Essentially Coaching is a conversation or series of conversations that focuses on some particular need of the ‘coachee’. This could be a sticky issue or problem, new situation or maybe something more aspirational, a fledgling idea or project that the coachee wants to think through and flesh out. Coaching is a form of individual development and at work the aim is to maximise the coachee’s potential in order to improve performance.
Coaching differs from mentoring in that it is less directive. A coach would not normally offer advice or guidance but listens and by using effective questioning, offering feedback and observations and encouraging the coachee to explore different perspectives, supports and gently challenges the coachee to come to their own decisions. Critically a coach does not therefore need detailed knowledge or experience of the coachee’s area of expertise.
1 to 1 Executive and Leadership Coaching
Our one-to-one coaching is designed to support people in the workplace, often during times of change. This can include (but is not limited to):
Following promotion to a more senior role
To support return to work following parental leave or long term absence
Whilst change is implemented
We have experience of coaching individuals across a range of different sectors and at different levels in an organisation.
Coaching for Groups and Teams
We also offer coaching for groups and teams. This takes a similar form to one to one coaching sessions, but offers the chance for all to share their views and find a way forward in a safe space. We work with existing teams to help them work even more effectively together or with groups, such as project teams who are working together for a short period with a specific purpose. We can help such teams to maximise what they can achieve together.
Coaching Supervision
Drawing on our many years of training and developing coaches,we offer supervision to coaches in our ILM Coaching alumni network and beyond.
Supervision is available on a one to one or group basis.
Developing Coaches
We have been running coach training programmes for over 10 years, and offer a range of options from short introductory workshops to full qualification programmes, up to Level 7 (Masters Level), which lead to certification from the renowned ILM.
Introduction to Coaching
This is a one day workshop which introduces the skills and knowledge required to have coaching style conversations in a work environment. It can be delivered in-house and we also offer it as an open programme across the year.
Manager as Coach
This more in-depth two day workshop offers a deeper insight into coaching skills, behaviours and knowledge and sets the scene to allow Managers to use coaching as part of their leadership skillset. This is also run in-house for clients or as an open course.
Bespoke Coach and Mentor Training
We can draw on our wide range of coach and mentoring training resources to design bespoke courses to meet the needs of individual clients.
A full qualification is available which leads to the respected ILM Level 5 Certificate or Diploma in Effective Coaching and Mentoring. It is an engaging and practical programme consisting of 6 full day workshops and support from your tutors and our online learning platform as you complete the required coaching practice and assignments which demonstrate your learning journey.
This qualification is seen as the entry- level to be a professional coach in many public sector organisations and is a great entry level qualification to the market for would-be freelance professional coaches.
We often run this for in-house cohorts as part of a wider coaching strategy and also offer dates on open programmes throughout the year.
ILM Level 7 for Executive Coaches and Leadership Mentors
Our most in-depth programme, the ILM Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Executive Coaching and Leadership Mentoring, takes your coaching knowledge to a senior level, building on the Level 5 content by incorporating insights into how coaching and mentoring operate at a senior and / or strategic level.
We often run this for in-house cohorts as part of a wider coaching strategy and also offer dates on open programmes throughout the year.
Leadership Development
Many people enter leadership or management without any training in the knowledge, skills and behaviours which lead to success in these areas; they are accidental managers. Equipping your leaders with the relevant abilities as they progress through their career can make a positive impact on the success of an organisation.
For those wishing to develop skills in leadership and management, we offer a range of coaching and training solutions.
Bespoke Leadership & Management Development Programmes
We can also design Leadership and Management programmes to suit the specific needs of your organisation, with the option of an ILM qualification.
Coaching for Senior Teams
Developing Effective Leaders / Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Qualifications
Our main leadership programmes are built around the well respected ILM Leadership and Management qualifications, so that a course with us helps you / your team to demonstrate expertise that they can carry forward.
The suite* of Level 3 Leadership & Management qualifications are perfect to equip new or aspiring managers to successfully launch their leadership roles.
The suite* of Level 5 Leadership & Management programmes are designed to help exiting managers to take their management knowledge and skills to the next level.
*There is a choice of an Award, Certificate or Diploma at each level, depending on the depth and breadth of learning you wish to aquire
