A $1,000 gift to coaches

Join the more than 100,000 coaches who have taken advantage of this exclusive grant from Shirzad Chamine, New York Times bestselling author and Stanford lecturer. Supercharge your coaching effectiveness and coaching business.

Why this grant?

Polarizing voices of hate, division, and fear threaten not only social institutions but also the health of our planet. The stakes have never been higher.

It won’t be the politicians who will unite us.  It will be us coaches.

As coaches we hold the key to unleashing the untapped human potential for positivity, compassion, and contribution.  This is our time.

But there is a problem.

The average coach today achieves just a tiny fraction of their true potential for impact.  Too few clients, with impact that often dissipates.

This grant is designed to 10X your impact on each client, and 10X your number of clients, so you can reach your true potential for contribution.  

Our planet needs you to thrive as a coach.  That is why I decided to grant you this program, previously sold to coaches at $1,000.

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  • 1 / 4
    I believe all coaches should take this course. Understanding the Saboteurs and how to quiet them down and live in our Sage can be life-changing for both yourself and your clients.
    Triva Hall CPCC
  • 2 / 4
    This deceptively simple coaching approach is rooted in neuroscience. I have grown both as a human being and as a coach in the past five weeks. Please do not miss out on this precious learning opportunity!
    Julia Zhu Meade MA, PCC, NCC, CPQC
  • 3 / 4
    So happy to recommend this program to every coach in my network and beyond! For a better world, for your own happiness, for better serving your clients—use this generous offer coming from a great heart!
    Ella Morgulis MBA, ACC
  • 4 / 4
    With this practice I have been able to help my clients in ways I did not think were possible. At this time I can say my success rate has been 100%. Thank you for this generous offer!
    Dawn D. Sanders ACC, CPQC

  • Meet Your Coach

    http://Shirzad%20Chamine

    A Radical New Approach to Coaching

    I’m Shirzad Chamine, author of the New York Times bestselling book, Positive Intelligence, and Stanford lecturer.

    As the CEO of the largest coach training organization in the world and coach to hundreds of CEOs, my research uncovered that traditional coaching was missing a root-cause foundation that could supercharge coaching effectiveness.

    My breakthrough research on Positive Intelligence (PQ) utilized root-cause factor-analysis, informed by more than 1,000,000 participants, to answer the question:

    “What is at the root of sabotaging or optimizing performance, well-being, and relationships?”

Breakthrough Research

This research revealed the 10 “Saboteurs” that cause self-sabotage and 5 “Sage” powers that enable self-mastery.

The latest insights from neuroscience and psychology showed that the Saboteurs and Sage are rooted in different regions of the brain.

Saboteurs vs Sage

 

The Saboteurs

This breakthrough research enabled a simple 3-step process for maximizing wellbeing, performance and relationships.

1

Intercept the Saboteurs. This is facilitated through an online Saboteur Assessment.

2

Energize the Sage brain. This uses 10-second brain activation techniques.

3

Respond in Sage. This harnesses the 5 core powers of the Sage.

Breakthrough Results

  • Improved Well-Being

    Improve Wellbeing
    • 85%

      Increase Happiness

    • 91%

      Manage Stress Better

    • 83%

      Improve Self-Confidence

  • Boosted Performance

    • 90%

      Use Mental & Emotional Energy More Effectively

    • 76%

      Improve Ability to Develop Others

    • 92%

      Are Better at Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Strengthened Relationships

    Strengthen Relationships
    • 82%

      Improve Relationships

    • 84%

      Are Better at Conflict Management

    • 97%

      Improve Empathy

 

Within 8 weeks of PQ practice, the rewiring of the brain is so significant that it becomes visible in MRI imaging.

The impact on wellbeing, performance and relationships is similarly impressive.

10X Your Impact on Each Client

Coaches trained by every major coach training organization have significantly improved their impact on each of their clients. The reason:

No matter what method of coaching you use, the root-level Saboteurs will sabotage your client’s growth unless you help them to identify and intercept their Saboteurs.

No matter what method of coaching you use, your clients will benefit from learning to energize their Sage brain region so they will have deeper access to the core positive powers and wisdom of their Sage.

PQ is root-level and foundational. Without it, you would be building solid castles on shifting sands, as your efforts would be sabotaged by hidden Saboteurs.

10X Your Client Base

The freely available online Saboteur Assessment is a powerful lead magnet to engage coaching prospects. You will be able to inspire your prospects by zeroing in on how your coaching could produce great benefits quickly.

More importantly, you will discover that your Saboteurs significantly limit your effectiveness in attracting new clients. And you will discover how much more confident and enrolling you will be when you have energized your Sage mind.

