LEADERSHIP COACHING PRACTITIONER PROGRAMME
Objective of the Coaching Practitioner Programme
The objective of this programme is to provide delegates with the skills, knowledge and behaviour to competently coach others, meeting the standards identified by ICF. These competencies ensure that the delegates provide world class quality coaching.
Who should attend this Programme
Coaches who want to professionalise their business and offering, leaders and managers who aim to lead ethically and effectively, people who support others in a structured, risk free and professional manner.
The Coaching Practitioner Programme Content
This programme is based on the ICF Coaching Competencies which are:
Foundation
1. Demonstrates Ethical Practice – Understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards of coaching.
2. Embodies a Coaching Mindset – Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible and client-centred.
Co-Creating the Relationship
3. Establishes and Maintains Agreements – Partners with the client and relevant stakeholders to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship, process, plans and goals.
4. Cultivates Trust and Safety – Partners with the client to create a safe, supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of mutual respect and trust.
5. Maintains Presence – Is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident.
Communicating Effectively
6. Listens Actively – Focuses on what the client is and is not saying to fully understand what is being communicated in the context of the client systems and to support client self-expression.
7. Evokes Awareness – Facilitates client insight and learning by using tools and techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor or analogy.
Cultivating Learning and Growth
8. Facilitates Client Growth – Partners with the client to transform learning and insight into action. Promotes client autonomy in the coaching process.
The programme is split into 3 levels:
Delivery Methodology
This programme is provided using a range of innovative methods including:
- Coaching Competency Workshops: all delivery is provided online via Zoom (usually 2 sessions/ month)
- Application of Coaching Competency: coaching models (GROW, OSCAR, OCEAN), case studies for context, theories of coaching, communication, leadership and neuroscience, coaching demonstrations, recorded coaching sessions
- Coaching Circles: coaching practice in small groups which are mentored by an ICF coach
- Group and 1-2-1 Coach Mentor Sessions: to develop knowledge of coaching against competencies
- Knowledge Burst Videos: to build knowledge and maintain momentum between workshops and coaching circles
- Coaching Journal for each delegate which include all exercises and reading lists
- Verbal and Written Feedback from peers and experienced coaches identifying strengths and development areas
- Lots of Extras recommended podcasts, webinars, reading, articles
All workshops are highly facilitated using a group coaching approach. Olivia will work closely with the team to ensure that the programme is fully inclusive in terms of content, delivery, timings and dates. This will ensure that the workshop meets the needs of all learners.
Programme Roll Out
Listen to the Knowledge Burst or Podcast or Recorded Coaching Session
Attend the Live Webinar
Attend the Coaching Circle. Receive Feedback.
Attend Coach Mentoring Session (Group and 1-2-1)
Complete Personal Reflection
To achieve an ICF Credential at ACC level you will need to:
- Complete an ICF accredited Programme of at least 60 hours
- Receive coaching observation and feedback
- Receive 10 hours of coach mentoring (7 hrs - group and 3hrs - 1-2-1)
- Each coach must provide 100 coaching hours which are evidenced in a coaching log
- Each coach must provide evidence of coaching performance (recorded coaching session which is transcribed)
- Each coach must complete Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA) – multiple choice test on ethics
(1,2,3 are provided by the Full Coaching Practitioner Programme)
EXTRA SUPPORT! GUIDANCE TO ACHIEVE THE CREDENTIAL IS BUILT INTO THE FULL COACHING PRACTITIONER PROGRAMME.
Total Programme Hours: approx. 60 hrs
Course Dates
LEVEL 1 - CORE | |||
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PROGRAMME LAUNCH |
Principles of Coaching, Goal Setting, Your Purpose |
1 HOUR |
7 October 2026 |
WORKSHOP 1 |
Evoking Awareness |
09:30 to 13:00 |
22 October 2026 |
WORKSHOP 2 |
Listens Actively |
09:30 to 13:00 |
5 November 2026 |
COACHING CIRCLE 1 |
Practice coaching competencies (you will receive feedback) |
3 hours (groups of three) |
12 or 13 November 2026 |
GROUP COACH MENTORING 1 |
Review of coaching practice against coaching competencies |
3 hours (groups of three) |
26 or 27 November 2026 |
LEVEL 2 - GROWTH | |||
|---|---|---|---|
WORKSHOP 3 |
Evokes Awareness: Limiting Beliefs and Reframing Techniques |
09:30 to 13:00 |
10 December 2026 |
COACHING CIRCLE 2 |
Practice coaching competencies |
3 hours (groups of three) |
17or 18 December 2026 |
GROUP MENTORING |
Review of coaching practice against coaching competencies |
3 hours (groups of three) |
7 or 8 January 2027 |
WORKSHOP 4 |
Embodying a Coaching Mindset |
09:30 to 13:00 |
28 January 2027 |
WORKSHOP 5 |
Coaching Presence |
09:30 to 13:00 |
11 February 2027 |
COACHING CIRCLE 3 |
Practice coaching competencies |
3 hours (groups of three) |
25 or 26 February 2027 |
1-2-1 COACH MENTORING |
Review of coaching practice against coaching competencies |
1.5 hour per person |
w/c 1 March 2027 |
LEVEL 3 - EXCELLENCE | |||
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WORKSHOP 6 |
Demonstrates Ethical Practice: Trust and Safety |
09:30 to 13:00 |
18 March 2027 |
WORKSHOP 7 |
Establishes and Maintains Agreements |
09:30 to 13:00 |
1 April 2027 |
COACHING CIRCLE 4 |
Practice coaching competencies |
