Tuesday 13 April 10am – 1pm:
Session 1: Introduction to coaching and to the coaching session
Here, we take a “model agnostic” view of coaching. Rather than getting bogged down in proprietary approaches, we examine common features of coaching that make it effective. We focus, especially, on the flow of the coaching session, setting sophisticated agendas, and techniques for accountability.
Wednesday 14 April 10am – 1pm:
Session 2: Ethical decision making and coaching presence
Coaching is more than a collection of tools. It is a profession with an ethical obligation to promote wellbeing and protect against potential harm. Here, we examine coaching ethics as something other than a list of onerous rules; it is an approach to responsible decision making. We also look at two aspects of “presence” and how these facilitate an effective coaching relationship.
Tuesday 20 April 10am – 1pm:
Session 3: Tools for increasing client insight and awareness
One definition of coaching is that it is the process of engaging clients in self-directed learning. Here, we focus on a number of distinct tools to promote reflection and facilitate personal insight. Among the most provocative aspects of this lesson are the techniques designed to side-step overcoming weaknesses, temptations, and bad habits.
Wednesday 21 April 10am – 1pm:
Session 4: Techniques for creating solutions
Clients often arrive to sessions focusing on complaints. Here, we turn the tables by focusing on the positive outcomes the client wants rather than the negative ones they seek to avoid. This session is rich in specific skills and presents a counter-intuitive philosophy for problem solving.
Tuesday 27 April 10am – 1pm:
Session 5: Identifying and developing strengths
People can have a complicated relationship with strengths. They often worry about arrogance, are unaware of personal strengths, de-value the strengths of others, and focus especially on weaknesses. Here, we present a number of culturally appropriate approaches to identifying and developing strengths in the coaching process.
Wednesday 28 April 10am – 1pm:
Session 6: Introducing formal, in-session activities
Effective coaching mostly consists of asking powerful, thought-provoking questions. That said, there are a number of opportunities in the coaching relationship to use more formal and structured activities to promote insight and increase motivation. Here, we examine several of these.
We are also offering an Advanced Coaching Skills extension course for those who are experienced coaches. Click here to find out more.
