7-Week Professional Certification  ·  Fall 2026

The
Embodied
Trainer

From Subject Matter Expert to Performance Architect

You were put in a training role because you’re good at your job. But great trainers aren’t born from expertise — they’re built from intentional practice, adult learning science, and the sustainable habits that make a long career possible. This program bridges that gap.

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“Subject Matter Expertise ≠ Training Expertise. Let’s bridge that gap — sustainably.”

The Embodied Trainer Program

7Weeks
10Seats Max
6Competencies
Kickoff Day
September 11, 2026
8:30 am – 4:30 pm · In-Person
Vegetarian lunch included
Kickoff Venue
The Welcoming Place
Akron, Pennsylvania
Virtual Sessions
Thursdays · 6–8 pm
Sept 17, 24 · Oct 1, 8, 15
Final Full Day
October 22, 2026
8:30 am – 4:30 pm · Virtual
Capstone Presentations
Schedule Facilitators Investment Technology FAQ Policies Secure Your Spot
The Real Problem

You were promoted to trainer. But nobody taught you how to train.

Organizations routinely pull their best performers into training roles, hand them a slide deck, and call it a program. The result? Brilliant subject matter experts who exhaust themselves trying to “make” people learn — and who burn out within a few years.

If any of these feel familiar, you’re in the right place.

  • You know your content cold, but you’re not sure your training actually changes behavior when people return to their jobs.
  • You leave sessions exhausted — emotionally and physically — and you’re not sure how long you can sustain this pace.
  • Stakeholders treat you as an order-taker, not a strategic partner — and you lack the vocabulary to change that dynamic.
  • You can’t prove ROI, so your training budget is always at risk when leadership needs to cut costs.
The Six-Competency Framework

What you’ll master across 7 weeks

Every competency is built toward one goal: training that creates measurable performance change — delivered by a trainer who can sustain a long, meaningful career.

01
Diagnose Before You Design
Distinguish training problems from process, performance, or management problems. Stop building solutions for problems training can’t solve.
02
Design with Precision
Create training using adult learning principles, measurable objectives, and practical application aligned to real business outcomes.
03
Facilitate with Confidence
Use Training from the Back of the Room® strategies. The person doing the talking is the person doing the learning.
04
Build Transfer Systems
Create on-the-job supports — manager cues, job aids, practice loops — that make learning stick beyond the training event.
05
Evaluate & Prove Value
Apply Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels and Phillips ROI methodology. Speak the language of business results, not training activity.
06
Sustain Yourself
Wellness isn’t extra — it’s infrastructure. Build the physical, emotional, and professional practices that make a 20-year career possible.
The Embodied Difference

The only trainer certification that treats you as the instrument

Most L&D certifications teach you what to do in the room. We teach you how to show up to the room — physically regulated, emotionally resilient, and professionally sustainable.

This is the integration of somatic wisdom and instructional science. You’ll learn the same breath, movement, and grounding practices we teach your learners — because a depleted trainer creates mediocre learning experiences. A regulated trainer creates transformational ones.

Physical Sustainability
Vocal health, pre-session rituals, energy management — protecting your instrument so it lasts decades, not years.
Emotional Sustainability
Compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, emotional labor — recognize and recover from the invisible work of facilitation.
Professional Sustainability
Strategic positioning, boundary scripts, stakeholder language — become the partner who’s sought out, not the order-taker who burns out.
Micro-Practice Library
1-minute breath, grounding, and movement tools for you AND your learners — attention-reset is instructional design, not wellness fluff.
Fall 2026 Schedule

Your 7-week journey, session by session

One full in-person kickoff · five virtual evening sessions · a full virtual capstone day. By graduation, you’ll have a training asset ready to deploy.

