Level 5 Certificate: Advanced Life Coaching

Course Structure

Part 1:

The Fundamentals of Life Coaching Introduction to coaching, purpose, roles and responsibilities

Difference between coach and mentor

Skills, qualities, attributes of a coach and mentor

Building relationships, rapport, environment

Effective communication skills as a coach, listening skills, questioning techniques, feedback

Procedures e.g. confidentiality, data protection, code of conduct, boundaries

Part 2:

The Art of Language and Communication Methods of building rapport, consciously and unconsciously, mirroring, body language, trust, personality and behaviour traits

Effective language, representational system, VAKS, predicates, unconscious clues, eye accessing clues, understanding the power of language in coaching, positive mood and environment, working with resistant clients, language patterns, meta model (NLP)

Questioning skills for client centred solutions Attend 2 x virtual workshop (Demonstrations and practice)

Part 3:

Coaching Process Coaching models, build on level 3: How to apply, questions to use, explore more models: GROW, OSKAR, APPROACH, ACHIEVE analysing each

Type of mentoring programmes and strategies, leadership models for team/organisational coaching: Johari’s window, KASH, Wheel of life etc.

Consultation process and agreement, client autonomy, responsibility and commitment

These are the learning outcomes offered from this course

• Explain the key principles, roles, and responsibilities of effective coaching and mentoring.
• Develop a range of communication skills, including active listening, questioning techniques, and providing feedback to support clients effectively.
• Describe the differences between coaching and mentoring and their application in various contexts.
• Identify and apply appropriate coaching models, such as GROW, OSKAR, and ACHIEVE, to structure coaching sessions and support clients in achieving their goals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the power of language in coaching, including the use of NLP techniques, to facilitate positive change and overcome barriers.
• Develop strategies for building rapport, creating a positive environment, and working with resistant clients to achieve desired outcomes.
• Outline the consultation process, including establishing goals, monitoring progress, and evaluating the effectiveness of coaching sessions.
• Identify and apply a range of coaching tools and techniques, such as EFT, mindfulness, and reframing, to support clients in their personal and professional development.
• Explain the principles of leadership and team coaching, and how coaching can be applied within organizational contexts.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate effective coaching sessions for individuals and groups, adapting approaches to meet specific client needs.