About Applied Positive Psychology Coaching

What is Applied Positive Psychology Coaching?

Applied Positive Psychology Coaching (APPC) is an innovative approach that combines the scientific fields of Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology with evidence-based coaching methods, techniques, tools and practices.

Why Applied Positive Psychology Coaching?

Why Applied Positive Psychology
Coaching?

In today’s rapidly changing world, individuals and organizations need more than performance-based coaching. They need approaches that foster flourishing, resilience, and purposeful leadership. APPC bridges that gap by:

  • Grounding practice in scientific research on well-being and thriving.
  • Applying strengths-based tools that accelerate growth and performance.
  • Integrating coaching psychology with real-world practical application.
  • Supporting transformation that is both evidence-based and human-centred.

Advancing the Field of APPC

At the Institute of Positive Psychology Coaching (IPPC), we are proud to be the first global institute dedicated to advancing this emerging field by creating professional training and certification programs that empower coaches, leaders, and organizations to enhance well-being, unlock potential, leverage strengths, and achieve meaningful impact and sustainable results.

Our innovative, science-backed flagship program is the first of its kind to develop an integrated curriculum that is both science-backed and practical. It leads to a Certified Applied Positive Psychology Coach (CAPPC) diploma and designation, which is accredited with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), providing a direct pathway to ICF credentialing at both the ACC and PCC levels.

Adapted from Toneatto, 2021

Learning Philosophy

At the Institute of Positive Psychology Coaching (IPPC), our learning philosophy is grounded in the science and practice of positive psychology, as well as evidence-based coaching, and is informed by the principles of adult learning. We believe that learning is most effective when it is experiential, strengths-based, reflexive and personally meaningful. Our programs are designed to foster deep reflection, practical application, and transformative growth through a balance of theory, practice, reflexivity, and feedback.

We consider our learners as active partners in their development, striving to create an inclusive, engaging, and intellectually rigorous environment that honours diverse perspectives and experiences. Our curriculum integrates evidence-based coaching competencies with cutting-edge research in well-being, leadership, and resilience, enabling learners to confidently apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.

We are dedicated to ongoing improvement and innovation in our educational design, delivery, and assessment. Through personalized feedback, mentorship, and a global learning community, we empower coaches and leaders to develop the capacity to create lasting, positive change for themselves, their clients, and their organizations.

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