In-Person · Akron, PA
Session 1
Kickoff Day — Philosophy, Foundations & Community
Friday, September 11, 2026 · 8:30 am – 4:30 pm · The Welcoming Place · Vegetarian lunch included
Understand the core shift: training is not telling, it’s designing for performance change. Explore adult learning theory, the QBQ mindset, and what separates good trainers from great ones. Meet your cohort and begin your capstone planning.
Virtual · 6–8 pm
Session 2
Needs Analysis & Diagnosis
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Apply the Training vs. Non-Training Decision Tree. Interview stakeholders, analyze performance gaps, and begin building the Performance Target Canvas that will anchor your capstone project.
Virtual · 6–8 pm
Session 3
Design Tools & Session Blueprinting
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Write measurable objectives using Bloom’s Taxonomy. Build your Session Blueprint. Learn to design for application and behavior change, not just comprehension and seat time.
Virtual · 6–8 pm
Session 4
Facilitation Excellence
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Master questioning techniques, manage resistance, and use Training from the Back of the Room® engagement strategies. Practice facilitation with live peer feedback.
Virtual · 6–8 pm
Session 5
Energy, Presence & The Sustainable Trainer
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Integrate the Embodied Trainer wellness framework: pre-session rituals, energy management, vocal health, compassion fatigue, boundary-setting, and the Three Grounding Practices. Build your Personal Sustainability Plan.
Virtual · 6–8:30 pm
Session 6
Transfer Architecture & Evaluation
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Design on-the-job transfer systems. Develop manager enablement tools. Build an evaluation plan using Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels and Phillips ROI. Finalize your capstone.
Virtual Full Day
Session 7 — Capstone Day
Delivery, Feedback & Graduation
Thursday, October 22, 2026 · 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Deliver your complete training module to the cohort. Receive structured feedback using the Embodied Trainer delivery rubric. Graduate with a deployment-ready training asset, your Personal Sustainability Plan, and your certificate from Embodied Wisdom Institute.
Your Facilitators

Three practitioners. One integrated approach.

The Embodied Trainer is co-facilitated by experts who live the intersection of learning science, somatic practice, and voice — because this program asks you to show up as a whole person, and so do we.

Jason Jacobs
Jason Jacobs
L&D Strategy · Performance Architecture · Qigong
Jason brings over 20 years of learning and development leadership across Samsung, T-Mobile, Sunrun, and beyond. He has reduced time-to-proficiency by 77%, led training integration for a 1,300-person merger, and built programs contributing to over $11 million in measurable business outcomes.

His work is grounded in a simple belief: training exists to change performance, not fill seats. Jason specializes in program design, onboarding transformation, and helping trainers develop the business fluency to be seen as strategic partners.

Outside the corporate world, Jason is a certified Qigong instructor and co-founder of Embodied Wisdom Institute. He is also the author of the memoir Choices and Chances.
20+ Years L&D Qigong Instructor Performance Architecture Kirkpatrick / Phillips ROI
Vanessa Simmons
Vanessa Simmons
Trauma Psychotherapy · Somatic Practice · Nervous System
Vanessa has spent close to a decade serving the Lancaster County community as a trauma psychotherapist, walking alongside individuals as they navigate the tender terrain of the nervous system, relationship, and meaning. Over time, her work gave rise to Embodied Wisdom Institute — a space devoted to holistic, trauma-informed wellness offerings that support connection, presence, and self-attunement.

Her work is guided by compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for the body’s innate intelligence — honoring that change unfolds differently for each person, and that support is most sustainable when it honors choice, pacing, and lived experience.

Those seeking individual psychotherapy can connect with Vanessa through her private practice: meadowgrovecounseling.com
MS Clinical Psychology Somatic Experiencing Practitioner TCTSY Facilitator Reiki Practitioner Therapeutic Sound
Jen Lobo Rose
Jen Lobo Rose
Voice · Sound Therapy · Somatic Resonance
Jen Lobo Rose is a singer, voice teacher, vibrational sound therapy practitioner, composer, and founder of ResonateYou. She has been singing since age three — and for the past 20 years has been helping people of all ages discover their body as their primary instrument.

