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3 Brains Coach
A Neuroscience-Based, ICF-Accredited Training

The Future of Leadership Coaching,
Empower Leaders, Align Decisions, Transform Lives: The Neuroscience of 3 Brains Intelligence Coaching

This ICF-accredited neuroscience coaching certification is trusted by coaches, therapists, and leaders worldwide. It’s a trauma-informed, emotional intelligence-based coach training that integrates modern science with deep personal transformation.

The Challenge: Today’s Leadership and Coaching Crisis

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The Leadership Dilemma: Stress, Burnout, and Disengagement In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, leaders are facing unprecedented challenges.

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41% of employees report significant daily stress, contributing to a growing wave of burnout and disengagement within organisations.

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Leaders entrusted with the responsibility of inspiring and engaging their teams often feel overwhelmed and unprepared to meet these demands. Research shows that managers influence 70% of employee engagement, yet only 33% of managers feel adequately equipped to lead effectively (source: Gallup Organisations Research: State of the Global Workplace 2024).

This lack of readiness creates a disconnect that erodes trust, diminishes motivation, and leaves teams struggling to align with organisational goals.

Most leaders rely on logic, their instinct or their emotions but almost never integrate those 3.
That’s why strategies fail, teams disconnect, and burnout spreads.
Master how to lead with all 3 Brains—Head, Heart and Gut—so decisions are smarter, teams are stronger, and leaders feel aligned
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The Coaching Dilemma:
Breaking Through Inner Conflict

Coaches, too, face their own set of challenges. Guiding clients through self-doubt, procrastination, and emotional blocks often feels like an uphill battle. Even when clients have clear goals and actionable plans, progress frequently stalls.

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Why?

Because logic and emotions collide, decisions aren’t made by the Head Brain alone. The Heart and Gut Brains—each with their own unique objectives—can pull in opposing directions, creating internal conflict that keeps clients stuck.

This dynamic isn’t just frustrating; it actively prevents clients from unlocking their full potential. 

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“Leaders and coaches face a monumental challenge: guiding others in a world marked by uncertainty, burnout, and disengagement. Traditional approaches aren’t enough.”

The Hidden Truth About Our Three Brains

Sharpened by millions of years of evolution, our Head, Heart, and Gut Brains possess all the qualities needed to lead a life full of achievement, passion, performance, and wellness. But in practice, we don’t always activate the Brain(s) best suited to the situation.


We’ve all experienced moments when:

  • We procrastinate despite knowing it’s counterproductive.

  • We make unhealthy choices even though we know better.

  • We struggle to set boundaries or advocate for our worth.

  • We become overly controlling or power-driven.

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We feel anxiety, stress, or depression, even when we long to feel balanced and fulfilled.
These behaviours arise when one Brain dominates our decision-making, leaving us out of alignment and unable to access our full potential.

What If There’s a Better Way?

Imagine a proven framework that not only addresses logic but also aligns emotions and instincts. Picture leaders navigating complexity with clarity and confidence and coaches helping clients break free from inner conflicts to achieve lasting breakthroughs.


This is where the revolutionary 3 Brains Coaching methodology begins.
This method unlocks a powerful new way to lead, coach, and thrive by understanding and harmonising the head, heart, and gut brains.

The Solution: 3 Brains Intelligence

The Power of Alignment: Head, Heart, and Gut
Coaching has traditionally focused on logic and strategy—tools of the Head Brain—but the most effective transformations come from aligning the three key centres of decision-making: the Head, Heart, and Gut Brains.

 

These interconnected intelligences drive every decision we make:

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  • The Head Brain: Strategises, plans, and analyses the future.

  • The Heart Brain: Connects, fosters relationships, and inspires emotional authenticity.

  • The Gut Brain: Drives action and risk-taking and ensures survival in the face of challenges.

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When these brains are out of sync, the result is indecision, stress, burnout, and missed opportunities. This misalignment is why many traditional coaching methods fall short—they fail to address the deeper, subconscious dynamics influencing behaviour.

3 Brains Coaching: A Transformational Approach

The 3 Brains Coaching methodology is designed to resolve these inner conflicts by harmonising the Head, Heart, and Gut, unlocking the potential for:

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  • Clarity: Make confident, informed decisions.

  • Connection: Build trust and inspire collaboration.

  • Courage: Take bold, impactful actions.

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This innovative, science-backed framework enables coaches and leaders to foster profound personal and professional transformations that ripple through teams and organisations.

Backed by Science and Results

The 3 Brains Theory is rooted in neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and practical psychology. While mindfulness, visualisation, and meditation are the most commonly used techniques globally (as per the 2024 ICF Mental Well-Being Survey), lesser-used strategies such as self-reflection and tailored approaches are the most effective—used by
only 5% of coaches but with a reported 81% success rate.

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3 Brains Coaching uniquely integrates these effective yet underutilised techniques into its approach, addressing core issues rather than surface-level symptoms. With this method, over 13,000 individuals worldwide have already experienced life-changing results.

Why the 3 Brains Intelligence Theory Stands Out

  • Self-Reflection: A cornerstone of 3 Brains Coaching, helping clients achieve breakthroughs by understanding their subconscious decision-making patterns.

