Going through the coaching program that Mina has created is a gamechanger! This program has added a new dimension to my ability to help others unlock their potential, made me a better leader, and has even helped me in my… Read more “Vi-Anne Antrum”

Positive Coaching’s Training Program surpassed expectations. I found it to be a transformative experience that honed my coaching skills and sharpened my strategic thinking. Expertly curated curriculum, empowering mentors, and interactive workshops enriched my abilities as an executive coach. Highly… Read more “Sandy Schwan”

Overall I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to become a stronger leader, a more effective communicator, and a better human being. It amazes me how much Mina and her team were able to accomplish in one week.… Read more “Liz Caraballo Golden”

The program that Mina Brown designs for coaching is nothing less than phenomenal. She understands adult learning and creates an experience that takes even the most inexperienced beginner into feeling a sense of confidence and capability in eight days. More… Read more “Vanessa Stuart”

The Career Management Coach Certification course takes you from the 30,000 foot view down to the nitty-gritty details. I learned how to help clients really focus on the trajectory of their career rather than just the next step. While I… Read more “Natalie Settele (CCMC Program)”

I only wish I had known about Coach Academy two years ago! Mina and her team focus on results and deliver with intensity and compassion. The practice sessions seem intimidating initially, but the team sets the stage for learning through… Read more “Jane Williams”

I am ready to “CHANGE THE WORLD, ONE PERSON AT A TIME”! Coach Academy has given me back my purpose in life. It was the most inspiring training I have ever attended. The knowledge that Mina and her team have… Read more “Leah Ballard”

Profound and life-changing. Hands down. If you are looking to immerse yourself in the coaching field and ready to “hit the ground running” upon completion, then this is the program for you. The faculty are wise, knowledgeable, genuine, empathetic, and… Read more “Alana Hefner”

The Positive Coaching program was more than I expected. It was transformative and profound. I am a different human after going through this program. The facilitated content and learnings were impactful and I came out with new skills and a… Read more “Teresa Pottorff”

Transformational is the only word that describes this program. Mina and Joan are inspired leaders and teachers who embody what it means to be a coach. This coach certification class is an action packed 8 days during which you will… Read more “Natalie Settele”

I am sincerely grateful that I was able to attend your training in Texas, as I believe this was a HUGE turning point for me. The whole experience was mind blowing! I will forever promote your program for others interested… Read more “Brenda O’Donnell”

I stepped out of this class a coach; not an aspiring coach, but an actual coach – with confidence in my abilities and a real hunger to practice. Coaching unlocks potential for others; Positive Coaching training unlocks the inner coach… Read more “Sarah Lackey”

This program was life-changing for me. Mina and Joan provided an extensive learning experience and more importantly are master coaches themselves, providing real-life expertise. The eight days went by so quickly. My cohort of students were amazing people, we bonded… Read more “Sue LaVallee”

The time spent with Mina and her team was time well spent. I left the week with a working knowledge of how to effectively coach but moreover, I left the week with a heightened understanding of myself. I am looking… Read more “Brigitte Hyler Richerson”

This program changed my career (and life). 3 years after graduating from Positive Coaching, my coaching business grew to a point where I needed to hire a few coaches to help. I looked no further than Positive Coaching to find… Read more “Tyler Mallet”

Life enhancing. It might be a bit of a stretch to say life changing – but it was that sort of experience. Mina and the team pour into you over the length of the course and you walk away with… Read more “Greg Sumpter”

Mina and her team provide an elite experience from beginning to end. The thought and program preparation for Positive Coaching is palpable from day one, as is their passion for the power and integrity of the coaching profession. The way… Read more “Suzanne Drotman”

Mina, Shelley and Meg provide a fabulous experience for coach certification. They are subject matter experts and provide a detailed curriculum that goes beyond the standard criteria for coach certification. I highly recommend Positive Coaching!

I would describe my Positive Coaching experience as life changing. This extensive training prepared me to take the next real steps into my journey of becoming a coach. The intensive coach training by Mina Brown and Shelley A. Smith was… Read more “Lisa M. Williamson”

Wow! What an amazing learning experience! Mina and her team of collaborators, Shelley Smith and Peggy Dean, kept us interested, focused, and learning the entire eight days. We had fun, we learned and we bonded as a class. The value… Read more “Kevin Wilson”

Who says Virtual Learning can’t be fun and enriching? I had the pleasure of being part of an amazing cohort of professionals who want to make a difference as Business/Life/Executive Coaches. Positive Coaching Solutions offered an amazing 8 day accelerated… Read more “Veronica Aguirre”

What an amazing program! The intense, eight-day approach gave me the focus I needed to quickly learn the skills to be the best coach I can be for my clients! The facilitators are top notch – I learned so much… Read more “Kristin Derwinski”

A well-structured and thoughtfully designed program for developing robust coaching skills. The faculty are knowledgeable, experienced, and committed. I highly recommend this program.

