Accreditation
Opportunity
for Coaches
ATD Washington DC May 2025
Facet5 Accreditation
Facet5 is not just a tool but a partner for coaches. It equips you to navigate the complexities of human behaviour more effectively and to foster transformations that are both profound and lasting. By choosing Facet5 you can elevate your practice to new heights, ensuring you deliver exceptional value and impact.
About the program
Our accreditations are structured around learning modules and delivered to stimulate curiosity and maximise learning.
We’ll take you on a journey of all things ‘Facet5’, taking a deep-dive into the;
- origins of Facet5
- theory of the Big5 & trait based personality
- reliability and validity of the model, norm groups & response analysis
- inter-play between the factors (and sub-factors)
Plus, we’ll also explore how Facet5 can be applied within your work to support your coaching practice.
Over the course of the programme, expect to roll-up your sleeves and put the learning into action as you have a go at debriefing a Facet5 profile yourself.
"As psychologists we adhere strongly to scientific principles, but as practitioners we know that nothing works unless it is easy to understand and apply. Our mission has been to turn reliable data into information that is presented in the most practical and usable way possible".
Norman Buckley & Rebekah Williams, Authors of Facet5
On completion of the accreditation
The interactive content and activities ensure you leave confident and capable to readily apply Facet5 to the opportunities and issues you have at work.
On successful completion of the accreditation, you will. . .
- Be an accredited Facet5 Practitioner!
- Be able to accurately interpret and articulate an individuals’ Facet5 profile
- Understand how Facet5 can be applied to explore a range of business challenges and boost potential
- Have access to a global community of Practitioners to share best practice and extend the learning as well as access to the Facet5 Practitioner Support Centre
- Be given access to the administration system allowing you to set-up and send questionnaires, access profiles, create projects and manage respondent profiles
- Be able to provide individuals with access to their own myFacet5 web app for secure profile download, comparison and development strategies
What are the applications of Facet5 in your coaching practice?
Individual coaching: Utilise the broad range of personality-based profiles to help clients identify and harness their strengths, set realistic and impactful goals, and develop strategies to manage stress and enhance well-being. Individuals who use the Facet5 report improved their work-life balance, reduced their stress levels, had higher self-confidence, and had better goal-setting and achieving capabilities.
Team coaching and development: Apply our TeamScape profile to facilitate team workshops, enhancing understanding among team members, improving communication, and driving team performance through optimised collaboration. According to research published by the Institute of Coaching, over 70% of individuals who receive team coaching benefited from improved work performance, relationships, and more effective communication skills. Additionally, 86% of companies reported that they recouped their investment in coaching and more.
Leadership development: Guide leaders in understanding their leadership style, how they can effectively motivate others, and how to adapt their approach to different team dynamics and organisational cultures. According to a study by the Centre for Creative Leadership, organisations that offered coaching to their executives reported improvements in communication, interpersonal and management skills among those coached, leading to better leadership effectiveness.
Career coaching: Coaching accelerates career advancement. Organisations that integrate coaching into their talent development strategies often see faster leadership development and succession planning. Our unique career coaching profile supports meaningful career conversations and planning.
So why choose Facet5?
We believe understanding your personality – really, truly understanding it, provides an individual with a sense of their identity and the know-how to thrive in a changing world.
A Trait Based / Normative Tool
Personality traits are measured along a continuum rather than a forced dichotomy between one type or another. This is a more precise and meaningful approach and allows people to understand their personality in relation to others.
Big5 theory of personality
Based on data driven research, the Big5 theory of personality is recognised as the most reliable and valid way of measuring and describing personality.
Emotionality as a ‘lens’
Facet5 is the only model to apply Emotionality as an interpretive element. Emotionality impacts how the other factors show up and this can create real lightbulb moments in people’s self-awareness.
Natural language
Facet5 uses a natural everyday terms that is more familiar and strengths based. This creates a common language for understanding and talking about behaviours – rather than using overly academic or less balanced language.
"Facet5 gave me that ‘a-ha’ moment. I was instantly able to connect how I perceived myself and the way I like to work “ and how I work with others".
"The most insightful personal development conversation I have had in the last 20 years".
Ian Florance (CEO of the European Test Publishers Group) explains what he likes about Facet5.
How the accreditation programme is structured
During the accreditation we cover a number of topics in modules:
Module 1 (Day 1)
- Theory and thinking about Personality
- Trait vs Type
- The Facet5 Model and Scoring
- Response Analysis & Impression Management
Module 2 (Day 1)
- Detailed dive into the Facet5 Factors
- Behavioural Strengths and Risks
- Facet5 Language
Module 3 (Day 2)
- Impact of Emotionality on the other Factors
- Factor Combinations
- The 13 sub-factors and their interpretation
Module 4 (Day 2)
- Introduction to Facet5 Families
- Mid-range scores
- Debrief expectations and preparation
- Debrief demo
Module 5 (4hrs Online)
Assessment pt.1 - Observed Debrief
- Deliver a 45 minute debrief to another participant
- Receive in the moment feedback from the group
Next Steps
Assessment Pt. 2 - Online Assessment
- Pass within 2 weeks of the accreditation
You are now a Facet5 Practitioner!
Practice debriefs
Nominate 2 individuals for your free practice debriefs
6 week check in (2hr)
- Share experiences so far
- Using the Facet5 workbench
- General Q&A
- Ongoing development
Upcoming accreditation; ATD Washington DC, Accreditation
Dates and times:
- Day 1: Thursday 15th May, 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Day 2: Friday 16th May, 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Day 3: Assessment to be agreed with each coaching group
- We also will provide an opportunity to connect as a group approximately 6 weeks after the accreditation to answer questions and to celebrate your successes.
Location:
Venue to be confirmed with ATD prior to program
Washington DC
Facilitators: Grant Gemmell (Managing Director, Facet5 Global) and Martha Kesler (Senior Executive Coach and Trainer)
Cost: $1800 USD per person. This represents a $500USD saving per person. Payment plans are available
All training and practitioner materials are included, along with light refreshments on in-person training days.
A Facet5 Profile and debrief for each participant is included, along with access to your profile on your own myFacet5 account.
2 complimentary profiles are provided to embed your learning post completion.
Discovery call:
Would you like to know more, have some questions, then join us on Monday 3rd March at 9.30am ET | 1.30pm BST
Click on the email link below.
Upcoming accreditation; North Carolina Accreditation
Dates and times:
- Day 1: Thursday 15th May, 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Day 2: Friday 16th May, 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Day 3: Assessment to be agreed with each coaching group
- We also will provide an opportunity to connect as a group approximately 6 weeks after the accreditation to answer questions and to celebrate your successes.
Location:
Final Location to be confirmed prior to ATD
Washington DC
Facilitators: Grant Gemmell (Managing Director, Facet5 Global) and Martha Kesler (Senior Executive Coach and Trainer)
Cost: $1800 USD per person. This represents a $500USD saving per person. Payment plans are available
All training and practitioner materials are included, along with light refreshments on in-person training days.
A Facet5 Profile and debrief for each participant is included, along with access to your profile on your own myFacet5 account.
2 complimentary profiles are provided to embed your learning post completion.
Discovery call:
Would you like to know more, have some questions, then join us on Monday 3rd March at 9.30am ET | 1.30pm BST
Click on the email link below.
