Mastering the Coach Approach

Whether you’re a parent, a manager, a leader, or thinking of starting a career in coaching, Mastering the Coach Approach introduces a way of communicating that can transform a life, a team, an organisation – even your family.

What is the Coach Approach and why do you want to master it?

The essence of The Coach Approach is being able to unlock the talent, ability and passion that people have within them.

This is what people pay a coach to do – but you don’t have to be a coach to do it. Good coaching skills can be learned and applied by anyone.

The Coach Approach is great for anyone looking to learn the fundamental principles and communication techniques that go into getting the best results out of individuals. But it’s also ideal for those seeking to take their first steps toward achieving ICF coaching certification.

What makes this programme unique?

• Running just once a year, Mastering the Coach Approach is run entirely online making it available to you wherever you are in the world, and removing the time and cost of travel and accommodation.
• Mastering the Coach Approach is made truly unique by our programme leaders: Pamela Richarde, Ian McDermott, Terrie Lupberger and Professor Patricia Riddell – four renowned Master Coaches from different schools of thought.
• Lead facilitator Pamela Richarde is a pioneer in the field, and as co-creator of the International Coach Federation’s core coaching competencies has helped shape what we know coaching to be today. A Master Certified Coach (ICF MCC), a Professional Mentor Coach, an ICF Credentialing Assessor, and past President of the ICF Global; you will be learning from the very best (we have to say that as she’ll never say that herself!).
• You’ll discover how to Master the Coach Approach – by learning how to apply coaching skills in just about any setting to draw the best out of people.
• ICF Accredited Coach Training Programme – develop the 11 core competencies of coaching whilst establishing your own unique style.
• Skills-based, real-time, face-to-face practice and learning with expert feedback.
• Receive an ITS coaching certificate on successful completion of our coaching programmes.
• ITS Connect – our online platform for students of this programme to communicate, share and connect. Resources and in-course communications are shared on this platform throughout the programme and you receive permanent access to this after the programme has ended.

Further Information >

Format: Three 90 minute Zoom sessions

Trainer: Pamela Richarde

Coaching Executives in an organisational environment is a complex process, requiring the coach to have an excellent ability to design alliances and navigate the challenges of multiple relationships. Each of the following three 90 minute webinars will address the areas that an Executive Coach must be schooled in, in order to create a productive, safe and ethical relationship. Each class also highlights the critical ICF Competencies that are a part of the process.

1. Creating a Foundation for Success

• Making the case for Executive Coaching
• Your role as an Executive Coach
• Creating effective Coaching Agreements
• Self as an Executive Coach

2. On-Boarding and Contracting in Organisational Coaching

• Contracting the Relationship
• Defining success measures
• Confidentiality and Reporting
• Characteristics of an Executive Coach

3. Navigating Ethical Complexities in Executive Coaching

• Managing Sticky Situations
• Internal versus External Executive Coaches
• Abrasive Leaders
• Considering Culture

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