Frequently Asked Questions

let's get those questions answered

what's a life coach, anyway? how does it differ from therapy?

WHAT'S A LIFE COACH, ANYWAY? HOW DOES IT DIFFER FROM THERAPY?

life coaching vs. therapy

empowers clients to find their own solutions

future focused

provides tools for personal transformation

gives awareness to limiting beliefs and the power of choice

teaches how to process emotions for emotional resiliency

session by session approach vs. package approach

problem oriented

delves into the past

determines appropriate treatment options

may refer out for medication

Life Coach:
The "Guide"

Therapist:
The "Expert"

baseline functioning

highest functioning

lower functioning

Coaches develop the core skills of connection, compassion and curiosity while
clients develop the skills of choosing deliberate thinking, confidence, and emotional regulation.

What makes the Mind firm method curriculum different?

what makes the mind firm method curriculum different?

mfm table of contents

This format is predictable for both coach and client and ensures repeatable results.
Giving the client all of our information allows them to refer back to it long after the coaching is finished for a lifetime of impact.

session 1

it all starts here

questions, awareness, and commitment to spark consistent personal growth and emotional resilience

session 2

the primitive brain

understand how your brain works with the Motivational Triad; how to become the Watcher

session 3

the power of your thoughts

awareness of the power of your thoughts, their effects, and how to develop a growth mindset

session 4

the inner voice

discover your self-talk and challenge old identities that are not beneficial to you

session 5

fact vs. story

learn how to separate out the facts from the story; practice a mindfulness tool: The Mindful Release

session 6

the fsebel paradigm

take a deep dive into The Paradigm and learn how to use it in daily self-coaching for greater awareness 

session 7

the paradigm shift

use The Paradigm to create new belief systems and lasting outcomes in your life

session 8

coaching with the paradigm

coaching in real time with The Paradigm as your guide to empower you to overcome challenges and reach goals

session 9

emotions explained

how to be present with emotions and the different coping mechanisms we use to overcome intense feelings

session 10

processing emotions

face your emotions head on with the Emotional Reboot—it's easier than you think and puts you back in control

session 11

the complexity of emotion

discover the nuances of emotion to alleviate unnecessary suffering and feel on purpose

session 12

moving forward with purpose

apply the skills of self-coaching to live your best life and move forward with purpose

what's the certification process like?

what's the certification process like?

It is a self-paced program where you will learn the art & science of coaching with live components via Zoom. We will send you hard-copy materials where you'll learn in tandem in the Member's portal with video tutorials, group calls, 1:1 mentoring, and peer practice. You will have lifetime access to the community and updated content with no required future tests, dues, or fees.

how effective is the mind firm method training for coaches?

HOW EFFECTIVE IS THE MIND FIRM METHOD TRAINING FOR COACHES?

We take pride in providing not only a rock-solid curriculum, but teaching coaches the true "art" of coaching. When individuals join our program, each one has natural abilities that aid in the coaching process. Our goal is to amplify those where they'll feel completely confident to coach after their training is over. Every coach who has gone through our program has rated the following statements on a scale of 1-10, and the following are their average answers at the beginning and end of our training.

moreover, 100% of our coaches improved in each area after training.

what do you mean when you say "the art & science" of coaching?

WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHEN YOU SAY "THE ART & SCIENCE" OF COACHING?

the 7 c's of conscious coaching

Bottom line: You are the secret sauce to your own coaching success. Give yourself permission to show up celebrating your unique strengths rather than aspiring to be like another coach you admire.

01

curriculum

The Mind Firm Method is your foundation in helping others reach their potential and recognize they are not stuck.

02

character

Knowing who you are and your core values will help guide you in making any decision you face in your life, even about coaching. 

03

connection

How you connect with your client is up to you, but the bottom line is: it matters. Your coaching presence impacts each session.

04

compassion

Seeing your client as whole and complete is vital to their success and frees you from judgment or needing know have all the answers.

05

curiosity

True curiosity sets the stage for your client to take a peek inside their own mind. Learn the art of open-ended questions.

06

confidence

You don't have to know everything to be a confident coach, you just have to show up willing to make mistakes and believe that you can figure it out.

07

climate

You get to decide how you present yourself as a coach and online. Learn how to be deliberate with your personal brand--your vibe attracts your tribe. 

what are the core philosophies of your program?

what are the core philosophies of your program?

Using evidence based tools grounded in CBT (thought work), DBT (mind/body work), and modern positive psychology, our curriculum increases overall well-being through mindfulness, coaching frameworks and emotional regulation. Knowing these tools will amplify your personal and professional life and help fellow colleagues, trainees and patients increase their resiliency.

what does the fsebel paradigm represent?

