Certified Coaching Council (CCC)
At the Certified Coaching Council, we believe that coaching is more than a profession — it’s a skill that transforms how people lead, communicate, and connect. Whether you’re pursuing certification to enhance your resume, lead more effectively, or begin a meaningful journey as a coach, CCC was built to help you grow with confidence and purpose.
Founded by Mark J. Friedlander, author of the Life Lessons Thru the Lens book series, CCC combines decades of corporate leadership, Six Sigma training, and real-world mentoring experience with a practical, step-by-step learning model.
Our proprietary Chapter Search System, drawn from the Life Lessons series, gives participants a guided framework for meaningful conversations—helping them know what to say, what to ask, and how to make an impact from day one.
Our mission is simple:
- To make professional coaching education accessible, affordable, and achievable for anyone willing to learn.
- To give participants the structure, support, and inspiration they need to succeed in both career and life.
- To build a growing network of certified coaches and leaders who are passionate about creating positive change in their organizations and communities.
As CCC continues to expand, so does our mission to bring coaching principles into everyday life and professional environments. Whether you’re a teacher, manager, entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, CCC gives you the tools to grow, inspire, and love the impact you create.
About the Founder
Mark J. Friedlander is the founder of the Certified Coaching Council (CCC) and author of the Life Lessons Thru the Lens book series.
After years of working in leadership and corporate training, Mark was amazed by how expensive traditional life coaching certification programs had become—and how many participants walked away feeling they didn’t receive value equal to the cost. That realization inspired him to build something different.
What began as a book series on personal growth unexpectedly became the blueprint for a new kind of coaching education. As Mark watched the rising demand for both life coaching and managerial leadership development, he recognized that the Life Lessons books already contained the structure, reflection, and “secret sauce” for success.
Each chapter tells a story focused on a real-life challenge and includes the very questions that drive meaningful coaching conversations. Mark designed CCC to transform those stories into a hands-on practice environment, helping participants gain confidence through experience rather than endless reading or lectures.
His philosophy is simple: understand the questioning to understand the process. By doing so, fear disappears, confidence grows, and the Life Lessons series becomes your built-in guide for successful coaching and leadership conversations.
