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Author: Itai Ivtzan, PhD

Dr. Itai Ivtzan is a Positive Psychologist, and founder of the School of Positive Transformation. He has been a Professor at Naropa University and UCL. With over 20 years of experience combining Eastern wisdom with Western psychology, Dr. Ivtzan has published six books and more than 50 journal papers in mindfulness, positive psychology, and personal growth, with his Psychology Today articles garnering over 500,000 total reads. As a sought-after keynote speaker, he's passionate about helping individuals become "super-heroes" with enhanced awareness, courage, resilience, and compassion. He invites his students and readers to explore the intersection of psychology and spirituality through his accredited programs, which have transformed the lives of over 15,000 students worldwide.

Life Coach Certification Tools – Nancy Kline’s Thinking Environment

Nancy Klines - Thinking Environment

Life Coach Certification Tools – Nancy Kline’s Thinking Environment Life coaching schools will not teach you how to think for your client. Instead it will teach you about how to improve their thinking process. Remember the difference between mentoring and coaching? Aside from tools for decision making, here is another coaching tool to help you […]

Mind-full-ness

mindfulness

Mind-full-ness If meditation was supposed to be solely about emptying the mind, it would be called Mind-empty-ness, not Mind-full-ness. Mind-empty-ness would mean the mind is either broken or no longer of the localized mind. Mind-full-ness means that, despite being a potential nuisance, the mind is alive and well, making its electric dance across consciousness. But […]

Life Coach Certification—The Harmony In Working And Living

Life Coach Certification The Harmony In Working And Living

Life Coach Certification—The Harmony In Working And Living The harmony in working and living means different things to different people, to me-an entrepreneur with a vision to create health and harmony in homes everywhere through business-it’s very much like being a choir conductor. Something I struggled with before I took an online life coach certification […]

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Breaking Rapport and When to Use It

Neuro Linguistic Programming Breaking Rapport and When to Use It

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Breaking Rapport and When to Use It Breaking rapport, you’ve communicated that you don’t have your listener’s best interests at heart. And when that happens, you lose your ability to keep his or her attention or to influence his or her thinking. Neuro-Linguistic Programming will teach you how to create a good rapport […]

Linking religion and spirituality with psychological wellbeing: Examining self-actualisation, meaning in life, and personal growth initiative

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Ivtzan, I., Chan, C. P. L., Gardner, H. E., & Prashar, K. (2011). Linking religion and spirituality with psychological wellbeing: Examining self-actualisation, meaning in life, and personal growth initiative. Journal of Religion and Health, 51, 13-30. Error: Embedded data could not be displayed. These Linking religion and spirituality with psychological wellbeing benefits are The contributing […]

Metta Meditation Script—Loving-Kindness Meditation: Benefits, Practice, and Script

Loving Kindness Meditation Script

Metta Meditation Script—Loving-Kindness Meditation: Benefits, Practice, and Script Loving kindness meditation is a popular self-care technique that can be used to boost well-being and reduce stress. You cannot pour from an empty cup and one way to help you fill that cup with love is through the help of a loving kindness meditation script. This […]

Mindfulness meditation and curiosity: The contributing factors to wellbeing and the process of closing the self-discrepancy gap

Research 1

Ivtzan, I., Gardner, H. E., & Smailova, Z., (2011). Mindfulness meditation and curiosity: The contributing factors to wellbeing and the process of closing the self-discrepancy gap. International Journal of Wellbeing, 1(3), 316-326. Error: Embedded data could not be displayed. Mindfulness meditation and curiosity involves the bottom up investigation of experience versus the top down process […]

How to Teach Meditation for Beginners

Meditation for Beginners

How to Teach Meditation for Beginners In our meditation for beginners program, we found that it was true that some people dodge and run at the mere mention of meditation because of its Buddhism roots, but meditation does not need one to be inclined with the Buddhist teachings. I never expected I’d be hooked to […]

Mentoring vs. Coaching: Which One Do You Really Need?

