MANG B9631 - Foundations of Coaching

Course Description

Professional coaching is much more than a management strategy.  Professional coaching involves using a specific set of skills to bring out the best in people.  In this workshop you will explore various coaching skills, operating assumptions, and practices.   You will learn how to set the structure for coaching, establish expectations and goals, and measure results.  You will use real world case studies and practice coaching techniques.

Course Outline

1. History and Trends in Professional Coaching
2. Coaching Competencies
3. Structuring the Coaching Relationship
4. Coaching Models
5. Client Strategies

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this workshop the participants will have an understanding of the basic concepts in coaching including:

• History and trends in professional coaching
• Competencies required to become a professional coach
• How to set the tone of the coaching relationship
• Powerful coaching models that focus on the “what” and “how” of coaching
• Differences between giving advice and helping a client discover his/her motivation for change
• Techniques to help a client gain insight into creating a successful future

Notes

Materials Required:

Handouts provided by the instructor.