  • 1 / 3
    PQ continues to grow my coaching practice. I’ve found nothing better to accelerate my clients’ work. PQ has proven invaluable in making my work go farther in the world.
    Paul Duba MPA, PCC, NCC
  • 2 / 3
    I love that this program is backed by neuroscience. If you’re out there considering it, don’t overthink it, just apply. Shirzad – thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge!
    Bob Gualtieri Owner, studio-g
  • 3 / 3
    I really enjoyed and learned a lot from Shirzad. I’ve used the material in my own life and in the lives of clients. If you are a life or leadership coach, I would recommend this to you.
    Daryl McCray CSL, Restoration Inc.

How it Works

The app-guided PQ program granted to coaches is a 7-week immersive experience to generate a life-changing experience of Saboteurs and Sage. With an emphasis on building lasting new daily habits, your transformative personal experience will enable you to bring these tools to your clients with authenticity and credibility.

The Science of Positivity

Weekly Interactive Video Modules

In these highly engaging interactive video modules, Shirzad guides you through experiential exercises that deepen and personalize your understanding of the PQ mental fitness tools. You leave inspired and energized for the week’s daily practices.

Daily Practice

Each day a different focus for daily practice is presented through a personalized app (iOS, Android and web) available exclusively to program participants. This builds new neural pathways to form lasting positive habits in your mind.

Interactive PQ Gym

Innovative 10-second PQ Reps energize your Sage brain. You learn to be clear-headed and calm even during great challenges, able to command your mind to shift from Saboteur to Sage response.

Community Support

Join thousands of fellow coaches from more than 100 countries in an inspiring and generous community supporting each member’s continued growth.

Exclusive Live Q&A

Shirzad will hold a special 55-minute live Q&A each Tuesday to deepen your learnings. These optional sessions are exclusive to the PQ Coaching Grant Program, and are a great way to network with our global coach community.

PQ Coaching Grant Program Curriculum

Designed to fit into your busy schedule, all the components are self-directed to be completed on your time. Live Q&A sessions are optional.

  • Week 0 

    PQ Coaching Grant Program Kickoff

    Join the PQ team to get an overview of the program, learn how to get the most from your experience and network with fellow coaches.

  • Week 1

    Self-Command and PQ Reps

    Establish a routine of 10-second “PQ Reps” to energize your Sage brain and shift from the autopilot mind to Self-Command.

  • Week 2

    Judge

    Expose the true impact of the primary Saboteur, the Judge, and learn a powerful 10-second technique to counter it.

  • Week 3

    Accomplice Saboteurs

    Expose your top two Saboteurs and learn a different 10-second technique to counter each.

  • Week 4

    Empathize

    Discover and fall in love with your own beautiful unchanging essence self, your Sage. Shift from conditional to unconditional love.

  • Week 5

    Sage Perspective, Explore, Innovate

    Learn how to accept and convert any circumstance into a gift and opportunity using the Sage Perspective and Explore and Innovate powers.

  • Week 6

    Activate

    Unleash the Sage Activate power and take clear-headed, laser-focused, decisive action. Leaning into this power creates ease and flow in everything you do.

  • Week 7

    Transform Your Coaching Impact

    Tap into your Sage Navigate Power to illuminate what would make your life most meaningful and fulfilling and how to get there.

    See how to incorporate your learning into your coaching so you can significantly increase your impact on each client.

    Learn how you can attract far more clients powered by your Sage, and the PQ tools such as the Saboteur Assessment.

Submit Your Application

To be eligible for this grant:

  • You MUST be an active, professional coach.
    This could mean running your own coaching business, coaching in addition to your regular work, or currently in a coaching role as an employee within your company.
  • You MUST participate in support/accountability pod with at least 2 other coaches.
    Research proves you’re 500% more likely to succeed in our program when you partner with others who can offer accountability and support. We are so committed to your success that we couldn’t possibly ignore those odds! (Note: Any coaches you invite to your group will need to complete their application before the deadline.)
  • You MUST commit to the program throughout its duration.
    80% of the benefit of the program comes from completing the daily app-guided exercises. The program requires less than 3% of your time over 7 weeks, and we ask that you make that time a priority.

Here’s what you can expect in terms of time commitment:

  • Weekly interactive video modules (1 hour)
  • Daily app-guided mental exercises (15 minutes)
  • Weekly check-in with your accountability Pod (30 minutes)
  • Weekly Q&A session with Coach Shirzad (optional, 55 minutes)

If you have questions about your eligibility or the requirements, make sure to review our Frequently Asked Questions at the end of this page.

Secure your Spot Now!

The PQ Coaching Grant Program to transform your impact starts Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Space is limited. Secure your spot before it’s too late.

