About us


The Caribbean Institute of Leadership & Coaching (CILC)


The CILC started in 2010, with the creation and delivery of the Caribbean Leadership Bootcamp and the purchase of the ActionCOACH business coaching Franchise. The CILC has significant experience in the areas of business & executive coaching, training, strategic planning, change management, and team development facilitation. The team is comprised of certified business & executive coaches, a John Maxwell certified coach, trainer, and speaker. We have a good track record of facilitating Strategic Alignment, Change Management, Leadership development, team effectiveness, Employee Engagement, and business development programs. 

Our Philosophy
A Professional Services firm with headquarters in Barbados and office in Grenada, whose purpose is “To Create Sustainable Growth through People & Business Development”.
We serve clients mainly across the Caribbean Region, providing a range of professional services. 

 Our Journey
Founded by M Ian Blanchard, after his global journey with a multinational communications company. CILC started with its Caribbean Leadership Bootcamp and the franchise owner of ActionCOACH for Barbados & the Eastern Caribbean, from 2010 to 2017. We then branched out with our coaching programs, then organizational and business development programs. 

Our Philosophy
  • We focus on building organizations one person at a time.
  • We always focus on the business owners and leaders first because businesses and teams are reflections of their owners and leaders.
  • We always seek win-win. We connect with clients to ensure they get the results they deserve.
  • We will continually educate ourselves and our clients.

We are “Client Focused, Values Led and Results Driven.


Our Services

Staff development is one of the backbones of every organization; the growth of any business depends on the development of the team; as a result, many organizations have invested thousands, if not millions, into staff development.

Time has changed; the "normal" way of doing things has SHIFTED, therefore, we must do the same. This highly effective training platform contains management and personal development programs that we have been training and coaching our clients in over the last 10 years. The lessons are easy to follow, practical, realistic, and compelling. 

  • Business & Executive coaching.
  • Strategy and cultural alignment. 
  • Executive and Dream team building.
  • Leader and manager development.
  • "The Awakening" employee engagement programs.
  • Assessments - Personal & Organizational.
  • Management Support.
  • CILC Training Hub - On-Line Development Academy.
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