Psychological Approaches for Executive Coaching

A Certificate of Participation is awarded to participants who contribute constructively to weekly discussions and exercises/learning activities for the duration of the course. This tutor-led, cohort-based online course is 7-weeks in duration and is made up of 5 teaching units. Teaching Week 1 - Core Coaching Methodologies This teaching week will provide participants with a common understanding of coaching methodologies. To explore key inter-personal coaching skills. Learning objectives: - To provide an understanding of core coaching methodologies. - To gain knowledge and self-assessment of core coaching inter-personal skills. Teaching Week 2 - Performance, Psychology, and the Inner Game This week we will explore the relationship between performance and psychology, using Gallwey’s Inner Game approach and its role within coaching. Learning objectives: - To provide an understanding of the Inner Game. We will also gain knowledge of the importance of working ‘beneath the surface’, with clients and with themselves as part of their continuing personal development. - To provide an appreciation of the relationship between performance and psychology. Teaching Week 3 - Coaching That Works With Belief Systems This week we will explore rational and irrational belief systems. Learning objectives: - To provide an awareness of the significance of personal belief systems. - To gain an understanding of Ellis’ A, B, C model and its use within coaching. Teaching Week 4 - Emotionally Intelligent Coaching/Creating a Safe Environment This week we will explore the concept of emotional intelligence and its role within coaching. We will also explore the critical importance of creating and maintaining a safe environment. Learning objectives: - To gain an understanding of emotional intelligence: what it is and its application within coaching. - To gain an understanding of the need to create and maintain a safe environment for the client. Teaching Week 5 - Psychological influences of coaching This week will provide an overview of different psychological approaches that are informing coaching – transactional analysis, cognitive behavioural, Gestalt, psychodynamic systemic. Learning objectives: - To provide an awareness of different psychological influences upon coaching.