Become a Professional Coach
A program designed for Hypnotherapists — Starting Jan 27!
Special discount for IIH Members
Official ICF Level 1 Certification—Your Path to Professional Well-Being Begins Here
Our training meets the highest global standards, equipping you with proven tools, ethical guidance, and a clear route to becoming an ICF‑credentialed coach.
Certified by The World Happiness Academy and The International Coaching Federation
Your Lead Instructor: Luis Miguel Gallardo
Luis Miguel Gallardo is a PCC-credentialed coach (ICF), clinical hypnotherapist, and global educator specializing in whole-being development, life purpose, performance, and mental health. He integrates coaching, hypnotherapy, NLP, and systems-based approaches, and is the Creator and Lead Instructor of global well-being programs at the World Happiness Academy and the United Nations University for Peace. Fluent in English and Spanish, he has worked across all continents with corporate, public, and non-profit organizations.
Why It Matters for You
Globally Recognized Quality & Credibility
Earning ICF Level 1 accreditation signifies that our program meets rigorous, internationally respected standards for foundational coach training—including curriculum, ethics, mentor coaching, and performance evaluation. This positions you and our academy among a network of elite, trustworthy coaching professionals worldwide.Streamlined Pathway to Your ACC Credential
Graduating from our ICF-accredited Level 1 program unlocks a simplified path toward the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential through the Level 1 Pathway—saving you time and helping you move forward with confidence.High‑Quality, Structured Learning with Real Impact
Our training includes 60–124 hours of coach-specific learning, guided mentor coaching, observation-based feedback, and a performance evaluation that equips you with tangible coaching skills and transformational confidence.Ethical Foundations & Expert Instruction
We adhere to ICF’s stringent accreditation standards—which uphold ethics, transparency, experienced faculty, equitable participant-to-instructor ratios, and continuous program improvement. You’re supported by seasoned coaches who care deeply about your growth.Participation in a Global Community of Excellence
With ICF accreditation, you tap into a global coaching ecosystem—gaining access to professional networks, ongoing education, and a forum for innovation and collaboration with fellow coaches around the world.
What You’ll Gain
Global Recognition — Your training aligns with a coach education standard trusted in over 140 countries.
Faster Progress Toward Certification — Graduate fully prepared to pursue your ACC credential with fewer hurdles.
Effective, Impactful Coaching Skills — Learn through immersive, practical, and ethical training proven to foster transformational client outcomes.
Community & Lifelong Growth — Benefit from upward mobility with ICF’s continuing education resources and peer-rostered community.
A Foundation You Can Build On — Start strong with integrity and quality—and continue confidently to PCC and beyond.
“Embark on your coaching journey with the trusted foundation of ICF Level 1 accreditation. This isn’t just training—it’s a launchpad for your purpose, your professional goals, and your impact in the world of happiness and well-being.”
Unlock your potential and help your clients thrive.
A Coaching Program for self-development, health, and flourishing performance.
Welcome to Pathways to Happiness: Transforming Pessimism into Proactive Well-Being — a professional coaching program developed by the World Happiness Academy.
Designed for professionals and coaches, this program integrates evidence-based coaching practices grounded in NLP, behavioral psychology, and positive psychology.
Who Should Enroll?
Coaches and practitioners ready to empower their clients with tools for self-development, health, and flourishing performance.
Leaders and professionals seeking to guide clients in integrating well-being practices for thriving lives and lasting impact.
Those passionate about fostering personal growth and helping clients unlock their potential to lead healthier, happier lives.
You will impact the lives of individuals seeking to create harmony within their families, communities, work lives, and the planet.
Earn your Global Certificate as Professional Coach from the World Happiness Foundation and the World Happiness Academy based on ICF Standards.
Learning Method
Synchronous Learning: Live, interactive online sessions led by expert instructors, including Luis Miguel Gallardo.
Live Sessions: Real-time lectures and workshops where participants can engage with content dynamically.
Group Sessions: Collaborative learning experiences where participants work together on specific exercises and projects.
Peer Coaching Sessions: Practice coaching sessions where participants apply what they’ve learned by coaching each other, receiving feedback in real-time.
Mentoring: Participants will have the opportunity to receive personal guidance and insights from Luis Miguel Gallardo, enhancing their learning experience and professional development.
