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Become a Certified Meta-Systemic Coach!
Transform your career with our 3x4-week coaching education program. Designed for both aspiring and seasoned professionals, our courses combine theory with hands-on practice to foster excellence in coaching and leadership. We blend systemic coaching and individual psychology to train coaches who create deep, lasting change — in people and the systems they live in. Chose whether you want to do all modules or just one: Life, Relationship, Career.
Program Overview
The heyCoach! certification is recognized for its rigor and practical orientation, giving graduates a significant advantage in the competitive coaching marketplace.
Books included to enrich your Coaching Education
Our comprehensive curriculum integrates diverse methodologies, equipping you with advanced tools to address the multifaceted challenges your clients face. We bridge established psychological principles with innovative systemic approaches.
Minimax Interventions
Learn to apply strategic thinking to coaching. Minimax interventions help clients identify optimal solutions by minimizing potential risks and maximizing gains in complex situations. This technique empowers them to navigate uncertainty.
Adler: Menschenkenntnis
Dive deep into Alfred Adler's concept of "Menschenkenntnis" – profound knowledge of human nature. This module refines your ability to understand clients' unique motivations, lifestyles, and social embeddedness.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Discover Covey's transformative ideas on igniting and nurturing personal change. Dive into his exploration of achieving true effectiveness and the importance of focusing on character ethics over personality ethics when choosing value systems.
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Curriculum - Life Coaching
This module equips future coaches with the foundational tools to guide clients in their personal growth. You will learn how to work with belief systems, motivation, emotions, and resilience, applying proven psychological models and practical coaching techniques. The focus is on enabling you to support individuals in overcoming challenges and living with clarity and balance.
Day One
  • All things Organisational
  • Being a Coach
  • Values, Coaching Ethics & Standards
  • Coaching vs Psychotherapy
  • What is Coaching and What it is Not
  • Coaching Techniques
Week 1: Foundations & Self-Awareness
Explore fundamental coaching principles and techniques for effective communication and understanding of self.
  • Coaching principles & conversation techniques (active listening, holding space, paraphrasing)
  • Introduction to Adlerian individual psychology
  • Adlerian psychology applied to individual growth
  • Techniques for deep self-awareness and personal values exploration.
Self-learning: Alfred Adler's concept of "Menschenkenntnis" – profound knowledge of human nature
Live Coaching Sessions in Shadowing
Week 2: Personality & Values
Delve into various personality frameworks and the significance of personal values in coaching.
  • MBTI, Big Five, DISC
  • Birth Order & Siblings Dynamics
  • Character, Temperament, Identity
  • Strategies for vision creation and effective goal-setting frameworks.
  • Guidance on navigating major life transitions and change management.
Self-learning: Learn to apply strategic thinking to coaching. Book: Minimax interventions
Live Coaching Sessions in Shadowing
Week 3: Motivation, Purpose & Burnout
Understand theories of human motivation, the search for purpose, and strategies for preventing and managing burnout.
  • Motivation vs Volition
  • Burnout phases
  • Procrastination
  • The Yearly Vision Board
  • Affirmation & Manifestation
Self-learning: Bauer - What activates the motivational system? Anna K. Schaffner - Burnout
Live Coaching Sessions in Shadowing
Week 4: Resilience, CBT
Build resilience, explore constructive mindsets, and master effective coaching session closure techniques.
  • Resilience-building, constructivism, self-leadership, VUCA
  • Closing a coaching session: goal formulation, metaphor use
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles for coaching, Neuroplasticity
  • Methods for identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs and inferiority feelings.
Self-learning: Dr. Aaron T. Beck, Developer of Cognitive Therapy. Viktor Frankl's freedom in the gap
Final Live Coaching Sessions in Shadowing
Closing
Curriculum - Relationship Coaching
This module trains coaches to understand and transform interpersonal dynamics. You will explore communication models, conflict resolution methods, and psychological frameworks that shape relationships. The emphasis is on developing the ability to help clients build healthier, more authentic, and sustainable connections in both personal and professional contexts.
Day One
  • All things Organisational
  • Being a Coach
  • Values, Coaching Ethics & Standards
  • Coaching vs Psychotherapy
  • What is Coaching and What it is Not
  • Coaching Techniques
Week 1: Communication & Attachment
Master the art of effective communication and explore the foundational principles of human connection.
  • Nonviolent Communication (GFK): expressing needs and feelings
  • Verbalizing emotions and active listening techniques
  • Attachment theory basics (Adler & Bauer): understanding relational patterns
  • Empathy exercises and building relational safety
Self-learning: Reflective journaling on personal communication styles and attachment patterns; practicing "I" statements. Reading: Marshall B. Rosenberg's "Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life"
Live Coaching Sessions in Shadowing
Week 2: Conflict & Relationship Dynamics
Learn to navigate conflict constructively, understand relational dynamics, and facilitate healthy resolution.
  • Drama Triangle): identifying roles in interaction (Victim, Persecutor, Rescuer)
  • Conflict resolution strategies and healthy negotiation
  • Mediation structure & phases for couples and families
  • Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries
  • Understanding and practicing forgiveness in relationships
Self-learning: Analyzing personal conflict responses; reading on non-defensive communication. Reading: "Getting to Yes" by Roger Fisher and William Ury.
Live Coaching Sessions in Shadowing
Week 3: Boundaries & Trust
  • Johari Window
  • Psychodrama
  • The Dark Triad
  • Sociometry
  • Trust repair and beliefs
Self-learning: Journaling on personal experiences with boundaries and trust; researching Adlerian concepts of relational finality and Bauer's neurobiology of trust.
