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CULTURETALK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM:

Storytelling & Narrative Intelligence

A Framework for Leader, Team, and Organizational Development

39 CCES | Part 1: On-Demand and Self-Paced | Part 2: Virtual and Instructor-Led

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Earn your CultureTalk Storytelling & Narrative Intelligence Coaching Certification

  • Coaches
  • Business Consultants
  • HR Leaders
  • Organizational Development Teams
  • Change Managers
  • Learning & Development Professionals

A Coaching Certification Program in Two Parts

Part One | $1,997 | 32 CCEs | On-demand | Self-paced

Storytelling & Narrative Intelligence for Leader & Team Development

Part One of the coaching certification program introduces a 12-Archetype Storytelling Framework, and the concept of Narrative Intelligence. Based on the work of Carl Jung and Carol Pearson, you will learn how simple human stories can be leveraged to support personal and professional growth, leadership development, and team cohesion.

You’ll take your own CultureTalk for Individuals™ assessment and practice with content as you learn, becoming proficient in the delivery of 6 practical, pre-packaged workshops..

The part of the program is self-paced. It includes on-demand courses to take on your own and Virtual Group Coaching Sessions where you will check-in on your progress and receive feedback and support.

  1. Become fluent in the 12-Archetype framework and learn to align it with individual life and work experiences.

  2. Understand the key principles for applying Archetypes to human development and building Narrative Intelligence.

  3. Practice applying Narrative Intelligence in leadership and team coaching, activating Archetypes for Personal Storytelling, Conflict Resolution & Collaboration, Change & Resilience, Communications & Presence, Diversity & Belonging, and Leading with Archetypes.

  4. Develop skill in coaching the development of Narrative Intelligence in others.

Earn 32 CCEs and a Certificate of Completion through the International Coaches Federation.

Start Part One of the Certification Program at any time! This program is available on demand and is entirely self-paced, giving you the flexibility to complete requirements on a schedule that works for you.

You will be supported every step of the way on Virtual Group Coaching Calls to deliver required assignments, get your questions answered, and connect with other learners.

  • 5 On-Demand Courses with videos and interactive resources, exercises, quizzes
  • 1 Workshop Practicum
  • 4 Group Coaching Call Presentations
  • One-on-one Launch Call with CultureTalk

Part One is a prerequisite for Part Two.

The 5 On-Demand Courses include:

  1. Intro to Archetypes
  2. Team Storytelling
  3. Conflict Resolution & Collaboration
  4. Change & Resilience
  5. Additional Workshops: Communications & Presence, Diversity & Belonging, Leading with Archetypes.
$1,997 | Part 1 PURCHASED Separately
$2,695 | Bundle Parts 1 & 2 to Save $299

Part TWO | $997 | 7 CCEs | Virtual | Full-Day

Storytelling & Narrative Intelligence for Coaching Organizational Change

For professionals working with organizational systems, Part Two  expands your Archetype expertise to the shared cultural experience.

Learn a tool to measure organizational culture and how to conduct a Baseline Culture Audit using Archetypes. Support your work with change initiatives including Team & Organizational Change, Brand  & Employee Experience, and M&A Integration.

Join a small cohort for this advanced curriculum with CultureTalk cofounders. This day-long intensive mixes instruction, breakouts, an independent project, and class presentation.

  1. Become fluent in the 12-Archetype framework as it aligns with group experiences.

  2. Understand the key principles for applying Archetypes to organizational development.

  3. Learn how to conduct a Baseline Culture Audit.

  4. Practice applying Narrative Intelligence in team effectiveness and organizational change, activating Archetypes for: Team & Organizational Change, Brand  & Employee Experience, and M&A Integration.

Earn 7 CCEs and a Certificate of Completion through the International Coaches Federation.

Once you complete Part One of Storytelling & Narrative Intelligence, you have the option to earn additional CCE credits by adding on this virtual, one-day program.

