Hintsa Coach Certification
Become a Hintsa Certified Coach – the application period for 2025 is now open.
Accelerate your career with the leading certification
Master the methods that help Formula 1 drivers, Fortune 500 executives, and top talent perform at the top of their game – developed over 30+ years. This 9-month course is arguably the most comprehensive coach certification programme in the field.
⌛ The deadline for the January 2025 cohort has passed, but a few spots remain for late applicants.
Master wellbeing – with a performance edge.
Whatever you’re trying to coach your clients to achieve, you need to master the fundamental science of human physiology and psychology.
The Hintsa methodology of 7 elements of wellbeing has been in use over 30 years. Not only that, it has been road-tested with the world’s top performers.
With our certification you can add these methods to your professional toolbox.
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Grow as a coach – and as a person.
At the center of our methodology is The Core – your identity and deepest sense of purpose and motivation.
Blending theory, practice, and self-reflection, we help you hone your coaching skills, look inward, and become your most effective self.
Knowing who you are as a coach improves not only your craft, but your life.
Connect with like-minded professionals.
While coaching others to success is rewarding, it can also be isolating.
In our certification, you’ll share your journey with 25 to 30 other performance professionals from all walks of life. Our certification is held by doctors, physios, nutritionists, executive coaches, elite athletes, and performing artists coaching up-and-coming talent.
Because learning is better together.
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Inside the Hintsa Coach Certification
What’s the Hintsa Coach Certification programme really like? Hear it straight from Dr Mecky McNeil, a medical doctor, a qualified GP with years of clinical practice, and one of our certified coaches:
“I chose Hintsa because it’s deeply rooted in science and evidence-based medicine, with the most up-to-date research. The holistic, person-centered approach empowers clients to focus on what truly matters to them, driving lasting motivation and change.”
Inside the Hintsa Coach Certification
How does the Hintsa Coach Certification elevate your coaching practice? For Mark Zirbser, an executive and triathlon coach with over 20 years of experience, it was about taking his expertise to the next level:
“I chose Hintsa for its evidence-based approach that links health and wellbeing to performance – whether in the workplace, in general life, or in sports. The programme delivered far beyond my expectations.”
Inside the Hintsa Coach Certification
Looking for a course that transforms your coaching? For Mimi Venker, a physiotherapist specialising in performing artists and high-level corporate clients, it was about adopting a more holistic and sustainable model:
“I chose the Hintsa Coach Certification course to provide my clients with a well-rounded, supportive, and sustainable approach to health and wellbeing. The evidence-based course exceeded my expectations and gave me practical tools I could immediately integrate into my practice.”
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Certified coaches since the program launched in 2021
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Average participant rating for the study phase
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Countries represented by our programme participants
The Hintsa experts guiding your course
Neil Buchanan
Neil has 20+ years of experience in performance psychology, supporting executives and sports teams. Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh and holding a PhD in Expertise and Talent Development, Neil is passionate about education, with research interests spanning identity formation, adaptive expertise, and self-regulation.
Nora Yrjölä
A seasoned coach with over 20 years in strength and conditioning, Nora works with a diverse range of clients, from top executives to ambitious entrepreneurs. Her background as a coach, physical education instructor, and entrepreneur enriches her holistic approach to coaching.
Moriz Wikström
With nearly 20 years in health and fitness, Moriz has been part of the Hintsa team since 2012, supporting clients from Formula 1 drivers and business leaders to performing artists. His broad expertise enables him to tailor his coaching to varied and demanding professional landscapes.
Mika Salminen
Mika brings over 20 years of high-performance coaching expertise, working with Formula 1 drivers and sprinters in the Finnish Athletics Federation. His strengths lie in periodisation and optimising performance, with a deep commitment to helping individuals reach their full potential.
Matti Kontsas
Matti has been an integral part of Hintsa since 2013, bringing extensive experience to developing and delivering impactful coaching programs. His work ranges from guiding senior executives in global companies to empowering disadvantaged youth in developing regions through NGO initiatives.
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