Post Graduate Coach Training Programme For Managers & Supervisors

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VENUE – Aston Hall, Aston on Trent, Derbyshire – 10 minutes from Junction 24, M1, near East Midlands Airport

Successful completion of all elements of this course can lead to a POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN COACHING SKILLS through the University of Derby, entitling use of the designatory letters: PGCert. Coaching Skills

The course consists of 3 four-day modules over a 3month period and on-going personal study and coaching practice.

All modules are Friday to Monday 8.30am – 6 pm

Spring 2004 dates

February 20 - 23

April 2 - 5

June 11 - 14

The Training Syllabus appears here Monday January 26 2004

Syllabus of Autumn 2003 programme :

MODULE 1

12th – 15th September 2003

Lead Tutor Kim Morgan

“WHAT IS COACHING?”

The history and evolution of coaching
Basic coaching models
Fundamental coaching beliefs
Traditional psychological approaches
Differences between therapy and coaching
Understanding the nature of beliefs
Identifying distorted language and reasoning
How “the problem is the solution” for clients
The coaching relationship and framework
Boundaries – confidentiality – beginnings and endings
Creating and maintaining rapport
Listening at new levels
Using intuition
Asking powerful coaching questions
Identifying areas for change
Eliciting values and goals
Understanding motivational traits
Group coaching
Self-awareness and self-management for coaches

ACTIVITIES

Introduction of personal development journal for delegates

Triad work/co-coaching

MODULE 2

28th NOVEMBER – 1st DECEMBER 2003

Lead Tutors Kim Morgan and Louise Trevatt

“POWERFUL TOOLS TO CREATE CHANGE”

This section will provide a whole range of coaching and NLP techniques, including:-
How we represent the world via our senses (VAK)
Anchoring
State change
Belief changing techniques
Values
Goal setting techniques
Finding the right levers
Mental rehearsal and visualisation
Motivation
Creative skills to use with clients
Reframing
Assertiveness
Getting a new perspective (meta-mirror)
Hypnotic language
Phobia cure
Psychometrics and personality testing
Action planning

ACTIVITIES

Triad work/co-coaching

MODULE 3

6th- 9th FEBRUARY 2004

Lead Tutor Louise Trevatt

“BUSINESS AND CORPORATE COACHING”

History of management theory
What a business needs to succeed
Main management theorists and what they say
New theorists
What individuals can achieve
Key performance indicators
Development plans (business)
Development plans (people)
Expert advice
Review of self
Main consulting firms
Finance
Marketing
PR and networking
Career coaching

ACTIVITIES

Triads

Diagnostic work

Case Studies

Entry Requirements

The programme is suitable for business executives with a minimum of 5 years experience at Managerial, Junior Partner or Supervisory level. Experience of managing staff is a major advantage. The programme will be highly relevant to company directors. Delegates should be able to indicate a genuine interest in, and ideally some experience of, coaching, counselling or personal development. A one-hour personal interview with a tutor may be required to match candidate credentials to the programme objectives.

OPTIONAL MODULE 4

Additional cost £200

TUESDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2004

Lead Tutor – John Webster

For those considering set up of their own coaching business

“SET UP AND MARKETING OF A COACHING BUSINESS”

Set up as sole trader/limited company or partnership
Registration for VAT, Nat.Ins, Tax and appointment of accountants
Production of business plan and financing
Marketing – literature/website
Affiliation – networks
Presentation skills
Pricing and coaching structures

ACCREDITATION

At the end of the programme, candidates will register for an Individual Learning Contract with the University of Derby that enables them to work towards the post -graduate qualification PGCert. Coaching Skills.

This is a Learning through Work initiative which permits delegates to agree a bespoke learning programme of personal choice with the University of Derby.

Full details of the accreditation process will be given by University of Derby on Module 1 of the course.

As an illustration, the following would be a typical approved programme of study leading to the Award of a Post Graduate Certificate.

· Production of a portfolio of evidence to the University of Derby of the following:

· Completion of the 12 day series of three modules

· 3 written assignments (1500 words each) on coaching topics

· A journal recording the candidate’s personal learning and self awareness from the coaching process

· Three coaching assignments with written evidence of preparation, coaching activity and reflection.

· Written feedback from coachees.

Course materials

A comprehensive delegate manual for each module is provided for the delegates retention
They contain every form, checklist, and questionnaire encountered in the programme.
A Reading list will be provided at the start of the course.

TUTORS

Kim Morgan

Principal of Barefoot Coaching with 15 years experience as a life coach, counsellor and therapist. Personal development trainer and motivational speaker, Springboard and Relate certified trainer, NLP Practitioner, and Member of the National Council of Psychotherapists. A skilled 1:1 life coach and group trainer whose clients range from senior company directors to lone parents. Affiliate tutor to CEO and authorised tutor for University of Derby for UK Leading Executive Coaching Programme for MD’s.

Louise Trevatt

Qualified NLP Practitioner, Licensed NLP Training Specialist and Hypnotherapist. Diploma Management Studies and qualified member of Institute of Personnel Development.

Louise held sole responsibility for Management Development in a leading retail company. Current coaching clients include Director of a Sales Engineering Company; Director of a Private Equity Company. Louise is responsible for business support within the University of Derby, working with start-ups, new ventures, incubator businesses and growth companies.

Guest Speakers and Specialist Coaches

*** To be announced ***


		Course Fees Barefoot Life Coaching Fees include all course materials and light refreshments. Lunch is not provided. 12 day programme of study Reservation Fee £500 Balance £2400 Total £2900 EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT deduct £150 from fee. ie Pay £2750 Remittances to be payable to Barefoot Life Coaching 2. Derby Registration fee £650 to be paid on request at commencement of course.

Registration Of Interest Form

Professional Coach Training Course

Spring 2004 dates

February 20 - 23

April 2 - 5

June 11 - 14

Venue Aston Hall, Aston on Trent, Derbyshire

Please register my interest and send me details when available

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Fee £2900 *

Non-refundable reservation deposit £500

*Early booking discount. If full fee is paid 2 months before the programme start date, deduct £150 from fee of £2900. Net fee £2750. Cheques payable to Barefoot Life Coaching

Kim Morgan

Barefoot Life Coaching

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