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Become a certified guide

Foundational Four
Framework Certification

Get Clients Into Alignment By Becoming a Certified Alignment Guide

Hey! AmberV here

I am looking for exceptional entrepreneurs and coaches who are interested in conducting Alignment Sessions with their clients.

If you’re seeing this, that means I believe you could be one of these people…

I see this as a huge WIN-WIN for both of us.

By being able to generate more revenue with an additional service and offering more structure and value to your clients—all while feeling fulfilled, knowing you are changing lives. What’s more, these now highly-motivated, Aligned individuals will be primed to convert into any other offers in your ecosystem! 

Working with an Aligned client is amazing. They are confident in their decisions and ready to invest in themselves. They are free, inspired, and excited to take the next steps (which you can then guide them through). Their momentum is at an all-time high. They are primed to work with you long-term, and they will experience greater results throughout their journey with you by starting from an Aligned place.

Because I am on a mission to help entrepreneurs create greater Impact. I believe getting entrepreneurs into Alignment is the greatest way to fast-track their trajectory and exponentially increase their Impact. But I can only help so many people. Certifying other guides allows me to spread my message further and help exponentially more people.

If this work has impacted you… If you see the value… And if you’re looking to open up a new revenue line in your new or existing business… One that naturally increases retention, conversion, and creates massive breakthroughs for your clients—this is your chance.

The Program

The Foundational Four Framework Certification Program is 4-weeks long. This is not a quick-and-easy course—it will require consistent time and effort (roughly 1-5 hours per week). That being said, it has been designed with business owners in mind. You will be able to work through the program while running your business, as long as you’re willing to set aside some time. 

By the end of our time together, you will know the Foundational Four Framework inside and out. You will understand exactly how an Alignment Session should be run and have the confidence to run them smoothly and professionally.

About

Meet The Instructors

Amber Vilhauer

“As the creator of the Foundational Four Framework, I provide my expertise and processes for running highly-productive Alignment Sessions.”

Amber Vilhauer is a Books & Business strategist, multi-bestselling author, speaker, and the Founder of NGNG™ Enterprises (No Guts No Glory), an Inc. 5000 top marketing agency. She is the author of Infinite Impact and co-author of The Long Forest Trail with her son, Clay. 

Since starting NGNG™ in 2007, Amber has helped thousands of entrepreneurs align their businesses with their core talents and desires, empowering them to build the business and life of their dreams while naturally scaling revenue and impact.

Among her clients, Amber has a reputation for getting quality work done quickly. She and her team routinely get in the trenches, implementing custom marketing strategies that attract qualified leads, launching bestselling books, and growing engaged followings that convert. Her strategies are comprehensive, deep, and built to align every aspect of her client’s businesses with their ultimate visions. 

Amber and her team have made more than 1,000 authors #1 bestsellers, including Mark Victor Hansen, Lisa Nichols, and Les Brown. She has also been twice recognized as Female Entrepreneur of the Year.

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Nancy Levin

Nancy shares the methods and models that have helped thousands of people gain the knowledge, confidence and preparedness to build impactful coaching practices.

Nancy Levin is a Certified Master Coach, podcast host and bestselling author of several books, including her newest, Embrace Your Shadow to Find Your Light. Formerly the Event Director at Hay House Publishing for over a decade, Nancy is the founder of Levin Life Coach Academy offering in-depth coaching, training, and certification programs designed to support students in vividly living at the center stage of their own lives. Nancy’s earned various certifications and received her MFA in Creative Writing and Poetics from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado.

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There are Six Main Components within our Curriculum:

1

1:1 Alignment Session
in Review

You will receive a recorded 90-min Alignment Session of Amber going through a real scripted session to study.

2

“How To” Sessions

In these group sessions, Amber takes you on a dive deep on the Foundational Four and teaches you the optimal approach to running Alignment Sessions.

3

Guiding Skills Sessions

Nancy Levin leads one Guiding Skills session to help you become a more confident, authoritative guide. (Plus, learn what NOT to do!)

4

Practicums

There are 2 are 1:1 sessions you’ll facilitate with an outside volunteer to get experience and feedback on your understanding of the process.

5

Q&A Sessions

Q&A sessions are added throughout to debrief the past week’s learnings, work through any challenges, get your questions answered, and lock in your understanding.

6

Final 45-min 1:1 with AmberV

To review your progress, confirm your understanding, and to customize your marketing and sales approach to get initial calls booked ASAP!

Program's Schedule

Week 1

  • 4 Week Program Debrief and Q&A Session: Wednesday, August 7th 3-4pm MT
  • Training (go through script): Thursday, August 8th 9:30-11am MT

Week 2

  • Guiding Skills (with script): Thursday, August 15th 9:30-11am MT

Week 3

  • Practicum 1 between Beg of week (External client #1)
  • Q&A Session: Wednesday, August 21st 10-11am MT
  • Practicum 2 between End of week (External client #2)

Week 4

  • Closing Group Session: Thursday, August 29th 9:30-11am MT [Tying it all together + Marketing & Sales] 
  • Final 45-minute 1:1 call with AmberV to be scheduled this week or the next

Ongoing Monthly Coaching with AmberV (12 months)

  • Monthly on the second Tuesday, 12:30-2pm MT

Exchange of Value

This program is unique in that OUR success depends entirely on YOUR success. Therefore,
we are highly-committed to making this a WIN-WIN for everyone that commits to becoming certified.
We will be pouring our energy and attention into this group.

