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Become a Certified Human Potential Coach

A transformative life coach certification program rooted in presence, self-regulation, and the science of human potential

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A progression of courses for personal growth and professional coaching mastery.

Certified Human Potential Coach Training

Become a Certified Human Potential Coach through our signature professional training program. Develop transformative coaching skills through live practice, faculty feedback, and deep Inner Game development, with a structured progression from foundations into certification integration.
Format: Live training series + certification integration

Certificate: Certified Human Potential Coach

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Human Potential Coaching Foundations

Build strong coaching fundamentals through guided practice, presence-based communication, and core Human Potential Coaching tools. Delivered live and experientially, this program stands on its own as a complete foundations training and also serves as a clear pathway into full certification.
Format: Live training series + guided self-study
Certificate: Human Potential Coaching Foundations

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The Inner Ground

A short, live training for calm, clarity, and emotional steadiness. The Inner Ground introduces practical nervous-system tools that support resilience, presence, and relational capacity — and serves as a powerful starting point for deeper coaching development.
Format: Live immersive training
Certificate: Certificate of Completion

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What makes human potential coaching unique

Our approach is built on a simple idea: the Inner Game and Outer Game work together to shape who you are as a coach and how you support others. Developing both is what leads to deep, meaningful impact.

Outer Game – The practical skills of coaching; listening, questioning, reflecting, and guiding clients into meaningful action.

Inner Game – Your presence, mindset, emotional intelligence, and ability to stay grounded and aware while supporting others.

If you’re committed to growing yourself and helping others actualize their potential, this training is unlike anything else.

“What a journey this training has been — stimulating, moving, self-improving and life altering. It has literally been the ride of my life, an inspirational, aspirational, and transformational journey. By far, attending this training has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.”

Dr. Ava Grace, PhD. Certified Human Potential Coach (CHPC)

Meet your instructors

Karin Reed

Karin Reed

CEO & Senior Faculty

Karin Reed is CEO and Senior Faculty of the Human Potential Academy, where she leads the Outer Game component of the Human Potential Coach Training program. A Certified Human Potential Coach and former chemical engineer, she brings over two decades of corporate R&D leadership experience to the integration of strategy, execution, and human development. Karin is also a mother of two daughters and an avid CrossFit athlete.

Dr Mark Atkinson, MBBS

Dr Mark Atkinson, MBBS

Founder & Contributing Faculty

Mark is an accredited master coach, medical doctor and life coach teacher. He is the creator of Human Potential Academy’s Online Life Coach Training program. He has 25 years of experience helping people master their mind and optimize their health in ways that unlock higher levels of wellbeing, performance and consciousness. His books include The Mind-Body Bible and True Happiness – Your Complete Guide to Emotional Health.

Tawny Sanabria

Tawny Sanabria

Partner & Senior Faculty

Tawny has over 25 years of experience in the mental health field as an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and she is a Certified Human Potential Coach. She helps individuals of all ages, couples, and groups develop intimacy, trust, and honesty both within themselves and with each other so that the reality of life can be experienced more fully. Her adult children are married to supportive partners and she enjoys time with her two young grandsons.

Set yourself apart with Human Potential Coaching

Becoming a Certified Human Potential Coach is the fast-track way to creating a deeply fulfilling life by helping others unlock their potential.

Accredited by the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches (AANWC), a highly respected professional organization recognized globally for advancing excellence in coaching and wellness.

Become a Certified Coach

Become a Certified Coach

Begin a professionally held training experience that integrates coaching mastery, nervous-system awareness, and Inner Game development. You’ll build the capacity to coach with depth, confidence, and presence – while supporting meaningful growth in your own life, relationships, and leadership.

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