I have been doing executive coaching for several years and decided I needed to be certified. I took the class to start “checking boxes” towards the certification but got so much more than I expected. The faculty was knowledgeable, engaging,… Read more “Tracy Spears”

I absolutely loved the Positive Coaching Training! It had everything I was looking for and more. Excellent teachers and I am picky about teachers. The material was presented very well and it was easy to assimilate all the information as… Read more “Ruth Kirby”

Mina and the Positive Coaching team far exceeded my expectations. Their comprehensive program offers unique, experiential learning opportunities that helped prepare me for success. I’m so grateful for having attended the Positive Coaching program. It was one of the best… Read more “Kevin Claus”

The best thing was the people, both faculty and fellow students. This experience exceeded my expectations.

The questioning techniques and coaching process were a real revelation to me and definitely something I can use in every part of my life – not just coaching!!

A great value for both my time and my money.

This priceless knowledge can be used in “coaching” and help make others successful by teaching them how to fish!

An outstanding program for people who are serious and sincere about developing rich coaching skills and gaining the tools needed to successfully complete the certification process. The teachers are experienced, and they are deeply committed to sharing their knowledge and… Read more “Bill Koch”

Having researched many options available for acquiring my coaching certification, this was by FAR the best value. It was the most complete, and timely , and cost effective program I found. Learning to think the “Coaching” way was like learning… Read more “Mena Hoopes”

Can’t say enough. Mina created excitement on every level. Very engaging and supremely knowledgeable!

I really feel like i got my money’s worth and with the extra four months of some mentoring- i scored! The instructors love and care for the students and for their subject matter. I felt like they really were interested… Read more “Leslie J.”

It was the perfect program for me. It was affordable, informational and has prepared me well for my next steps. The Instructors were truly dedicated to what they do and their passion was evident.

Mina Brown has designed an outstanding opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing expertise in life coaching. The certification training is a rigorous and highly compelling 8 days of face-to-face interaction providing a solid foundation in the essential core competencies along… Read more “Dr. Penny Armstrong”

It’s been a wonderful class. I learned so many things about coaching and few powerful NLP tools. Very engaging and interactive. Mina and Peggy do complete justice to the course.

For three years I have been sending my team of HR professionals through Mina’s program. They come back to the office more effective and impactful in their service to the business and client groups. I finally got to attend and… Read more “Jeff Bettinger”

Mina and Positive Coaching have been both a life changer for me personally and a game changer for my business. Three years ago, I was certified through Mina’s program to add the coaching dimension to my leadership development and training… Read more “Sherry Yellin, PhD, ACC, BCC”

I felt like I was being pushed to be better. I like that Meg and Mina were not “easy” on me.

I enjoyed the compact, precise and pure coach training combined with the ability to practice the skills and receive feedback from instructors and peers. This is one of the best trainings I have attended and it allowed me to immediately… Read more “Mardi WA”

Even though it is very intense, being able to step away from your life, and focus only on coaching, lends to successful learning!

Having the mentor coaching sessions was invaluable. I was not only able to make plans for the personal areas I wanted to work on but to improve on what I been doing with my own coaching.

Mina, what a gift you are! Thank you for changing my life by leading me into my dream career. I am so fulfilled helping others and now I have the skills to do it even better. I’m so grateful to… Read more “Carla Bryant”

Just what I wanted, IN person, IN tensive, and IN credible!

The program is well organized and instructionally sound. There is a good mix of information sharing with practice and feedback.

Mina and Peggy were FANTASTIC! They created a safe environment they were thoughtful, open, encouraging and patient. The course content was exactly what I needed to enhance my coaching approach. The pace of the class was right on. While I… Read more “Missy G.”

Mina Brown, Peggy Dean, and the team at Positive Coaching Solutions have thoughtfully and thoroughly constructed a coach training program that’s rigorous, thought-provoking, engaging, and rewarding. It seamlessly combines theory, hands-on practice, and important and useful lessons from their own… Read more “Claire Tondreau”

I really enjoyed the program! Mina and Peggy kept me engaged the entire time!