Our goal is for you to generate an ROI as quickly as possible. Meaning we are not solely focused on teaching you the Foundational Four Framework, but also how to market and sell Alignment Sessions.

You will leave this program with a clear strategy on how to incorporate these products into your customer journey and start selling them immediately.

Rave Reviews

See what our Foundational Four Framework Guides are Saying About our Certification Program

Kathleen Flanagan
Kathleen Flanagan

"I would recommend the Alignment Guide certification. I found that this works perfectly for what I am offering. I believe that in order for anyone to start anything and be successful in their process, it all begins with being in alignment. The core value piece was the missing dot for me in how I could bring all of me into my business. I make better decisions because of it. Life seems easier, my messaging is easier, everything flows better and I believe the same happens for my clients."

Laurel Wike
Laurel Wike
Certified Alignment Guide

"Getting Certified as an Alignment Coach has been far more than I expected it to be! The process has not only been amazing preparation for business but deeply personal life work. I strongly recommend it! I know these coaching sessions will be so meaningful for every individual I have the privilege of working with, and I can’t wait to watch personal transformations begin to unfold before my very eyes!"

Kathleen Quinn
Kathleen Quinn
Certified Executive and Life Coach | Trusted Philanthropic Advisor | Certified Grief Educator | Creator of Embrace Your Abundance Experiences

"Getting into and staying in Alignment is transformative. Nancy Levin introduced me to Infinite Impact when I was searching for a marketing Avatar. I ordered the book and quickly developed a compelling Avatar story that led to a more powerful Vision and Why. The Values are so tailored to me that they have become my daily mantra. As a newly Certified Alignment Guide, I've guided several clients who call it brilliant and powerful—feeling truly seen and heard."

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Michael Mammina

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Katrina Scarlett

"Completing Amber Vilhauer's Foundational Four Framework Certification Program was an invaluable experience. Amber’s unwavering dedication to each participant’s journey and success truly stood out, and the hands-on practicum sessions were pivotal in building my confidence. I greatly enjoyed being a part of such a diverse group as it enriched the learning process for me by offering fresh insights and perspectives. I'm now equipped to serve my clients in a much deeper capacity and carry forward the power of this work."

Megan Kelly
Megan Kelley

"I am so grateful for the experience I had in the Foundational Four Framework Certification Program. There is something very magical about the space and connections that Amber has created by sharing her heart, story, and wisdom. Experiencing the Foundational Four Framework in her newest book Infinite Impact was eye opening, and then experiencing this work firsthand throughout the process of becoming a Certified Alignment Guide was completely heart-opening and expanding in ways I never expected. I feel a deeper connection with myself, which has created deeper connections with others. I feel clarity about my Avatar, Vision, Why, and Values in a way that felt inaccessible with other avenues I attempted to leverage before meeting Amber. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is seeking clarity in their life, business, and relationships - especially if you are LIT UP by the idea of sharing its impact with the world as a Certified Alignment Guide after experiencing it for yourself!"

Nancy Burtenshaw
Nancy Burtenshaw
Certified Alignment Guide, Certified Levin Life Coach, Anusara Yoga Instructor & Educator

"Amber’s 4-week Alignment Program & Certification process was one of the best decisions I’ve made for myself and my business. Through the process of Alignment, I received:

  • Increased clarity & confidence because I understand how my WHY (that ONE feeling; or unmet need my Avatar & I share) fuels my passion and purpose. For me that one feeling is: Worthiness
  • Enhanced ease & flow because I now have something from which I base all my decisions from – my Core Values. If something doesn’t match my core values, I don’t do it and that’s that. I no longer waste time going back and forth wasting my energy on indecision
  • Expanded energy & vitality because I know that as I focus on meeting my own needs (giving myself that feeling of worthiness/value) daily, I can in turn offer that feeling to others around me showing them that they too are worth it/are valued. This give/take is like fuel to my engine
  • On the program:

Having Amber lead in the way that she does will truly inspire you to be a better human being. She shows you how easy and natural it is when you remain open and authentic. Don’t miss being in her space! She attracts high-quality individuals who are up to being in service in the world

The organization of the program, the communication about the expectations and all the deliverables were done in such a professional and streamlined manner. To me, it made me feel so valued (which is my primary value!)

Whether you want this program for your business growth or your personal growth, you can’t go wrong. Once you get Aligned, life feels less complicated, cumbersome and more joyful and free."

