About NEXGEN Executive Coaching Academy
We Help Coaches Build
Real Businesses
NEXGEN was built by coaches and business leaders who saw the same problem:
talented people getting certified, then not knowing what to do next.
We built the program we wished existed.
OUR WHY
The world is changing fast.
Roles are disappearing.
AI is reshaping how work is done — and many professionals are left wondering what comes next.
You may feel successful on paper, yet uncertain about how to stay relevant, independent, and in control of your future. Traditional paths no longer offer the clarity or security they once did.
Human to human connection is your next super power.
We started where you are.
You're good at your job. But what's next?
You've built a career. You have experience, skills, and wisdom. Coaching lets you use all of it — and get paid for it. We help you make that shift without starting from zero.
Other programs are rigid. We're not.
Universities have cohorts. You wait months. You follow their schedule. We're different — join any time, learn at your pace, fit it around your life. No waiting, no rigid start dates.
Certified but no clients. That stops here.
Most programs hand you a certificate and wish you luck. We teach you how to find clients, set your prices, and build a business that actually earns. From day one.
Why NEXGEN exists
NEXGEN Executive Coaching Academy was founded in 2026 by Lyssa deHart (LICSW, MCC) and Jake Mannino (MBA, PCC) to address a specific gap in the professional coaching education market: the absence of programs that combine ICF-credentialed coach training with practical business-building skills.
According to the World Economic Forum, over 85 million jobs may be displaced by automation by 2025 — accelerating demand for human-centered skills like executive coaching.
NEXGEN's programs are designed specifically for accomplished working professionals who want to become credentialed ICF executive coaches and build sustainable coaching businesses — without leaving their current careers to do it.
Co-Founders
The people who built this.
Lyssa deHart
LICSW, MCC
Dir. Coaching Education
Master Certified Coach, 10,000+ coaches trained worldwide. Author of StoryJacking, Light Up, The Reflective Coach & Sticky Outcomes. Host of the Coaching Studio podcast. At NEXGEN, Lyssa leads mastery of coaching craft — depth, rigor, and disciplined practice that creates coaches who truly transform lives.
Jake Mannino
MBA, PCC
DIR. BUSINESS BUILDING
Executive leader at Microsoft leading a $1B+ global organization. Co-led a coaching initiative reaching 12,000+ employees — earning a Guinness World Record and ICF Distinguished Organization Award. At NEXGEN, Jake leads the business side: how you build it, grow it, and make it sustainable.
Rob Brunhild
MBA, EQ 2.0
DIR. Team development
Rob is a seasoned business executive with over 30 years experience working in Fortune 500 companies as well as high-growth entrepreneurial environments. In his coaching practice, Rob partners with individuals and teams to help them solve everyday challenges, maximize productivity, further strategic goals, and produce superior outcomes.
Instructors
Who you'll learn from.
Most people don’t want instructors who’ve never done the work.
At NEXGEN, you learn from practicing coaches and industry-leading MCCs — including Lyssa deHart
and Jake Mannino — who bring real-world business and coaching experience directly into the classroom.
GRAHAM SEGROVES, MCC
Mastery & Faculty Leadership
Graham Segroves, MCC, brings over 15 years of coaching experience and more than two decades of leadership across intelligence, corporate, and government environments. As a Master Certified Coach, he has coached and mentored hundreds of leaders, from emerging managers to senior executives.
At NEXGEN, Graham teaches, mentors, and assesses developing coaches to professional standards. His classroom is rigorous, reflective, and practical — designed to move learners beyond competence into disciplined mastery.
Matthew Cintron - Quiñones, MCC
Mastery & Faculty Leadership
Matthew is a globally practiced executive and personal development coach who works with emerging and mid-level leaders, with a strong focus on serving professionals within the Latin and Hispanic community. His coaching is precise, language-driven, and direct — helping clients confront what is really happening.
After a decade in higher education and student affairs leadership, Matthew committed fully to the coaching profession. He brings a global perspective shaped by travel across 60+ countries, adapting easily to complexity and diverse cultural contexts.