Duration
The program spans 102 hours (required for ICF ACC, Level 1 Certification) of coach-specific education, structured to maximize learning and application of the content:
You’ll need +100 hours of practice to finalize the program and go through the ICF ACC Level Certification.
Total Program Duration: 15 weeks
Weekly Time Commitment: 6 hours per week, including various learning activities such as:
- 2 hours of synchronous learning (live sessions)
- 2 hours of group work or peer coaching
- 2 hours of self-study or mentoring sessions
Ready to become a Professional Coach?
- Equip participants with the theoretical and practical knowledge to enhance their personal happiness and well-being.
- Develop skills and strategies that participants can use to coach clients towards greater happiness and fulfillment in life.
- Foster a proactive, forward-looking mindset that emphasizes accountability, awareness, and adaptability in participants and their clients.
- Prepare participants for professional advancement with Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units that can be applied towards credentialing and recredentialing.
ROUSER Coaching Model
Conscious Catalyst of Well-Being
Developed by Luis Gallardo
The ROUSER Coaching Model is a transformative framework designed to facilitate personal and organizational growth, integrating happiness and well-being at its core. This model incorporates NLP, mindfulness, contemplation, behavioral and positive psychology, systems dynamics, and basic hypnosis, aimed at developing Rousers – conscious catalysts of well-being. It is aligned with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) core competencies, ensuring a high standard of coaching practice.
R – Relations: Building meaningful and supportive relationships that foster personal and professional growth.
O – Openness: Encouraging transparency, open communication, and a willingness to embrace new ideas and perspectives to enhance personal and professional growth.
U – Understanding: Cultivating empathy and insight into oneself and others, promoting deeper connections and effective collaboration.
S – Self-Awareness: Developing a keen understanding of one’s emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and values, leading to more informed decisions and authentic actions.
E – Empowerment: Enabling individuals to take control of their lives, make meaningful choices, and act with confidence and purpose.
R – Reflection: Encouraging continuous self-assessment and mindfulness, allowing for personal growth, learning, and the alignment of actions with core values.
Program Structure
This comprehensive program consists of a series of modules, each focusing on different aspects of happiness and well-being. Here’s an overview of the program’s structure:
Modules:
- Foundations of Happiness and Well-Being: Explores the scientific underpinnings of happiness and introduces basic concepts of well-being.
- The Architecture of Our Reality: Examines how values, experiences, memories, beliefs, and behaviors shape our perception of reality and influence our happiness.
Mindset Shift – Cultivating Proactivity and Accountability: Teaches methods to develop a positive, forward-looking attitude and practices for enhancing personal accountability.
Developing Awareness and Adaptability: Focuses on skills for increasing mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and adaptability to change.
Advanced NLP Techniques for Happiness: Applies NLP techniques to transform pessimistic views and enhance mental flexibility and positivity.
Implementing Behavioral Changes: Guides participants in creating and maintaining habits that support happiness and well-being.
Aligning Life with Core Values and Purpose: Helps participants align their actions with their values and discover their life’s purpose.
Develop a Coaching Mindset
This comprehensive coaching program is designed to equip professionals with the tools and insights necessary to foster happiness and well-being in their lives and the lives of their clients. By embracing a forward-looking attitude and applying the principles of NLP, behavioral, and positive psychology, participants will transform their approach to personal and professional challenges, paving the way for a more joyful, fulfilled life.
Live sessions every week. You can join anytime.
Join a worldwide community of well-being and happiness professionals
Exclusive tuition for IIH-certified hypnotherapists
$2,500 USD (regular tuition $3,200 USD)
What Our Students Are Saying
"Inspired for Life"
— Mariedelsy Raydan
"This program has helped me create a more balanced and fulfilling life."
— Sandra Camacho
"Life-changing experience"
— Monica Massetti
"A comprehensive and highly effective program"
— Elianne Ramos
"It will definitely be part of my role as a change maker"
— Lourdes Álvarez
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Trusted by Professionals of Leading Organizations
Participants and Guides
Professional Coaching Specialazing in Happiness and Well-Being
The Coaching Program empowers you to lead with empathy and resilience, inspiring self-development and transformation in your clients’ lives. Enroll today to become a catalyst for change in the global well-being movement.
