Become a CliftonStrengths Coach

Become a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach to help others maximize their potential and accomplish great things.
Unlock the Power of CliftonStrengths Coaching
People want to be developed, not torn down. They want to be inspired, not discouraged. They want your help. Because deep down, you’re a coach.
You’re the type of person that the best teams and organizations rely on for leading employees to accomplish great things. You might go by a different title in your role, but that doesn’t really matter.
CliftonStrengths coaches help people accomplish great things by doing what they naturally do best. These coaches learn how to have the right conversations, ones focused on helping people understand their talents and achieve their purpose using their CliftonStrengths.
In the end, these coaches lead people to live their best life, at work and everywhere else. If that’s your purpose, your calling, then it’s time to become a CliftonStrengths coach.
Become a CoachAcross the globe, people in the following types of roles are most frequently becoming CliftonStrengths coaches:
- human resources
- organizational development
- learning and development
- education
- counseling
- independent coaching
Research & Resources
The CliftonStrengths assessment is just the start. The real improvement happens when coaches help people develop, not just discover, their talents.
Check out these resources to learn more about the staggering impact of strengths-based development on individual, team and organizational performance.
Don’t just take our word for it. Check out what a few CliftonStrengths coaches say about the impact of their work on their organizations.
What You’ll Learn as a CliftonStrengths Coach
We have educated thousands of coaches, mentors and leaders to help others maximize their potential in every facet of life.
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How to Help People Accomplish What’s Most Important to ThemCoach others to commit to and achieve their goals using their natural talents.
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How to Lead Others to Overcome ObstaclesHelp clients understand and use their talents to produce positive results, even in the face of adversity.
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How to Teach Teams to Succeed Using CliftonStrengthsHelp groups discover, develop and use their unique talents to improve team engagement and productivity.
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How to Elevate Your Coaching Abilities Using Your TalentsTake your coaching to a higher level by developing your CliftonStrengths.
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How to Help People Transform Their RelationshipsEnable clients to discover deeper insights into themselves and others, and how to work together better.
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How to Empower Managers to Inspire Greater PerformanceProvide leaders with ways to address specific team-related issues using strengths-based development.
CliftonStrengths Coaching Solutions
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Step 1
Complete Gallup’s CliftonStrengths Coaching CoursesLearn how to be an expert strengths coach through our transformational coaching curriculum.
You have two options for coursework:
- the Accelerated Strengths Coaching course
- the Successful Strengths Coaching course and the Coaching Individuals, Managers and Teams course
Both options include access to our Strengths Coaching Starter Kit and our Strengths-Based Coaching With Managers and Teams Kit.
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Step 2
Complete Your Certification Application & Certification ExamOnce you’ve finished the coursework:
- complete the online application
- complete the coaches agreement
- take the online exam
Along with checking those boxes, you’ll collect coaching evaluations from a few of your clients.
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Step 3
Become a Gallup-Certified Strengths CoachCongrats! With your certification, you’ve earned the designation of elite CliftonStrengths coach and gained all the benefits that it entails, including recognition by organizations like:
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- International Coach Federation (ICF)
- HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
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Unleash the Power of CliftonStrengths
Certification gives you access to a community of peer coaches, as well as continuing learning opportunities and other resources.
Download the guide How to Become a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach to learn more.
Complete this form, and a Gallup expert will contact you about how you can empower others to succeed using CliftonStrengths.