Life & Business Coaching - an introduction

The realm of Coaching others is often thought of as a “sporting’ profession. Yet in recent years the same support, guidance and encouragement is available in all aspects of a person’s life. This may include business acumen, health, relationships or life in general. The course offers an overview of the field of “Coaching” and recent advances in the field.
The course is delivered as a fast paced, interactive day offering demonstrations and group exercises. The course is specially designed to provide insights and understandings for people wishing to consider further study in the field or who may be considering a career in the field.

Entry Requirements

none

Student Instructions

Course notes will be provided. Bring a pen and note paper. Recording of any part of the delivered program is not permitted.

Topics

While the course will be essentially free flowing and flexible, the following topics will be covered:

  • The History of Coaching
  • Coaching as distinct from Mentoring and Consulting
  • The underpinning principals of the profession
  • Understanding “What Makes People Tick”
  • Insights Into Coaching Language
  • Understanding & Influencing Perceptions
  • Creating & Managing Motivation
  • Problem Solving Made Easy
  • Overcoming Adversity – Developing Resilience
  • Gaining Access To Untapped Inner Resources
  • Coaching with In Vision – Mission – Values
  • Coaching Applications in Daily Life
  • Basic Coaching Change Tools

Career Prospects

This course gives students a brief insight into the world of Coaching. It can be used as the first step in commencing a career as an Life or Business Coach. The tools will help you understood how you and other people work, and provide you with skills to help achieve excellence in your personal and professional life.

Outcomes

At the completion of this course the student will have a clear understanding of the origins, benefits and basic principles of Life & Business Coaching. The course will provide insights into the basic Coaching principals and will allow participants to undertake basic coaching functions.

A student quote . . . A very informative introduction - just long enough to introduce yourself to concept/see if you want to do further courses. – J Williams