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Welcome to Optimising Coaching . . .
Becoming a Coach or Mentor As someone who has a real interest in coaching and mentoring you are likely to be keen to find out more about Optimising Coaching (OC) and how we can support your development. It might be that you intend to use coaching and mentoring within your current role in an organisation, offer it as a service within your own business or primarily to enhance your own skills as a leader or manager. Whatever the reason working with OC will enable you to achieve your specific goals. As a participant on our coaching and mentoring programmes you will graduate with the insights, knowledge, skills and experience to significantly increase your personal and professional potential as well as support others to achieve theirs. As experienced coaches and mentors ourselves our starting point is always your own self development. This is the key to working effectively with each unique individual you coach or mentor whether it is on a day to day basis or within a more formal, structured 1:1 or team coaching setting. As a skilled coach and mentor you will be able to recognise when a coaching or mentoring approach is appropriate and will know how to flex the way you work to empower and support others. We offer a full range of programmes from Level 2 to
Level 7. However, if you are engaged in a middle or senior management role we recommend the Level 5 (degree level) programme. If you are in a more senior post, or want to coach or mentor others in executive positions, we recommend the Level 7 (master’s level) programme. However, there are no hard and fast rules for which programme you undertake. We are happy to support you in thinking through what is right for you. Our programmes are accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) and a nationally recognised qualification is available should you choose that option. This qualification is recognised by all Higher Education Institutes including universities, professional and commissioning bodies. Our Certificate programmes give you a good grounding in coaching and mentoring practice. However, if you intend to use coaching and mentoring in a way where you will be conducting formal coaching sessions with clients, either as an internal coach or mentor or an independent coach, we recommend our Diploma programmes. These have a higher proportion of time focused purely on the practice of coaching and mentoring that is recommended by professional bodies and often asked for by clients.
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The xué Way - Practice Informing Learning All Optimising Coaching programmes focus their attention on the process and practice of coaching and mentoring which we call The xué Way. xué (sh’way - Mandarin for ‘to learn’) underpins our belief that it is only through reflection on practice that you develop the deeper level insights you require, about yourself and others, to be able to work confidently, effectively and ethically with each one of your clients. Coaching and mentoring theory, differing approaches and methodologies, skills, tools and techniques will be the backdrop rather than the primary focus of your programme.
The achievement of a national qualification, for those who take this route, is a public statement of the commitment you are making to best practice and ongoing learning. All our training programmes are delivered by coaches for coaches and on our programmes you will coach and be coached and mentored. Throughout the face-to-face sessions you will be expected to take the role of client and coach in a real context. Your Lead Coaches are qualified and experienced successful coaches who all run their own coaching practice either independently or as an internal coach.
One of the first things I noticed about my Coaching and Mentoring Programme was that it talked-the-talk and walked-the-walk of coaching and mentoring. I genuinely felt that my needs were put first and I was supported from beginning to end. I was surprised and delighted by the level of self- awareness the programme allowed me to develop. It was an unexpected bonus, and one that has enabled me to be a more effective coach and to be more connected to the people I work, collaborate and live with! I highly and happily recommend anyone interested in coaching and mentoring to contact Optimising Coaching
Sue Sanford Susan Sanford Consulting
Training at the Optimising Coaching base in Derbyshire
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What to expect on an OC Coaching and Mentoring Programme On an OC Coaching and Mentoring Programme you will experience, or will be provided with:
• a very practical, enjoyable and personalised learning experience
• a personal coach/tutor to support you through every stage of your programme
• an individualised Personal Learning Plan
• the opportunity to undertake coaching and mentoring and receive feedback in a safe and relaxed environment
• time to explore new learning safely and reflectively, and test out new ways of working in a risk free environment
• a solid grounding in relevant theories, approaches, coaching tools and techniques
• support for individualised learning with access to dedicated materials on the OC website
• for the duration of your programme, membership of the OC Coaching Community including the
Keeping in Touch (KIT) workshops at no extra cost • a chance to network and learn from other coaches and mentors within the OC Coaching Community and the KIT workshops • on completion of your programme, an option to benefit from continued
support through membership of the OC Coaching Community
• an experience that is of high quality and which brings access to nationally recognised and valued qualifications
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The Benefits of The xué Way Having completed an OC Coaching and Mentoring Programme you will . . .
