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An Introduction to Life/Career Coaching Essentials

- Empower Yourself and Others to Achieve Personal and Professional Success!

Coaching is a powerful tool for personal and professional transformation. Whether you're looking to become a certified life or career coach or simply want to develop coaching skills to guide others effectively, this 1-day course provides the foundational knowledge and practical techniques you need. Through interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises, you will learn how to help individuals set and achieve meaningful goals, overcome obstacles, and unlock their full potential. This is a foundation course that will introduce you to the world of coaching. N.B. This is not a certification course for coaching.

Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the core principles and ethics of life and career coaching.
• Develop essential coaching skills, including active listening and powerful questioning.
• Learn proven coaching models and techniques to facilitate transformation.
• Gain insights into goal setting, motivation, and overcoming limiting beliefs.
• Understand the role of emotional intelligence and mindset in coaching.
• Explore career coaching strategies to help individuals find clarity and direction.
• Build confidence in applying coaching techniques in real-life situations.

Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Life & Career Coaching

• What is Coaching? How It Differs from Mentoring, Therapy & Consulting
• Core Coaching Competencies (Based on ICF Guidelines)
• The Ethics and Responsibilities of a Coach

Module 2: Essential Coaching Skills & Techniques

• Active Listening & Building Rapport
• The Power of Asking the Right Questions
• Providing Constructive Feedback & Encouragement

Module 3: Goal Setting & Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

• SMART Goals vs. Meaningful Goals
• Identifying & Challenging Limiting Beliefs
• Motivation Strategies for Long-Term Success

Module 4: Coaching for Personal Growth & Mindset Shift

• Understanding Emotional Intelligence (EQ) & Self-Awareness
• The Role of Mindset in Personal and Career Growth
• Coaching for Confidence & Resilience

Module 5: Career Coaching Essentials

• Helping Clients Identify Strengths & Career Paths
• Career Transition & Navigating Change
• Resume Building, Interview Prep, and Personal Branding for Clients

Module 6: Conducting a Powerful Coaching Session

• Structuring a Coaching Conversation (GROW Model & Other Frameworks)
• Handling Difficult Conversations & Coaching Challenges
• Practice Coaching Sessions with Feedback

Module 7: Next Steps – Becoming a Professional Coach

• Certification & Accreditation Pathways (ICF, NLP, Positive Psychology)
• Setting Up a Coaching Practice or Integrating Coaching into Your Career
• Marketing Your Coaching Services & Building a Client Base

Who should attend

This course is ideal for:

• Individuals seeking personal growth & clarity in their career direction
• Aspiring life or career coaches
• HR professionals & managers who want to coach employees
• Entrepreneurs & leaders who want to develop coaching skills
• Anyone passionate about helping others unlock their potential

Methodology

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