Mind The Sip Coach Training

Accredited Award in Mindful Drinking & Life Coaching.

Q: 1 Before You Begin: Course Orientation & Essentials

Course Format and Expectations Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes Download Your Learning Log Zoom Participation & Community Guidelines Course Calendar & Key Dates Introduce Yourself

Q: 2 Week 1: What Is Coaching?

Lesson 1: The Foundations of Coaching Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 3 Feb 12:30pm Lesson 3: Homework Task Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

Q: 3 Week 2: Ethics, Scope & Boundaries

Lesson 1: Coaching Ethics & Scope Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 10 Feb 12:30pm Lesson 3: Homework Task Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

Q: 4 Week 3: The Coaching Relationship

Lesson 1: Building Trust & Rapport Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 17 Feb 12:30pm Lesson 3: Homework Task Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

Q: 5 Week 4: Listening & Presence

Lesson 1: Deep Listening Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 24 Feb 12:30pm Lesson 3: Homework Task Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

Q: 6 Week 5: Questions & Coaching Language

Lesson 1: Coaching with Powerful Questions Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 3 March 12:30pm Lesson 3: Homework Task Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

Q: 7 Week 6: Goal Setting & The GROW Model

Lesson 1: Goal-Oriented Coaching Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 10 March 12:30pm Lesson 3: Homework Task Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

Q: 8 Week 7: Coaching Practice: Peer Round 1

Lesson 1: Coaching Practice: Peer Round 1 Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 17 March 12:30pm Lesson 3: Homework Task Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

Q: 9Week 8: Habits, Triggers & Alcohol Use

Lesson 1: Behaviour Change & Triggers Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 24 March 12:30pm Lesson 3: Homework Task Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

Q: 10Week 9: Tools for Mindful Drinking Alcohol Use

Lesson 1: Mindful Drinking Tools Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 31 March 12:30pm Lesson 3: Homework Task Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

Become a globally recognised Mindful Drinking & Life Coach through professional training accredited by the Association for Coaching (AC).

Designed for aspiring and emerging coaches wanting to build a meaningful and credible coaching career in the alcohol change space.

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Flexible Study

Designed to fit alongside work, family and everyday life.

International Cohort

Join live online learning with students from around the world.

AC Accredited

Professionally recognised coach training through the Association for Coaching.

Practical Learning

Build confidence through supervised coaching practice, reflection, and guided support.

IS THIS FOR YOU?

Created for people ready to turn lived experience into meaningful work.

This pathway is ideal for aspiring and emerging coaches, health professionals, wellness practitioners, and individuals wanting to support others through alcohol change and behaviour transformation.

Whether you’re starting a new career, expanding your existing work, or building something more purpose-led, the course provides the structure, confidence, and professional framework to begin.

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What this qualification gives you

Knowledge, credibility and a clear professional pathway.

The Academy integrates evidence-based psychology, behaviour change theory, and practical coaching methodology to develop capable, ethical, and confident coaches.

Professional Coaching Skills

Build practical coaching skills grounded in behaviour change, communication, ethics, and mindful drinking support.

Globally Accredited Qualification

Graduate with a professionally recognised qualification accredited by the Association for Coaching, providing credibility and confidence as you begin your coaching journey.

Launch Your Coaching Practice

Develop the skills, structure, and practical coaching experience to confidently launch your own coaching practice or expand your existing work. Eligible graduates may also apply to be featured inside the Mind The Sip app as Trusted Coaches.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Designed to balance theory, reflection and applied coaching practice.

The course runs over 18 weeks of guided learning, with two built-in break weeks, for a total of 20 weeks.

Choose from two live Zoom classrooms to suit your time zone.

Join the session that works best for you. Both live classrooms cover the same content, making it easier for students across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Europe and North America to participate live each week.

February 2027 Intake

Live Classroom 1 – Tuesdays, 10:30am Sydney time
Best suited to Australia, New Zealand and North America.

Sydney: 10:30am Tuesday
New Zealand: 12:30pm Tuesday
New York / Toronto: 6:30–8:30pm Monday
Los Angeles / Vancouver: 3:30–5:30pm Monday

Live Classroom 2 – Tuesdays, 8:00pm Sydney time
Best suited to the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Sydney: 8:00pm Tuesday
UK / Ireland: 9:00–11:00am Tuesday
Central Europe: 10:00am–12:00pm Tuesday

Local times may shift during the programme due to daylight saving changes. Your Course Calendar will show the correct local time for each live classroom.

Weekly Zoom classrooms

Choose from two live classroom times each week, giving you the flexibility to attend the session that best suits your time zone and lifestyle.

Supervised coaching

Three mandatory rounds of supervised coaching practice provide hands-on real-world experience.

New intakes

New cohorts commence twice a year in February and July.

Structured weekly learning

Each component balances theory, reflection, and applied coaching practice.

