Foundations of Coaching
Acquire a thorough understanding of the philosophical, historical, and ethical foundations of coaching. Explore similarities and differences between coaching and related disciplines; understand various coaching skills, operating assumptions, and practices; and consider the scope of coaching’s potential. Learn, practice, and distinguish basic coaching skills through real-time conversations; experiment with the language of coaching; and observe the effect of these skills as a coachee. By the end of the course, have a strong foundation in defining processes to structure coaching sessions and employing methodologies to establish credibility and trust with coachees.
You'll Walk Away with
- Practice identifying the intellectual and theoretical foundation for your practice as a leadership coach
- An understanding of the guidelines, standards, and codes of conduct for a professional coach
Ideal for
- Professionals who want to explore the core concepts of coaching
- Professionals with little to no knowledge of coaching