Her training spans Gettysburg College, NYU, Manhattan School of Music, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and The LoVetri Method, alongside 20+ musical productions across the US. Locally she has worked with Fulton Theatre, Prima, Opera Lancaster, Linden Hall, and is a member of the Divine Feminine Collective.

In The Embodied Trainer, Jen brings the voice and sound dimension that most L&D programs completely overlook — helping trainers find confidence, resonance, and authentic presence in their vocal delivery.

To learn more about Jen, book a voice session, or explore her other services, visit her at resonateyou.com
20 Years Voice Teaching Vibrational Sound Therapy LoVetri Method ResonateYou Founder
Is This Program For You?

Made for the trainer who’s ready to go deeper

This is for you if…
  • You’re a subject matter expert who’s been asked — or voluntold — to train others
  • You’re an L&D or HR professional who wants to move from order-taker to strategic partner
  • You’re a facilitator or trainer who suspects burnout is coming and wants a sustainable path
  • You want to prove training ROI and speak the language of business results
  • You believe taking care of yourself is taking care of your learners
This may not be for you if…
  • You want a passive certification that doesn’t require real work and a real capstone
  • You believe wellness practices have no place in professional development
  • You’re not ready to commit to 7 weeks of live sessions and a real delivery project
  • You want theory without practical tools you can deploy immediately
Your Investment

Everything you need to train with excellence — and sustain a long career doing it

This is a live, cohort-based program — intentionally small at 10 participants maximum. You’ll learn alongside a tight group of practitioners, receive real-time feedback, and graduate with a deployment-ready training asset and a personal sustainability plan.

This is not a self-paced course you’ll forget to finish. It’s a professional commitment — and one of the most important investments you can make in your career.

  • In-person kickoff day at The Welcoming Place, Akron, PA — vegetarian lunch included
  • Five virtual evening sessions (Thursdays, 6–8 pm)
  • Full-day virtual capstone session with live delivery and structured feedback
  • The Embodied Trainer Participant Manual — print and digital
  • All frameworks, templates, and worksheets ready for immediate use
  • Wellness & Micro-Practices Library for trainers and learners
  • Personal Sustainability Plan and post-program alumni community access
  • Certificate of completion from Embodied Wisdom Institute
Only 10 Seats Available
Standard Rate
$1,399
Early Bird $1,199 — paid in full by June 30, 2026
  • Sept 11 – Oct 22, 2026
  • In-person kickoff + 5 virtual evenings + virtual capstone day
  • Max 10 participants — intimate cohort experience
  • Secure payment via Stripe
Secure Your Spot
Questions? contact@embodiedwisdominstitute.com
Registration & Policies

Payment options & cancellation policy

We want your registration to feel clear and straightforward. Full details on payment and our cancellation policy are below.

Payment Options
Early Bird — Pay in Full
Full payment by June 30, 2026. Best value — save $200 off the standard rate.
$1,199
Standard — Pay in Full
Single payment after June 30, 2026. Secures your seat immediately.
$1,399
Financing via Affirm
Affirm financing may be available at checkout through Stripe. Eligibility is determined entirely by Stripe and Affirm — we have no involvement in approvals or terms.
Corporate / Group Enrollment
Enrolling 2 or more team members? Contact us for group pricing and invoicing options.

All payments processed securely through Stripe. Use the button above to register, or email contact@embodiedwisdominstitute.com with any questions.

Cancellation Policy
  • Notice given
    30 or more days before start
    Full refund minus $175
    Full tuition refunded, less a $175 administrative fee to cover processing and reservation costs.
  • Notice given
    15 to 29 days before start
    $50 refund
    A $50 refund will be issued. The remaining balance is non-refundable at this stage.
  • Notice given
    Under 15 days before start
    No refund
    No refund is available within 15 days of the program start date, for any reason.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to contact@embodiedwisdominstitute.com. Program start date: September 11, 2026. Spot transfers may be accommodated with prior written approval. Travel insurance is encouraged.

