Coaching Skills for Managers Training Course

Developing effective coaching strategies to unlock team potential

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Effective coaching is a vital capability for today’s managers. This programme equips people managers with the tools knowledge and practical skills to support colleagues in developing their performance and career growth. It focuses on proven coaching models and techniques while providing an environment to practice these skills in a supportive setting.

Learners gain confidence in their ability to set meaningful coaching goals create supportive relationships and manage coaching conversations that drive results for individuals and organisations alike.

This programme can be fully customised to support strategic organisational priorities while addressing individual learning goals.

This interactive programme introduces coaching as a core leadership skill. Using practical tools and structured frameworks learners will explore how coaching supports performance development and organisational goals.

Topics include:

Understanding the role and qualities of an effective coach
Distinguishing coaching from other managerial roles
Using coaching to enhance individual and organisational performance
Setting powerful measurable coaching goals
Creating safe and confidential conditions for coaching conversations
Applying effective questioning and active listening techniques
Managing coaching challenges and expectations

All modules are practical and can be adapted to meet specific organisational requirements through in-company delivery.

This programme is ideal for managers supervisors and individuals who want to build their ability to coach effectively within a workplace context. It is designed for those seeking to enhance both individual and team performance through coaching practices.

It is particularly suitable for:

Team leaders and supervisors
Middle managers
HR professionals and learning & development specialists

Learners will finish with the capability to coach confidently in support of performance and organisational priorities.

English Language Competency
A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme.

On successful completion of this course learners will be able to:

Explain the unique value of coaching as a tool for workplace development
Apply the G.R.O.W. model of coaching in practical situations
Set clear measurable coaching goals aligned to organisational objectives
Build and maintain confidential and supportive coaching relationships
Demonstrate active listening and powerful questioning skills
Manage the coaching process and evaluate its effectiveness as a development tool

These outcomes ensure learners leave with practical skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

This programme is delivered by highly experienced tutors with deep expertise in coaching and people development. Each tutor brings real-world experience sector-specific insights and a passion for practical training. Their focus is on building learner confidence through engaging hands-on exercises and personalised support.

Learners benefit from the tutor’s expertise as well as guidance tailored to their specific workplace challenges.

Gina Ryan

Gina Ryan has over thirty years’ experience in people managem...

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We use a highly interactive, practical methodology rooted in experiential learning. This ensures that every learner has the opportunity to apply new techniques, receive feedback and reflect on personal development throughout the course.

Support elements include:

Pre-training consultation for in-company courses to tailor content to learner and organisational needs
Facilitated skills practice sessions recorded for feedback and individual reflection, allowing learners to experiment in a safe, supportive space
Guided post-training reflective activities designed to embed learning, support behavioural change and identify future goals
Optional personalised coaching sessions (either one-to-one or group-based)
Live training is available virtually or delivered onsite to suit the needs of the team

Class sizes are generally limited to 10-12 participants to support personalised learning and individual support.

This programme provides a strong foundation in workplace coaching. Learners may also consider:

Managing Performance Effectively
Train the Trainer for Industry
Leading & Managing People - QQI Level 6

These next steps help learners to build on their coaching expertise and broaden their leadership capabilities.

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Course Code

LPD001

Duration

2 training days

Delivery Mode

This programme is delivered by or In-Company training

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