Proactive Conversations™ Training Program
Immersive Training and Coaching Experiences To Create Real Changes That Stick.
Program Experience
Give your people supercharged communication skills that transcend the workplace.
Best For
Executives, managers and individual contributors, coaches and consultants
Format
Virtual via zoom, or on site + virtual for your company
Length
8 Weeks, 2 Hours per week of live class time, plus a 1.5 hours of peer-to-peer practice sessions
Process
Live, instructor led with professional coaches and facilitators
Group Size
Instructor to participant ratio is 1:15
Overview
Our Train the Trainer certification program is for coaches, consultants, facilitators and organizational leaders who are ready to bring the Proactive Conversations™ methodology into their own work and organizations.
Our 8-week intensive program combines deep methodology immersion, hands-on facilitation practice and live coaching to produce certified facilitators who are ready to deliver from day one.
Trainer-candidates learn through an embodied, practice-heavy model where at least 50% of all live time is dedicated to triads, fishbowl facilitations and intentional clearing sessions, all guided by expert facilitators who provide real-time feedback and coaching.
We don’t just teach you the content, we transform you into a facilitator who can create the same powerful shifts in others.
Upon certification, graduates receive lifetime access to our advancement ecosystem including ongoing skill-building sessions, peer-led practice communities and live Q&A with our lead facilitators to support your continued growth.
What You’ll Learn
Our certification program builds the knowledge, skills and confidence to help you become a Proactive Conversations™ Certified Facilitator.
By the end of the program you will be able to:
Facilitate the complete Proactive Conversations™ methodology with confidence and depth
Teach the distinction between observations and evaluations, and guide others through trigger pattern recognition
Hold space for emotional processing and navigate resistance with skill and presence
Use 3-Level Listening to model deep, empathic connection in every interaction
Design and deliver your own Proactive Conversations™ workshops and training sessions
Apply coaching fundamentals to support participants through real-time breakthroughs
Lead mediation processes and intentional clearing sessions within groups and teams
Trust the process, let go of being right, and model vulnerability as a facilitation tool
Earn your Proactive Conversations™ Certified Facilitator credential and join a supported community of practitioners
Program Structure
Our 8-week intensive certification is built on three progressive phases designed to take you from deep methodology immersion to confident, independent facilitation.
Each week includes 3.5 hours of live sessions plus independent triad practice, giving you approximately 40 total hours of immersive training where at least half of all live time is spent in hands-on practice.
Your certification journey includes:
Phase 1: Methodology Immersion (Weeks 1-3) where you learn the full PC framework including the 8 Principles, observations vs. evaluations, trigger patterns, feelings literacy and needs-based requests
Phase 2: Facilitation Skill Building (Weeks 4-6) where you develop 3-Level Listening, presence and voice mastery, handling resistance, mediation and coaching fundamentals through live practice and real-time feedback
Phase 3: Integration and Graduation (Weeks 7-8) where you design your own workshop, rehearse with peers and deliver a full 45-60 minute graduation facilitation lab evaluated by our expert team
Ongoing advancement ecosystem with skill-building sessions, peer-led practice communities and live Q&A to support your continued growth after certification
FAQs
What makes this certification program different?
Unlike other train-the-trainer programs that focus solely on content delivery, our certification creates a fundamental transformation in how you facilitate. At least 50% of all live time is dedicated to hands-on practice, triads and fishbowl facilitations with real-time expert feedback, so you graduate ready to deliver from day one..
Who is the certification program for?
Our certification is designed for coaches, consultants, facilitators and organizational leaders who want to bring the Proactive Conversations™ methodology into their own work. Whether you are an independent practitioner or an internal learning and development professional, this program will equip you to lead transformative training..
Is the program online or in person?
We have both virtual and in-person options. Just let us know which you prefer and we’ll be happy to explore the experience that’s best for you or your company.
How long is the certification program?
The certification program runs 8 weeks, with 3.5 hours of live sessions per week plus independent triad practice. That’s approximately 40 total hours of immersive training designed to build deep facilitation skill and confidence.
Can I customize the training I deliver after certification?
Yes. While the core Proactive Conversations™ methodology must be delivered as designed, you have full flexibility to adapt your delivery context, examples, and scenarios to fit your audience. The certification equips you to tailor the experience while maintaining the integrity of the method..
How is the certification priced?
The certification is priced per participant. We offer group rates and non-profit pricing options. Reach out to us for more information and to discuss which option is the best fit for you or your organization..
What do I receive upon certification?
Upon completing the program, you earn the Proactive Conversations™ Certified Facilitator credential. You also receive lifetime access to our Advancement Ecosystem, which includes ongoing support, updated materials, and a community of fellow certified facilitators..
Interested?
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with one of our expert team members to explore if Proactive Conversations™ is right for you or your company.