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Becoming a Certified Identity Formation Coach in 2026

Updated: Dec 23, 2025

When most people think about coaching, they envision strategies, goal setting, or helping clients create structure in their lives. However, transformation doesn’t begin with skills; it starts with identity.


That’s why the LEARN-LIVE-HOPE Identity Formation Coach Certification, launching January 2026, is built on a truth that has shaped my life for over two decades:


Real change begins when people discover who they are, not what they must do.

Having spent more than 20 years writing my bookWho Am Eye? and over11 years developing the Four Selves Framework, I’ve observed a consistent pattern in business, relationships, and leadership:


🔥 People don’t struggle because they lack discipline or clarity.

❤️ They struggle because they’ve forgotten who they are.


This is why our certification is different — it prioritizes identity first.


What Makes Identity Formation Coaching Unique?


Most coaching programs focus on performance, productivity, or achievement. In contrast, Identity Formation Coaching delves deeper:


Who has God created this person to become?

What false identities are shaping how they show up?

How can transformation be sustainable, not behavior-driven?


This 12-week certification equips coaches with:


The Four Selves Framework

A 9-step coaching session process

Tools for identity, boundaries, behavior change & mission

A grace-based approach — barefoot in identity, standing on nothing but grace


You won’t just help people set goals. You’ll empower them to live from a place of truth.


The 12-Step LEARN-LIVE-HOPE Journey


Our model is built on progressive transformation:


LEARN (Weeks 1–4)

Understanding identity, false patterns, roots, grace


LIVE (Weeks 5–8)

Experiments, mission awareness, life alignment, barrier navigation


HOPE (Weeks 9–12)

Sustainable practices, visioning, blessing, and commissioning


Every phase builds on the previous one, leading to deep identity clarity and lasting transformation.


Why We Limit Cohorts to Just 20 Coaches


Transformation doesn’t happen in crowded classrooms. With only 20 seats per cohort, you will receive:


👥 Live weekly group training

🧭 Monthly group supervision

🤝 Assigned peer-practice groups

📌 Personalized feedback + session assessments


The very first cohort in January 2026 will set the foundation for future Identity Formation Coaches and future Instructor Partners. This is where the movement begins.


Ready to Build a Coaching Practice Rooted in Identity?


If you sense that your calling involves helping people heal, transform, and grow from identity instead of pressure, then this certification might be the next step in your journey.


👉 Become an Identity Formation Coach in 12 Weeks🔸



Only 20 seats available for Cohort 1 — January 2026



The Importance of Identity in Coaching


Understanding identity is crucial for effective coaching. When we grasp who we are, we can better navigate our purpose and calling. This journey of self-discovery is not just beneficial; it is transformative.


Embracing Your True Self


In this certification, we will explore how to embrace your true self. This involves shedding false identities that may have been imposed on you by society or past experiences. By doing so, you can step into your authentic self, which is essential for effective coaching.


Building Lasting Relationships


As coaches, we are called to build relationships based on trust and authenticity. When we understand our identity, we can foster deeper connections with our clients. This connection is vital for facilitating their transformation.


The Role of Grace


A grace-based approach is at the heart of our coaching philosophy. We believe that grace allows us to accept ourselves and others without judgment. This acceptance creates a safe space for growth and healing.


Final Reflection


Transformation is not a program. It is not a model. It is not even a skill. It is a sacred, relational journey into truth.


Thank you for walking this journey with me. Barefoot in identity. Standing on nothing but grace.


Dr. Johan Green

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