FAQ

Browse the most common questions and answers about mBraining and mBIT coaching.

I don’t want to be a coach. What other ways can I learn mBIT?

The mBIT Coach Certification isn’t only for people who want to use it in 1-2-1 coaching sessions with clients. These certifictions are attended by people in many areas of life and society; some people do it for their own personal development, others work in leadership positions, and some work with clients on a 1-2-1 basis in fields like psychology, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, gestalt therapy, massage and other body work. If the coach certification isn’t for you, there are mBIT Trainers around the world who offer 2-day personal development courses as well as 2-day leadership courses, all centered around the mBraining techniques and how they can be applied to our lives. Check out the Events listings to see the next courses near you, or reach out to mBIT Trainers in your area for an in-house course.

Do I need to do assignments, or proof of a number of sessions, to certify as a coach?

No, in the mBIT community we don’t operate with these types of criteria because the group of people taking our certification programs are so diverse. After the intensive 4-day course, and after passing the certification exercise at the end, delegates are certified mBIT coaches and receive a diploma. Depending on how they intend to use their new mBIT toolbox, it is up to each individual to judge what type of post-certification work is appropriate for them and their professional use of the techniques.

Do I need to have an NLP qualification to understand and apply mBraining and mBIT coaching?

No, although mBraining is for many a great supplement to NLP, mBIT coaching is a set of standalone techniques which don’t require NLP knowledge to learn and use. We have many professional groups in our community and NLP professionals are one of them. We also have groups of psychologists and psychotherapists, people certified in traditional coaching methods, and professionals working with various types of body work.

If I have a medical issue related to my heart or my gut, can I still take the mBIT coach certification?

This is ultimately a question for your doctor and we would always advise that you speak to them and explain what the course is before making that judgment. Your local mBIT Trainer will be able to provide you with all information you need to pass on to your doctor to make a decision on what is safe for you.

Do I need to have a medical background to understand the science behind mBraining?

No, although mBraining is informed by several medical fields, the focus and aim of the 4-day mBIT coach certification is to learn practical mBIT coaching techniques and how to use them in a 1-2-1 coaching session. The course gives you a basic understanding of the science underpinning the development of mBraining but you don’t need a scientific background to use mBIT coaching techniques in work with clients.

How much can a qualified mBIT coach expect to earn per session?

mBIT coaching is used on all continents of the world, in societies with vastly different socioeconomic structures. As a result, this is a question that isn’t possible to answer on a general level. It is a good idea to ask your local mBIT Trainer this question, as they will be able to give you an idea of what price range the local mBIT coaching community charges for sessions.

Is mBIT and MBTI the same thing?

MBTI stands for Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and is a psychometric test used in recruitment and team development. As such, although the abbreviations are similar, MBTI and mBIT coaching are two vastly different fields.

How do I become an mBIT Coach?

The mBIT Coach certification is a four day intensive training program, culminating in a certification exercise where you coach the whole mBIT process with a coachee. There are mBIT Trainers on every continent who run certification courses on a regular basis. To find the next course in your area, check out the Events section.

Can mBraining or mBIT coaching be done remotely?

Yes, mBraining and mBIT coaching can be conducted remotely through video calls and there are many coaches in the mBIT community who offer mBIT coaching remotely.

How does mBraining differ from traditional coaching approaches?

Traditional coaching often focuses on cognitive processes, what mBraining would label as the head intelligence, whereas mBraining incorporates the intelligence of three brains (head, heart and gut) in decision-making and personal growth.

Is mBraining similar to NLP?

mBraining is informed by NLP, in the same way as it is informed by many other fields. Where mBraining is significantly different than NLP is that mBIT coaching works with the gustatory (gut) and olfactory (heart) intelligences in a way which NLP tends not to do. With that said, there are important parallels between the fields and many NLP professionals see mBraining as a natural supplement to their NLP toolbox.

What happens after I qualify as an mBIT coach? Is there continuous support, workshops, CPD hours or similar?

All new coaches are invited to join our active and vibrant closed Facebook-group, where mBIT coaches all over the world share their experiences, seek inspiration. This is also the place where new research is shared. In addition, there are many practice groups and peer groups of mBIT coaches in local communities. Your mBIT Trainer will be able to tell you more about what initiatives are running locally in your area.

Do I need to be certified in other coaching techniques in order to learn mBraining and mBIT coaching?

No, mBIT coaching is a set of standalone techniques that allow you to facilitate an alignment between the head, heart and gut. Some people who take our mBIT coach certifications are certified in other coaching techniques when they take the course, whilst for others this is their introduction to coaching. We see it as a great strength of our community that we have such a diverse range of professionals applying the mBraining techniques to so many different fields. It allows the techniques to stay up to date and relevant for everyone.

Is mBIT coaching accredited by any coaching organisations?

The 4-day mBIT coach certification can count as CCEU points for ICF certified coaches, however this is only the case if your local mBIT Trainer has obtained this approval directly from the ICF. It is therefore a good idea to ask your mBIT Trainer whether the training they run is eligible for CCEU points.

What is the research and science behind mBraining?

If you are curious about the research that underpins the development of the mBIT coaching techniques, it is a good idea to read the book “mBraining: Using Your Multiple Brains To Do Cool Stuff”. The references to the book are listed in an Excel sheet which you can download here .

What kind of situations can mBIT coaching help with?

mBraining specialises in aligning the intelligence of the head, heart and gut. As a result, it is a powerful technique for reaching alignment when we experience that feeling of being “torn” internally. We all know that feeling of our heart wanting something, but we don’t think this option is rational (head brain). Or that feeling of knowing what we want but we still struggle to take action (gut brain) towards that goal. These types of internal conflicts manifest themselves in vastly different walks of life; from career coaching, organizational leadership, personal development and so many more. mBIT coaching is especially powerful in reaching alignment in a gentle but profound way when working through these.

What does mBIT mean?

mBIT is short for multiple Brain Integration techniques and signifies the suite of coaching techniques developed to align the three intelligences of the head, heart and gut.

What types of situations can mBIT coaching be used for?

mBIT coaching can work as a standalone coaching technique and it can also work as a supplement to a number of other technique for coaching and therapy. mBIT coaching is ideal for people who want to make breakthroughs in changing habits or patterns, making change in their life, and who want to do so with alignment and congruence.

Can mBIT coaching be applied in corporate settings?

Yes, mBIT coaching can be beneficial in corporate environments by enhancing leadership skills, team dynamics, and decision-making processes.