Caution! Emotions! How to regulate (not suppress) emotions

Caution EmotionsIn our overstimulated world, characterised, amongst other things, by hate speech on social media and by uncontrolled egomaniacs, the widespread inability to regulate one’s own emotions is becoming increasingly apparent. A stimulus is immediately followed by a reaction, without the ability (or willingness) to restrain oneself. Much suffering and harm occur because no precautions are taken against triggers and emotions are not managed consciously. Yet emotional regulation can be learnt both individually and organisationally.

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Why apprentices need mentors with coaching and mentoring skills

Apprentice and their mentorApprenticeships work best when apprentices are supported by mentors who can guide, encourage, and challenge them well. Yet many workplace mentors are promoted into the role with little preparation, even though they are expected to have regular developmental conversations, give constructive feedback, and help apprentices build confidence. That is where coaching and mentoring skills can make a real difference.

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Changing young people’s lives through Coaching and Mentoring

Young People GrowWe were delighted to partner with Grow to design and deliver a tailored coaching and mentoring development programme for staff and volunteers supporting young people aged 16–24 who face barriers to employment. Following the successful completion of the programme, we are proud to reflect on the learning journey, the impact achieved, and the valuable feedback received from participants.

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Accredited & certified coaching and mentoring postgraduate course

Cutting edge coachBuild your coaching skills on top of your existing specialisms, to develop your own coaching identity. This Level 7 PGCert, accredited by Leeds Beckett University, also provides fast-track award of EMCC EIA Senior Practitioner from one of the leading coaching and mentoring bodies. You will find the interactive live webinars grounded in your life and leadership experiences. Through your study, you will create your own individual coaching and mentoring approach, rather than slavishly following taught models.

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Solving complex real-world problems: From VUCA to BANI

VUCI and BANI complexityPandemics, more wars than ever before, heat waves, melting glaciers and political upheaval: we are living in an era of increasing complexity, chaos and uncertainty: From VUCA to BANI, the ‘unpredictability of the world’ is greater today than ever before. Many people find it difficult to get used to the fact that ‘the old rules of “it won’t happen” and “basically everything will stay the same” are increasingly no longer valid,’ as psychologists Eva Lermer and Matthias Hudecek write in their book ‘Uncertainty’ [1].

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