Brain-Based Conversation Skills

Brain-Based Conversation Skills® (BBCS®) is a coach training program rooted in neuroscience, offered independently or as part 1 of the Brain Based Coaching Certificate®. This research-driven course equips you with science-informed skills to guide individuals from identifying obstacles to generating insights and taking actions for lasting habits, facilitating lasting, positive change. 

Whether you're new to coaching or experienced, BBCS® provides a unique set of brain-based tools for effective coaching.

Brain-Based Conversation Skills

Begins 3th of August 2026

Dates: August 3 - 26, 2026
Duration: 4 weeks 
Days of Week: Mondays & Wednesdays

5:30pm – 8:30pm EST

Monday, 3rd of August

Module 1: Introduction to Coaching
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5:30pm – 8:30pm EST

Wednesday, 5th of August

Module 2: Brain-Based Communication
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5:30pm – 8:30pm EST

Monday, 10th of August

Module 3: Facilitate Insight
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5:30pm – 8:30pm EST

Wednesday, 12th of August

Module 4: The Dance of Insight™
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5:30pm – 8:30pm EST

Monday, 17th of August

Module 5: Insight™ to Action
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5:30pm – 8:30pm EST

Wednesday, 19th of August

Module 6: Emotional Regulation
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5:30pm – 8:30pm EST

Monday, 24th of August

Module 7: Action to Habit
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5:30pm – 8:30pm EST

Wednesday, 26th of August

Module 8: Elements of Insightful Conversations
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Module 1: Introduction to Coaching

  • Learning with the AGES model™
  • Six insights about the brain
  • The Results Coaching™ approach ICF core competencies of coaching The TAPS Model™
  • Behaviour change and learning

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    Module 2: Brain-Based Communication

  • The brain’s two modes of processing
  • The brain’s organising principle
  • The SCARF® Model
  • Choose Your Focus™
  • Cultivate a growth mindset Listen for Potential™
  • Speak with Intent™
  • Clarity of Distance™

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    Module 3: Facilitate Insight

  • Neuroscience of insight
  • Four phases of Insight™
  • Questioning for insight

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    Module 4:The Dance of Insight™

  • Permission
  • Placement
  • Questioning
  • Clarifying

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    Module 5: Insight to Action

  • Steps of the CREATE Model™
  • The Dance of Insight™ with CREATE
  • How to set well-designed actions

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    Module 6: Emotional Regulation

  • Labelling
  • Reappraisal
  • Direct Experience

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    Module 7: Action to Habit

  • The Neuroscience of habits
  • Keys to building habits IF-THEN plans
  • The REVIEW Model™

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    Module 8: Elements of Insightful Conversations

  • Trust
  • Completion Acknowledgement
  • How to tap into Coaching Presence

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    Awards & Recognition 

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    Learning Outcomes

    • Neuroscience-based coaching techniques
    • Insight-driven conversations, goal-setting
    • Habit building, robust interactions
    • Understanding team dynamics, psychological safety
    • Coaching skill development, actionable tools
    • Provides 30 ICF CCE Units
    • Growth mindset, SCARF model application

     

    Brain-Based Conversation Skills
    $3000
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