Inside the Academy

Step inside the Mind The Sip Coaching Academy - a supportive learning environment where aspiring coaches gain the knowledge, structure, and confidence to guide others toward mindful, balanced, and purposeful living. This accredited program blends evidence-based learning with practical coaching experience to help you grow both personally and professionally.

Mind The Sip Coaching Academy

The Mind The Sip Coaching Academy provides professional, accredited training for aspiring mindful drinking and life coaches. Founded by Ange Chappel, creator of the Mind The Sip app, the Academy integrates evidence-based psychology, behaviour change theory, and practical coaching methodology to develop capable, ethical, and confident coaches. Through comprehensive education, structured mentoring, and a supportive learning community, the Academy prepares coaches to guide others toward greater awareness, balance, and wellbeing in both their relationship with alcohol and their broader life goals.

Globally Recognised Certificate

Graduates of the Mind The Sip Coaching Academy receive a globally recognised Accredited Award in Mindful Drinking & Life Coaching (AACT), accredited by the Association for Coaching (AC). This accreditation reflects the Academy’s commitment to professional excellence, ethical practice, and internationally recognised training standards. The qualification provides graduates with the credibility and confidence to coach clients worldwide, supported by an evidence-based curriculum and a strong professional framework.

Start Your Coaching Business

After completing the Accredited Award in Mindful Drinking & Life Coaching, you will have the skills, structure, and confidence to establish your own coaching practice or integrate mindful drinking principles into your existing work. You will understand how to create a professional coaching framework, support clients effectively and ethically, and position yourself within the growing wellbeing and alcohol-free space.  Whether you choose to work independently or as part of a wider organisation, you’ll be equipped to build a purposeful, sustainable, and values-driven coaching career.

About the Course

The Accredited Award in Mindful Drinking & Life Coaching (AACT) runs over 18 weeks of guided learning, with two built-in break weeks to support balance and reflection, for a total of 20 weeks. This 65-hour program combines class-based learning, self-study, and real coaching practice. Each week blends interactive live sessions, flexible study modules, and practical application designed to fit easily around work, family, and life’s other commitments. Weekly Zoom classrooms are scheduled at 11:30am Sydney time, intentionally positioned to support our international cohort. Live attendance is encouraged wherever possible, with full replays provided to ensure flexibility across time zones. The three rounds of supervised coaching practice are mandatory attendance, giving you hands-on experience and building confidence to coach ethically and effectively in real-world settings. New intakes commence twice a year in February and July, allowing you to choose the start date that best aligns with your personal and professional schedule. Our July 2026 course commences on Monday 20 July. Each component of the course has been carefully designed to balance theory, reflection, and applied coaching practice to help you grow as both a person and a professional.

July 2026 Intake: Now Open

The Mind The Sip Accredited Award runs twice a year, beginning every February and July. Enrolments are now open for our July 2026 cohort. Commencing Monday 20 July. Course access opens one week prior on 13 July, so you can get familiar with the platform before Week 1 begins.

$1,996.00

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Be featured as a Trusted Coach inside the Mind The Sip app, connecting directly with individuals actively seeking additional mindful drinking and lifestyle support.

Graduate with a professional qualification accredited by the Association for Coaching (AC), giving you international credibility and the confidence to coach anywhere in the world.

Gain the tools, structure, and confidence to start your own coaching practice or integrate mindful drinking coaching into your existing business - creating a career that fits the life you want to lead.

Meet Your Tutor

Ange Chappel Founder, Mind The Sip Coaching Academy Certified Coach & Educator After transforming her own relationship with alcohol, Ange created Mind The Sip - a mindful drinking app helping thousands of people change how they think about alcohol through practical tools, resources, and community connection. Drawing on her background in education, communication, and coaching, Ange developed the Accredited Award in Mindful Drinking & Life Coaching (AACT) to fill a gap in professional training within the mindful drinking space. Her teaching approach combines evidence-based learning with compassion and lived experience. Through the Academy, Ange supports aspiring coaches to grow in confidence, strengthen their coaching presence, and create meaningful change in others’ lives, all while maintaining balance and authenticity in their own.

Course Curriculum

20 Chapters · 80 Lessons

  1. 1

    Before You Begin: Course Orientation & Essentials

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      Course Format and Expectations

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      Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes

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      Download Your Learning Log

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      Zoom Participation & Community Guidelines

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      Course Calendar & Key Dates

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      Introduce Yourself

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    Week 1: What Is Coaching?

