Center for the Advancement of Well-Being

Center for the Advancement of Well-Being The Center for the Advancement of Well-Being at George Mason University strives to create a world where we are "Thriving Together."

The mission of the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being is to catalyze human well-being by promoting the science and practices that lead to a life of vitality, purpose, and resilience. As an interdisciplinary teaching and research center at George Mason University, we are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive in a world of complexity and uncertainty. The Center’s vision is

to impact the well-being of 10 million people by 2019. Individuals who engage with the Center learn to build a foundation of well-being that enables them to:

• experience a deepening sense of personal meaning in their lives
• increase their ability to creatively solve problems
• become more resilient and develop a greater capacity to respond to challenging and stressful situations
• build and deepen meaningful, supportive relationships

These qualities increase well-being, performance, and success in all areas of life. The Center serves both individuals and organizations, including:

• Mason students, faculty and staff
• Lifelong learners and organizations
• Researchers
• Industry leaders, practitioners, and executive coaches

💭 Are you leading as your authentic self – or as the version of yourself you think others expect? “Cover” isn’t just som...
09/04/2026

💭 Are you leading as your authentic self – or as the version of yourself you think others expect?

“Cover” isn’t just something found in spy movies. We all develop ways of presenting ourselves to the world that can protect us, help us fit in, or make us feel safer. But what happens when the cover becomes so familiar that we forget what’s underneath it?

🔎 In our free webinar on Wednesday, October 7, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. – “Everyone Lives a Cover: The Impact on Authentic Living and Leading, and When and Why to Drop Cover” you can explore:
• What “cover” really means
• Why we use it
• When it serves us – and when it may hold us back
• How greater authenticity can deepen our impact as leaders and coaches

The workshop also introduces practical tools that can help you gain insight into yourself and the people you coach or lead. If you’re committed to more meaningful conversations, more authentic leadership, and greater personal impact, this is a conversation worth having.

👉 Learn more and register: https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/certificate-programs/coaching-in-action-workshop-series/

September is the perfect time to IGNITE your coaching journey.🔥 IGNITE: Professional Coaching Certification is an ICF Le...
09/04/2026

September is the perfect time to IGNITE your coaching journey.

🔥 IGNITE: Professional Coaching Certification is an ICF Level 2 program designed for professionals who want to develop coaching expertise while integrating leadership, well-being, resilience, and organizational impact:
https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/certificate-programs/leadership-coaching-for-organizational-well-being/

✨ Through IGNITE, you'll develop skills to:
✔ Coach individuals through challenges and change
✔ Apply ICF Core Competencies at the Level 2/PCC standard
✔ Strengthen your coaching presence and conversations
✔ Support well-being, resilience, and performance
✔ Apply coaching skills in real-world settings

📅 Enjoy an early bird discount of $1,000 off tuition when you apply and pay in full or start a payment plan by Friday, October 30! The regular application deadline is January 10, 2027.

Join our faculty at one of our upcoming online info sessions:
• Tuesday, September 15, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. - Register here: https://gmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/1h3ZiUC0RbKGbxP_9AunKA #/registration
• Monday, October 19, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. - Register here: https://gmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/bozIAZ3gSuW1soikDUrkbA #/registration
• Thursday, November 12, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. - Register here: https://gmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/qDXHA4ZOQo2TqKeGRsyfEQ #/registration

What would you most like to be able to do differently as a coach?

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Learn how to help people you know who are suffering from a mental health crisis:https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/resources-2/re...
09/03/2026

Learn how to help people you know who are suffering from a mental health crisis:
https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/resources-2/resources/mental-health-first-aid/

George Mason students, faculty, and staff can all take these open enrollment MHFA sessions during the fall 2026 semester - register on Mason 360:
• September 10 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and September 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• October 26 through October 29 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• November 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days
• November 30 through December 3 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

💼 Great coaching skills are only part of building a successful coaching practice. If you're ready to move from "I want t...
09/03/2026

💼 Great coaching skills are only part of building a successful coaching practice. If you're ready to move from "I want to coach" to "I want to build a sustainable coaching business," The Business of Coaching program can help:
https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/certificate-programs/business-of-coaching/

This one-day virtual program explores the practical side of building and running a coaching business, including:
✔ Pricing and costs
✔ Legal considerations
✔ Client acquisition
✔ Sales and income goals
✔ Coaching engagement templates
✔ Business development strategies

Join our faculty at one of our upcoming online info sessions:
• Wednesday, October 14, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. – Register here: https://gmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/dYZT9Ty2TciIca3pRhURJA #/registration
• Wednesday, January 20, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. – Register here: https://gmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/2o8bPte8QmK4NSerksryng #/registration

What is the biggest business challenge facing coaches today?

inessOfCoaching

Mastery isn't a destination. It's a continuing journey. For experienced coaches, the next stage of development can mean ...
09/02/2026

Mastery isn't a destination. It's a continuing journey. For experienced coaches, the next stage of development can mean moving beyond technique to deeper presence, awareness, partnership, and integration.

✨SUMMIT: Advanced Coaching Mastery offers a collaborative environment where experienced coaches can refine their practice through advanced instruction, coaching demonstrations, practice, feedback, reflection, and mentor coaching:
https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/certificate-programs/masterful-coaching/

📅 Meet our faculty in this upcoming online Info Session:
Thursday, September 10 | 12 noon to 1 p.m. ET – Register now: https://gmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/q3HZhx8MQvKcGIZeqIxoIw #/registration

📅 Apply by November 1, 2026

What is one coaching skill you’re continually working to deepen?

Strong workplace relationships contribute to healthier, more engaged communities. Bridge to Belonging provides faculty a...
09/02/2026

Strong workplace relationships contribute to healthier, more engaged communities. Bridge to Belonging provides faculty and staff with an opportunity to build connections across departments while enhancing workplace well-being:
https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/students/bridge-to-belonging-students/

George Mason faculty and staff, register on Mason 360 for either one of these Fall 2026 online groups:
• Fridays at 12 noon via Zoom, on September 4, September 11, September 18, September 25, and October 2
• Thursdays at 2 p.m. via Zoom, on October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, and November 12

🏔️ Ready to take your coaching practice to the SUMMIT?SUMMIT: Advanced Coaching Mastery is designed for experienced coac...
09/01/2026

🏔️ Ready to take your coaching practice to the SUMMIT?

SUMMIT: Advanced Coaching Mastery is designed for experienced coaches who are ready to deepen their practice and pursue the highest levels of coaching development:
https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/certificate-programs/masterful-coaching/

As an ICF Level 3 accredited program, SUMMIT prepares participants for the Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential while developing deeper coaching presence, partnership, awareness, and mastery.

📅 Upcoming Online Info Session:
Thursday, September 10 | 12 noon to 1 p.m. ET – Register now: https://gmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/q3HZhx8MQvKcGIZeqIxoIw #/registration

📅 Application Deadline:
November 1, 2026

What does reaching the next level of coaching mastery mean to you?

“I think the foremost quality – there’s no success without it – is really loving what you do. If you love it, you do it ...
08/31/2026

“I think the foremost quality – there’s no success without it – is really loving what you do. If you love it, you do it well, and there’s no success if you don’t do well what you’re working at.” – Malcolm Forbes.

Famous quotes on wellbeing at work: https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/famous-quotes-on-well-being-at-work/

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