Courtney Weidner
Courtney Weidner
Certified Alignment Guide

"Infinite Impact is one of those books that drastically changed the trajectory of my life in every best way imaginable. So, of course, when the opportunity arose to become a certified alignment guide for the Foundational Four Certification Program, to help people do what I did and feel what I felt? It was a no-brainer for me! My new life, career path and purpose are quickly approaching, and this Certification Program evolved right on time. Going through Infinite Impact and the exercises solo is one way to get in alignment, but after learning how much faster it goes with a guide? I knew I wanted to be a part of this. The Foundational Four Certification Program is extremely enlightening and takes the book to new depths.

I was able to know my avatar, Sabrina, more intimately and saw other ways I can support her. I learned more about myself, how and where I show up, my own insecurities and imposter syndrome, sooooo much I’ve been able to become aware of, identify, own, and work through on my own journey. The lessons and gifts I received from Amber and Nancy throughout this entire process were beyond my expectations and WOW what I got from the other guides learning right along with me! The openness, shares, vulnerability and support I witnessed on this team as we were all getting certified together, gave me such a warm fuzzy of connectivity, belonging and love, it was the BEST. Such an awesome experience this was and now I have a bunch of new friends among my fellow guides, too.

Thank you, Amber and Nancy, for making this happen. Watching what people do after seeing their own alignment is completely magical and beautiful to witness. I am extremely honored and blessed to be chosen to offer this support to the world."

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FAQ

Do I need to own a business to get value out of this program?

This 4-Week Alignment Program is designed for entrepreneurs and most of our members do own a business (whether a startup or established). While you do not need to own a business to get value from this program, perhaps you are starting to think about creating one. If you’re in that stage right now, getting into Alignment is the PERFECT next step to building a business you love.

Can you define what it means to be “in Alignment”?

I’ll be the first to say that the Foundational Four Framework borrows a lot from the traditional business pillars of Avatar, Vision, Why, and Values. These are tried-and-true principles that work, which is why I’ve chosen to focus on them. (Why reinvent the wheel?)

But the way they’re traditionally taught doesn’t work very well for modern businesses, especially solopreneurs, coaches, and thought leaders. The Foundational Four is simply an updated, hyper focused approach that is very applicable to the groups I just mentioned.

If you are already aware of these four pillars, I will explain them in ways you’ve never heard before. Together, we will work through extremely practical exercises that help you define these pillars for yourself in a very short amount of time. And I will show you how to embed these pillars into every part of your business (and life!) so that you can make faster and better decisions with confidence. These aren’t just some statements that live on your company’s “about” page, they are the guiding pillars for how you live.

Here’s a quick example. Traditionally, a company’s “Avatar” is a representation of their potential customers/audiences. It is a generalization (such as individuals 35-65, some married, some single, some employed, some not). In the Foundational Four, your Avatar is hyper specific. They are a person with a name, a family, a career, a childhood, and a home. They have hobbies, likes and dislikes, problems, and gifts. By the end of this program, you will know everything about your Avatar, and nearly every question in your business will be solved by asking, “What would my Avatar want or need from me?”

This all comes VERY naturally, and let me tell you…being in Alignment feels really good.

Do you offer a payment plan?

Yes! You can enroll with a one-time payment of $497 or two monthly installments of $250.

What if I can’t make it to one of the sessions? Will they be recorded?

Yes! All sessions will be recorded and made available to you long-term. We, of course, encourage you to join all the sessions (they will be interactive!) but you will still be able to complete the Foundational Four and get into Alignment through the recordings.

How much time will I need to commit to this?

The program consists of a weekly 60-minute session, over the course of four weeks. You’ll also need to contribute some time to working on your pillars in between sessions (we suggest blocking off anywhere from 2-5 hours a week depending on your schedule and how deep you are willing to go). 

The more effort you invest into this process, the greater your results will be. The good thing is it should all come naturally, and at the end you will be glad you invested the time!

Initial Investment:

$1,000 Deposit* + $2500 to Get Certified

(monthly payment plans available)

Your 4-Week Alignment Program investment applies toward this certification and acts as a deduction!

Your $1,000 deposit gives you 12 months access to:

  • Your annual license to sell, and receive leads through our directory and promotions (with no guarantees), to facilitate 90-min Alignment Sessions.
    • Potential mentorship opportunities within our B&B Membership (a source for lead generation).
    • Potential lead flow from Amber’s personal sales funnel (In front of 5,000 people over the next 3 months through workshops and stages alone).
    • Potential marketing opportunities with Amber (such as livestreams or workshops) to support the growth of your platform.

  • 90-Minute Monthly Group Coaching sessions with Amber (ongoing training and support, rolling out new strategies, and support in growing your business with this offer stack).

  • Featured on the Certified Guide website directory.

  • First rights to Group Coaching and/or Workshop Facilitation certification and Books & Business Strategist Certification once available.

$2500 Training & Development investment to:

  • Attend and observe Amber’s 4-Week Group Coaching Alignment Program ($497 value).

  • Learn how to facilitate 90-minute, 1:1 Alignment Sessions (for a suggested retail price of up to $497).

  • 45-Minute 1:1 call with Amber to confirm your learning, preparedness, and marketing/sales plans.