Introduction
Erickson International Coaching Center, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, was founded in 1980. Its founder, Marilyn Atkinson, holds a PhD in psychology and is a master NLP trainer. Deeply influenced by the renowned psychologist Milton Erickson, she has worked alongside numerous prominent psychology experts. Marilyn inherited and developed Erickson's academic legacy, integrating expertise from various fields to establish Erickson International Coaching Center. She pioneered a results-oriented coaching model and became a pioneer and leader in providing coaching solutions to clients.
We support organizations and individuals through results-oriented coaching and professional development programs. We have over 75,000 alumni and coaches in 125 countries and over 40 global partners. In 2025, the Erickson International Coaching Center celebrated its 45th anniversary and was awarded the 2024 ICF (International Coach Federation) Global Coach Development Influence Award!