coaching services led by their hallmark, proprietary coaching program, Mindset for Success.  Founded in 1995, the Gardner Institute maintains a cadre of coaches trained in coaching fundamentals and the Mindset for Success coaching model.  www.mindset4success.com.

About ICF

The International Coach Federation is the global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting coaching high standards and building a worldwide network of credentialed coaches.  The ICF provides the only globally recognized coaching certification, which ensures the public that a coach has achieved and maintains professional excellence.  www.coachfederation.org.