Great program, great mentor coaching afterward! I am not a morning person, so having to attend a group mentor coaching session at 8 am Monday mornings was not something I was looking forward to. But after the first session with… Read more “Sonia Cerezo”

Wow! What a potent program! Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom, mastery and precious selves. Thanks to all my classmates for providing the rich learning environment that gave me support, confidence and experience.

The BEST thing about the program was the adherence to PURE coaching and the incorporation of NLP practices. The coupling was very harmonious and really helped me cement the raw power of coaching.

Very valuable time spent. Particularly pleased with the in-person learning mode and immersion of the content over 60+ straight hours rather than spreading it out over months. This suits my learning needs much better. Both trainers were outstanding, different than… Read more “Heather G.”

I can’t say enough great things about this program. I have and will continue to highly recommend it to those looking to certify. Mina, Peg, and Meg make a great team. I loved having multiple facilitators to add variety and… Read more “Cathy M.”

Your teaching style worked well for me, you were hands, provided room for questions and plenty of practice. There is nothing that I would recommend changing. Thank you again for a fabulous learning experience that will lead me to my… Read more “Renee S.”

The best thing about this class is face-to- face aspect of the program and the practical exercises. We were able to learn mostly by "doing", not just theory. I wanted an in-class experience and I received that and more.

The program was phenomenal! I appreciate all of the thought, information, care and passion that went into the development of the class. I also appreciate the exceptional breadth and depth of knowledge that Mina and Peggy shared. The program and… Read more “Angela Marsh”

The content was well organized – really appreciated the materials for the classroom learning, the exercises in groups, the way the time was segmented to allow for triads and hands-on experience – that facilitated a lot of education, hands-on learning,… Read more “Amy D.”

This was an incredible experience and one I share with others and have very fond memories of. I have recommended the public programs to others inquiring about coaching programs. I feel that what I learned and have put into practice… Read more “Shelly S.”

Mina and Peggy were FANTASTIC! They created a safe environment they were thoughtful, open, encouraging and patient. The course content was exactly what I needed to enhance my coaching approach. The pace of the class was right on. While I… Read more “Michelle G.”

Absolutely the best program cost to outcomes ratio I found. Other programs are significantly more expensive and it is doubtful any more value.

It far exceeded my expectations. It was more rich with information and with interactive exercises than I imagined. Also, I could watch Mina teach all day! Very dynamic! Mina is the coaching Guru!

Truly life changing!

Honestly, the best coach training experience I have had.

I remember Mina mentioned we would feel exhausted by the time the program was over. But by the time the training was over I felt more committed and alive than before.

Top Notch! I will recommend this to everyone I know who wants to become or consider becoming a coach. And to anyone who just wants to learn to be a better person!

Mina is the gold standard of who I hope to be in my new venture.

The best thing about this program is it being intensive, best way for me to learn, immersion, loved all the coaching practice, loved being thrown in early to that process ready or not, loved all the materials, and the confidence… Read more “Gina Morse”

This program was fantastic, the ability to be immersed in a coaching culture was wonderful.

Love it – it’s not often that you go to a program that truly shapes you as a professional and makes an impact in everything you do.

From start to finish the training was superb! Mina and Peggy present the material with expertise, energy, integrity and great concern for our individual learning and ability to apply what we were being taught. The quality, interest and desire to… Read more “Jill W.”

If you put in the work, come with your most authentic self, and pay attention, Mina and Peggy can make you a coach.

I can’t thank you enough for your excellent training program which has been such a tremendous foundation on which I am building my new career. The quality of the 8-day in person training program was truly remarkable. It was by… Read more “Debbie Keeler”

Positive Coaching is a fantastic source for coach training, especially for those who desire IN-PERSON training for optimal learning. I looked at many different coach training options, and Positive Coaching was launched just in time to fill a unique place… Read more “Debbie Adams”

One of the best, if not the very best training class I have every attended. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time learning new things about helping people.

Great program structure, very capable faculty and outstanding value for time and money. Absolutely loved the in-person format. Highly recommended for both corporate and non-business participants.

Amazing coach training program. More than exceeded my expectations!

Mina, what a gift you are! Thank you for changing my life by leading me into my dream career. I am so fulfilled helping others and now I have the skills to do it even better. I’m so grateful to… Read more “Carla Bryant”

I learned a lot, benefited personally from the practice coaching and feel quite supported as I move forward.

I took my coaching certification from Mina and the best way to describe the experience is an extremely comprehensive program with a personal touch. She makes sure each person is prepared to take the next step to become a coach.… Read more “Valerie Prater”

This program is amazing–the teachers give life, clients, family, students their all. What a gift–what great role models! And the book/notes/workbook are like a cookbook for the soul!!

