WELCOME TO COACHING OUTSIDE THE BOX, A GLOBALLY RECOGNISED COACHING SCHOOL DEDICATED TO ELEVATING YOUR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.
If you are a coach looking to integrate profound presence and awareness into your sessions, our certification program is exactly what you need. We help you move beyond merely applying tools and frameworks, teaching you how to harness the power of the present moment in total alignment with ICF standards.
Choosing the right educational provider means looking beyond generic wellness retreats or basic meditation classes.
A dedicated mindfulness coaching school does not simply teach you how to manage stress or lead guided meditations. Instead, it trains you to bring absolute presence, deep listening, and a non judgmental awareness directly into your professional coaching relationships.
We treat mindfulness not as a relaxation technique, but as a core professional competence that drastically enriches the quality of your conversations and facilitates profound client transformation.
Coaching Outside the Box is an established, ICF accredited educational institution with a proven track record of training international coaches.
We do not just offer a standalone course, we provide a comprehensive ecosystem for your professional development.
From our foundational Level 1 and advanced Level 2 programmes to mentor coaching and credential preparation, our training is deeply rooted in rigorous coaching standards.
When you learn with us, you are joining an authoritative school that understands the exact competencies required to succeed at the highest levels of the profession.
Mindfulness coaching is often misunderstood as simply teaching clients how to breathe or meditate. In reality, it is the art of partnering with clients in a grounded, thought provoking process that nurtures their awareness in the present moment.
It is a specific way of being in the coaching relationship. It involves bringing an attitude of curiosity and complete acceptance to whatever emerges during the session. Rather than acting as a spiritual guide or wellness instructor, a mindfulness coach uses their own grounded presence to help clients observe their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without immediate identification or judgement.
A mindfulness coach is a specialised practitioner who brings the principles of mindfulness into their coaching practice, not just to their own life. As a mindfulness coach, you can leverage these practices to enhance your clients’ self awareness and mindful living and help them navigate the complexities of life with greater clarity, calm, and presence.
Mindfulness Coaching: The art of partnering with clients in a grounded and thought provoking process that nurtures their awareness in the present moment.
A mindfulness coach brings presence to the conversation with an attitude of curiosity and non judgement, creating a space to amplify client self awareness. It is not just about speaking to the person behind the problem, but also about engaging with that person as a whole in the here and now.
But what does this look like concretely during a session? Integrating mindfulness fundamentally changes the mechanics of your coaching practice, moving it away from generic spiritual concepts and into practical, observable actions.
When you learn how to integrate mindfulness seamlessly into your coaching, you develop a much greater capacity to listen deeply without anticipating solutions or rushing to formulate your next question. You maintain an absolute presence, paying close attention not only to words but to the body, physical sensations, and subtle shifts in energy. This approach also heightens the awareness of your own judgements and automatic reactions, ensuring you hold a truly safe and neutral space.
Instead of simply analysing a past problem or rushing to fix it, you welcome emerging emotions. You formulate questions that help the client observe what is happening internally right in that moment, guiding them to step back and witness their experience without immediately identifying with their thoughts and limiting narratives. Ultimately, this enables you to support clients in cultivating a mindful approach to their lives.
Our methodology is built entirely on experiential learning and practical integration. We believe that you cannot teach presence through theory alone. Our training guides you through a vital transition from doing coaching to truly being a coach.
We focus on transforming how you show up in the conversation, helping you release your dependence on rigid models and step into a more responsive, aware state. Through supervised practice, reflection, and continuous feedback, you will learn how to embody mindfulness so naturally that it becomes an invisible but powerful foundation for every session.
This certification is crafted for trained coaches, professionals working towards their ICF credentials, and personal development practitioners who want to elevate their impact. It is specifically designed for you if you often find yourself stuck in tools and frameworks instead of reacting intuitively to the client. If you feel uncomfortable when strong emotions arise, or if you want to help your clients focus on their present experience rather than just analysing past events or future goals, this path will provide the transformative shift you require.
By completing our mindfulness coaching training, you will develop specific, actionable skills to elevate your practice. You will learn to:
We have structured our programme as a progressive learning journey rather than a simple series of lectures. It is precisely this structured evolution that defines us as a top tier mindfulness coaching school. The curriculum moves logically from establishing your own grounding and presence to expanding your internal awareness as a coach. From there, we explore how to harness the client experience in the present moment. Finally, we dedicate extensive time to practice and integration, allowing you to apply your new skills in real conversations with direct feedback from expert mentors.
Quality and credibility are paramount in professional coaching education. Our programme is officially recognised and fully ICF accredited, ensuring it meets the most rigorous global standards. Upon successful completion, you will earn fifteen Continuing Coaching Education units, commonly known as CCEs, with the opportunity to secure up to thirty through further live practice. This accreditation guarantees that your investment directly supports your ongoing professional development and your ICF credential renewal process.