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      Lesson 1: The Foundations of Coaching

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 21 July 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 2: Ethics, Scope & Boundaries

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      Lesson 1: Coaching Ethics & Scope

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 28 July 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 3: The Coaching Relationship

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      Lesson 1: Building Trust & Rapport

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 4 August 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 4: Listening & Presence

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      Lesson 1: Deep Listening

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 11 Aug 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 5: Questions & Coaching Language

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      Lesson 1: Coaching with Powerful Questions

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 18 August 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 6: Goal Setting & The GROW Model

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      Lesson 1: Goal-Oriented Coaching

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 25 August 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 7: Coaching Practice: Peer Round 1

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      Lesson 1: Coaching Practice: Peer Round 1

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 1 September 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 8: Habits, Triggers & Alcohol Use

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      Lesson 1: Behaviour Change & Triggers

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 8 September 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 9: Tools for Mindful Drinking

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      Lesson 1: Mindful Drinking Tools

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 15 September 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 10: Motivation, Readiness & Resistance

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      Lesson 1: Motivation & Ambivalence

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 22 September 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 11: Social Pressure & Alcohol Culture

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      Lesson 1: Social Identity & Drinking Norms

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 13 October 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 12: Coaching Practice: Peer Round 2

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      Lesson 1: Round 2 Peer Coaching

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 20 October 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 13: Self-Disclosure & Storytelling

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      Lesson 1: Sharing as a Coach

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 27 October 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 14: Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusion

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      Lesson 1: Inclusive Coaching

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 3 November 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 15: Common Coaching Scenarios

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      Lesson 1: Scenario-Based Coaching

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 10 November 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Homework Task

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 16: Coaching Practice: Peer Round 3

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      Lesson 1: Coaching Practice: Peer Round 3

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 17 November 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Assessment Preparation - Recorded Coaching Session

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 17: Coaching Identity & Next Steps

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      Lesson 1: Your Coaching Identity

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 24 November 11:30 AM

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      Lesson 3: Starting Your Coaching Business

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      Lesson 4: Learning Log Entry

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    Week 18: Assessment Week & Completion

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      Lesson 1: Assessment Instructions & Final Integration

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      Lesson 2: Live Zoom Classroom Tuesday 1 December 11:30 AM

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      Assessment Task 1: Practice Client Scenario

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      Assessment Task 2 Learning Log Submission

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    Optional Next Steps

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      Request Listing Inside the Mind The Sip App

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      Feedback Survey

What people are saying

Enrollment for our July cohort is now open. The response from our February class has been incredible. Here’s what some of our soon-to-be Mindful Drinking and Life coaches are saying as they continue their journey with the Academy.

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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.
Greg

VIC, Australia

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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.
Anonymous

New Zealand

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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.
Anonymous

SYD, Australia

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I’ve spent the past year working on my relationship with alcohol, and this course feels like the perfect next step, a chance to learn, connect, and make an impact.
Anonymous

USA

Frequently Asked Questions

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, so no prior experience is required. How much time will I need each week? The program runs for 20 weeks (including two break 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? Weekly Zoom classrooms are scheduled within a lunchtime window. If you can’t make a session, replays are available so you can catch up at your own pace. The only mandatory live components are the three rounds of supervised coaching practice. Is the course accredited? Yes. The Accredited Award in Mindful Drinking & Life Coaching (AACT) is formally accredited by the Association for Coaching (AC), giving you professional recognition aligned with international coaching standards. When do new intakes start? New cohorts commence twice a year, in February and July. Spaces are limited to maintain a supportive learning environment, so early enrolment is recommended. Will I be listed inside the Mind The Sip app after graduation? Yes. Graduates who meet all program requirements and demonstrate ethical, professional practice are invited to be featured inside the Mind The Sip app as a Trusted Coach. What support will I receive after completing the course? You’ll have continued access to your course materials and any future updates, and you’ll be invited to join the Mind The Sip Coaching Academy Hub — a private online space for Certified Coaches to stay connected, share resources, and access ongoing professional development. 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, or to integrate mindful drinking and lifestyle coaching into your existing work.

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Ange Chappel, Founder of Mind The Sip - Named in the "Top 50 Small Business Leaders" 2024.

Internationally Recognised Coach Training

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

Study from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in the world.

Designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule - only four hours per week.

Start your own business with a globally recognised accreditation.

Ready to Transform Lives?

Advance towards becoming a skilled Mindful Drinking & Life Coach through our July 2026 intake of the Accredited Award in Mindful Drinking & Life Coaching (AACT). Embrace a community of coaches driving profound and purpose-driven shifts.

$1,996.00

Enroll Now For July 2026 - Use Code BIRTHDAY For 20% Off