Upcoming Events

Next YESS Business Basics Self-paced International Group Kicks Off

April 11, 2023 - April Int'l Group Application Deadline (for students only!!!)

This virtual, self-paced, 9-week course for students ages 12-22 includes 72 videos by ActionCOACH Founder, Brad Sugars, weekly exams and three major assignments that must be submitted. Graduates receive additional free content from Brad and membership in the YESS Club for ongoing entrepreneurial support.


Next YESS Business Basics Quarterly Graduation

September 5, 2023 - 8:00 - 8:30 am PDT (for students, family, mentors & coaches only!)

This virtual graduation celebrates the latest graduates of the YESS Business Basics program. A link to the ceremony will be provided to YESS facilitators and students, who are invited to share it with friends and family. ActionCOACHes can also attend via the link provided in the Events section on the ACF page of the Coaches Dashboard.


Anytime YESS Self-Certification

Allow 4 hours over 2 weeks anyplace or anytime (for ActionCOACHES only!) 

The self-certification program provides you with a greater understanding of the YESS Young Entrepreneur Smart Start program, your role in it, and the process to follow when establishing a local YESS Group in your community. Facilitators wishing to become certified must register for and view all videos in their entirety and pass the exam. Certificants will receive a YESS certification badge and access to the proprietary YESS facilitator dashboard, including helpful marketing templates and course support.


Anytime CFAC (Coaching for a Cause) Self-Certification

Allow 4 hours over 2 weeks anyplace or anytime (for ActionCOACHES only!) 

This self-certification program provides you with a greater understanding of ACF's 'Coaching for a Cause' program, your role in it, and the process to follow when signing up a new nonprofit client in your community. Coaches wishing to become certified must register for and view all videos in their entirety and pass the exam. Certificants will receive a CFAC certification badge and access to the proprietary CFAC coaching dashboard, including helpful nonprofit marketing and coaching templates and instruction.


Next Foundation Fireside Chat

April 20, 2023 - 8:00 - 9:00 am PT (for ActionCOACHES only!)

Special Guest: Dave Steffen, Head Coach at Dave Steffen ActionCOACH in Brookfield, WI, will share his best secrets on teaching organizational sustainability to his 'Coaching for a Cause' clientele.

Mark your calendars for monthly hour-long Foundation Fireside Chats the 3rd Thursday of every month. Connect for FREE via the link provided in the Events section on the ACF page of the Coaches Dashboard.

Foundation Firesides include a 10-15-minute presentation by a coach actively engaged in either 'Coaching for a Cause' or YESS Young Entrepreneur Smart Start. The remaining time will be YOURS to ask questions about either program.


Next Quarterly Zoom YESS Certification Workshop - CANCELLED

January 20, 2023 - 8 am - 12 pm PDT - (for ActionCOACHES only!!!)

This workshop provides you with a greater understanding of the YESS Young Entrepreneur Smart Start program, your role in it, and the process to follow when establishing a local YESS Group in your community. Facilitators wishing to become certified must register for and view the entire workshop and pass the exam. Certificants will receive a YESS certification badge and access to the proprietary YESS facilitator dashboard, including helpful marketing templates and course support.


Next Quarterly Zoom 'Coaching for a Cause' Certification Workshop - CANCELLED

December 9, 2022 - 8 am - 12 pm PDT - (for ActionCOACHES only!!!)

This workshop provides you with a greater understanding of ACF's 'Coaching for a Cause' program, your role in it, and the process to follow when signing up a new nonprofit client in your community. Coaches wishing to become certified must register for and view the entire workshop and pass the exam. Certificants will receive a CFAC certification badge and access to the proprietary CFAC coaching dashboard, including helpful nonprofit marketing and coaching templates and instruction.