
Our Story
Our Story
Changing the world one conversation at a time
Established in 1980, Erickson pioneers ICF-certified coach training in the United States, Canada, and globally. Erickson’s accredited coach training includes the world-renowned program The Art & Science of Coaching™, as well as transformational life coaching courses Expanding Emotional Intelligence, The Art & Science of Mindfulness, Coaching Competencies for Leaders, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and many others.
Erickson’s coach training programs are offered on-site and online via the world’s cutting-edge online learning platform which utilizes the latest best practices in adult learning.
Erickson is proud to have a robust global network of coaches and is represented
in over 114 world locations by more than 45,000 graduates!
WHAT WE DO
We change the world one conversation at a time.
WHY WE DO IT
To create a tipping point for world consciousness that leads to positive change and growth for humankind.
HOW WE DO IT
Through Solution-Focused human development, namely our ICF-accredited program The Art & Science of Coaching, innovative graduate and personal development courses, and our World Game initiative. Learn more about what we've achieved in the last 40 years here.
Our team, alumni, and global community embrace these values:
- Integrity
- Empowerment
- Learning
- Service
- Happiness
- Abundance
OUR PEOPLE
We believe that Erickson attracts people who share the same values and strive to embody them at all times. Meet Erickson Team
Read how Erickson's values and actions are anathema to racism and systemic inequality.
Message from Marilyn Atkinson - Our Founder
“The world that we have made as a result of the level of thinking we have done thus far, creates problems we cannot solve at the same level at which we created them.” – Albert Einstein