Free coach and mentor Continuing Professional Development

Coach and Mentor CPDWe are overtly expanding our free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to target both coaches and mentors. We have many coaches graduating from our PGC EMCC Senior Practitioner and EMCC Foundation level programmes. Both these programmes necessitate a certain number of CPD hours for coaches to attend, so we want to support our alumni with this need. In addition, we also have large numbers of mentors within organisational programmes, which we support.

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Transformative Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring

Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching and MentoringWith your previous studies and practical experience, are you rethinking your coaching identity and realising you need more substance to your coaching repertoire? This Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) will provide a deeper dive into your coaching and mentoring practice, ethics and systemic considerations, and equip you with knowledge in new areas such as team coaching, self-care and self-deception.

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Coaches and Mentors — Agents of Hope

Lis runningI’ve just been for a long run. A time when I reflect and usually come back with a long list of jobs for the team! Today’s reflection gave me something quite different, a new understanding about hope and such a strong realisation about how it is such a powerful catalyst, facilitator and change agent in many coaching and mentoring conversations. Continue reading


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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