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"The COSMO Advantage class was worth more to me than my entire law school education. COSMO rewired my brain to look at every situation through a systematic, adaptive framework. I wish I had taken this class years ago."
Ryan McCarty
Attorney, Founder Zero-Point Coaching
The COSMO framework, readings, and activities gave me exactly what I needed to clarify my goals, create a plan & track my progress to finish well as a VP in an organization. The learning environment offered meaningful connection, accountability & encouragement—helping me apply COSMO dynamics directly to real-life leadership challenges. I’m confident this approach made me a more self-aware, intentional & focused leader. I now have tools I can carry into any personal or professional context—for strong, lasting results.
Sharon Simmonds
Former Vice-President of Programs, Arrow Leadership
“I wish I had this COSMO framework 20 years ago. It codifies everything I ever did as a leader… I can’t think of a more collaborative way to hold conversations around strategic planning.”
Tom Herrick
Founder of XP Leadership and former Senior VP for Fidelity.
“COSMO is a tool that equipped me with an overall mental map, giving a broader perspective on how to view circumstances and relationships. COSMO’s holistic nature (external, internal, professional, personal, and spiritual, all integrated into one framework) helped me shift how I approach, respond to, and think about people and situations. The emphasis on developing relational skills significantly enhanced COSMO’s effectiveness and sets it apart.”
Jason Laird
ABWE Region Missions Director, West Africa
“COSMO training 10-20x’d my investment and results in my business.”
Bill Mason
CEO Rocket Fuel Coaching and U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer & Blackhawk Pilot (Ret.)
“COSMO is an intuitive technique that helps leaders influence people and obtain insight. As a coach, I utilize this model as a supplement to my own frameworks and as a separate one to help others grow, develop, and enhance their circles of influence. COSMO training was experiential and provided great peer discussion that aided in learning, understanding, and applying COSMO to varied markets.”
Sandra Black
Founder & CEO, Sandra Black Coaching
“After 40+ years of research and developing systems for teaching – I found COSMO is, by far, the simplest and most effective approach to coaching and facilitating effective change.”
Dr. John Francis
Trauma Center Director, Coach and Professor of Clinical Surgery
“Leadership can be hard. You’re often faced with difficult challenges that you’ve never seen before. Instead of feeling lost and ill equipped, COSMO provides a consistent framework for tackling those challenges with confidence and grace. COSMO is an essential tool for leaders.”
Dr. Kenitra Hendrix
Associate Dean, Indiana ADDL & Clinical Professor at Purdue University
“We wanted a better way to evaluate company and client opportunities. Using COSMO reduces miscommunications and the need for reworking mistakes, accelerating ongoing progress. COSMO has helped clarify each person’s perspective and problem-solving approach. Simply put, COSMO is the gift that keeps on giving!”
Dan Bakker
Consultant, CoFounder of Foundation Livestock Services, LLC.
"These classes are absolutely essential for any leader or coach. You will learn a framework that simply yet powerfully sheds light on the complete process to achieve any desired outcome. This is the best training I have taken in many years. It has changed the trajectory of my personal and professional life."
Sara Barber, DVM
Co-Founder, Foundation Livestock Services
"COSMO is an adaptable framework. As a coach, it helps me take clients through uncomfortable dialogues by clarifying huge concepts or ideas. My husband and I use this approach to future-cast our business, which helps us see important outcomes."
Erin Bader
PhD.,LMFT,RN,ACC
“In my role as a Correctional Chaplain and Pastor, I consistently use the COSMO Framework and illustrations to help inmates grow and develop. I’m truly grateful for what I’ve learned about myself and others using the COSMO Framework. I will continue using this framework for all of my endeavors and continue enrolling in VitalStrengths Coaching & Training programs so I can better serve my family and community.”
Mark Richardson
Correctional Chaplain & Pastor, Celebrate Recovery
“I use the COSMO framework to help me choose and commit to goals; also for acquiring insight into my present realities and resources.”
Tom Morley
Former tech HR VP and Co-Founder of Guidage LLC
“COSMO has provided our leadership team a common language to work through any issue we have. It’s changed our way of thinking and helped us make better decisions.”
Dave Mead
U.S. Army Colonel (Ret.) and CEO of WeAlign Coaching Firm
“We gained a lot of clarity and a whole lot of momentum. Simplify your leadership, family, and team's success with COSMO.”
Scott Frickenstein, PhD
U.S. Air Force Commander (Ret.) and Founder of Leading By Design
COSMO is applicable to all healthcare professionals, in any aspect of their life. I think it may help improve patient satisfaction. The opportunity to practice the concepts we were learning and then receive feedback from peers was so valuable.
Komivi X. Womitso, MD
Ast. Prof. of Clinical Family Medicine at Indiana Univ. Family Med. Physician at IU Health Primary Care
"The COSMO scaffolding is more than helpful; it is essential in understanding not only where we are, but where we want to go, in a variety of life's venues. Healthcare professionals at any level of leadership will benefit from this training. These concepts will greatly impact my relationships with colleagues and my non-profit board."
D. Joy Riley, MD, MA
ED at Tennessee Center for Bioethics and Culture
COSMO isn’t just a course—it’s a framework that helps physicians lead with clarity, build trust through structure, and create momentum in conversations that matter most—with patients, teams, and peers. This training transformed how I show up—not just as a clinician, but as a leader. It’s helped me pause to identify what needs to come together and reflect on what’s working or not.
Every medical physician and resident should have this course before they are out in final practice.
Jill A. Grant, MD
Assoc. Prof. of Emergency Medicine at Indiana University
"Every week I looked forward to the prep and live cohort sessions. Interacting with others in the cohort and having a chance to learn from their experiences was incredibly valuable.
COSMO provides a good bridge for physicians and nurses to communicate with patients and families. Because it is a repeatable and consistent way of thinking, I’ve also found it helpful for communicating with colleagues and med students."
Kyle A. Robertson, PhD
Assist. Prof. at Indiana University
"Transformational & Liberating: I’m communicating with more confidence and clarity—and I think my leaders are appreciating it. A big shift for me was learning that mature leaders don't simply give answers—they ask clarifying questions that help people think, grow & move forward. That has transformed the way I lead and the weight I carry."
Joelle Lively
Operations Analyst
FAQs
Who is the COSMO Leadership Certification designed for?
This program is ideal for a wide range of professionals including life coaches, leadership coaches, HR leaders, business advisors, career counselors, health coaches, consultants, and counselors. It's perfect for those aiming to enhance their coaching skills and business success.
How does the COSMO framework integrate with other leadership and coaching methodologies?
COSMO is versatile. It strengthens other methodologies, systems, and frameworks. It can even enhance personality, communication, and strengths assessments, making it a unifying force in your leadership or coaching toolkit.
What kind of professional development does the COSMO Certification offer?
The certification includes experiential learning with extensive course materials, interactive Mastermind sessions, and practical applications. It also offers ongoing support and development opportunities within a community of leaders and coaches.
Can I earn professional credits through this certification program?
Yes, completing the COSMO Certified Leadership Coach program earns you 64 ICF Continuing Coach Education credits and 84 CCEs from ICCI.
