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Coaching Conversations for GROWth

bookmark Course category: Working with others
timer Duration: 2 days with coaching practice in between days 1 and 2, and a self-reflection on insights gained into the development of your coaching practice.

feed Study mode: Face to face

info Pre-requisites: n/a

About this course

As a leader, using coaching conversations in the workplace develops and inspires your staff and team to maximise their personal and professional potential.  Benefits in the workplace include increased job satisfaction, confidence, positive change and well-being. This course will introduce you to the GROW coaching model and provide you with basic skills and practice to incorporate a coaching approach in your role.

Topics covered in this course include application of the GROW model; use of a solution-focussed, strengths-based approach to achieving goals; the positive influence of key coaching skills such as active listening, building trust and rapport, using powerful questions, and engaging motivation to enact change. Also highlighted is the importance of fostering well-being for optimal work performance.

Who should attend?

Leaders, managers and people in senior roles who are wanting to develop their skills and bring out the best in others.

What will you learn?

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Understand coaching principles and use the GROW model to structure a coaching conversation.
  2. Define the difference between coaching, mentoring, supervision and counselling.
  3. Engage in mindful listening to facilitate an effective coaching conversation.
  4. Use powerful questions to develop new perspectives and explore goals leading to positive change.
  5. Recognise the importance of self-care and well-being within coaching practice.

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