About

This programme, involving a three day course with a one day follow up session, helps delegates develop a coaching approach that is based on proven psychological principles.

A short, high impact programme, it focuses on practical applications of psychology in coaching. It is suitable for:

• Coaches and line managers with coaching responsibilities
• Experienced HR, Training and Development or Organisational Development professionals
• Experienced users of psychometric instruments who wish to gain a deeper understanding of coaching applications

Content

• Developing practical coaching skills that are based upon an understanding of psychological principles
• Theories and psychological models that can be applied to coaching
• Using psychometric instruments effectively in coaching
• Raising the coach's self-awareness of their own interpersonal style and preferences and the implications of these on the coaching process
• Applying coaching to three key areas of people management:
  1: Developing and retaining talent
  2: Developing and sustaining effective leadership
  3: Managing transitions
• Fieldwork practice and completing a reflective practice log to be reviewed at the one-day follow-up

Prerequisites

Delegates need not be qualified in the use of psychometric instruments as they can receive feedback on the MBTI® and 16PF® questionnaires prior to the course if necessary. This will provide sufficient knowledge of the instruments to understand their role in the coaching process.

Benefits

• This programme is delivered by experienced coaches with extensive knowledge of the application of psychological methods and principles
• Intensive practical sessions with experienced supervision and support
• Consolidation of learning through the completion and review of a reflective practice log