Neuroscience of Coaching

Two clients hear the same insight in the same session. One leaves and rebuilds their life around it. The other nods, agrees completely, and shows up next week exactly where they started.

The difference is rarely your skill. It is the state of their brain in the room with you. A brain that feels safe, seen, and held as capable physically opens to change. A brain that feels judged or pressured closes, and no question you ask can reach through.

The Neuroscience of Coaching course shows you exactly what creates that openness, so you can build it in every session.

SELF-PACED

63 MIN

In this module, you will experience a big-picture overview of the neuroscience of coaching mindset and the fundamentals of the coaching skill set.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Uncover the brain's natural drive for creativity, resourcefulness, and wholeness. Discover why tapping into this ignites openness and engagement in your clients.
Grasp the importance of asking powerful questions. Find out why this technique triggers self-directed neuroplasticity in your clients.
Decode your clients' spoken and unspoken signals. Learn how to pay attention to these signals to create deeper bonds and bigger breakthroughs.

SELF-PACED

115 MIN

Most coaching clients enter the relationship wanting change and growth, to be listened to and heard, and to “extend” their minds (whether they are conscious of this or not). In this session, we’ll explore the neuroscience of relationships and change. 

Key Learning Outcomes:

Adopt new methods to act as a trusted guide for your client's thoughts without overstepping boundaries. By doing this, you’ll help your clients overcome their biggest obstacles.
Discover how using more of the body during coaching sessions can shine a light on blindspots, and spark creative new ways of thinking for your clients.
Realize the power of humor, fun activities, and even making mistakes in your coaching. This approach can unlock new thought patterns for your clients.
Learn how to coach in a way that shows clients you're trustworthy so they feel safer exploring hidden truths with you.

SELF-PACED

60 MIN

In this module, you’ll discover the critical importance of having your client connect with their own personal relevance as part of the coaching process, and how exploring values and purpose are some of the best ways to do so. You’ll also see how this impacts the brain for both motivation and stress reduction. Plus how client values are related to their limitations and “saboteurs.” 

Key Learning Outcomes:

Understand how exploring values and purpose is part of a critical motivation system in the brain.
Explore a variety of brain-based strategies to help a client discover and/or deepen their relationship with their own values.
Learn how so-called “saboteurs” or limitations and fears are inextricably linked to our deepest values.
Learn how values and purpose can help the client to regulate and manage their stress levels.

SELF-PACED

74 MIN

In this module, you will explore the many ways to help your clients find new perspectives on challenging or difficult situations, why this is so important to the brain, and what aspects of neuroscience are activated when you do this. 

Key Learning Outcomes:

Learn to shift your client's viewpoint using the principles of neuroscience, which will help them see challenges in a new light.
Discover how to test different strategies to help your clients reframe their perspectives for bigger breakthroughs.
Uncover new methods for reframing that lower stress levels and boost creativity in your clients.

SELF-PACED

44 MIN

In this module, you will explore the science of presence and mindfulness and their application to coaching. You’ll discover proven research on mindfulness and stress reduction, how presence and attention impact neuroplasticity, and how to apply mindfulness in coaching 

Key Learning Outcomes:

Learn the science of how your personal demeanor affects your clients. And the best way to “show up” for your coaching sessions.
Understand the connection between mindfulness and the brain. Plus how to tap into the power of this connection for numerous positive effects on the mind and body.
Master techniques to add specific elements of mindfulness into your coaching sessions, making them more productive.

SELF-PACED

53 MIN

In this module, participants will learn about the powerful concept of integration, what it is, why it matters to human effectiveness, how we do it in coaching, and how we can use it to improve client development. Additionally, we will explore the “Orchestra of the Brain” model as a replacement for the inaccurate “triune brain” view. 

Key Learning Outcomes:

Learn the distinction of Integration as the “linkage of differentiated elements,” and discover how every aspect of human development and growth can be linked to integration in some way.
Explore how classic coaching tools are actually creating integration; and
Understand their brains using the metaphor of an orchestra.
Pull together all the learning from previous modules, including key neuroscience concepts.

Who should participate in
Neuroscience of Coaching?

Coaches who:

Desire to help their clients make smart decisions by combining scientific insights with coaching.
Seek proven tools backed by science to help their clients achieve significant breakthroughs.
Want a better understanding of the brain’s role in their clients’ behaviors, reactions, and decision-making processes.
Have clients who face challenges in managing stress, making decisions, or understanding their own emotions and reactions.
Stay updated with current research to ensure their coaching methods continually meet their clients' evolving needs.