  • Tailored Client Strategies: The methodology enables coaches to design bespoke approaches that address individual needs, leading to lasting transformations.

  • Alignment of Inner Intelligence: By aligning the Head, Heart, and Gut, clients can finally overcome procrastination, self-doubt, and emotional blockages.

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What If There’s a

Better Way?

Imagine empowering leaders to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence and guiding clients to break free from inner conflicts, achieve their goals, and lead fulfilling lives.

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This is the promise of 3 Brains Coaching—a proven framework for authentic, transformative change.


Would you like to learn how this methodology can reshape your coaching practice or leadership journey?

Let’s get started.​

🌱 Why Choose This Certification?

What Makes This a Science-Based, Trauma-Informed Coaching Certification?
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Unlike generic coach training programs, 3 Brains Intelligence offers a neuroscience-based curriculum that aligns with modern psychological research, polyvagal theory, and emotional intelligence science. This ICF-accredited and EMCC-recognised certification helps you address core emotional blocks, not just surface-level behaviour.

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What Makes Our Certification Science-Based and Trauma-Informed?​​

Global Accreditation:

  • This certification is accredited by ICF (40 CCEUs: 28 Core Competencies, 12 Resource Development) and EMCC (24 learning points), providing you with internationally recognised credentials to set you apart as a professional coach.

 

Science-Backed Tools:

  • Leverage powerful neuroscience-based techniques blended with insights from NLP, somatic therapy, energy work, constellations, clinical hypnotherapy, and psychotherapy. These tools resolve internal conflicts, overcome subconscious blocks, and enable lasting breakthroughs.

 

Mastery of Mental Well-Being:

  • Learn how to address decision-making struggles, stress, burnout, and resilience—key drivers of personal and professional success in today’s workplace.

 

Proven Success Metrics:

  • Certified coaches report a 35% increase in client retention and engagement, driving transformative results for their clients while accelerating their own practice growth.

 

Personal and Professional Growth:

  • Experience your own 3 Brains Alignment, improving your confidence, resilience, and authenticity as a coach while attracting more clients who value your expertise.

 

Real-World Application:

  • Practice hands-on techniques using a step-by-step process from the 146-page manual, helping you deliver immediate, measurable impact.

 

Vibrant Coaching Community:

  • Join a global network of 3 Brains Coaches to share experiences, gain support, and foster continuous growth on your coaching journey.

🎯 Meet Your Trainer: Christoffel Sneijders

 

With a career spanning over 33 years, Christoffel Sneijders is a visionary leader and expert in human behaviour, dedicated to unlocking the potential within individuals and organisations.

As the founder of the 3 Brains Coaching Method, he has transformed over 13,000 lives, empowering coaches, leaders, and therapists to create meaningful and lasting change.

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A Unique Blend of Expertise
Christoffel combines a rich background in coaching, clinical psychotherapy, and neuroscience, holding prestigious credentials such as:

  • ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC)

  • Visiting Professor at IE Business School and Georgetown University Qatar

  • Author of “How Men & Women Fit” and “Relationships? Which Brain is Talking?", acclaimed books exploring emotional intelligence and leadership through the lens of the 3 Brains.

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Transforming Lives Through Science and Compassion
Christoffel’s work is rooted in cutting-edge neuroscience, blending scientific rigour with heartfelt empathy. His approach enables coaches to harness the unique powers of the Head, Heart, and Gut Brains, guiding clients toward alignment, clarity, and authentic
transformation.

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Your Guide to Coaching Excellence
In every training session, Christoffel brings:

  • Passion and Authenticity: A deeply personal commitment to each participant’s growth.

  • Proven Techniques: Grounded in neuroscience and evolutionary biology.

  • Hands-On Experience: Practical tools that drive real-world results.

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“When you join this certification, you’re not just learning skills—you’re embarking on a transformative journey led by someone who believes in your potential.”

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Join the Movement
Let Christoffel’s extensive expertise, empathy, and innovative vision guide you toward becoming the coach and leader you aspire to be. Together, you’ll help build a world that thrives on connection, purpose, and courage.

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What You’ll Learn in this ICF-Accredited Program: Your Path to Mastery

The 3 Brains Coach Certification is designed to equip you with the tools, techniques, and insights needed to transform your coaching practice. Delivered over 8 immersive online sessions, this program integrates cutting-edge neuroscience with practical coaching strategies, ensuring every session delivers maximum impact.

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Program Structure: Learn, Apply, Transform 8 Sessions Across 4 to 6 Weeks

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  • When: Thursdays and Fridays

  • Duration: 4 hours per session

  • Format: Live, interactive online training


Your Path to Mastery in 8 Sessions
This transformative program is designed to guide you step-by-step through the science and practice of 3 Brains Coaching. Over 4 weeks of immersive online training, you’ll master the tools to create lasting change for your clients—and yourself.

