about Becoming a certified identity-based Life coach

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What is The Modern Life Coach School? 

The Modern Life Coach School is specifically designed for new and existing coaches who want more. More confidence. More income. More impact.

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your existing business to the next level, TMLCS is the only certification program that teaches Identity-Based Coaching® - a powerful method that helps you create real, lasting transformation for your clients and stand out as a highly sought-after coach.

Founded by industry leader Cynthia Garcia, TMLCS is a modern, results-driven certification specifically created to help new and existing coaches launch, grow, and scale a thriving coaching business in just 4 months.

If you're ready to become the coach everyone’s talking about - the one who gets real results and gets paid well for it- this is where you start.

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Do I need any prior experience to become a Certified Identity-Based Life Coach™?

Not at all. 

This program is specifically designed for both new and existing coaches. Whether you’ve never coached a single client or you’ve been doing it for years without structure or income consistency, this certification will give you the tools, systems, and confidence to succeed from day one.












what is identity-based coaching®? 

Most coaches only focus on behaviors and outcomes so real change rarely occurs.

But the REAL key to change doesn’t lie in what you DO.

It lies in who you BE.

Identity-Based Coaching® focuses on rewriting the stories that keep you stuck (the root of your outcomes) which then changes your long-held, limiting beliefs so you can create a new Identity for your future self.


From there, you’ll automatically embrace behaviors and habits that align with your Identity so desired outcomes happen naturally - no willpower required.

Identity is how you see yourself, how you think and feel about yourself and what you think is possible for you. You will only ever succeed to the limits of your identity.

Identity-Based Coaching® combines narrative psychology, neuroscience, and positive psychology to rewrite the stories that keep people stuck, help them create a new identity, and create the behaviors and outcomes they want – no willpower required.





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When does the program start, how long does it last, and what is the format? 

The Certified Identity-Based Life Coach™ Program is 4 months long and specifically designed to help you launch, grow, and scale a meaningful, profitable coaching business—fast.

You’ll receive world-class training through a blend of on-demand coursework, live business support, done-for-you systems, and powerful self-development tools - all 100% online so you can access and work through it at your convenience whether that’s on the go or relaxing from the comfort of your own home.

Each week, you'll:
  • Dive into brand-new, high-impact video lessons (accessible anytime, anywhere)
  • Apply what you learn in real time, gaining confidence and mastery with every step
  • Take a “Recess Week” every 4th week to catch up, integrate, or just take a breath

Every month, you'll also get:
  • Live Business Building Labs to grow your brand, attract clients, and learn marketing that actually works
  • Live Coaching Labs to sharpen your skills, ask questions, and get real-time support from expert coaches

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What is The Modern Life Coach School difference?

You will not find this in-depth education paired with a done-for-you coaching and business building system anywhere else!



Ditch outdated coaching tools and discover the modern-day way to coach ANYONE on ANYTHING and get them results every time so they do the marketing for you!



A 90-day step-by-step coaching system includes a Coach Guide with detailed steps on what to say and do in every session so you never have to wonder what to say to a client again! Plus, we include a 100+ page Client Workbook packed with worksheets, exercises, tools, and more to get your client results and save you time and money!

These aren't your typical "life coaching exercises" found on Google. They're specific to Identity-Based Coaching and unique to The Modern Life Coach School. They’re proven to get results.



Never worry about spending time and money building a business again! We provide done-for-you tools at every step to help you attract the dreamiest clients who love to pay you – all with no guesswork! From social media and your website to pricing and emails, we’ve got you covered!

1. IDENTITY-BASED COACHING®

2. 3-IN-1 COACHING SYSTEM FOR SUCCESS 

3. DFY PROFITABLE LIFE COACH BUSINESS IN A BOX

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what support am i offered in the program?

We pride ourselves on offering a high level of support to ensure our students don’t just get certified - they succeed.

When you enroll in the Certified Identity-Based Life Coach™ (CIBLC) Program, you’ll be supported every step of the way with:

  • Monthly Business Building Labs: Live sessions where you’ll learn exactly how to attract clients, build your brand, and create a profitable coaching business with clarity and confidence.

  • Monthly Coaching Labs: Real-time mentorship from expert coaches to sharpen your skills, get feedback, and feel fully supported as you step into your role as a transformational coach.

  • Done-for-You Coaching & Business Systems: From session outlines to client contracts to lead magnets - you’ll have everything you need to hit the ground running and serve your clients powerfully.

  • 100% Online, Self-Paced Portal Access: All training is available on your schedule, so you can work from anywhere, at any time - no deadlines, no pressure, just powerful progress.

We are always just an email or phone call away with a quick response time. 









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Is The Modern Life Coach School affiliated with ICF or any other agency? 

It’s important to note that the coaching industry is entirely unregulated. There is no governing body and no licensing requirements. There are, however, agencies and organizations that attempt to push their own guidelines and styles of coaching. The ICF (International Coaching Federation) or any other agency for that matter, has no legal parameters they have to adhere to or that you have to adhere to just because you’re a coach.

There are a LOT of high-profile coaches who are highly paid and highly effective and who haven’t gone through the ICF. While the ICF and additional agencies have done, and continue to do, some good work, the mission of The Modern Life Coach School is to move the life coaching industry into the modern-day and away from outdated and incomplete coaching concepts.

The ICF is focused on basic core competencies like “Establishing the Coaching Agreement”, “Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client”, “Active Listening”, and “Powerful Questioning”. At TMLCS we believe those basics are good but that they simply do not meet the needs of the modern-day world we live in. Those needs are bigger and deeper than this.

At TMLCS our coaches go far beyond the basics to get to the limiting beliefs people have that makes it difficult to change or enjoy the life they desire. We go beyond thoughts and feelings and move into narrative psychology and neuroscience to help our clients understand themselves and the actions they take so they can finally create change for good. Your clients will hire you because of this.

Because of these things, we are not an approved school with the ICF. 

The Certified Life Coach program through TMLCS is accredited with the Association for Coaching at the Accredited Award in Coach Training level.  It's an organization we feel supports the forward-movement of the coaching industry and we're excited to be a part of that effort. 

How fast can I get my certification? 

The Certified Identity-Based Life Coach™ Program is designed to be completed in just 4 months.

It’s self-paced and 100% online, so you can move through the content on your schedule - and even finish sooner if you’re ready. However, you have up to 6 months from your enrollment date to complete the program and pass the final exam with an 80% or higher. 







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can i really make money as a life coach?

Absolutely! Our graduates have built successful coaching practices, with many earning $10K+ per month. We show you how to find high-paying clients, price your coaching with confidence, and build a business that aligns with your lifestyle and goals - no prior experience required.




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