  • Full-day, Virtual
  • Cohorts of 5-8 learners
  • Instructor-led with individual and group activities
  1. Welcome & Intro | What is Culture?
  2. 12 Archetypes in Organizations
  3. CultureTalk for Organizations™ Assessment
  4. How to Conduct a Baseline Culture Audit
  5. Prepare your Culture Audit
  6. Present your Culture Audit
  7. Coaching Team Effectiveness
    1. Team and Organizational Change
    2. Employment Brand and Employee Experience
    3. M&A Integration

This course is offered once a quarter from 10 AM ET to 6 PM ET (New York). Timezone Converter

2025 Dates
June 6
September 5
December 5

Part one is a prerequisite for Part Two. Save 10% by purchasing both programs now.

$2,695 | Bundle Parts 1 & 2 to Save $299

Part TWO | $997 | 7 CCEs | Virtual | Full-Day

Storytelling & Narrative Intelligence for Coaching Organizational Change

For professionals working with organizational systems, Part Two  expands your Archetype expertise to the shared cultural experience.

Learn a tool to measure organizational culture and how to conduct a Baseline Culture Audit using Archetypes and apply Narrative Intelligence. Support your work with change initiatives including Team & Organizational Change, Brand  & Employee Experience, and M&A Integration.

Join a small cohort for this advanced curriculum with CultureTalk cofounders. This day-long intensive mixes instruction, breakouts, an independent project, and class presentation.

  1. Become fluent in the 12-Archetype framework as it aligns with group experiences.

  2. Understand the key principles for applying Archetypes to organizational development.

  3. Learn how to conduct a Baseline Culture Audit.

  4. Practice applying Narrative Intelligence in team effectiveness and organizational change, activating Archetypes for: Team & Organizational Change, Brand  & Employee Experience, and M&A Integration.

Earn 7 CCEs and a Certificate of Completion through the International Coaches Federation.

Once you complete Part One of Storytelling & Narrative Intelligence, you have the option to earn additional CCE credits by adding on this virtual, one-day program.

  • Full-day, Virtual
  • Cohorts of 5-8 learners
  • Instructor-led with individual and group activities
  1. Welcome & Intro | What is Culture?
  2. 12 Archetypes in Organizations
  3. CultureTalk for Organizations™ Assessment
  4. How to Conduct a Baseline Culture Audit
  5. Prepare your Culture Audit
  6. Present your Culture Audit
  7. Coaching Team Effectiveness
    1. Team and Organizational Change
    2. Employment Brand and Employee Experience
    3. M&A Integration

This course is offered once a quarter from 10 AM ET to 6 PM ET (New York). Timezone Converter

2025 Dates
June 6
September 5
December 5

Part one is a prerequisite for Part Two. Save 10% by purchasing both programs now.

Bundle Part 1 and Part 2 | $2,695

Book a Custom Certification Experience for your Team

Need to train an entire team in our Storytelling & Narrative Intelligence curriculum?

We’re happy to accommodate.

 

  • Virtual or In-Person
  • Full Days or Shorter Blocks
  • More focus on specific topics as needed
Let's Talk About a Custom Certification Delivery

Here's what you get when you complete the CultureTalk
Coaching Certification Program

Membership in Partner Network

First year included! ($499 value). Access your survey dashboard and partner portal library.
Join a global network and add your listing to the CultureTalk website.

Learn on monthly partner calls and enjoy ongoing coaching and support.

CultureTalk Assessments

Part One of Certification includes four CultureTalk for Individuals™ surveys. Additional surveys are available to purchase for your team or client groups through the survey dashboard.

Upgrade your partner package to realize volume discount pricing.

Survey Dashboard

Purchase survey credits and manage clients, surveys and groups through your Dashboard. Send surveys, customize invites, and pull team reports.

Provide your clients user-based permissions to support survey administration.

Partner Portal Library

Access a robust library of pre-packaged workshops and training materials – everything you need to coach and deliver to individuals and groups, plus the on-demand Certification Courses.

Join discussions, read reviews, and mark favorites for quick access.