Program Overview: Your Journey to 3 Brains Mastery

Week 1: Awakening the Triad Within (Sessions 1 & 2)


Dive Deep into the Science of the 3 Brains:
Gain a profound understanding of the Head, Heart, and Gut Brains, their distinct roles, and how they shape every decision we make. Learn the unique language of each brain to communicate with clarity and authenticity. Uncover the decision-making hierarchies and authorities of the three brains, laying the foundation for transformative coaching. Develop authentic self-connection and guide clients to build essential links with their own triple brain system.

 

Week 2: Breaking Comfort Zones & Igniting Growth (Sessions 3 & 4)

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Harness the Power to Drive Change:

Identify which brain anchors clients in their comfort zones, hindering growth and adaptability.
Master the 3 Brains CCT State (Curiosity, Compassion, Trust) to create a safe, nurturing environment that fosters learning and transformation.
Apply the 3 Brains Coaching Communication Techniques to help clients journey from knowledge acquisition to enduring change.
Explore how early imprints shape current beliefs and behaviours, distinguishing between acquiring new knowledge and reshaping deep-seated patterns.


Week 3: Transforming Beliefs & Regulating Emotions (Sessions 5 & 6)
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Elevate Emotional Intelligence and Break Barriers:

Replace self-limiting beliefs with empowering alternatives using the 3 Brains Belief Change Techniques.
Deepen your understanding of the Autonomic Nervous System as the communication highway of the 3 Brains, exploring the roles of the sympathetic, parasympathetic, enteric, and ventral vagal nerves.
Learn to master emotions by addressing stress, anxiety, grief, and sadness with three powerful techniques that elevate your coaching practice.
Turn emotional complexity into an asset, helping clients navigate mental and emotional blockages confidently.

 

Week 4: Releasing Blocks & Embedding Change (Sessions 7 & 8)
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Solidify Transformation and Drive Lasting Change:
Discover the 3 Brains Stuck Release Technique to help clients overcome outdated coping mechanisms rooted in trauma or emotional blocks.
Design and deliver impactful solutions using a full-length 3 Brains Coaching session to embed change.
Turn knowledge into practical action with hands-on application, building the confidence to transform lives.

Coaching Topics You’ll Master

  • Face the Inner Conflict: End the struggle between Head, Heart, and Gut, breaking free from indecision and inner debates.

  • Shatter Limiting Beliefs: Replace beliefs that hold your clients back, empowering them to integrate action plans effortlessly.

  • Defeat Procrastination: Help clients break the cycle of delay and regain their productivity and time.

  • Combat Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout: Equip clients with strategies to reclaim wellness, defeat burnout, and thrive in life.

  • Turn Insights into Action: Transform “Aha!” moments into aligned actions that produce tangible results.

  • Unleash Hidden Potential: Guide clients to tap into their vast reservoir of untapped potential and achieve breakthroughs.

  • Master Decision-Making and Time Management: Cultivate clarity, confidence, and discipline to make impactful decisions and manage life effectively.

  • Effortless Problem Solving: Empower clients to resolve challenges seamlessly without getting bogged down by root causes.

Ready to Transform Lives?

Take the first step toward becoming a Certified 3 Brains Coach today!

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Is This Training the
Right One for You?

If you’re driven to make a more profound impact, elevate your expertise, and transform lives, the 3 Brains Coach Certification is designed for you.

Ideal Participants:

  • Executive Coaches: 

    • Stand out in a competitive field with neuroscience-backed tools that deliver unparalleled client breakthroughs.

    • Gain a unique edge by mastering the art of aligning Head, Heart, and Gut intelligence.

  • Leaders:

    • Develop emotional intelligence to inspire trust, foster authentic connections, and drive peak performance in your teams.

    • Equip yourself with the skills to navigate complexity and lead with clarity, courage, and compassion.

  • Therapists:

    • Integrate cutting-edge neuroscience into your practice to help clients overcome emotional blocks and achieve lasting change.

    • Offer a fresh, innovative approach to mental and emotional well-being.

“Whether you’re guiding teams, transforming individual lives, or seeking to enhance your own leadership and coaching abilities, this program is your next step. It’s more than a certification—it’s the key to unlocking your full potential as a coach, leader, or therapist.”

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"Understanding the 3 Brains has completely changed how I lead. My team’s engagement and trust have soared."

– Mark L., Corporate Leader.

Testimonials & Case Studies

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Certified 3 Brains Coaches Worldwide

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> 97%

Satisfaction Rate

40 CCEU

28 CC & 12 RD

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Development points

Investment and Logistics

  • Pricing:

    • Complete Program: €1,995 (incl. VAT).

    • Early Bird: €1,845 if registered 1,5 months prior to the start of the training

    • Payment plans are available

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  • “Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot now!”

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​“Imagine the impact: guiding leaders to align their Head, Heart, and Gut for authentic transformation. Join the revolution in coaching today.”​
 
“Become a Certified 3 Brains Coach”

"Imagine the impact you’ll create as a coach who empowers leaders, transforms lives, and inspires lasting change.

By aligning the Head, Heart, and Gut, you’ll unlock the potential for authentic decision-making, deeper connections, and courageous actions.

This is your moment to lead the way into a new era of coaching and leadership.

Don’t wait - take the next step toward becoming the coach who makes a difference."

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