Overview
Challenging Coaching is designed to deepen coaches' impact in their practice. For many coaches, following a structured process is the cornerstone of a good coaching conversation. However, a process-driven approach has limitations, it can sometimes constrain spontaneity, ignore emergent data, fall out of working in partnership and inhibit the deeper insights that arise from the dynamic interactions between client and coach.
This course emphasises the importance of holding the process lightly and working in partnership to enhance coaching's transformative potential. Coaches are encouraged to remain flexible and adaptive, using real-time data and dynamics present in the conversation to co-create more useful and impactful insights. This approach requires coaches to step out of their comfort zones, embrace a higher degree of bravery and courage, and do less, not more.
Participants will explore and be encouraged to critique the principles of challenging coaching through a blend of theory, interactive activities, real-life case studies, story sharing, practice, and feedback.
By the end of this training, coaches will have a deeper understanding of the limitations of a rigid coaching process, the ability to use real-time data for more personalised sessions, and the courage to co-create insights and light bulb moments with clients.
This course is ideal for seasoned coaches looking to elevate their practice and newer coaches seeking to establish a strong foundation in transformative coaching techniques. It is not appropriate for people without any coaching experience. ​
Course structure
Before enrolling in our Challenging Coaching training, it's essential to have some prior coaching experience, either with us or another provider. We start with a 30-minute consultation to determine if the course is the right fit for you. If it's a match, we will proceed with your enrollment.
The course is designed to be engaging and manageable, with workshops running 4 hours per week over 2 weeks. We offer both virtual and in-person options in Melbourne, giving you the flexibility to choose what works best for you. As well as class time there is some additional optional reading for those who want to delve deeper.
By the end of the training, you'll be equipped to facilitate more challenging coaching conversations than you currently do, and the good news it - it involves doing much less, not more.
Two four-hour workshops, and each workshop follows a similar three part structure
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Theory and
Principles
We will explore the theoretical underpinnings of challenging coaching, to help coaches grasp the significance in their practice. This approach underscores the necessity of holding the coaching process lightly and listening carefully to self and client.
Exploring th theory and principles provides and evidence base and encourages coaches to develop bravery and courage. It highlights the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to offer clients more provocative and insightful challenges. This courage is vital for positive, future-focused coaching that supports clients in making their own meaning and progress.
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Emergent
Activity
We incorporate an emergent activity designed to amplify the core principles and theories discussed. We create a safe space for coaches to experiment and apply what they've learned in a dynamic and interactive setting. Participants will explore and be encouraged to critique the new ideas, different approaches, and build fluency in the challenging coaching principles.
Experiential learning ensures that the theoretical concepts are deeply understood and integrated into coaching practice, fostering a more impactful learning experience.
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Coaching Practice and Feedback
The final part of each workshop will focus on integrating the techniques discussed into actual coaching conversations. Participants will have the opportunity to put their newly acquired skills into practice within a supportive environment. This segment will also include receiving constructive feedback from peers and facilitators, helping to consolidate learning and build fluency in the application of these techniques. By experiencing real-time feedback and refining their approach, participants will leave the workshop with a greater confidence and proficiency in their coaching practice.
Challenging Coaching training is for those who:
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Are experienced coaching practitioners seeking to develop their practice and work with individuals and groups.
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Value collaboration and learning from diverse perspectives.
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Already work with clients.
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Want to enhance core coaching competencies that are required to facilitate clients to do breakthrough thinking.
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Seeking personal and professional growth through experiential learning and learning from peers.
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Are interested in reflecting on their contribution to coaching dynamics and observing how what we bring as coaches influences the coaching conversation.
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Comfortable with some light structure and are open to working emergently.
Participate in Challenging Coaching training
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Register your interest today, and we'll get in touch to schedule a conversation to help determine if the course is the right fit for you.
Costs, inclusions and scholarships:
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Challenging Coaching training costs $995 AUD.
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You can pay in full or in up to three instalments. To confirm your place, you will need to pay a deposit or pay in full if you prefer
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We offer one scholarship per course set that provides a 50% discount. There are no complicated criteria. All you have to do is signal that you need a scholarship in the register interest form.
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You will get:
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A 30-minute introductory conversation with Kirsty to explore if Challenging Coaching training is right for you.
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An onboarding pack that introduces the theory and principles underpinning Challenging Coaching and an optional resources list for those who want to delve deeper.
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2 x 4-hour virtual Challenging Coaching training workshops with plenty of breaks.
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10% off any other Simply Coaching services.
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A certificate of participation that is eight hours coach specific study for accreditation purposes.