Coaching & Mentoring: Transformative Growth Strategies

Coaching is a transformative process, nurturing personal and professional growth through tailored guidance and constructive feedback. Rooted in performance improvement, mentors help individuals refine skills, overcome obstacles, and excel consistently. Mentoring complements coaching, offering insights and support for holistic development. Effective feedback loops foster self-awareness and continuous learning. Communication skills are honed to enhance interpersonal effectiveness. Career coaching assists in navigating career paths and setting goals. Motivation is ignited, aligning intrinsic drives with aspirations. Guidance provides direction and relevant support. Development is ongoing, fostering resilience and adaptability. Leadership development shapes capable and confident leaders. Coaching empowers individuals to realize their potential, fostering growth and success.

• Welcome and Course Objectives
• Understanding the Role of a Coach
• Key Principles and Ethics of Coaching

Session 1: Fundamentals of Coaching (9:30 AM – 10:30 AM)

• Definition of Coaching and its Benefits
• Coaching vs. Mentoring vs. Counseling: Understanding the Differences
• The GROW Model: Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward

Break (10:30 AM – 10:45 AM)

Session 2: Effective Communication Skills for Coaching (10:45 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Active Listening Techniques: Reflective Listening, Clarifying, Summarizing
• Powerful Questioning: Open-ended Questions, Probing Questions, Scaling Questions
• Providing Constructive Feedback and Supportive Challenge

Lunch Break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

Session 3: Building Trust and Rapport (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)

• Importance of Trust in the Coaching Relationship
• Establishing Rapport and Creating a Safe Space for Growth
• Techniques for Building Trust and Strengthening the Coach-Coachee Relationship

Break (2:30 PM – 2:45 PM)

Session 4: Goal Setting and Action Planning (2:45 PM – 3:45 PM)

• Setting SMART Goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
• Co-creating Action Plans: Identifying Strategies, Resources, and Timelines
• Overcoming Barriers and Creating Accountability

Session 5: Coaching in Practice (3:45 PM – 4:30 PM)

• Role-Playing Exercises: Practicing Coaching Conversations
• Case Studies and Real-Life Scenarios: Applying Coaching Techniques
• Reflection and Learning Points

Conclusion and Q&A (4:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

• Recap of Key Concepts Covered
• Open Floor for Questions and Discussion
• Course Feedback and Closing Remarks

By the end of this course, participants will have gained a solid foundation in coaching principles and techniques, enabling them to effectively support others in setting goals, overcoming challenges, and achieving their aspirations.