Mentoring vs Coaching

Mentoring vs. Coaching: Which One Do You Really Need? Mentoring vs Coaching both exist for the same purpose: helping others grow, develop and reach their full potential. It is important to seek personal development for yourself and your career to fully achieve a sense of fulfillment. I wanted to pursue a mentoring career even wanting […]

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Carolyn Freyer-Jones

Kickstart Your Coaching Practice

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Coach, facilitator, and contributor to coaching education. Carolyn is associated with practical coaching training and learning resources, supporting coaches and leaders in developing effective, ethical, and reflective coaching practices.
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Rob Willson

Cognitive Behavioral Coaching

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Coach and educator contributing to leadership and coaching skills development. Rob is involved in professional training contexts, supporting the application of coaching tools and methodologies in organisational settings.
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Prof. Ilona Boniwell

Positive Psychology Coaching

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Professor of Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Ilona is a pioneer of applied positive psychology education in Europe and has founded and led postgraduate programmes in the field. Her work focuses on wellbeing, resilience, strengths, and evidence-based positive psychology interventions.
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Jon Williams

Coaching for Performance

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Coach and contributor to professional coaching education and training programmes. Jon is involved in leadership and coaching development initiatives, supporting skill-building and reflective practice within organisational and coaching contexts.
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Prof. Erik de Haan

Relational Coaching

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Professor, executive coach, and leading expert in coaching supervision. Erik is widely recognised for his contributions to relational coaching, organisational development, and reflective practice, supporting both individual coaches and leadership systems worldwide.
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Prof. Peter Hawkins

The Coaching Relationships

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Professor of Leadership and a leading authority in systemic team coaching and coaching supervision. Peter works internationally with boards, leadership teams, and organisations, and has written extensively on leadership, coaching culture, and systemic change.
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Prof. David Clutterbuck

Goals

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One of the world’s most influential figures in coaching and mentoring. Professor Clutterbuck has authored and co-authored foundational texts in coaching, mentoring, and organisational development. His work has shaped global standards for coaching practice, supervision, and mentoring relationships.
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Devon White

Communication

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Coach and leadership development practitioner involved in contemporary coaching education. Devon has contributed to professional coaching programmes and discussions alongside established academics and practitioners in the coaching field.
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Linda Aspey

The Coaching Relationships

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Coach, facilitator, and contributor to professional coaching education. Linda is recognised within the coaching psychology and leadership development community for her involvement in learning programmes, events, and reflective coaching practice.
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Dr. Chérie Carter-Scott

Psychological Foundations

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Executive coach, author, and pioneer in the coaching profession. Often referred to as “The Mother of Coaching,” Dr. Carter-Scott has been a leading voice in personal and professional development since the 1970s. She is a bestselling author and has trained coaches and leaders worldwide in motivation, leadership, change, and self-esteem.
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Prof. Jonathan Passmore

An Introduction to Coaching

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Chartered Psychologist, Professor of Coaching and Behavioural Change, executive coach, and author. Jonathan has published extensively in coaching psychology, leadership, and organisational change, including numerous academic articles and books. He bridges academic research and applied practice, contributing globally to coach education and evidence-based coaching.
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Dr. D. Ivan Young

The Coaching Relationships

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Coach, educator, and thought leader in professional and relationship-focused coaching. Dr. Young is frequently featured alongside senior coaching scholars and practitioners in advanced coaching education and professional development settings, contributing to the evolution of reflective and relational coaching practice.
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Catherine Bell

Psychological Foundations

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Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP). Catherine specializes in leadership transitions, executive presence, and sustainable performance. Her work combines positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and strategic leadership development to help leaders thrive while maintaining wellbeing and purpose.
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Yannick Jacob

An Introduction to Coaching

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Existential Coach, Positive Psychologist, Coach Trainer, and Supervisor. Yannick is the Programme Lead for the Accredited Certificate in Integrative Coaching at the School of Positive Transformation. He has taught coaching, positive psychology, and personal development at institutions including the University of East London, Animas Centre for Coaching, and The School of Life. His work integrates existential philosophy, coaching psychology, and human development to support meaningful change in individuals and leaders.
Mentoring vs Coaching

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