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Who is Marilyn Atkinson?

Marilyn Atkinson is the founder of Erickson Coaching International and one of the most respected voices in global coaching. She has spent decades shaping the field and the people in it.

A Master Coach, psychologist, and pioneer of solution-focused methods, Marilyn is known not only for the transformational coaching models she’s pioneered, but for the heart she brings to every conversation. Today, she continues to coach, teach, and travel sharing her wisdom with students and leaders around the world.

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"When we consciously unfold our desires and move consistently towards our values, we reveal our most powerful inner quests."

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Upcoming Events & Trainings

Browse upcoming opportunities to learn directly from Marilyn, connect with fellow coaches, and deepen your growth as a leader and change-maker.

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Dreamworks & Advanced Metaphors

17 Oct 2026
Onsite, China
Erickson China

Dreamwork & Advanced Metaphors is a profound addition to any coach or leader’s toolkit. This mastery course equips you to assist people to explore and expand their capacity to imagine their life metaphors. You will develop a keen ear to the ongoing stories, internal messages and belief structures that people use to limit their lives. Skillfully assist both yourself and your clients to build a strong boat for riding forward on the stream of consciousness.

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4 Quadrant Exploration

12 Nov 2026
Onsite, China
Erickson China

Master a balanced, logical way of thinking and problem-solving in this 3-day course targeted at leaders and coaches alike. In learning how to use four quadrant thinking on a daily basis for everyday tasks, you and your teams and clients will start to synchronize your thinking and develop on-the-go process models for maximum efficiency. Join our course to develop your four-quadrant thinking abilities for better communication, leadership and coaching.

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Light of the Enneagram

31 Dec 2026
Onsite, China
Erickson China

The Enneagram is an ancient profiling tool used for expanding consciousness and understanding the inner workings of the mind shaped by early family relationships. Categorizing human habits into nine distinct personality types, the Enneagram provides a framework to explore our habitual perspectives and accelerate our evolution. This course focuses on the potential for a greater purpose beyond fixations and limited viewpoints.

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The Art & Science of Ericksonian Integrative Supervision - Part 1

06 Jan 2027
Onsite, China
Erickson China

The Art & Science of Ericksonian Integrative Supervision is a structured reflective practice that helps experienced practitioners step back from their work, gain broader perspective, and continue learning from experience. Unlike coaching, which focuses on the client's development, supervision focuses on the practitioner as the learner. Through this process, participants develop greater awareness, resilience, maturity, and perspective while learning how to support reflective growth in others.

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The Art & Science of Mindfulness

21 Jan 2027
Onsite, China
Erickson China

The Art & Science of Mindfulness helps you to develop techniques that focus your attention, suspend judgment, become aware of habitual filters, and overcome limiting stories. It teaches you to detach from the ongoing stressful attempts at control. It focuses on the present moment and supports the innate goodness in each person, which in turn assists you to become calmer, more focused and able to create what you want.

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The International Trainer's Training - Part 1

31 Mar 2027
Onsite, NH Amsterdam Leidseplein, Stadhouderskade, Amsterdam
Erickson Coaching International

Master the art of presentation and step into a coaching style of presenting that powerfully engages your audience and ensures effective knowledge transfer. Our ‘train the trainer’ program, known as The International Trainer's Training, shifts your focus from what you present to how you present, working on a transformative experience for your audience through equipping you with the skills to engage and inspire them and bring out your authentic presentation and leadership style.

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The International Trainer's Training - Part 2

07 Apr 2027
Onsite, NH Amsterdam Leidseplein, Stadhouderskade, Amsterdam
Erickson Coaching International

Master the art of presentation and step into a coaching style of presenting that powerfully engages your audience and ensures effective knowledge transfer. Our ‘train the trainer’ program, known as The International Trainer's Training, shifts your focus from what you present to how you present, working on a transformative experience for your audience through equipping you with the skills to engage and inspire them and bring out your authentic presentation and leadership style.

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The Art & Science of Ericksonian Integrative Supervision - Part 1

14 Apr 2027
Onsite, Lisbon, Portugal
Erickson Coaching International

The Art & Science of Ericksonian Integrative Supervision is a structured reflective practice that helps experienced practitioners step back from their work, gain broader perspective, and continue learning from experience. Unlike coaching, which focuses on the client's development, supervision focuses on the practitioner as the learner. Through this process, participants develop greater awareness, resilience, maturity, and perspective while learning how to support reflective growth in others.

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Marilyn’s Books

Explore Marilyn’s written work, from foundational coaching texts to forward-thinking insights that continue to shape the profession.

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Step-by-Step Coaching
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Flow: The Core of Coaching
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Inner Dynamic of Coaching
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Do You Want To Play The World Game?
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Creating Transformational Metaphors
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Testimonials

Marilyn has inspired thousands of coaches and leaders across the world.

Read what students, peers, and partners around the world have to say about learning with her. Or add your own.

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BRI_2263-Edit (6) - Gaurav Arora
“I remember my first meeting with Marilyn...
"I was frustrated because I couldn't understand what coaching is all about. She came to me and said, Gaurav, one day you'll make one of the finest coaches in the country, and since that day, my life has not been the same.”

Gaurav Arora
MCC & Erickson India Global Partner

Claire
After watching Marilyn conduct a live demonstration to show the use of emotional dissociation in coaching, with a participant who was dealing with a past trauma, Claire was left awe-struck at what Marilyn had accomplished. "Marilyn, who had already touched the lives of thousands around the world, personally and permanently impacted mine that day." 

Claire Grevedon

PCC Coach and Erickson Facilitator

 

Vitaliy Khudyakov
"Marilyn's life work has allowed Milton Erickson's legacy to be scaled. It's a legacy and knowledge system that anyone on the planet can access, and that's how we're going to change the world for the good. That's how we're transforming the world, one conversation at a time."

Vitaliy Khudyakov

Founder and President of Erickson Kharkov

 

Quotes by Marilyn

"To accomplish what we want and feel the true joy of each moment, we need to approach life with action-excitement! Powerful inner commitment to move forward being energetically engaged."

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"The role of a coach is to point to the client's inner 'mountain' and ask how they intend to climb."

"Expect change. Expect growth. Ask thriving questions that strengthen your life and open up your values."

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"Continue to discover your unique courage to fully take on the adventure that is your life!"

"Life purpose is about why you are here on the planet. Your purpose serves as a reminder of who you are and the impact you naturally create in the world. When you are living your purpose, life is fulfilling, effortless, and satisfying."

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