Core Competencies Spring Summit 2026
with Tijen Genco, MCC
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 8:30 AM
Coaching Beyond the Mind: Neurological Approach to Coaching
Cognitive distortions are learned mental models—deeply embedded filters that shape how individuals interpret and navigate the world. Because they often operate outside conscious awareness, they can narrow perception, reinforce inaccurate assumptions, and contribute to unnecessary suffering.
A coach’s ability to recognize these patterns in real time creates a powerful opening for client insight. By identifying limiting thought processes and gently challenging them, coaches can help clients expand their perspective and move beyond distorted interpretations of their experience.
In this lecture, you will be introduced to the most common cognitive distortions, demonstrate how to recognize them during a session, and offer practical approaches for guiding clients toward clearer, more grounded understanding.
Earn 1.0 Core Competency & 0.5 Resource Development CCEUs
Learning Objectives tied to Core Competencies:
- Cognitive Distortions Unpacked: Gain insights into common cognitive distortions and their influence on behavior and decision-making.
- Neurological Coaching Techniques: Learn how the Genco Method employs neurological principles to address and transform these distortions.
- Practical Applications: Explore real-world applications of the Genco Method in coaching scenarios, enhancing client self-awareness and growth..
Dive into the intricate world of cognitive distortions and their impact on coaching practice. This workshop offers an exclusive preview of how recognizing and working with these patterns can expand coaching effectiveness and deepen client outcomes.
About the Speaker: Tijen Genco, MCC
Tijen Genco, MCC, is a master coach and visionary dedicated to advancing the coaching profession through innovative methodologies and global leadership. As an Advanced Certified Team Coach and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Tijen brings a wealth of experience guiding individuals, executives, and teams at Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, and non-profits worldwide. She is the creator of the Genco Method Transcendental Coaching©, a groundbreaking approach that integrates evidence-based practices with the mind-body connection to achieve deep, sustainable, and transformative outcomes. A respected educator and mentor, Tijen is passionately committed to helping coaches reach their highest potential. Her unique leadership within the ICF is unparalleled. As an ICF Assessor for all three levels of candidate certification, Tijen not only evaluates and assesses but also determines the educational needs of ICF MCC Assessors and mentors them. This integral role demonstrates her deep commitment to fostering the highest standards of coaching mastery. Discover more about her work and upcoming events at gencocoaching.com.