This page details exactly what you will learn, how the programme is structured, and what distinguishes the learning experience.
The curriculum. The methodology. The depth.
The Foundation
The Science of Human Flourishing, Applied
Positive Psychology Coaching is the science of human flourishing: ancient wisdom meeting modern research in a structured, evidence-based framework that creates real, measurable transformation.
This programme grounds timeless principles of character, resilience, and meaning in cognitive science, strengths-based methodologies, and narrative psychology. It produces coaching that works with the full spectrum of human experience, from cultivating peak performance to dismantling the saboteur, the inner critic, and impostor syndrome.
You will not graduate with a script. You will graduate with depth, discernment, and a toolkit built for real life.
"The best coaching does not follow one framework. It meets the full complexity of who your client actually is."
Dr. Catherine Plano, Founder and CEO, Rise and Thrive Academy
The Methodology
The Methodology That Runs Through Everything
What distinguishes this programme is the proprietary methodology woven through all seven modules, all 24 workshops, and all 120+ tools. It is not a single module or an optional add-on. It is the lens through which the entire programme is taught.
Why this matters: We operate from only 5% of our conscious mind. The remaining 95% is the silent architecture shaping our beliefs, habits, fears, and untapped potential. Most coaching methodologies work with the conscious 5%. Ours works with the other 95%.
Psychological archetypes are the recurring identity patterns that govern how people think, lead, and perform under pressure. The Perfectionist. The Imposter. The Saboteur. The Performer. The Overthinker. Most clients cannot see these patterns operating in their own lives. A coach trained in this methodology can.
AstroCoaching is our proprietary assessment methodology that maps dominant archetypal patterns across identity, leadership, and life cycles. These exclusive tools give you repeatable, client-ready systems from your first coaching session onward.
Programme Delivery
12 Months of Structured, Evidence-Based Training
Seven modules released every six weeks. A deliberate, time-based approach that ensures you absorb, apply, and consolidate each body of knowledge before progressing to the next.
Multi-Modal Content
Every module is delivered across video, audio, and PDF. Three formats, identical content. Move between modalities as your schedule demands.
Podcast Series
Seven professionally produced episodes transforming theory into accessible, dialogue-driven conversations that deepen comprehension.
Time-Based Learning
Constant interplay between theory, practice, and reflection. Lasting professional capability rather than temporary information retention.
The Curriculum
What You Will Master
Seven comprehensive modules across 12 months, designed for working professionals managing full-time careers.
125+
Hours of Training
10
Hours Mentor Coaching
120+
Client-Ready Tools
100%
Online & Flexible
Lifetime Access
Coaching Foundations
The TRUST Model, Four Pillars of Partnership, Eight Stages of Coaching, ethical frameworks
Communication Mastery
Verbal and non-verbal command, Five-Stage Interview Model, navigating communication blocks
Psychotherapy in Coaching
Person-Centred, Gestalt, Narrative, Solution-Focused, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Personal Coaching Niches
Life, relationship, health and wellness, and career coaching. Future Self and Transtheoretical Models
Models & Techniques
GROW Model, 7-Step ACHIEVE Model, Six Core Values, goal-setting and motivation
Cognitive Behavioural Principles
Power of thought, emotional intelligence, limiting beliefs, decision-making psychology
Business Coaching Niches
Performance, executive, leadership, and business coaching. Flow Model, Value Model
Professional Practice
Ethics, ICF credentialing, business development, niche specialisation
Programme Components
What the Programme Delivers
01
24 Practical Workshops
Live virtual classes combining theory, expert knowledge, structured practice, debrief, and Q&A. 90 minutes of applied learning with direct feedback in every session.
02
Six Observed Coaching Sessions
Coach real clients under skilled assessment. Direct feedback on technique, communication, and professional presence.
03
10 Hours of Mentor Coaching
Personalised guidance from ICF-accredited coaches, satisfying PCC credential requirements.
04
Three Positive Psychology Masterclasses
Advanced sessions in neuroscience, positive psychology, and contemporary coaching frameworks.
05
120+ Proprietary Coaching Tools
Worksheets, models, exercises, and AstroCoaching instruments. Yours to keep and deploy from session one.
06
Buddy: AI Study Companion
On-demand academic support trained on the programme's theory. Available 24/7 to clarify frameworks and reinforce understanding.
Advanced Training
Three Positive Psychology Masterclasses
Masterclass 1
The Art and Neuroscience of Coaching
Evidence-based techniques for reshaping neural pathways and building resilience. You will learn the neuroscience behind why archetypal patterns are so persistent, and how to work with the brain's own mechanisms to create lasting change.
Masterclass 2
The Science of Happiness
Strength-based coaching methodologies that foster well-being, resilience, and goal achievement. Scientifically validated techniques including gratitude practices, mindfulness protocols, and positive reframing.
Masterclass 3
The New Psychology of Coaching
An advanced framework for navigating uncertainty, shifting limiting beliefs, and maximising potential. For coaches working with executives, entrepreneurs, and high-performers.
"Catherine is gifted in her ability to guide you into the greater part of who you are. I walked away with a compass for the rest of my life. Catherine Plano is transformation personified."
Rhonda Ferridge
The Difference
What Sets This Programme Apart
Holistic Learning Philosophy
Addressing the whole person: mental, emotional, physical, social, and environmental dimensions. Transformation, not just information.
Small Cohorts
Deliberately limited for personalised mentorship, direct feedback during observed sessions, and meaningful peer collaboration.
Experiential & Collaborative
Learning through practice. Every module includes real coaching scenarios. Genuine partnership between faculty and participants.
Evidence-Based Curriculum
The latest research findings and best practices in coaching science. Continually updated as new evidence emerges.
Programme Prospectus
Request the Programme Prospectus
For comprehensive programme details, curriculum structure, and enrolment information, request your copy of the Rise and Thrive Coaching Academy Prospectus.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Begin Your Journey
Ready to Begin?
Review the programme investment, speak with our team, and determine whether this is the right next step in your professional development.
The question is not whether this programme offers exceptional value. The question is whether you are ready.