"The School of Coaching
Certification Course is a marvellous demonstration of a practical course
with exceptional tutors - which brings out the creative element of the
whole coaching process. Anyone applying for this course as simply a means
to show yet another corporate objective on their CV, will be caught on
the hop. This is a course for the courageous. It offers insight and inspiration
to those who think that all coaching is about is teaching people to be
better at what they do. This course is about allowing the individual to
find their own way towards their own success without doubt or fear of
failure. I recommend it to anyone who wants to put the heart and soul
back into their business."
Pat Johnstone, Strategic Consultant, COI Communications
"By integrating the coaching practice into our managerial
roles it made a huge difference to the buy-in of other department members to
what was at the time a radical and difficult change for us. Experiencing this
programme as a team had the added benefit of strengthening our resolve as we
were also able to coach each other through some tough situations. Coaching is
now a way of life, at home, at work but more importantly has developed across
the organisation and makes a real contribution to the cultural/behavioural shift
we are bringing about in the BBC."
Sally Spinks; Head of Learning Design, BBC Training and Development
I guess for me, it is true to say that the experience
has been life changing. Since adopting a coaching style in life, and not just
work, I have seen some remarkable results and transformations in the performance
of others and the business. Family, friends and colleagues have warmed to the
use of coaching to achieve improved performance. In so doing, I find myself
with more time to plan, free of the burden of day to day ownership of issues."
Michael Broadhurst, The Manager of the Sainsbury's store in Stockport, Greater
Manchester
I attended the coaching programme and found it to be
professional, business focused and capable of developing really effective non-directive
coaching skill. Having established a relationship with the School I have subsequently
used them in-house - to both develop coaching capability and to team coach.
I have always found the School to be helpful and results focused irrespective
of goal, group or geography.
Mike Ellis, Management Development Manager, B&Q plc
I would have no hesitation in recommending the programmes
to others. A rewarding and memorable experience for me.
Sharon Leivers, Longhurst Housing Association
"The Short Programme was for me a compact and effective
way of acquiring the basics of Coaching in a very short time. It is self-standing,
but then - if wanted - the Upgrade Programme gives the opportunity for more
in-depth practice leading to formal certification. Having both available allows
maximum choice, since for me commitment to the full Programme was not an option
from the start."
Edward Prosser, Senior Manager, Learning Strategy Unit, Department of Health
"The Short Programme was a fast but demanding journey
for me. My overall verdict is one of a highly effective programme in which a
sizeable amount of very practical knowledge and skills are transmitted in a
very short time."
Edward Prosser, Senior Manager, Learning Strategy Unit, Department of Health
"To sit with my coach for an hour once every 6 weeks
brings such clarity and liberation to my thought processes that, for me, the
experience is invaluable. The subtle prompts and challenges provide a real sense
of purpose and direction to the solution of issues and, as such, increase the
feeling of positive achievement. Indispensable."
Paul Cuttill, Chief Operating Officer, Networks, EDF Energy
I guess for me, it is true to say that the experience
has been life changing. Since adopting a coaching style in life, and not just
work, I have seen some remarkable results and transformations in the performance
of others and the business. Family, friends and colleagues have warmed to the
use of coaching to achieve improved performance. In so doing, I find myself
with more time to plan, free of the burden of day-to-day ownership of issues.
Michael Broadhurst, The Manager of the Sainsbury's store in Stockport, Greater
Manchester
The high quality of instruction received in the course
of completing the School of Coaching's' Public Programme has had a material
effect in my business life. I am able to manage and facilitate meetings much
more effectively, as well as successfully coaching managers and teams in different
areas of the organisation. There is no doubt that I have benefited immensely
from the programme and have made some useful and lasting contacts with my
course peers.
Colin Watts, General Manager, Trade Development at Freightliner
The program delivers a structured framework, enhanced
through powerful techniques that are truly transformational. The experience,
confidence and knowledge attained during and beyond the term, is life changing
and can be incorporated at home and in the workplace. A worthwhile, well presented
and professionally disseminated course.
Gary Warner, Change & Development Manager at Seeboard Powerlink, which is now
part of EDF Energy
Awareness really is curative!! Within the School of
Coaching programme, you are truly immersed in the coaching experience. I took
my first steps on learning to 'dance' with my coachees and am still learning.
The programme enabled me to learn more about myself and how I can raise my
own levels of performance.
Dawn Bentley who was, at the time of the programme PP10, Head of HR at AXA Insurance
I am writing to tell you how pleased I am with the
executive coaching work you have been doing with one of our senior managers.
The outputs of the process have been entirely positive. Our manager states
that his understanding of interpersonal issues has grown significantly, and
he has improved the management of several key meetings that he chairs. I can
vouch for an improved level of performance; he is taking a more strategic
view of whole business issues, and is providing enthusiastic support to assist
his colleagues in meeting their aspirations.
Brian Gray, Managing Director, Seeboard Powerlink, now a part of EDF Energy
I found the programme to be of enormous value, both personally
and professionally. It had great depth and breadth, and I found that almost
all of my assumptions about the nature and purpose of coaching were challenged,
and, consequently, my learning grew rapidly. The highly experiential nature
of the programme gave me increased confidence in my ability of a coach, and
addressed my insecurities about the fact that I didn't have all the answers!
The prescribed reading and case studies provided intellectual rigour, and the
learning climate created by the course tutors was supportive yet challenging.
The programme provided excellent value for money, giving me skills with immediate
application in the workplace, and with the potential for more widespread use.
Katherine Scholfield, Director Human Resources at HFC Bank
As part of my HR roles in life I have coached all sorts
of people; this programme made me think hard about my approach and the input
has proved invaluable - the best indicator of this is the positive feedback
received from clients.
John Roberts, HR Director at Greene King Brewery at Bury St Edmunds
The School of Coaching course was an enjoyable and stimulating
experience. I've learned so much that I can use practically and I'm already
seeing the benefits of applying the lessons I've learned.
Phil Rutt, Planning and Development Manager, Centrica
My experience of The School's Public Programme and my
new awareness of coaching in general, can all be summed up in three words: privilege,
wonder and humility. Some of my experiences have been truly wonderful, e.g.
straightening out a vicious circle of events into easy to take steps, which
produced the intended results ten days ahead of schedule. Results that continue
to augment my sense of wonder at the capacity of human beings. I consider it
a privilege and a wholly worthwhile life experience to have taken part in this
coaching programme and for me, accreditation was the icing on the cake.
Chris Talbot, Coaching and Mentoring, HM Customs and Excise
To sit with my coach for an hour once every 6 weeks brings
such clarity and liberation to my thought processes that, for me, the experience
is invaluable. His subtle prompts and challenges provide a real sense of purpose
and direction to the solution of issues and, as such, increase the feeling of
positive achievement. Indispensable.
Paul Cuttill, Chief Operating Officer, Networks, EDF Energy
I have long been a believer that people have immense
potential, but struggled to know how to support their development. This course
highlighted the value of non-directive coaching in enabling and developing potential
and built my own awareness of how I can help or hinder that process. It has
been invaluable to me both at work and as part of my personal development.
Sue Gill, Head of Management Development, Networks, EDF Energy
I attended the coaching programme and found it to be
professional, business focused and capable of developing really effective non-directive
coaching skill. Having established a relationship with the School I have subsequently
used them in-house - to both develop coaching capability and to team coach.
I have always found the School to be helpful and results focused irrespective
of goal, group or geography.
Mike Ellis, Management Development Manager, B&Q plc