3 hours (groups of three) |
15 or 16 April 2027 |
GROUP COACH MENTORING |
Review of coaching practice against coaching competencies |
3 hours (groups of three) |
29 or 30 April 2027 |
WORKSHOP 8 |
Facilitates Growth: Guide to achieving ICF Coach Credentialling |
09:30 to 13:00 |
13 May 2027 |
COACHING CIRCLE 5 |
Practice coaching competencies |
3 hours (groups of three) |
20 or 21 May 2027 |
1-2-1 COACH MENTORING |
Review of coaching practice against coaching competencies |
1.5 hour per person |
1 June 2027 |
GROUP REFLECTION SESSION/ICF CREDENITAL CLINIC |
Facilitated reflection on coaching competency |
1 hour |
24 September 2027 |
LEVEL 1 - CORE
PROGRAMME LAUNCH
Principles of Coaching, Goal Setting, Your Purpose
1 hour
7 October 2026
WORKSHOP 1
Evoking Awareness
09:30 – 13:00
22 October 2026
WORKSHOP 2
Listens Actively
09:30 – 13:00
5 November 2026
COACHING CIRCLE 1
Practice coaching competencies (you will receive feedback)
3 hours (groups of three)
12 or 13 November 2026
GROUP COACH MENTORING 1
Review of coaching practice against coaching competencies
3 hours (groups of three)
26 or 27 November 2026
LEVEL 2 - GROWTH
WORKSHOP 3
Evokes Awareness: Limiting Beliefs and Reframing Techniques
09:30 – 13:00
10 December 2026
COACHING CIRCLE 2
Practice coaching competencies
3 hours (groups of three)
17 or 18 December 2026
GROUP MENTORING
Review of coaching practice against coaching competencies
3 hours (groups of three)
7 or 8 January 2027
WORKSHOP 4
Embodying a Coaching Mindset
09:30 to 13:00
28 January 2027
WORKSHOP 5
Coaching Presence
09:30 to 13:00
11 February 2027
COACHING CIRCLE 3
Practice coaching competencies
3 hours (groups of three)
25 or 26 February 2027
1-2-1 COACH MENTORING
Review of coaching practice against coaching competencies
1.5 hour per person
w/c 1 March 2027
LEVEL 3 - EXCELLENCE
WORKSHOP 6
Demonstrates Ethical Practice: Trust and Safety
09:30 – 13:00
18 March 2027
WORKSHOP 7
Establishes and Maintains Agreements
09:30 to 13:00
1 April 2027
COACHING CIRCLE 4
Practice coaching competencies
3 hours (groups of three)
15 or 16 April 2027
GROUP COACH MENTORING
Review of coaching practice against coaching competencies
3 hours (groups of three)
29 or 30 April 2027
WORKSHOP 8
Facilitates Growth: Guide to achieving ICF Coach Credentialling
09:30 to 13:00
13 May 2027
COACHING CIRCLE 5
Practice coaching competencies
3 hours (groups of three)
20 or 21 May 2027
1-2-1 COACH MENTORING
Review of coaching practice against coaching competencies
1.5 hour per person
1 June 2027
GROUP REFLECTION SESSION
ICF Credential Clinic – Facilitated reflection on coaching competency
1.5 hour
24 September 2027
Investment
CORE
- Each level's cost includes everything required to apply for ICF credential – competency development, coaching practice, feedback and coach mentoring.
GROWTH
- You will also receive ongoing support beyond completion of the programme to help you through the ICF credentialling process.
EXCELLENCE
- You can pay before you complete each level or pay as one lump sum. Speak to Olivia about a flexible payment plan to ensure that it works for you!
Not included: ICF Credential Fee which is made directly to ICF when completing your credential application
Programme Objectives and Themes
Foundation skills of coaching using a range of models including GROW, OCEAN, OSCAR
Using coaching to explore thinking habits and limiting beliefs
Heighten sensitivity and awareness towards the meaning behind language and build questioning confidence
Build knowledge of how to use awareness of verbal and non-verbal communication to build trust
Build knowledge of embedding coaching into your leadership style
Connect your purpose to coaching and your role within the business
What is Coaching?
Coaching is when an individual uses a structured process or model and open questioning techniques to communicate with another individual. This is usually in the format of a conversation between two people but can also be used in a group format. The model used should be appropriate to the individual or group. Coaching is not about the past but is focussed on the future, creating solutions and fully exploring possibility. Questions used in coaching should, when possible, be framed in the positive and be simple and easy to understand. Coaching is about providing an individual with time and space to think.
The Purpose of Coaching
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin
ICF (International Coaching Federation) defines coaching as partnering with others in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. Pioneer of coaching and leadership, Sir John Whitmore echoes this description with his definition ‘Coaching is about unlocking people’s potential to maximise their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them’. The ability to learn, actively develop self-awareness, critically analyse situations and manage reactions are emerging as the true indicators of great personal leadership and markers of potential success. A coaching approach to communicating with others is a key leadership trait and coaching is recognised as a truly transformational learning methodology.
How can Coaching Benefit an Organisation?
Coaching has multi-faceted benefits for organisations some of which include:
- The development of leaders to become more Emotionally Intelligent in order to lead and communicate more effectively
- The development of leaders, managers and team members to conduct effective and impactful performance conversations
- An increase in trust and engagement between leaders and team members which can result in increased productivity and efficiency and reduced absence and presenteeism
- Development of increased confidence and self-worth in individuals
- Increased capability when thinking strategically
- Happier, healthier team members who are equipped with the tools to manage themselves and lead others with confidence