Live Coaching Sessions in Shadowing
Week 4: Consensus and Compromise
  • Consensus and Compromise.
  • Fostering individual and collective growth within relationships
  • Meta-systemic integration: applying holistic approaches to complex relational challenges
Self-learning: Developing a personal coaching framework integrating all learned concepts; practicing ethical dilemmas through case studies; researching specialized relationship coaching areas.
Final Live Coaching Sessions in Shadowing
Closing
Curriculum - Career Coaching
This module prepares coaches to work with clients on career development and leadership growth. You will gain knowledge in coaching tools for professional orientation, leadership models, team dynamics, and modern workplace trends. The aim is to enable you to guide clients in advancing their careers, navigating change, and leading with confidence and impact.
Day One
  • All things Organisational
  • Being a Coach
  • Values, Coaching Ethics & Standards
  • Coaching vs Psychotherapy
  • What is Coaching and What it is Not
  • Coaching Techniques
Week 1: Career Foundations
Dive into coaching fundamentals, ethical practices, and the core theories shaping human behavior and personality.
  • Career Development & Interviewing
  • Personality Tests & VAKOG
  • Confidence & Self-Esteem at Work
  • Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
Self-learning: Reflecting on personal values and how they align with career goals; researching the impact of systemic thinking in organizations. Exercise: IKIGAI + journal “What work gives me meaning?”
Week 2: Communication, Motivation, Goals & Burnout
Master communication techniques, influence strategies, and advanced tools for deeper client transformation.
  • Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
  • Feedback techniques
  • Communication models (VAKOG)
  • Volition, Spiral Dynamics for work
  • Burnout phases, overcompensation in performance
  • Key thinkers: Paul Watzlawick, Friedemann Schulz von Thun, Marshall Rosenberg​
Self-learning: Practicing active listening in daily conversations; role-playing challenging client communication scenarios; analyzing personal feedback styles. Read: Bauer + Adler on striving, motivation, burnout
Week 3: Transition and Leadership Coaching
Explore concepts of time, motivation, and purpose, along with strategies for effective workplace and leadership coaching.
  • Time Management
  • Servant Leadership
  • Team building strategies
  • Conflict management & mediation
  • Gender roles from an individual psychology perspective
  • Coaching in job transitions: loss of status, uncertainty, CV & interview prep
  • Change Management & New Work, Remote Work & Leading in Startups, Leading Generation Z, DEI
Self-learning: Identifying personal time management challenges and implementing new strategies; analyzing different leadership styles in real-world examples; developing a personal burnout prevention plan, Career narrative
Week 4: Public Speaking Masterclass
Learn to speak confidently in front of groups — whether on stage, in webinars, or during workshops.
  • Confidence & Presence – Overcoming nerves, building authentic stage presence.
  • Speech Structure – Storytelling, impactful openings, clear calls to action.
  • Voice & Body Language – Breathing, tone control, gestures, and movement.
  • Audience Connection – Reading the room, handling questions, inclusive communication.
  • Practice & Feedback – Short talks with peer and trainer feedback, optional AI audience analysis.
Self-learning: Prepare Your Signature Talk (1 pager): Title + short description, Hook (story or quote), 3 key messages, Closing message and call to action. Practice (optional recording). Deliver your talk in front of a mirror or camera. Write reflection: What’s easier for me — speaking from expertise or vulnerability?
Optional: Mediation
This module introduces mediation as a structured approach to resolving conflicts between individuals or groups. You will learn core principles, step-by-step mediation processes, and practical techniques for guiding parties toward constructive agreements. The emphasis is on equipping coaches with additional methods to support clients in conflict situations beyond traditional coaching.
Optional: Supervision
This module provides future coaches with the skills to reflect on their own practice and to support other coaches in developing their effectiveness. You will learn how to structure supervision sessions, address ethical challenges, and guide reflective learning processes. The goal is to enable coaches to both receive and eventually offer supervision as a tool for professional growth and quality assurance.
Investment & Enrollment
Program Details
  • 3 moths intensive training (100hrs) Focus: Life, Relationship, Career
  • Can be spread over 6 months
  • Mix of Online Learning and Self Learning (50:50)
  • Delivered remotely
  • Comprehensive digital resource library
  • Access to heyCoach! community
  • Post-certification support (4 weeks)
  • Three Books included for Self-Learning
  • Certificate in any language
Investment: €2,900 incl 19% MwSt per module
Payment plans available
Application Process
  1. Submit your application (15 min)
  1. Brief interview with program advisor
  1. Secure your spot
  1. Flexibility in start dates
Get Your heyCoach Certificate!
Our certification is more than just a piece of paper; it's a proof to your mastery of the Meta-Systemic coaching methodology. It validates your expertise and commitment to excellence, opening doors to new opportunities and increased credibility in the global coaching landscape. The Certificate comes in your language of choice!
Recognition
Your heyCoach! certification is recognized and enabling you to practice and lead transformative coaching sessions across diverse cultures and industries.
Enhanced Credibility
Stand out in a competitive market. Our program ensures you possess the advanced skills and unique perspective that clients are actively seeking.
Career Advancement
Leverage your certification to attract premium clients, command higher rates, and elevate your professional profile within the coaching community.
Ready to Transform Your Coaching Career?
The coaching industry is evolving rapidly. Those who master advanced methodologies like our Meta-Systemic approach will stand out in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Whether you're just beginning your coaching journey or looking to elevate an established practice, the heyCoach certification provides the tools, credibility, and community to help you succeed.
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