Apply Now

Applications Open

November

17

Enrollment Ends

January

12

Frequently Asked Questions

Any active, professional coach is eligible to receive the coaching grant to participate in the PQ Program. This could mean you are running your own coaching business, coaching as a side hustle, or currently in a coaching role as an employee within your company.

Besides being an active, professional coach, there’s an additional requirement should you choose to apply for the coaching grant.

You are required to participate in the program with your own support & accountability group, called a “Pod”. A Pod should consist of 3-5 professional coaches, including yourself.

Research proves you’re 500% more likely to succeed in our program when you partner with people who can offer accountability and support. Any coach you select for your Pod will need to meet the same eligibility requirements and complete the application too.

Please only apply once. Should you apply multiple times under different emails, all of your applications may be rejected.

While many of our students are Master Certified Coaches, we do not require you to have ICF certification to participate. As long as you are actively receiving compensation for your coaching services, you may apply for the coaching grant.

This is the right program for you if:

  • you want to dramatically increase the number of clients you can serve,
  • you want to dramatically increase the impact you have on each client,
  • you are looking for a science-based and trusted system to make results for your clients stick, and
  • you are willing to put in the initial effort to rewire years of mental habits that don’t serve you.

You are also required to fully commit to the program throughout its duration. Once the program kicks off, we expect those who are participating to make this a priority. That means setting aside a couple of hours each week for the lessons and exercises. Here’s what you can expect in terms of time commitment:

  • Weekly video sessions (1 hour)
  • Daily app-guided mental exercises (15 minutes)
  • Weekly check-in meetings with your accountability Pod group (30 minutes)
  • Weekly Q&A session with Coach Shirzad (optional, 55 minutes)

The program is is self-paced and delivered entirely through the Positive Intelligence app. The weekly video sessions are divided into bite-sized chunks for you to watch when you have the time.

Videos are released each Friday and most people find the weekend is the most convenient time to watch.

The only live component is the weekly check-in meeting with your accountability group, or “Pod.” This is typically around 30 minutes long and held in any group video app (e.g. Zoom, WhatApp or FaceTime).

There is also a live optional weekly Q&A session with Coach Shirzad which is held over Zoom to answer any questions you might have with the application of the material. All calls are recorded in case you cannot attend.

The PQ Coaching Grant Program starts with a Program Kickoff, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

The kickoff is designed to help you get grounded, get clear, and get excited about what’s possible. It’s the starting point of a powerful journey – and the gateway to even more opportunities ahead.

In this session, we’ll:

  • Set you up to get the most from your experience right from the start
  • Share the PQ Coaching Grant Program roadmap and key details
  • Explore tips to help you get maximum value from the program
  • Give you a preview of what’s ahead, including membership and workshop opportunities

The live Kickoff session is optional and, like all of your live sessions, will be recorded and shared in case you cannot attend.

Let’s unlock your full potential together.

Live calls with Coach Shirzad are scheduled weekly on Tuesdays at 8am Pacific Time (11pm Eastern Time).

All live calls — program kickoff and weekly Q&A — are optional and all calls are recorded and shared within 48 hours.

The minimum number of Pod members is three, including yourself. And the maximum is five.

As your Pod meeting should be roughly 5 minutes/person any more than this makes the meetings too lengthy.

We want every coach to have the opportunity to participate. As soon as you apply for the coaching grant, we’ll provide you with links and emails that make it easy to invite others to join you.

If you don’t have people in your immediate professional network that can join you, most coaches report being able to find buddies through posting on LinkedIn or Facebook, especially in professional groups that you might be a member of.

The earlier you apply, the more opportunity you have to find your Pod members, so don’t delay!

Yes. If you have 3 or 4 approved coaches already (including yourself), you should go ahead and complete your Pod details by following the link in your approval email. Once your Pod is created, you’ll be able to add any missing members.

Once you form your Pod, you are guaranteed your spot in my PQ Coaching Grant program. So it’s worth doing as soon as you are able.

You should split your group into two or more Pods.

Every participant in the PQ Coaching Grant Program is able to communicate with the whole group using our unique Community features. So even if your group is split into multiple Pods, there’s nothing preventing you from staying in touch and checking in with each other over the program’s duration.

Yes, the coaching grant program is approved for 7 NBC-HWC CCE units.

Your daily practice is delivered via the exclusive PQ app, where participants can access their daily mental fitness exercises, coach challenges, reflections, and their PQ metrics dashboard.

The minimum requirements for the PQ app are a smartphone or device capable or running iOS 12.0 or Android 6.0 onwards.

Secure your Spot Now!

The PQ Coaching Grant Program to transform your impact starts Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Space is limited. Secure your spot before it’s too late.

Apply Now

Applications Open

November

17

Enrollment Ends

January

12