Professional Coach Training

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Neuroscience-Informed Coaching Certification Programs

BrainWise Programs are accredited as Level 1  Coach Education Program with the International Coach Federation (ICF). 


BrainWise Coach Training Mission and Vision

Vision: Every BrainWise Coach is empowered to maximize personal and professional potential in themselves and their clients and staff, through an in-depth knowledge of the human brain and psychology

Mission: BrainWise certifies professional coaches and leaders to create a cascade of impact and inspiration in the world. We know that an understanding of the science of the brain and psychology, supports mastery in the art of human transformation.

BrainWise Coach Training

Brain-Based Coaching Certification Programs

BrainWise Coaching Certificate  Fundamentals (BWCC)

BrainWise Coaching Practitioner Advanced (BWCP)


Training & Mentoring Requirements  for ICF Accreditation

The Programs

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Coach Training Testimonials

"the perfect balance of science and skill" - Michelle

“Colleen's coaching course was instrumental in providing the foundation to my coaching practice. Her authentic style, deep practitioner capability and hard-earned experience combined to deliver a course with the perfect balance of science and skill.  It not only has deepened my own insight but also paved the way for successful ICF accreditation”. 

Michelle


"One of the best I have seen in my 40 years of corporate and consulting experience" - Sivan

“Display of in-depth content knowledge and facilitation skills both EXCELLENT, one of the best I have seen in my 40 years of corporate and consulting experience. Exceptional skills in succinct communication maintaining clarity, connection, sensitivity and high impact throughout both in-class and post-class tele class tuition. Highly intelligent, sincere, genuine, and yet very humble! Punctual and skillful time management in all sessions. I consider myself lucky to have come across such a talented professional and a wonderful person!” 

Sivan


"Forever grateful" - Claire

“She has not only inspired me to personally further my career in Coaching, and to become a lifelong student in Neuroscience, she has also had a profound effect on inspiring one to grow and “walk the walk”, to be authentic.  Colleen leads by example and her extensive knowledge in Neuroscience, Mindfulness and Coaching is a vital asset.  Her passion for the subject is contagious!  What an accolade to have been inspired and taught by you Colleen!   Forever grateful”. 

Claire


“Masterfully constructed content and delivery" - Christo

“Masterfully constructed content and delivery that will change the way you think and approach life”. 

Christo


"superior learning standard far beyond any other course, training or online qualification“ - Tambu

“Dr. Lightbody's knowledge on the human dynamics is exemplary and her years of experience in a vast area of personal, business and corporate environments lends this qualification to a superior learning standard far beyond any other course, training or online qualification“.

Tambu


"she is a role model trainer, mentor, coach all rolled into one!" - Paul

“Colleen is an exceptional trainer.  She has strong knowledge on the theories and models.  She is the epitome of what coaching is and sets exemplary standards on her teaching and facilitation skills.  In addition to her training capabilities, Colleen provides strong support to the team with lots of acknowledgement and encouragement shared throughout the duration of the program.  Overall, she is a role model trainer, mentor, coach all rolled into one”! 

Paul


"It has forever changed my life " - Lee 

“I was first introduced to Dr Lightbody when she gave a presentation at a Virtual Women's Day event.  From the moment she spoke, I was drawn to her passion, sincerity and knowledge.  She was able to convey coaching and neuroscience in a way that was logical even to a layman like me.  I have just completed the BrainWise Coach Certification program and learned so much about how Life Coaching works, it's values and application.  The course has not just taught me how to coach clients, friends and family, but to navigate my life in a way that is more meaningful, more logical and less exhausting!   It has forever changed my life.  I am excited about doing the ”Brainwise Practitioner Coaching Certification next“. 

Lee


"Ithe knowledge and value from this course is unparalleled." - Talia

After attending the Brainwise Coaching Certification (which provided the fundamentals of coaching and neuroscience), the Brainwise Practitioner Program provided all the practical elements of becoming a coach. Colleen shared with us years of tried and tested processes, templates and practices that equipped me with the confidence to take on my first clients. 

This experience has really been life changing for me - not only in how I communicate with others, but also in learning about myself and my brain. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is serious about being a coach, the knowledge and value from this course is unparalleled. 

Talia


BrainWise as a Coaching Education Provider

Why I Chose to Become a Coach Training Provider

 

In the early 2000s, coaching made its debut in my country, and I had the honor of becoming one of the first coaches to be accredited. This experience was inspirational on both a personal and professional level. With my expertise in counseling, being coached and later learning to coach was transformative for me since it gave me a completely new perspective on how to "assist" other people. It was more about enabling individuals to solve their own problems and tap into their own wisdom than it was about actually assisting them. 

My business was founded on my love of coaching and my desire to spread this amazing ability, which not only enabled me to empower people but also had a profoundly positive impact on my own life (see my TEDx Talk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmdp7tr8UFc&t=2s). This gave me the inspiration to start the process of training to be a coach trainer for a reputable coaching organization. I exercised this ability in numerous coaching institutions as I earned certificates and experience, and I eventually established an eclectic style that encompassed a variety of methodologies. The academic rigor of coaching as a skill and a practice has been developed by extensive studies in a variety of domains, including neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality. This extensive research and investigation inspired me to create a coaching curriculum that credibly and successfully combined the science and the art of coaching. I decided to become a coach training provider since I have a passion for this as well as a love of learning and teaching.

 

Dr Colleen Lightbody

BrainWise – Mastery through Neuroscience


BrainWise Learning Philosophy

The Learning Philosophy that guides the BrainWise Coach Training and Mentoring Programs Is detailed here: 


The BrainWise Learning Philosophy is based in sound adult learning and the neuroscience-of-learning principles. This understanding dramatically increases motivation, attention, understanding, retention, and recall, while minimizing time spent studying. This approach to learning has been trained as a Learning program for students in education programs as well as in corporates since 1984.

The following neuroscience principles are weaved through with adult learning theories: these may be applied in an in-person as well as a virtual program: 

1. Brain Structure - Understand the parts of the brain and why this is vital to learning

2. Routes and Pathways - Understand how your brain REALLY works

3. Academically Speaking - The limitations of your cognitive capacity and how to overcome this

4. Instinctive – Limbic Brain - The importance of managing the stress response for optimal learning

5. Neuroplasticity - The brilliantly malleable brain

6. Whole Brain - Leveraging left and right brain function for optimal learning

7. Individual and Social - Social learning and MIP: Make it Personal

8. Spacing - Managing sleep and time for optimal results

9. Emotions - Navigating emotions skillfully to enhance retention and recall

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