Unlock the power of Motivation Code with MCode Foundations
MCode Foundations is an interactive course that explores the Motivation Code framework, the MCode assessment details, and the deepest drivers of human motivation.
Motivation is magic if you understand how to wield it
In 20 self-paced lessons and less than three hours, you’ll explore how intrinsic motivation can support personal and professional success and propel goal achievement by developing self-awareness, increasing confidence, and improving communication, decision-making, and performance.
By completing the lessons and reviewing the included MCode Definitions glossary, you’ll gain the skills to understand and leverage motivation for personal advancement and in coaching, leadership, team dynamics, and business strategy.

Discover the transformative potential and practical application of MCode assessment results in the contexts of personal growth, coaching, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Course topics
- Establishing a foundation of knowledge about the Motivation Code framework and assessment.
- Applying MCode insights to lead and influence with intention.
- Motivating and developing high-performance teams.
- Using MCode to amplify the impact of coaching.
- Mastering difficult conversations and delivering feedback with MCode.
- Using MCode in product development, pricing strategies, and customer engagement.
Course outcomes
- Understand MCode’s 32 Motivations and 8 Motivational Dimensions.
- Gain perspective on how different people show up at work and in the world.
- Deepen self-understanding and personal growth.
- Tailor coaching and leadership to individual motivational drivers.
- Build cohesive, collaborative, high-performing teams.
- Craft personalized business strategies for deeper customer engagement.
Develop your motivational expertise with MCode Foundations!
Get immediate access to 20 self-paced online lessons, each 7-10 minutes in length, and the complete MCode Definitions library with descriptions of all 8 MCode Dimensions and 32 MCode Motivations.

See people like never before
There’s nothing quite like being fully seen, understood, and recognized for the unique value you contribute to the world around you — and giving that gift to another can lead to lasting transformation.
MCode Foundations provides the groundwork for understanding how you and those around you show up in the world, and what it means to show up at your best. How someone is motivated is unique. It gives them a specific competitive advantage that only they have. In this course, you’ll learn how to tap into their natural strengths and motivations to inspire, encourage, and empower those you lead, coach, or work with.
Course Overview:
MCode Foundations helps you put Motivation Code assessment results to work for yourself and others by helping you better understand yourself and your team members, become a more impactful leader or coach, build stronger client relationships, and shorten sales cycles.
Each lesson contains practical, real-world examples that illustrate the application of MCode in professional contexts. When you enroll, you’ll gain immediate access to these lessons:
Module 1: Introduction to MCode
- What Is MCode?
Discover the science powering the Motivation Code assessment, how it works to uncover innate motivational drivers, and why it is so powerful. - The 32 MCode Motivations:
Learn about all 32 Motivations that power the core Motivation Code framework and each MCode Motivational Dimension. - The 8 Dimensions:
Understand the 8 Dimensions of Motivation — Achiever, Driver, Influencer, Learner, Optimizer, Orchestrator, Relator, and Visionary. - Identifying Your Motivational Flow:
Learn how your top Motivations affect your work and how they present at the beginning, middle, and end of an activity or project. - Overcoming Hurdles Using MCode:
Transform challenges and blocks into stepping stones and learning opportunities using the insights from MCode assessment results.
Module 2: Applying MCode Insights
- The Power Of MCode In Leadership:
Become a more effective leader by tapping into the intrinsic motivations of team members and setting them up for success. - The Power Of MCode In Coaching:
Develop personalized coaching strategies that resonate deeply with coaching clients and inspire them to stick with their goals. - Crafting A Personalized Coaching Blueprint:
Get insights on designing custom coaching plans that align with clients’ Motivations and what keeps them engaged.
Module 3: Leading and Motivating Teams
- Communicating In The Language Of MCode:
Communicate clearly and effectively when facing diverse team dynamics and different types of team personalities. - Goal Setting Through The Lens Of MCode:
Align team objectives with individual Motivational Dimensions to improve engagement and drive successful outcomes. - Building Teams Based On MCode:
Leverage each team member’s unique value and strengths to create a cohesive environment of collaboration and understanding. - Leading The 8 Dimensions:
Better navigate the dynamics of each Motivational Dimension within your team, so every person feels seen, valued, and respected. - Pairing Leaders Across Dimensions:
Enhance team dynamics and decision-making by strategically matching leaders with complementary MCode Dimensions. - Crafting Assignments Using Dimensions:
Assign tasks that align with Motivational Dimensions to improve engagement and boost productivity and job satisfaction.
Module 4: Mastering Difficult Dialogues
- Giving Feedback That Resonates With MCode:
Give strategic, meaningful, specific feedback that inspires people to do better, achieve more, and live up to their full potential. - Giving Constructive Feedback To A Supervisor:
Gain language and tips to better navigate the complexities of providing upward feedback. - Setting Boundaries Using MCode:
Learn to use MCode assessment results to speak confidently and establish healthy, productive boundaries.
Module 5: MCode in Business
- Crafting Personalized Proposals With MCode:
Write proposals that speak directly to your clients’ core desires and aspirations to gain buy-in and close deals faster. - Designing Products For Every MCode Dimension:
Position your products and solutions to tap into the behavioral and decision-making drivers of customers to improve results. - Pricing Strategy Based On Your Client’s Dimension:
Optimize your pricing and align your strategy with what clients value most and what drives them to say yes.
Bonus: MCode Definition Library
When you sign up for MCode Foundations, you’ll also gain immediate access to the complete MCode Definitions Library. This robust, in-depth glossary contains detailed descriptions of MCode’s 8 Dimensions of Motivation and all 32 MCode Motivations.