As an experienced coach, I was looking for a program that would allow me to complete my training hours in a compact format with a high level of professionalism. I found that and more at Positive Coaching Solutions. The trainers… Read more “Deborah Rubin, JD”

Positive Coaching Solutions and the techniques taught by Mina Brown and Peggy Dean are life changing. I have coached in corporations and ministry for a number of years but not ICF Certified. I was looking for a program that was… Read more “Cathy Rogers”

I sincerely appreciate the instructors sharing their knowledge and expertise with us during the coach training. The workshop was well-structured providing ample time for applying the tools which were taught in each section of the course. The heightened awareness to… Read more “MJ, NPO Executive Director, SHRM-SCP”

I can’t thank you enough for your excellent training program which has been such a tremendous foundation on which I am building my new career.  The quality of the 8-day in person training program was truly remarkable.  It was by… Read more “Debbie Keeler”

Becoming a professional coach has been a dream of mine for many years. I carefully considered coaching schools and choose Positive Coaching Solutions because of the breadth of the training and for the affordable price. I could not have chosen more wisely. Mina… Read more “Anna Goldenberg”

Mina Brown, Peggy Dean, and the team at Positive Coaching Solutions have thoughtfully and thoroughly constructed a coach training program that’s rigorous, thought-provoking, engaging, and rewarding. It seamlessly combines theory, hands-on practice, and important and useful lessons from their own… Read more “Claire Tondreau”

I’m a practicing leadership coach and career transition coach who has seriously attempted ICF certification for over a decade. Life always got in the way. At the end of my four month process with Positive Coaching Solutions, I am proud… Read more “T. Mark Hamilton”

I was looking for two very specific elements in a coaching certification program; that it was face to face and that it would go beyond a standard certification program. This program offered both. From the very beginning, the instructors were… Read more “Pennie Murray”

I entered the Positive Coaching training thinking that even if I never became a coach, I would learn something and it might be worth my time and money.  Much to my surprise, in less than a month, I am coaching in… Read more “Kristi Bains”

Positive Coaching is a fantastic source for coach training, especially for those who desire IN-PERSON training for optimal learning. I looked at many different coach training options, and Positive Coaching was launched just in time to fill a unique place… Read more “Debbie Adams”

Positive Coaching is an amazing program. My graduation was truly a turning point in my life. I am now looking forward to completing the certification process and starting my own coaching business. This has been a life-changing experience. The growth… Read more “Karin A. Bailey”

My initial feeling when I looked at the ICF website was that I was overwhelmed and felt that it would be way too difficult to reach certification. Positive Coaching greatly shifted my feeling and energy. I went back to the… Read more “Nancy McMorrow”

What a wonderful experience I had at Positive Coaching. You have such a comprehensive, professional, useful, and energizing program! I got so much out of it and I’m so excited about the possibilities this has opened up for me. Great… Read more “Vallie Van Eron”

Positive Coaching provides a comprehensive, in-person learning experience that allows for dynamic, real-world training for the best Master Coaches in the industry. I am not only fully prepared to sit for ICF certification due to the meticulous detail and instructions… Read more “Kathy Blanton”

Wow! What a potent program! Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom, mastery and precious selves. Thanks to all my classmates for providing the rich learning environment that gave me support, confidence and experience.

Positive Coaching is a valuable and empowering experience… It has allowed me to sharpen my skills, learn new skills, meet and collaborate with accomplished people and become qualified as an NLP Certified Coach. The presentations reveal exceptional information – text,… Read more “Audrey Taylor”

Positive Coaching is exactly the face-to-face coach training I was looking for. The learning that comes from hearing new ideas and concepts, immediately putting them into practice, and getting in-person individualized feedback is superb. Coaching begins on day one! The… Read more “Jennifer Bradley, PhD”

What a ride! I am still smiling, thinking of receiving my NLPC certificate with the accompaniment of my classmates humming “Pomp and Circumstance.” I am so excited at the new opportunities that are ahead of me due to my training.… Read more “Karen Nash James”

This was a great learning experience for me. I received all I had hoped for and MORE. I have raised my level of coaching and feel very prepared for my credentialing journey.

With two young kids, time seems harder and harder to find. I want to focus my ‘training time’ on developing practical and powerful coaching skills. In the Positive Coaching Program, we do exercises, practice coaching, and share feedback in an… Read more “Joe Sipper”