Common Questions

Everything you need to decide

The Program
No. This program is designed to meet you where you are — whether you’re a subject matter expert stepping into a training role for the first time, or an experienced L&D professional upgrading your methodology and sustainability practices. The small cohort format means you’ll learn alongside peers at different stages of their journey.
Plan for approximately 4–6 hours per week: your live session (2 hours for virtual evenings, full days for kickoff and capstone), pre-work, and time building your capstone project. Everything you create during the program is directly applicable to your actual job.
You’ll design and deliver a complete training module based on a real need in your organization — including a needs analysis, learning objectives, session blueprint, engagement strategies, a transfer plan, and an evaluation framework. You deliver it live on October 22nd and graduate with a training asset ready to deploy.
Yes. We offer group enrollment for organizations looking to upskill their L&D teams, build internal trainer pipelines, or support subject matter experts transitioning into facilitator roles. Group pricing and customization are available. Reach out at contact@embodiedwisdominstitute.com.
The wellness framework is woven throughout the program — not siloed as an optional add-on. You don’t have to be a meditator or wellness enthusiast. You just need to be open to the idea that your physical and emotional state affects your learners’ experience. Research backs this up, and you’ll feel the difference immediately.
We provide a full vegetarian lunch on September 11th at The Welcoming Place. If you have additional dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know when you register and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Technology & Attendance
Virtual sessions are held via Google Meet — no special software or downloads required. Prior to the first virtual session, you’ll receive a meeting link by email that will be reused for all subsequent virtual sessions. For the best learning experience, we ask that you join from a desktop or laptop computer rather than a phone or tablet. A stable internet connection, working camera, and microphone are all you need.
All seven sessions are required in order to complete the program and receive your certificate of completion. We built this as a live, cohort-based experience intentionally — your presence contributes to the learning of everyone in the room.

If a session is missed due to an unforeseen circumstance, a make-up session with Jason is available at a rate of $150 per hour. Please reach out to contact@embodiedwisdominstitute.com as soon as possible to schedule.
Sessions will not be recorded. This is an intentional choice — the cohort experience depends on full presence, open conversation, and the kind of candid learning that happens best when participants know they’re in a live, contained space. We encourage you to block your calendar for all seven sessions before enrolling.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Units (PDUs) are not offered at this time. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Embodied Wisdom Institute upon successfully finishing all sessions and delivering their capstone project.
Accessibility & Support
We are committed to making this program as accessible as possible. If you have accessibility needs — whether related to a disability, a learning difference, or any other consideration — please reach out to Vanessa Simmons at contact@embodiedwisdominstitute.com prior to the program start. Vanessa will be happy to connect with you before the training begins to explore how we can best support your experience.
Participant Rights & Support

Grievance Policy

Embodied Wisdom Institute is committed to providing a professional, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for all participants. If at any point during the program you have a concern, complaint, or grievance — whether related to program content, facilitation, interpersonal dynamics, or any other matter — we want to hear from you. All grievances are taken seriously and handled with care, confidentiality, and promptness.

How to Submit a Grievance
Grievances may be submitted at any time during or after the program. Please reach out in writing to contact@embodiedwisdominstitute.com with a description of your concern. You are encouraged to include the date(s) of the incident, any relevant context, and the outcome you are seeking. All communications will be acknowledged within 5 business days.
Our Commitment to Resolution
Upon receipt of a grievance, a designated member of the Embodied Wisdom Institute team will review the concern and respond with a proposed resolution within 10 business days. If the grievance involves a facilitator, an impartial party will be assigned to the review. All parties involved will be treated with dignity and respect throughout the process.
Submit a Grievance or Ask a Question
Reach out directly to Vanessa Simmons at contact@embodiedwisdominstitute.com for any grievances, concerns, or questions about the program. Whether you need clarification before enrolling or have a concern that arises during the cohort, we are here and committed to responding with care.

The trainers who last are the ones who take care of themselves.

You can be excellent at your craft and sustainable in your career. This program — and this cohort — shows you how to be both. Only 10 seats. Fall 2026.

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