Institut für Coaching und Achtsamkeit ICA

Our Story Founded in 2015 by Mathias Riedel, the Institut für Coaching und Achtsamkeit (ICA) grew out of the training division of RIEDEL BERATUNG to create a dedicated home for systemic coach education in Berlin-Friedrichshain. The institute trains a new generation of coaches by interweaving systemic thinking, mindfulness practices and creative, artistic process facilitation. Its faculty consists of professional coaches with individual artistic backgrounds and long-standing experience in mindfulness. ICA is recognized by the Deutscher Coaching Verband e.V. (DCV) and the International Organisation for Business Coaching e.V. (IOBC). In November 2024, Mathias Riedel published the book "MINDFUL COACHING" with Kohlhammer Verlag, formalizing the institute’s integrative approach. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Systemic Coaching Certification (Systemische Coaching-Ausbildung) — 11-module, part-time weekend program certifying participants as systemic coaches and creative process facilitators. Delivered mostly in-person in Berlin (Module 9 online) with max 12 participants; includes one 60-minute individual supervision and prepares for optional DCV/IOBC certification. 🎓 Mental Health Coaching Continuing Education — Advanced training combining systemic, emotion-focused and trauma-sensitive approaches to accompany clients through personal crises and challenging life phases. 🎓 Team Coaching Continuing Education — Specialized program to effectively and empathetically lead teams, providing a foundation for relationship and group-context coaching. 🎓 Online Coaching Deepening Course (Vertiefung im Online-Coaching) — Practical course on specific methods and digital tools for successful remote coaching. 🎓 Setting Up and Working as a Coach (Gründen und Arbeiten als Coach*in) — Business-focused course on transitioning to self-employment, covering positioning, client acquisition and practice setup. 🎓 Learn Mindfulness (Achtsamkeit lernen) — Workshops and courses to develop mindfulness as a personal and professional resource. Specialties 🎯 Systemic coaching and creative process facilitation 🎯 Mindfulness-based coaching informed by MBSR 🎯 Mental health, crisis and trauma-sensitive coaching 🎯 Team coaching and group dynamics 🎯 Online coaching and digital facilitation 🎯 Coaching business development and entrepreneurship 🎯 Emotional intelligence and body-language awareness 🎯 Resource-oriented and appreciative change processes Methods & Approach The ICA methodology views clients within their relational and organizational systems, combining systemic principles with mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques and creative artistic interventions. Pedagogy is highly experiential: participants coach real cases under observation, receive immediate feedback from two trainers with complementary perspectives, and engage in supervised case work. The training develops intuitive method selection, the ability to read between the lines, accurate body-language interpretation and trust in emotional intelligence. No prior artistic background is required; the creative approach is rooted in the belief that every person possesses innate creative resources. Who It's For Aspiring professional coaches seeking DCV/IOBC-recognized certification; practicing coaches wanting advanced specializations in mental health, team or online coaching; professionals planning to transition into coaching self-employment; and individuals wishing to integrate mindfulness into a helping profession. Formal entry requirements for the main certification are either a completed vocational qualification plus at least five years of work experience, or a university degree plus at least two years of work experience, plus a personal admission interview with the program leader and submission of a CV. Candidates should demonstrate mature communication skills and a willingness for self-reflection. Facilities & Practical Info All in-person modules take place at the institute in Berlin-Friedrichshain (Gubener Str. 20), near U-Bahn Weberwiese or Warschauer Straße and trams Warschauer Straße / Revaler Straße. The part-time format runs on weekends: standard hours are Friday 14:30–19:15, Saturday 10:00–18:15 and Sunday 10:00–15:00; Module 9 is delivered online on a shortened schedule. Group size is capped at 12. Cold and warm drinks and snacks are included; meals and accommodation are not. The program is VAT-exempt under §4 Nr.21 UStG, eligible for Berlin educational leave (Bildungsurlaub), and payable in monthly installments. Location Address: Gubener Str. 20, 10243 Berlin, Germany Hours: Training modules run Fri 14:30–Sun 15:00 (in-person); Module 9 online. See website for exact term dates and schedules. The "+" ✅ Dual recognition by DCV e.V. and IOBC e.V., ensuring alignment with national and international quality standards ✅ Unique triple focus combining systemic coaching, mindfulness practice and creative artistic methods ✅ Free 60-minute individual supervision within one year after graduation to support professional entry ✅ Active alumni network with a self-organized Berlin graduate Stammtisch for ongoing peer exchange ✅ Small-group format (max 12) accompanied by two trainers offering heterogeneous, complementary perspectives ✅ No artistic prerequisite required—creative coaching is taught as an accessible, innate human capacity ✅ Flexible monthly payment plans and recognized Bildungsurlaub eligibility in Berlin