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In 1998, when coaching was still emerging as a professional discipline, Kathy McKenzie founded FIREUP Coaching with a vision that would fundamentally change how leadership development was delivered in Australia. What began as a bold commitment to evidence-based, scientifically grounded coaching education has evolved into one of Australia’s most respected Registered Training Organisations (RTO 22458), recognised globally for setting the benchmark in ICF-accredited coach training.
FIREUP Coaching created history by developing Australia’s first coaching qualification to achieve dual accreditation under both the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF) standards.
This wasn’t simply about meeting compliance requirement, it represented a commitment to ensuring every graduate could demonstrate measurable competency against the world’s most rigorous coaching standards.
Research consistently shows that structured, accredited training significantly improves coaching outcomes compared to informal training approaches (Grant & Cavanagh, 2004; International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring).
Our qualifications were intentionally designed to bridge the gap between academic rigor and practical application, ensuring our graduates don’t just understand coaching theory, they can apply it with confidence and measurable impact.
We ensure our graduates are ICF Exam ready and coaching with excellence.
Under Kathy’s leadership as ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) and an ICF Asia Pacific Ambassador for Coaching Education (2024 & 2025), FIREUP Coaching has become a voice of authority in the global coaching community.
Kathy’s recent presentations at the 2025 ICF Converge in San Diego, the October 2025 Taiwan ICF Chapter Conference, and Chinese ICF Coaching Supervision Conference demonstrate our commitment to advancing coaching practice internationally while maintaining our deep roots in Australian business culture. This isn’t coaching education imported from overseas and adapted, it’s world-class training developed specifically for the Australian context, now recognised internationally for its excellence. The ICF recently featured on Linked In the unique FIREUP Coaching model REACH which is rapport, explore, action, clarify and honour.
For 27 years, we’ve delivered thousands of coaching programs to organisations across Australia, continually refining our approach based on the latest neuroscience, positive psychology, and adult learning research. Our programs integrate proven methodologies including:
This integration of multiple evidence-based methodologies means our graduates develop versatility in their approach. They gain the ability to adapt their approach to each unique client situation rather than relying on a single coaching framework.
Every program at FIREUP Coaching is delivered by ICF-credentialed coaches who maintain active coaching practices. This isn’t theoretical training delivered by academics who’ve never coached professionally. We have all run successful business and hence the training is practical, real-world education from coaches who understand the complexities of working with leaders, the challenges of building a coaching practice, and the nuances of creating sustainable behavioral change.
Our team includes Master Certified Coaches, Professional Certified Coaches, and specialist practitioners in NLP, HBDI, and organisational development. When you train with FIREUP, you’re learning from coaches who do this work every day.
Our flagship qualifications—the 11144NAT Diploma of Leadership Coaching and Mentoring and the 11338NAT Certificate IV in Business and Personal Coaching—are recognised pathways to ICF credentialing. Graduates leave with:
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all coaching education. Whether you’re beginning a new career as a professional coach, enhancing your leadership capability, or building internal coaching capacity within your organisation, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and accelerate your development. Research shows that coaching skills significantly improve leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and organisational performance (Jones et al., 2016; Harvard Business Review).
Our programs are built on the evidence-based belief that when leaders develop genuine coaching capability, not just superficial questioning techniques, they create workplaces where people thrive, innovate, and perform at their best.
From corporate executives to healthcare leaders, from aspiring coaches to seasoned practitioners seeking ICF credentialing, FIREUP Coaching has been the trusted partner for individuals and organisations committed to excellence in coaching. Our graduates work across every sector of the Australian economy, bringing evidence-based coaching practice to government, healthcare, education, finance, resources, and professional services.
When you choose FIREUP Coaching, you’re not just enrolling in a course—you’re joining a legacy of excellence, a community of practice, and a commitment to coaching that changes lives. Ready to experience the FIREUP difference? Discover our range of ICF-accredited qualifications, leadership programs, and coaching services.
The first seed of what was to become FIRE UP Coaching ® was planted back in 1998. Since then we’ve grown to become Australia’s leading provider of accredited coaching and personal development training. We realise this by offering our students tools to grow their confidence, in their professional roles as well as in their private lives.
Our Certificate IV and Diploma courses are Nationally Recognised Training Programs delivering vocational qualifications and credentials recognised across Australia. Only Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) can deliver nationally recognised training and issue nationally recognised qualifications or statements of attainment.
Accredited coach training program (ACTP) accreditation means the training program accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). ACTP accredited programs are considered “all inclusive” training programs, which offer start to finish coach training. A minimum of 125 student contact hours, mentor coaching and a performance evaluation process are required for ACTP approval. Graduates of an ACTP program may apply for an individual ICF credential via the ACTP credential application path. Additionally once your training is completed, you can progress to ICF Coach Credentials
Completed 60 hours of coach specific education and 100 hours of client coaching experience
Completed 125 hours of coach specific education and 500 hours of client coaching experience
Hold or have held a PCC Credential, completed 200 hours of coach specific education and 2,500 hours of client coaching experience
Our Coach Training & Workshops are designed to introduce leaders to using coaching conversations in the workplace, providing frameworks, tools and ideas that are immediately applicable with a foundation for greater understanding of themselves and others to build better relationships and provide more effective leadership and motivation.
Yes, you can. Upon completing the Certificate IV in Business & Personal Coaching or the Diploma of Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring you’ll have the skills & coaching techniques to coach others make lasting changes in their lives. We equip you to focus on the context you want to coach in whether it be life coaching, executive coaching, health and wellbeing coaching, career coaching, leadership coaching, sales, compassion or mindset coaching.
If you already have practical experience as a coach but no formal qualifications, you may be limiting your opportunities. More and more Clients are expecting their Coach to be qualified, particular if you aspire to coach within Corporations or Government organisations. A coaching qualification will mean you’ll receive recognition, and credibility from your prospective clients or associates.
To make this decision, you need to consider a few initial questions
such as: What do you plan to ‘do’ with your Coaching training?
What level of knowledge do you want when you start practicing?
What timeframe would you like to have your course completed within?
And, how much do you want to invest on Coaching studies?
Determining your goals for each of these questions will assist you determine which course you should enrol into.