• have gained the necessary insights, knowledge and understanding about yourself and others to be able to work effectively as a coach or mentor within your own organisation or as an independent coach
• know how to work ethically and to keep you and your clients safe
• have developed and practiced a comprehensive and optimising approach to coaching and mentoring using all the skills, tools and
• be able to work with clients from any background
or context
• have identified and built on your strengths and developed strategies for continuous development
• have successfully completed a programme of personal and professional development and, where relevant, achieved a national qualification
methodologies available to you (in contrast to some approaches that emphasise the use of one or two methodologies)
• have the confidence and conviction to demonstrate that coaching and mentoring is an effective mechanism for supporting individuals and for organisational development
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Your Relationship and Journey with Optimising Coaching We believe that ongoing development is central to supporting you as a coach and mentor to work ethically and to continue to be the best coach and mentor that you can be. To demonstrate this, full and free access to the OC Coaching Community Coach and Mentor Support & Development Programme is made available to you for the duration of the modular part of your programme. This includes participation in OC’s highly regarded ‘Keeping in Touch’ (KIT) workshops which are held quarterly. The KITs include group supervision, coaching practice, workshop sessions and an opportunity to network. After completion of your programme, you can opt for continued membership of the OC Coaching
Community, a community of like-minded people who want to benefit from sharing their learning with each other. Both during and after you have finished your Coaching and Mentoring programme, support and encouragement from Optimising Coaching and every one of our community members is readily available to you. If you wish to continue on to a further qualification in coaching and mentoring, or leadership and management, the credits gained through our ILM Programmes are nationally recognised. OC graduates who progress on to one of our higher level programmes will also be given credit for the work they have completed with us already.
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Our Level 5 Programme Level 5 Coaching & Mentoring Certificate and Diploma As an ILM Approved Centre OC offers Certificate and Diploma Coaching and Mentoring Programmes leading to a national qualification recognised by employers, commissioners, Higher Education, professional coaching associations and clients. Our Level 5 (degree level) programmes carry credits which can contribute towards an undergraduate or post graduate degree. In considering an OC Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring Programme you are likely to be . . .
• a middle/senior manager or leader wishing to incorporate coaching and mentoring into your leadership and/or
• working in a training and development role with peers and/or middle or senior managers and leaders
• a current freelance consultant, coach or mentor working at senior/middle leadership levels, or intend to become one in the future
OC provided me with coaching training during 2014/15 to support achievement of an IML Level 5 Programme in Coaching and Mentoring. The training and support offered was excellent covering both core skills and the development of wider thinking in areas such as health coaching and self-compassion. The training develops the vital self-awareness that coaching requires as well as focus on the client and customer. This philosophical approach imbues the whole experience with OC and I have no hesitation in recommending them both as training providers and coaches.
James Bunt, Managing Director Gordian Management
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Level 5 Programme Outline
Programme Purpose The purpose of the programme is for you to gain the insights, understanding, knowledge, skills and behaviours for you to work holistically and ethically with individuals and groups as an internal coach in an organisation or within a coaching or consultancy practice. Programme Elements OC Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring Programmes are highly practical in nature and bring together an appropriate combination of live coaching and mentoring opportunities and distance learning personalised to meet your specific needs. They include the following elements . . . • Programme Introduction and pre-programme
preparation including completion of, and feedback from, a diagnostic tool (no extra cost) to gain personal insights and facilitate growth
• Five face to face full-day modules, supporting skill
development and practice, spread across the Programme. These are usually organised in 3 Modules:
Module 1 Starting your journey as a coach and mentor (2 days)
Module 2 Establishing an effective coaching and mentoring relationship (2 days)
Module 3 Extending your practice as a coach or mentor (1 day)
• Live coaching and mentoring practice (12 hours for
the Certificate and 100 hours for the Diploma) and completion of your Personal Coaching Diary. Throughout this element you will be supervised by a qualified coaching supervisor.
• Personalised learning supported through continuous access to learning materials and resources, hosted on the OC Coaching Community website, and completion of a Personal Learning Log
• Completion of three mandatory assignments if you choose to attain the ILM qualification (optional). This element is supported by group tutorials and access to your personal tutor
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Programme Timescale The above elements are usually spread over approximately 9 months for both the Certificate and Diploma programmes. The additional coaching hours and supervision for the Diploma can extend beyond this as required. Many of our participants are often concerned that they will have difficulties in completing the live coaching element, particularly for the Diploma programme. They usually find that their concerns are unfounded and many of our graduates transferred from the certificate to the diploma programme as their confidence grew in
both themselves and the training and support they received. Assignments associated with the ILM qualification need to be completed and submitted within three years of starting your programme. Ongoing Support As an OC Coaching and Mentoring Programme participant you will be automatically enrolled into the OC Coaching Community.
