LMI Certification
Use the Leadership Mindset Indicator (LMI) assessment and debriefs in your practice to help leaders develop.



The certification program at a glance.
Who it is for?
Experienced coaches and leadership development practitioners.
What's involved?
- 8 hours live virtual workshops
- 3 hours of self-paced learning
- 2 1:1 coaching sessions
- 8+ hours of resources on-demand
- Ongoing alumni modules
- CCE Credits
Learn
The tools, awareness, community, and ongoing learning necessary to deliver the Leadership Mindset Indicator (LMI) assessment, which identifies a leader’s leadership mindset range.
Connect
Regular community opportunities for continued advanced learning, mentoring support, and resource-sharing.
What you’ll get with your certification.


Understanding of how the LMI is scored

Practice with coaching approaches for debriefing LMI results

Resources and white papers

Quarterly webinars on topics such as Vertical Development and Personality, LMI and 36O assessments, Building Range across Different Mindsets, Vertical Development and Organizational Culture, etc.

Your own LMI experience

A practice LMI and mentoring session

Access to the Adeption continuous development suite that builds on the LMI experience

Ongoing community with practitioners and thought leaders in the field

Attend free Advanced Labs for practitioners and get CCE Credits
The LMI certification journey.
ADEPTION DIGITAL WORKOUT
- Complete the 9-item Leadership Mindset Indicator assessment
- Unpack Your Results workout
LIVE DEBRIEF
- Debrief your LMI results with a coach
ADEPTION DIGITAL WORKOUT
- Self-paced experience to understand the foundations of vertical leadership development
LIVE ONLINE
- Debriefing and coaching with the first three vertical mindsets, answering questions, role-playing, and engaging with the cohort.
ADEPTION DIGITAL WORKOUT
- Deep dive into the leadership mindsets
- Learn more about the stages and how to best engage and coach each
LIVE ONLINE
- Debrief and coaching with last four vertical mindsets, answering questions, practicing role-playing, and engaging with the cohort.4 hour session
ADEPTION DIGITAL WORKOUT
- Reflect on program learnings
- Learn how to scale this offering on the Adeption platform
WRAP UP
- Conduct a practice coaching session
- Meet with mentor coach to debrief the practice session and key takeaways
What’s included.
Standard
Certification for coaches who have no or some understanding of Vertical Leadership Development models.
The program includes:
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Approximately 12 hours total
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LMI and 1:1 coaching session
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Self-paced learning on Vertical Leadership Development (VLD) foundations and mindsets
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Two four-hour immersive facilitated, virtual workshops
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Practice and mentoring with a LMI debrief
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Access to a community of practice
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Group Debrief Track
The Leadership Mindset Indicator (LMI) Group Debrief is included in the certification and is uniquely designed to support leaders and help them get the most out of the LMI experience at scale. It provides LMI facilitators and coaches with resources, activities, and a proven process for unpacking and applying LMI results.
The program includes:
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A facilitator kit with slides, position papers, breakout group activities, and FAQs.
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Video clips to incorporate into your program or use as a training resource.
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Access to consultation and mentoring from vertical leadership development experts and the LMI practitioner community.
Get started with LMI certification.
Standard
Flat fee
- Practitioner licensing program (12 – 14 hours)
- Certification in the LMI
- Quarterly advanced learning sessions
- Resources
- One free LMI per year
OR Monthly
- Practitioner licensing program (12 – 14 hours)
- Certification in the LMI
- Quarterly advanced learning sessions
- Resources
- One free LMI per year
Got questions? Get in touch hello@adeption.io
2O25 Schedule.
OVERVIEW | DATE (EST) | TIME (EST) |
Standard Track | 24-25 Feb | 1Oam to 2pm |
Standard Track | 22-23 Apr | 4pm to 8pm |
Standard Track | 23-24 July | 5pm to 9pm |
Standard Track | 8-9 Oct | 1Oam to 2pm |
Standard Track | 19-2O Nov | 5pm to 9pm |
Got questions? Get in touch hello@adeption.io
2O25 Schedule.
Standard Track (UK-friendly) | 24-25 February | 1O am to 2 pm EST
Standard track (US, LATAM-friendly) | 22-23 April | 4 pm to 8 pm EST
Standard track (APAC-friendly) | 23-24 July | 5 pm to 9 pm ET
Standard track (US, LATAM-friendly) | 8-9 October | 1O am to 2 pm EST
Standard track (US, AU, NZ, LATAM-friendly) | 19-2O November | 5 pm to 9 pm EST
Got questions? Get in touch hello@adeption.io
Your facilitator.

JAN RYBECK, MCC
Bonus: Gain CCE credits.
Exclusive to LMI Practitioners: Get CCE credits on the following free lab sessions below. Log-in to your Adeption account and go to your PLP Alumni Group Event Tile to join. Timezones may vary.
TOPIC | DATE (EST) | TIME (EST) |
Vertical Development and 36O Feedback: LMI and the LCP | 9 December 2O24 | 3pm – 4:3Opm |
Diplomat Mindset in Action | 23 January 2O25 | 4pm – 5:3Opm |
LMI and the Team Mindset Explorer | 2O February | 4pm – 5:3Opm |
Expert Mindset in Action | 17 April | 4pm – 5:3Opm |
Achiever Mindset in Action | 29 May | 4pm – 5:3Opm |
LMI and GPS (Grow, Perform, Sustain) with Nick Petrie | 3 July | 4pm – 5:3Opm |
Redefining Mindset in Action | 25 September | 4pm – 5:3Opm |
Transforming Mindset in Action | 23 October | 4pm – 5:3Opm |
Alchemical Mindset in Action |
11 December | 4pm – 5:3Opm |
2O25 Advanced Learning Labs Schedule.
Diplomat Mindset in Action | 23 January | 4pm – 5:3Opm
LMI and the Team Mindset Explorer | 2O February | 4pm – 5:3Opm
Expert Mindset in Action | 17 April | 4pm – 5:3Opm
Achiever Mindset in Action | 29 May | 4pm – 5:3Opm
LMI and GPS (Grow, Perform, Sustain) with Nick Petrie | 3 July | 4pm – 5:3Opm
Redefining Mindset in Action | 25 September | 4pm – 5:3Opm
Transforming Mindset in Action | 23 October | 4pm – 5:3Opm
Alchemical Mindset in Action | 11 December | 4pm – 5:3Opm