The BRIDGEHOUSE Professional Coach Training for leaders and managers​

The programme

Participate in the four two-day online modules focusing on practical coaching knowledge and skills over the course of four months. Also attend four ninty-minute online classes with small groups to deepen your learning.

Module 1 | 01 – 02 November 2024

Coaching fundamentals

Mindset and coaching competencies

The first module is about understanding what coaching is. What is the conceptual framework, and what are the attitudes and basic assumptions underlying professional coaching? In short: what is a coaching mindset, and why is it fundamental to leadership? The phases of a coaching conversation will be defined, and associated coaching skills will be taught. As in all modules, the focus is always on immediately applying and practising what you have learnt.

Professional coaching
What is it, and what is it not?

There is no reality
Basic assumptions and the coaching mindset, 
and why it is also a leadership mindset

The framework
The different phases of a coaching conversation

A key competence
Active listening and perception

What’s the question you’re asking yourself?
Finding the focus

What’s the question you’re asking yourself?
Finding the focus

Start a new habit now!
The art of effective questioning

Hypothetical, circular, or solution-focused
Various kinds of powerful coaching questions

Practice, practice, practice
Coaching right from the start

Implementation agreements for the phase between the first and second modules

Professional coaching
What is it, and what is it not?
 
There is no reality
Basic assumptions and the coaching mindset, 
and why it is also a leadership mindset
 
The framework
The different phases of a coaching conversation
 
A key competence
Active listening and perception
 
What’s the question you’re asking yourself?
Finding the focus

What’s the question you’re asking yourself?
Finding the focus

Start a new habit now!
The art of effective questioning

Hypothetical, circular, or solution-focused
Various kinds of powerful coaching questions

Practice, practice, practice
Coaching right from the start

Implementation agreements for the phase between the first and second modules

Module 02 | 06 – 07 December 2024

Forming the conversation

Step by step

In the second module, you will deepen your ability to shape the process integral to coaching conversations. You will broaden your skill set to enable your counterpart to tap into their inner resources, find insights, develop ideas or solutions for whatever
is at stake, and make their own decisions to move forward.

What has happened in the meantime?
Reflecting on the phase between the first and second modules
 
Building trust
Shaping the relationship
 
Motivation turbo future-pacing
Creating an outlook and making 
the future real
 
Everything is already there
Recognising inner resources

I never looked at it that way!
Re-framing and changing perspectives

Get going!
Action planning in coaching

Staying on track
Creating commitment and accountability

Practice, practice, practice
Coaching right from the start

Implementation agreements for the phase 
between the second and third modules

Module 3 | 10 – 11 January 2025

The coaching approach in organisations

How to make coaching part of your leadership style

In the third module, you will gain an understanding of the specifics of applying coaching in your work environment. You will find out when and how to use it and when not. You will distinguish between asking just one or two questions at a time or applying your range of refined coaching skills depending on the situations and settings. Furthermore, you will reflect on and overcome the inner and outer barriers to embracing 
coaching as part of your leadership style.

What’s the difference?
What is coaching versus a coaching approach 
in business?
 
Dos and don’ts
Opportunities and limitations of leading with a coaching approach
 
Beware of the advice trap!
Self-management in coaching
 
Can I have a quick word?
Coaching on the go
The coaching cycle
Giving feedback and handing over the responsibility for change
 
A meaningful one-on-one
Broadening the options through coaching
 
Unleashing strength and motivation
Coaching for performance
 
Practice, practice, practice
Coaching right from the start
 

Implementation agreements for the phase between the third and fourth modules
What’s the difference?
What is coaching versus a coaching approach 
in business?
 
Dos and don’ts
Opportunities and limitations of leading with a coaching approach
 
Beware of the advice trap!
Self-management in coaching
 
Can I have a quick word?
Coaching on the go
The coaching cycle
Giving feedback and handing over the responsibility for change
 
A meaningful one-on-one
Broadening the options through coaching
 
Unleashing strength and motivation
Coaching for performance
 
Practice, practice, practice
Coaching right from the start
 

Implementation agreements for the phase between the third and fourth modules

Module 4 | 14 – 15 February 2025

Situation-based coaching

Knowing when, where and how to apply a coaching approach

The fourth module is dedicated to deepening your learning and making your coaching approach feasible in everyday working life. You will learn more about situations that lend themselves to coaching, like developmental talks or conflicts between team members that require your attention. In addition, you will experiment with facilitating team meetings by applying a coaching approach and observing the impact on the outcome. Finally, you will figure out how to position yourself and your coaching approach as part of your leadership style.

What has happened in the meantime?
Reflecting on the phase between 
the third and fourth modules
 
Handing over responsibility for their career
Turning developmental talks into coaching conversations
 
The anatomy of peace
Understanding conflicts
 
When two quarrel
Understanding assumptions in conflict
Creating tangible outcomes
The impact of applying a coaching approach in team meetings
 
Managing challenges differently
Creating a coaching culture in your team
 
The key to acceptance
Position yourself and your leadership style
 
Practice, practice, practice
Coaching right to the end

We look forward to your call!

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