WHAT DOES THE FSEBEL PARADIGM REPRESENT?

Feasible: capable of being accomplished or brought about; possible

Paradigm: a set of ideas or a framework that explains how you view reality

the fsebel paradigm

facts

story

cause us to tell a 

emotion

cause us to feel

behavior

drives our

effect

creates our

legacy

determines our

Our life's legacy can always be traced back to the story we repeatedly tell.

(short-term outcome)

(who we become)

How long does it take to Certify? What is required?

how long does it take to certify? what is required?

Depending on your pace, you can expect to certify within 4-9 months. One of the requirements is to take a client through our 12 session program, so that is the minimum time one could finish. You can expect to spend anywhere between 2-4 hours to complete each session's course work.

We have high standards to uphold the integrity of our program. You will be required to take first yourself, and then another individual through the 12 session program. This entails watching all video modules, written coursework, and submitting coaching samples for review, both with clients and peers. You will receive written feedback and mentoring to improve your abilities. You will also be required to attend a minimum of 12 group coaching calls for individual practice and learning. Throughout the program there are benchmark assignments as well as video assessments to determine your abilities meet the required standards.

What we have found is those who apply themselves consistently and show up with an open attitude progress easily through the course. There are amply opportunities to learn above and beyond the bare minimum.

if this is self-paced, am i essentially on my own?

if this is self-paced, am i esentially on my own?

The beauty of our program is the day you sign with us is the day you are welcomed into our community. You don't have to wait to certify to take part in the camaraderie and networking that our members enjoy.

In addition, upon joining you will be paired up with an Accountability Partner who will be your peer coach at key times throughout your training. You will immediately feel part of the community when you start attending the required live calls and get to know the other coaches in the program. You will also have 3 mentoring sessions after each unit, so you'll never feel lost during training. In addition, Jennifer and Sarah are available at weekly office hours or anytime via DM.

We created the self-paced program after testing cohorts (that started in a group and went through the program all at the same pace) versus individuals (who started independently and went through at their own pace). The feedback we received was that the coaches appreciated being able to work on the content on their own timeframe and at their own convenience, with the flexibility of scheduling the live required components around their own schedule. We also found that our coaches enjoyed the opportunity of joining our program when they were excited and ready, rather than waiting for the next group to start.

How much does it cost? Do you offer payment plans or discounts?

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS OR DISCOUNTS?

Our program is $12,000 if you go through as an individual. If you choose to add the Business Builder add-on, it is $15,000. We offer a 3 month payment option. Every 6 months, we offer one scholarship based on need, you can find the form here.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURSE?

HOW LONG DO I HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURSE?

You'll have access to the online modules forever. These are video trainings that you can watch for refreshers long after the course is over! In addition, you will have access to the community with opportunities for live coaching, bonus calls, and updates to the content for life, including PDF files of the content which you can personally adapt and brand to your needs. No future tests or dues will be required.

what makes you qualified to run a coach training?

what makes you qualified to run a coach training?

As Master Certified Life Coaches in a variety of modalities, our program aims to fill the gaps we saw in the life coaching industry. Jennifer's background in Education and Sarah's in Psychology makes them ideally suited to create this type of curricula.

are you accredited through ICF?

are you accredited through icf?

After much deliberation, we have decided not to pursue getting accredited through ICF. It's important to know that ICF is a for-profit organization who took it upon themselves to set the standards of life coaching across all niches. The standards and guidelines they have set limit what we can do as coaches within our program. For example, ICF encourages "confrontation when client does not take agreed upon action." While this approach works well in certain industries, with individual clients we believe the best approach is empowering them to hold themselves accountable. We consider ourselves to be "teacher-coaches" and teach concepts throughout our sessions that teach them the skills to coach themselves, which is frowned upon by ICF.

What we have found, is that individual clients care much more about the results you provide than accreditation. Success depends more on methods and client outcomes than any credential. If you're good, your reputation will speak for itself. And conversely, even if you're credentialed, if you can't provide what the client is seeking, you will not make it very far until you improve your skills.

how do i know if this is the right training for me?

how do i know if this is the right training for me?

If you are seeking a program that takes the guesswork out of where to begin and what is essential to get repeatable results with your clients, you're in the right place. Our coaches strive to empower their clients to be self-sufficient and proficient at self-coaching once the program is complete.

why would a physician want to become certified as a life coach?

WHY WOULD A PHYSICIAN WANT TO BECOME CERTIFIED AS A LIFE COACH?