As I started my Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring programme I was keen to build on my people- centred approach to leadership. The programme’s experiential approach enhanced my coaching and mentoring skills and I now use coaching both formally and informally to support and empower my colleagues. I also feel better equipped to support my organisation through more effective strategic partnerships. I now want to contribute towards developing a coaching culture in my organisation so that we may all may reap the benefits. I highly recommend a this Coaching and Mentoring programme to anyone wanting to improve the quality of their relationships both in and out of their workplace. Ruby Bhattal
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Our Level 7 Executive Coaching & Mentoring Certificate and Diploma As an ILM Approved Centre Optimising Coaching offers Certificate and Diploma Coaching and Mentoring Programmes leading to a national qualification recognised by employers, commissioners, Higher Education, professional coaching associations and clients. Our Level 7 (Master’s degree level) programmes carry credits which can contribute towards an undergraduate or post graduate degree. In considering an OC Level 7 Coaching and Mentoring Programme you are likely to be . . .
• an executive or senior executive wishing to incorporate coaching and mentoring into your leadership and/or
• working in a training and development role with executive and senior executive leaders
• a current freelance consultant, coach or mentor working at executive leadership levels, or you intend to become one in the future
I completed the Level 7 Executive Coaching and Mentoring programme in 2013 and would strongly recommend it to aspiring coaches. The programme has been carefully structured to meet the demands of the ILM accreditation, yet is tailored to participants' needs and previous experiences. It is strongly led by a skilled and experienced coach who provides a supportive context for learning and who models ethical, reflective practice. The programme provides a strong practical toolkit and the skills and confidence to develop as a coaching practitioner. The continuing support when the taught programme ends, through regular workshops and access to professional supervision, is invaluable. Rik Boxer
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Level 7 Programme Outline
Programme Purpose The purpose of the programme is for you to gain the insights, understanding, knowledge, skills and behaviours for you to work holistically and ethically with individuals and groups as an internal coach in an organisation or within a coaching or consultancy practice. Programme Elements OC Coaching and Mentoring Programmes are highly practical in nature and bring together an appropriate combination of live coaching and mentoring opportunities and distance learning personalised to meet your specific needs. They include the following elements . . . • Programme Introduction and pre-programme
preparation including completion of, and feedback from a diagnostic tool (no extra cost) to gain personal insights and facilitate growth
• Six face to face full-day modules, supporting skill development and practice, spread across the Programme. These are usually organised in 3 Modules:
Module 1 Understanding yourself and others in a Coaching and
Mentoring Context (2 days)
Module 2 Understanding the Coaching and Mentoring Dynamic between you and your client (2 days)
Module 3 Understanding how you work as an optimising coaching or mentoring practitioner (2 days)
• Live coaching and mentoring practice (20 hours for
the Certificate and 100 hours for the Diploma) and completion of your Personal Coaching Diary. Throughout this element you will be supervised by a qualified coaching supervisor.
• Personalised learning supported through continuous
access to learning materials and resources hosted on the OC Coaching Community website together with the completion of your Personal Learning Log
• A Personal Interest Study
• Completion of three mandatory assignments if you choose to attain the ILM qualification (optional). This element is supported by group tutorials and access to your personal tutor
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Programme Timescale The above elements are usually spread over approximately 12 months for both the Certificate and Diploma programmes. The additional coaching hours and supervision for the Diploma can extend beyond this as required. Many of our participants are often concerned that they will have difficulties in completing the live coaching element, particularly for the Diploma programme. They usually find that their concerns are unfounded and many of our graduates transferred from the certificate to the diploma programme as their confidence grew in both themselves and the training and support they received.
Assignments associated with the ILM qualification need to be completed and submitted within three years of starting your programme. Ongoing Support As an OC Coaching and Mentoring Programme participant you will be automatically enrolled into the OC Coaching Community.
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On graduation As a graduate of an OC Coaching and Mentoring Programme you will be . . .
• Confident . . . Your practical experience, and the support you receive, will enable you to establish a meaningful, appropriate and effective coaching relationship with each individual client
• Competent . . . The, insights, knowledge and skills you have gained on your OC Coaching and Mentoring Programme will have given you access to a wide range of approaches, models and resources that enable you to work in the most appropriate and effective way with each individual client
• Credible . . . You will be able to demonstrate that you are a qualified coaching and
mentoring practitioner who has the ability to work holistically with clients from any background regardless of your own
• Continually Developing . . . Receive ongoing professional and
personal support as a member of the OC Coaching and Mentoring Community
We will be delighted to support you on your coaching and mentoring journey and hope that you will choose to work with Optimising Coaching.