Beautifully-Designed Coaching Tools

Keep development conversations going with coaching tools that can be utilized for one-on-one or team coaching.

Help clients apply Narrative Intelligence to a variety of individual and collective challenges through the lens of Archetypes.

Ready-to-Deliver Workshop Experiences

Scaling CultureTalk is easy with pre-packaged team workshop experiences.

Our Workshop Collections include budget and proposal templates, plus agendas, facilitator guides, handouts, and delivery decks. Don’t forget to order your swag!

“The storytelling is so powerful. Our awareness of each other’s strengths and approaches added immediate value."
— Melissa Gardner, EVP, Excellus BCBS
— Melissa Gardner, EVP, Excellus BCBS
“The CultureTalk framework helped us see ourselves in a way that was unmistakably real, but also utterly actionable. We are looking at ourselves and our business in an entirely new light."
— Raul Martynek, CEO, Databank
— Raul Martynek, CEO, Databank
"So many times, we take these surveys, but still don’t have a way to move forward. This framework is getting us on the same page and allowing us to address the underlying challenges in this culture.”
— Alecia Naugle, Asst. Deputy Director Veterinary Services, USDA
— Alecia Naugle, Asst. Deputy Director Veterinary Services, USDA
"Dense with information and processes. Fun and engagingly initiated. Beautifully and meaningfully prepared. Magically presented."
— Elizabeth Brown, Certified Partner
— Elizabeth Brown, Certified Partner
"You are a sage... articulate, flexible, applicable, exploratory, magical. Can't say enough."
— Caroline Fisher, Culture Solutions Group
— Caroline Fisher, Culture Solutions Group
"Transformative! The framework created meaningful discussions, encouraged critical thinking, and fostered trust and collaboration."
— Mercedes Martin, Executive Coach
— Mercedes Martin, Executive Coach
"CultureTalk has given my consulting practice a huge boost! It’s a user-friendly process that 
offers unlimited opportunities for individual clients and organizations to maximize performance.” 
— Leslie Kendall, Consultant
— Leslie Kendall, Consultant
"First CultureTalk workshop is delivered! Boom! it was a home run! I will definitely be asked back to this client for additional sessions!” 
— Rev. Shawn Moore, PhD
— Rev. Shawn Moore, PhD
"CultureTalk surfaces values and beliefs with a simple, but sophisticated methodology. The personal and company growth experienced by my clients has been profound and pragmatic.”
— KyAlea Monma, Consultant
— KyAlea Monma, Consultant

Is CultureTalk Certification Right for You?

CultureTalk provides powerful tools and training to unlock self-awareness, strengthen teams, and build thriving workplace cultures. Since 2017, CultureTalk has certified, mentored, and supported hundreds of Coaches, Consultants, and in-house HR, OD and L&D professionals, helping them integrate Storytelling and Narrative Intelligence into their development and change work.

Coaches

Support leadership development and team coaching programs.

Brian Rollo

“We achieve results quickly by creating a common language in our very first session; one that we use all the way through the time we work together."

Business Consultants

A Baseline Culture Audit becomes a powerful starting point for growth and change strategies.

Sarah Birken

"CultureTalk has expanded the length and depth of my engagements, enabling me to add more and lasting value for clients."

OD & Change Teams

An integrated approach to align individual change with organizational change.

OD Lead | US Gov't Agency

“CultureTalk offers a holistic approach to change management. Individual employees are stepping into ownership, asking, how can I contribute to a culture I want to be a part of?"

Learning & Development Professionals

Embed Storytelling across Talent Development and Employee Experience.

Workshop Participant

“Understanding our behaviors, especially when we’re stressed or things get hard, is powerful in helping us change behavior, both individually and collectively.”
Industry Recognized

Looking for ICF CCEs?

CultureTalk Certification is recognized as a Continuing Coach Education program by the International Coach Federation.

39 hours ICF CCEs:
23.25 Core Competency
15.75 Resource Development

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Storytelling & Narrative Intelligence
Part One

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Storytelling & Narrative Intelligence
Parts One + Part Two

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