Physicians benefit both personally and professionally when they become certified in the Mind Firm Method and add vital skills to their resume.

Personally: 
Doctors are currently suffering, with 53% reporting feeling burned out and 1 in 4 feeling depressed. Rates are even higher in female physicians, resulting in tragic unprecedented suicide rates. Unfortunately, there is a current stigma surrounding seeking treatment for mental health within the medical community, causing practitioners not to get the help they desperately need out. Our program teaches physicians who want to feel better the skills and tools needed to improve their emotional well-being in a format free from the fear of their employer finding out or "looking weak" to others while furthering your credentials.

Professionally: There are multiple ways our coaches have used the material within their profession, but broken down it's beneficial working with both staff and patients. Within organizations, a company culture can shift to improve retention, aid in recruitment, improve the resident experience, and boost employee morale. In addition, healthy physicians make less mistakes, causing less malpractice claims. With patients, having this knowledge is useful helping them break free from victim mentality, it helps with bedside manner and compassion, and it improves the physician's ability to deal with emotionally challenging situations.

how effective is life coaching?

HOW EFFECTIVE IS LIFE COACHING?

Until recently, the only evidence of coaching's efficacy was anecdotes and clients speaking of life-changing transformations, breakthroughs, and improved relationships. That all changed when three doctors conducted a randomized clinical trial, published in JAMA in 2019. Eighty-eight doctors participated, with half receiving coaching over the space of six months for at least 3.5 hours total.

The results were significant: emotional exhaustion went down by 19.5%, as did burnout symptoms by 17.1%. In addition, those who received coaching reported an overall increased quality of life by a staggering 20.3% compared to those who did not get coached. Coaching is now recognized as an evidence-based approach to amplify overall well-being.

why do you focus on physicians? can others go through your training?

why do you focus on physicians? Can others go through your training?

After working as a contracted coach with physicians as her primary client, Jennifer was approached by physicians who saw the need within their industry to make coaching more accessible and mainstream. While we focus on physicians, our program is available and open to anyone seeking a life coach certification.

will you help me grow my coaching business?

WILL YOU HELP ME GROW MY COACHING BUSINESS?

We want you to be as successful as possible after certifying with us. We have an in-house business coach who will meet with you one on one at the end of your training and get you started on the right foot. She has created a vault of useful videos and Business calls, all of which are included with the base price of $12K.

Should you choose to add on the Business package, you will receive the following for an additional $3K:

  • 12 weekly calls over 3 months with personalized support
  • Branding clarity: feedback on messaging and design
  • Technical support and feedback in creating a 1 page website
  • Email lead magnet feedback and support
  • Social media strategy
  • Client onboarding
  • Set up scheduling app and automated appointments reminders
  • SEO basics
  • Outline and clarify your unique coaching package
  • All of which is uniquely tailored to your needs!

do you offer CME?

do you offer cme?

As we are not physicians, we are in the process of making this available by working with physicians who can help us add this important component to our program.

what's the cohort experience like?

what's the cohort experience like?

We work closely with Wellness Directors and other administrative staff who want to bring this to their organization.  Through collaboration, we tailor the process to meet their specific needs while keeping the integrity of the program intact. There is a significant discount for cohorts.

WHAT IF I WANT TO SIGN NOW WITHOUT A DISCOVERY CALL? 

WHAT IF I WANT TO SIGN NOW WITHOUT A DISCOVERY CALL? 

If you know you are sold on beginning The Mind Firm Method training, you can click here to join. This will take you to our order page and contracts, and you'll have immediate access to the member's area. We will send out your hard-copy materials within days and you'll be on your way.

what if I've already certified through another organization?

WHAT IF I'VE ALREADY CERTIFIED THROUGH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION?

what's your master certification training like? who is it for?

WHAT'S YOUR MASTER CERTIFICATION TRAINING LIKE? WHO IS IT FOR?

what is your refund policy?

WHAT IS YOUR REFUND POLICY?

Your investment is backed by our customer satisfaction policy. We stand behind our product and want our clients to be absolutely satisfied. If you find our program isn't a fit after beginning the training, we offer a 7 day money back guarantee.

do you have any sort of referral bonus?

DO YOU HAVE ANY SORT OF REFERRAL BONUS?

YES! For many years, we grew our business via word-of-mouth referrals alone. We are honored that people saw the value in our program enough to share it. For anyone who signs based on an individual's personal referral, we pay them $1000. We collect that information in a form each coach fills out.

where can I read more testimonials?

WHERE CAN I READ MORE TESTIMONIALS?

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