NexGen Team
The team behind the scenes
The people who keep NEXGEN running — from operations to community to student success.
Michele Logan
Strategic Operations & Special Projects
Michele Logan is a multidisciplinary professional and business owner known for transforming complex initiatives into disciplined execution. With extensive experience in communications and operational leadership, she bridges strategy and implementation with precision and clarity.
At NEXGEN, Michele leads special projects and strategic communications, ensuring that vision becomes structure and ideas become scalable systems. She brings focus, accountability, and thoughtful coordination to every initiative she supports.
She joined NEXGEN because she believes professional coaching is one of the most powerful forces shaping responsible leadership today.
At NEXGEN, Michele is committed to building infrastructure that sustains excellence — not just inspiration.
Michael deHart
Community & Systems Leadership
Michael deHart brings decades of leadership experience across military, corporate, and service-based organizations. After serving in the Air Force within high-stakes technical environments, he went on to teach leadership and hold senior roles in healthcare, safety training, and senior services.
At NEXGEN, Michael strengthens the operational backbone and helps cultivate a disciplined coaching community. He focuses on structure, systems, and consistent follow-through — ensuring growth never outpaces integrity.
He joined NEXGEN because he believes strong people and strong systems create meaningful, lasting impact.
At NEXGEN, Michael is committed to building a community grounded in professionalism and mutual respect.
Ali Hassan
Technology & Platform Architecture
Ali Hassan is a senior application and web developer with deep experience designing scalable, high-performance digital platforms. He specializes in AI-enabled systems, combining disciplined engineering with intelligent automation to build technology that is secure, efficient, and built to last.
At NEXGEN, Ali architects and maintains the digital infrastructure that powers our learning platforms, automation systems, and data insights. His work ensures that the technology behind the academy is seamless, reliable, and capable of supporting serious professionals at scale.
At NEXGEN, Ali is committed to building systems that are modern, resilient, and aligned with the future of professional coaching.
Liz Guillen
Brand Strategy & Communications
Lizana Guillen brings legal precision and marketing strategy to the NEXGEN brand. Trained as a lawyer at Universidad Central de Venezuela and now completing a Master’s in Marketing and Commercial Management in Madrid, she combines analytical discipline with strategic storytelling.
At NEXGEN, Liz leads brand positioning and social media strategy. She ensures that how we communicate reflects the seriousness of the profession and the standards we uphold. Her work translates complex ideas into clear, credible messaging that speaks to experienced professionals navigating change.
She joined NEXGEN because she believes coaching is not a trend — it is a human advantage in a rapidly changing world.
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PCC-Level Standards
This means that even students pursuing the entry-level ICF ACC credential are trained to the standard of a Professional Certified Coach — a higher bar than most competing programs.
02
Clear ICF Pathway
The ICF credentialing process (training hours, mentor coaching, performance evaluation, application) is mapped out for each student from day one — removing the guesswork that causes most coaching students to delay or abandon their credential application.
03
Open Enrollment
Unlike university-based programs with fixed cohort start dates, NEXGEN's open enrollment allows professionals to begin their training at any time and move at a pace that fits their career.
04
Practice Hours, Solved
The ICF requires coaches to complete 100 hours of paid or unpaid coaching experience before qualifying for the ACC credential. NEXGEN's Barter Coaching Platform connects students with real practice clients — solving the biggest practical barrier new coaches face.
Standards & Credentials
ICF-aligned.
Rigorously designed.
The International Coaching Federation sets the global standard for professional coaching. We don't just mention ICF — we've built our entire curriculum around it, so you're not playing catch-up after the fact.
We've partnered with Lyssa deHart Coaching for our Level 1 and Level 2 coaching programs.
Every hour, every assessment, every coaching conversation in our program is designed to advance your ICF credential pathway — whether you're targeting ACC or PCC.
You shouldn’t feel stuck or unsure what to do next.
With NEXGEN, you won’t. You’ll learn how to become
a coach and build your own business.
