Course Overview

Unlock the power of neuroscience to elevate your coaching practice.

Every coaching conversation involves a brain—yours and your client’s. Understanding how God designed the brain to process information, form habits, manage emotions, and create lasting change isn’t just fascinating science; it’s essential knowledge that will transform how you coach.

You’ll move beyond theoretical neuroscience into practical, faith-integrated application. Discover how the brain’s organizing principles foster deeper client insights, why certain techniques work (and others don’t), and how to help clients overcome neurological barriers keeping them stuck. You’ll gain science-backed tools for managing stress, regulating emotions, forming healthy habits, and practicing Christian mindfulness—all immediately applicable in your coaching sessions.

What makes this different? Dr. Charles Stone—senior pastor, ICF-certified coach, and neuroscience researcher—shows how brain science affirms biblical wisdom about transformation. You’ll leverage neuroplasticity in ways that honor both scientific discovery and scriptural truth.

By the end of 10 weeks, you’ll know exactly how to apply neuroscience to become a more effective, attuned, and impactful coach.

Coaching with the Brain in Mind neuroscience training course with Holy Noticing textbook

  • Course Length: 10 weeks

  • Weekly Commitment: 1 hour live class + 2-3 hours preparation/implementation

  • Format: Live via Zoom

  • Instructor: Dr. Charles Stone, ACC

  • Prerequisites: Open to all coaches seeking to integrate neuroscience in their practice

  • Price: Starting at $182/month

  • Course Length: 10 weeks

  • Weekly Commitment: 1 hour live class + 2-3 hours preparation/implementation

  • Format: Live via Zoom

  • Instructor: Dr. Charles Stone, ACC

  • Prerequisites: Open to all coaches seeking to integrate neuroscience in their practice

  • Price: Starting at $182/month

Is This Course Right for You?

This course is designed for coaches who want to deepen their effectiveness by understanding the neuroscience behind breakthrough coaching conversations and lasting client transformation.

Coaches Seeking Greater Impact

You’re a skilled coach, but you want to understand why certain questions unlock insight while others fall flat. You’re ready to move beyond coaching by instinct and learn how to intentionally leverage brain science to help clients experience breakthrough moments and lasting change.

Faith-Integrated Professionals

You value both scientific excellence and biblical wisdom. You want to understand how God designed the brain to work so you can coach in ways that honor both neuroscience research and scriptural principles about transformation, renewal, and Spirit-led growth.

Leaders Who Coach Others

Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, HR professional, or executive, you regularly help others navigate change, overcome obstacles, and grow. You need practical, brain-based strategies for managing stress, regulating emotions, and building healthy habits – for yourself and those you serve.

What You’ll Accomplish in This Course

This isn’t just theory – you’ll walk away with practical neuroscience tools and frameworks you can apply immediately in your coaching practice and personal life.

  • Master the ELEPHANTSS model for brain-savvy communication that makes your coaching more memorable and impactful.

  • Apply the brain’s basic organizing principle to facilitate powerful self-discovery and “aha moments” in your clients.

  • Use the CARTS framework to help clients regulate emotions effectively during challenging coaching conversations.

  • Implement three evidence-based tools for managing chronic stress – in your own life and with overwhelmed clients.

  • Guide clients through the science of habit formation using neuroplasticity principles that create lasting behavioral change.

  • Practice the BREATHe model of Christian mindfulness to enhance your coaching presence and spiritual attunement.

  • Recognize dual brain states (task-positive vs. default mode) and learn when each serves coaching conversations best.

  • Develop personalized strategies for brain health that enhance your cognitive function, emotional regulation, and coaching effectiveness.

Course Breakdown

Over 10 weeks, you’ll progress from foundational brain science to advanced applications, with each session building on the previous to create a comprehensive neuroscience toolkit for coaching.

Weeks 1-3: Foundations & Brain Mechanics

Master the basics of brain structure, neuroplasticity, and how neurons, memory, and attention actually work. You’ll learn the ELEPHANTSS model for sticky communication and discover how to leverage the brain’s organizing principles to foster client insight and self-discovery.

Weeks 4-5: Overcoming Obstacles

Understand the neuroscience of stress and brain health – two of the biggest barriers to client progress. You’ll gain practical tools for managing chronic stress, learn the five essentials of brain health, and discover how to coach clients who are mentally and emotionally depleted.

Weeks 8-9: Emotional Intelligence & Lasting Change

Explore how emotions form in the brain and master the CARTS model for emotional regulation. Then dive into the neuroscience of habits, learning exactly why change is so difficult and how to guide clients in creating sustainable behavioral transformation.

Weeks 8-9: Mindful Presence & Spiritual Integration

Discover the biblical foundations and neuroscience benefits of Christian mindfulness through the BREATHe model. You’ll experience guided practice and learn how mindfulness enhances your coaching presence, attunement to the Holy Spirit, and ability to hold space for clients.

Week 10: Integration & Application

Synthesize everything you’ve learned through comprehensive review, peer discussion of top coaching applications, and personalized Q&A. Leave with a concrete action plan for implementing neuroscience principles in your coaching practice.

Required Course Materials

These carefully selected texts provide the scientific foundation and spiritual integration you need, written specifically for Christian leaders and coaches.

Brain-Savvy Leaders book by Dr. Charles Stone for neuroscience coaching course
Holy Noticing Christian mindfulness book by Dr. Charles Stone for brain-based coaching

Upcoming Courses

All sessions are live via Zoom, creating an interactive learning community. Sessions are recorded and available for one week if you need to review or miss a class.

February 2026

DAY: Tuesdays
TIME: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Eastern
DATES: February 24 – April 28, 2026
INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Charles Stone, ACC

Tuition & Payment Plans

Flexible payment options make it easy to invest in your professional development without financial strain.

Full Payment

$500 / full pay

NO monthly payments

2 Payments

$265 / monthly

$530 total investment

3 Payments

$182 / monthly

$545 total investment

All payment plans include a $15 monthly service charge.

Real Results from Real Students

Coaches who understand neuroscience don’t just ask better questions – they facilitate breakthrough transformations by working with how God designed the brain to change.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this course as it helped me to better understand the application of coaching and impacts on the brain. I feel I am a better coach because of this course. Charles provided clear insight into brain science and how to utilize how God designed our brains in coaching.”

Pamela Mertz, PCC, CPCC, Blueprint Life

“Not only did this course open the door to my curiosity about how the brain works and processes – a curiosity I continue to pursue – but even one tool alone, allowing the brain to pause and process within a coaching session, has deeply shaped my work. It’s helped not only in my coaching, but also in how I teach the women’s Scripture studies I lead and in my weekly devotions with the women at the rescue mission. It’s impacted every aspect of me and my work.”

Linda Hannigan, PCC, CPLC, Founder, 9 Lumens & Illuminate