The strength of our school lies in the exceptional calibre of our faculty. You will be guided by leading experts who blend deep coaching mastery with profound mindfulness experience.
As an ICF Master Certified Coach and the founder of Coaching Outside the Box, Lucia brings over two decades of experience in executive and systemic team coaching. Her role is to ensure the utmost alignment with ICF competencies and professional rigour.
As an ICF Professional Certified Coach and an experienced Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Maria spent significant time in India mastering these practices. She expertly guides you to slow down and seamlessly integrate sensory awareness into your coaching methodology.
Choosing to complete your mindfulness coaching training with us means entering a vast ecosystem of continuous professional growth. This certification is just one piece of a much larger educational puzzle. We support coaches at every stage of their career through our comprehensive ICF Level 1 and Level 2 programmes, dedicated MCC preparation, mentor coaching, and supervision.
This continuity ensures that as your practice evolves, you will always have a trusted academic partner to guide your next steps.
Professionals from around the globe choose our institution because we offer a strictly ICF oriented approach that respects the boundaries of the coaching profession. We do not dilute our training with unrelated disciplines; we focus entirely on making you a better coach. Our methodology is highly practical, ensuring you can immediately apply what you learn. Furthermore, joining our school gives you access to a vibrant international community where you can continuously practice, share insights, and grow alongside like minded peers.
Do not just take our word for it. Here is how our training has impacted the careers of our alumni:
Selecting the right educational partner is a critical career decision. With so many options available, it is essential to evaluate a mindfulness coaching school based on concrete factors that will truly impact your professional growth. When comparing different providers, consider these key criteria:
At Coaching Outside the Box, we pride ourselves on meeting all these essential criteria.
We offer a tailored learning experience designed by credentialed experts, backed by enthusiastic testimonials from students who have witnessed profound transformation in their practice.
Are you ready to elevate your practice and master the art of presence? We invite you to discover all the operational details, the complete course curriculum, upcoming dates, and pricing options on our dedicated programme page.
In our FAQ section, we aim to clarify some of the most important queries you might have about our Mindfulness Coach Certification Course.
It is an educational institution that teaches professional coaches how to integrate profound presence, deep listening, and awareness into their practice, aligning with industry standards such as those set by the ICF.
General training often focuses on teaching personal meditation practices to individuals. Mindfulness coaching, however, involves the coach applying awareness and presence directly within a conversation to facilitate the personal and professional growth of their client.
While you do not strictly need a certification to enrol, we highly recommend having a basic knowledge of coaching, preferably at the ICF ACC level, to gain the maximum benefit from our professional curriculum.
Yes, our course is fully accredited by the International Coaching Federation and provides up to thirty Continuing Coaching Education units to support your credential renewal.
It allows you to shift from merely doing coaching to truly being a coach. It helps you establish a safer space, listen more deeply, manage your own biases, and use the present moment to evoke profound client insights.
Absolutely. It distinguishes you in a crowded market, significantly enhances your credibility, and provides you with advanced competencies to handle complex emotional dynamics confidently in your sessions.
You should look for official ICF accreditation, highly experienced and credentialed instructors, a strong focus on practical application, and a curriculum that respects the ethical boundaries of professional coaching.
Hello, I’m Maria, an ICF Professional Certified Coach, Trainer, Facilitator, and Mindfulness Teacher. My superpower is empathetic joy, and I genuinely thrive when contributing to others’ well-being and success.
With a Master’s in Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, and expertise as a Senior Agile Coach, I’ve supported organizations through transformations, acquisitions, and rapid growth in the AI and e-commerce industries.
Beyond the technical realm, I’m a Registered Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. My true passion lies in providing holistic support to individuals and teams, enabling self-fulfillment and sustainable change.
I am Italian and have had the privilege of calling Barcelona and Berlin home. Currently, I am based in London.
I co-founded The Mindful Facilitator Certification Program.
I am a multilingual Life Coach, Facilitator, and Mental Health First Aider passionate about helping people move from stuckness and uncertainty into clarity, confidence, and purpose. I’m based in France, and I work in English, French, and sometimes in Spanish.
I trained with the MOE Foundation and I’m currently on the ICF PCC pathway. I’ve coached individuals across industries and continents, with a strong focus on emotional well-being, neurodiversity, and meaningful life transitions.
With a background in International Business and a deep love of learning, I’ve lived, volunteered, traveled, and contributed to development programs globally. I’ve facilitated coaching certification courses, supported students at the University of Oxford, and spoken on international stages and podcasts about resilience and recovery.