Our Signature Course Runs Twice Per Year

Commencing Every February & July

The Mind The Sip Accredited Award runs twice a year, beginning every February and July. The enrolment is now open for our February 2027 cohort.

After graduation

Build a coaching career with credibility.

Globally Accredited Qualification

Graduate with a professionally recognised qualification accredited by the Association for Coaching, giving you credibility and confidence as you begin your coaching journey.

Build a Coaching Practice

Develop the skills, structure, and practical coaching experience to confidently launch your own coaching practice or expand your existing work.

Be Featured Inside the MTS App

Eligible graduates may apply to be featured as Trusted Coaches inside the Mind The Sip app, connecting with individuals seeking 1:1 coaching support.

Meet Your Tutor

Ange Chappel

Founder, Mind The Sip Coaching Academy
Certified Coach & Educator

With a background in education, communication, and behaviour change, Ange Chappel developed the Mind The Sip Accredited Award to provide professional coach training within the mindful drinking space.

Her teaching style is practical, supportive, and focused on helping coaches build confidence through real-world application.

Through the Academy, Ange supports aspiring and emerging coaches to strengthen their coaching presence, develop practical skills, and build meaningful careers helping others navigate alcohol change.

Course Curriculum

18 weeks. One structured pathway.

The curriculum moves from foundations and ethics through behaviour change, mindful drinking tools, supervised practice, assessment and next steps.

Programme Investment

The investment is AUD $1,996, covering 18 weeks of accredited online training, live learning, peer coaching practice, assessments and community support.

Payment plans are available by request for students who would prefer to spread the investment over four months. The first payment is required before enrolment, with remaining instalments processed monthly.

To enquire about a payment plan, please email coaching@mindthesip.com and we’ll talk you through the available options.

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Before You Begin: Course Orientation & Essentials

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Week 1: What Is Coaching?

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Week 2: Ethics, Scope & Boundaries

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Week 3: The Coaching Relationship

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Week 4: Listening & Presence

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Week 5: Questions & Coaching Language

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Week 6: Goal Setting & The GROW Model

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Week 7: Coaching Practice: Peer Round 1

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Week 8: Habits, Triggers & Alcohol Use

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Week 9: Tools for Mindful Drinking Alcohol Use

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Week 10: Motivation, Readiness & Resistance

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Week 11: Social Pressure & Alcohol Culture

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Week 12: Coaching Practice: Peer Round 2

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Week 13: Self-Disclosure & Storytelling

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Week 14: Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusion

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Week 15: Common Coaching Scenarios

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Week 16: Coaching Practice: Peer Round 3 Storytelling

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Week 17: Coaching Identity & Next Steps

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Week 18: Assessment Week & Completion

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Optional Next Steps

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

Hear From Our Students

"I’ve been sober for a number of years now and have been wanting to turn all my advice-giving into something more structured. This program feels like the perfect way to build on what I already know and gain the professional tools to truly help others."

“I’ve followed Mind The Sip for a while, and when I heard about the Academy, I knew I had to be part of it. It’s exciting to see mindful drinking coaching becoming a recognised profession.”

“Being part of the first intake feels like joining a movement. It’s inspiring to know I’ll graduate with an accredited qualification and be part of a growing community of mindful drinking coaches leading change.”

Professional Pathway

Internationally Recognised Coach Training

The Association for Coaching is one of the world’s leading professional coaching bodies. By choosing this accredited program, you’re gaining a qualification backed by trusted standards, ethical guidelines, and global recognition.

Globally Recognised Accreditation

Graduate with an internationally recognised coaching qualification accredited by the Association for Coaching.

Professional Standards & Ethics

Train within a structured coaching framework grounded in ethical practice, communication, and behaviour change principles.

Flexible International Learning

Join live online learning from anywhere in the world, designed to fit alongside work, family, and everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

Want to learn more about the course?

Do I need prior coaching experience to enrol?

No. This course is designed for both aspiring and emerging coaches. You’ll be supported from the fundamentals of coaching through to advanced practice.

How much time will I need each week?

The program runs for 20 weeks and totals around 65 hours. You’ll spend less than four hours per week across live sessions, self-study, and reflection activities.

What if I can’t attend the live sessions?

Sessions are typically spaced weekly to build momentum, but can be scheduled in a way that fits your availability.

Is the course accredited?

Yes. The Accredited Award in Mindful Drinking & Life Coaching is formally accredited by the Association for Coaching.

When do new intakes start?

New cohorts commence twice a year, in February and July.

Will I be listed inside the Mind The Sip app after graduation?

Yes. Graduates who meet all requirements and demonstrate ethical, professional practice are invited to be featured as a Trusted Coach.

Can I start my own coaching business after completing the course?

Absolutely. The program equips you with the tools, structure, and confidence to establish your own coaching practice.

Want to chat about the course?

Curious about the structure, timing, or what’s included?

Reach out and we’ll walk you through what you need to know.

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