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Michael Johnson

Leadership Coach

"I've been a coach for many years, but the Neuroscience Coaching course took my coaching to a whole new level. Ann Betz's expertise and live interactions made the concepts come alive. Understanding the brain's role in change has given me powerful insights into how to address the root causes of challenges. My clients now experience profound breakthroughs, and my credibility as a coach has soared. This course is worth every penny, and I highly recommend it to any coach seeking to make a significant impact."

Thornley Bay

Career Transition Coach

“Realizing my mind predicts reactions, emotions, and behavior was illuminating. I've always anticipated others' responses, but now I see how this perception gap affects my actions. By developing emotional granularity and embracing the unexpected, I'll let situations unfold naturally. This insight will significantly improve my work with clients and their predictive minds.”

Graham Barkus

Career Transition Coach

“I recently had a Zoom session with a long-standing, typically head-focused client. Incorporating interoception and physical space techniques, I guided her to move to her garden, where she felt success would be best reflected. She requested splitting the session over two days to spend time writing reflections in her garden. The second session revealed a significant transformation in both the client and myself. This process was remarkably insightful.”

Jennifer Lee

Certified Leadership Coach

"The Neuroscience of Coaching course has been a game-changer for my coaching practice. The blend of neuroscience and coaching techniques has given me a deeper understanding of my client's thought patterns and behaviors. The practical tools and strategies I learned have empowered me to guide my clients towards real and lasting change. Thanks to this course, I've seen remarkable transformations in my clients, and my coaching practice has thrived like never before."

Enrollment Bonus

When you join Neuroscience, you also receive a powerful bonus to grow your practice

Using Neuroscience to Sell Coaching

Recorded Session

In this pre-recorded session you will learn how coaches can use credible neuroscience research to generate excitement and interest in coaching, resolve common objections and questions and differentiate yourself in the coaching world.

Neuroscience of Coaching

Learning Hours (self-paced modules with videos, readings, and tools)

Coaching Demonstrations (self-paced concept video demonstration)

Client-facing Tools

ICF CCE Units (1 CCE per learning hour)

8 Units (7 CC + 1 RD)

Designation

Neuroscience of Coaching Graduate

Exclusive Learning Center with: Video & Audio Recordings, Exercises, Readings, Workbooks, & Self-assessments

Exclusive Community  Lifetime access

$797 $497 one time payment

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1. What is Neuroscience of Coaching?

The Neuroscience of Coaching course, developed by Ann Betz, Co-founder of BEabove Leadership, focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, coaching, trauma, and human transformation. It allows coaches to explore coaching fundamentals from a neuroscience perspective, helping them understand why certain techniques create a positive state in the client’s brain. The course covers topics such as holding clients as naturally creative, resourceful, and whole; asking powerful questions; listening deeply; managing personal thoughts and reactions; ethical standards; working with the body in coaching; exploring values and life purpose; using reframing; the impact of the coach’s presence; mindfulness; and helping clients become more integrated as human beings.

2. What are the prerequisites for joining the Neuroscience of Coaching?

The prerequisites for joining the Neuroscience of Coaching course include an understanding of coaching fundamentals and a curious mindset. While prior coaching experience can enhance learning, a background in neuroscience is not required, as the course provides an introduction to relevant principles.

3. What is included in the Neuroscience of Coaching Course?

The course includes six pre-recorded modules covering specific topics with videos and additional resources and three coaching tools with demonstrations and practice sessions.

4. How much time will I need to invest to be successful in the Neuroscience of Coaching course?

The course is estimated to take approximately 8 hours of learning content, covering six asynchronous modules and three self-organized coaching tool practice sessions. It is delivered in an on-demand format, allowing participants to study at their own pace.

5. What is the Neuroscience of Coaching course schedule?

The Neuroscience of Coaching course consists of six pre-recorded modules and three coaching tools with demonstrations and optional self-organized practice sessions. The modules and practice sessions are available on-demand.

6. What is the Neuroscience of Coaching course structure?

The course structure includes six pre-recorded modules, each dedicated to a specific topic with videos and additional resources, three coaching tools with demonstrations and optional practice sessions. It is designed for on-demand learning, allowing participants to study at their own pace.

7. Is it possible to speak to a team member?

Yes, it is possible to speak to a team member about the Neuroscience of Coaching courses. You can call +415 228 6857 to speak with a team member for more information.

Neuroscience of Coaching

The Neuroscience of Coaching course shows you exactly what creates that openness, so you can build it in every session.

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