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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."

Marilyn Atkinson

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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High Performance Team Coaching

22 Apr 2026
Limassol, Cyprus
Erickson Cyprus

Become a Certified Team Coach with our ICF-accredited program and receive all the instructional and team coaching supervision requirements to achieve an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) designation.

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4 Quadrant Exploration

01 May 2026
Istanbul, Türkiye
Denge Merkezi

Master a balanced, logical way of thinking and problem-solving in this 3-day course targeted at leaders and coaches alike.

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Deep Coaching

07 May 2026
Vienna, Austria
Erickson Austria

Explore different levels of human consciousness and empowerment. The pathways that emerge will allow you to integrate your understanding of transformation on a deep level.

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International Trainer's Training - Part 1

12 May 2026
Barcelona, Spain
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.

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Light of the Enneagram

03 Jun 2026
Erickson Coaching International

The Enneagram is an ancient profiling tool used for expanding consciousness and understanding the inner workings of the mind shaped by early family relationships.

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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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“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.

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

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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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