Coach Development

Introduction to Coach Development

Historically, we have focused on supporting leaders, managers, and employees in the workplace, giving them space and time to think. Over recent years, however, as the demand for coaches has increased and organisations see the value in their work, it has also been a pleasure to support more coaches who are either full time coaches or have coaching as part of their leadership remit. Coaches undertake such valuable work, that putting in place various programmes to support them has been rewarding.

How we work

We work with coaches from a broad range of cultures, backgrounds, and experience levels, from those just starting out to those wishing to reach the next level in their careers. We work with freelance coaches, coaches in organisations and leaders who are coaches as part of their role.

If you are interested in finding out more about how coaching supervision or mentoring might support your career, please get in touch.

What is coach development?

We offer three kinds of coaching development programmes: mentor coaching, coaching supervision and coaching. We run both individual and group coaching programmes, often over a six-month time frame, and group coaching can accommodate up to six delegates.

Mentor Coaching

We work alongside a coach to help them understand their strengths and put in place goals to encourage them to grow as a coach. We use the ICF core competencies framework to guide our thinking on this. Our Lead Coach, Jackie, also offers and works on several group mentoring programmes.

Coaching Supervision

Providing a space for coaches to consider how they show up in their coaching sessions. It provides a safe space to review the challenges and reflect on their approach.

Coaching for Coaches

Providing a safe space for coaches to work on themselves and increase their awareness.

Benefits of coach development

Whilst some of the ICF/ ACC and PCC certifications require mentoring to be part of the learning process, our Head Coach Jackie also offers this in an ongoing capacity. We do often find, however, that there is a natural curiosity with coaches to continue to build on the knowledge to be able to better support the individuals they work with. Typically the benefits of focusing on your development as a coach are:

To gain new tools and techniques that will help you to support the individuals you work with.
To gain a fresh perspective on a particular topic.
To be better equipped to help those you work with.

To be an ongoing development programme to continue to grow and develop.
To inspire you.

ICF Group

We run an ICF coaching group meeting most months. These meetings are for accredited coaches or those on their way to being accredited. They are a perfect way to connect with like-minded coaches and build on your coaching skills in a safe space. Get in touch to see how this could work for you.

Get in touch

Lets see how we can help your organisation to build high-performing teams.

Client Testimonials

Working with Jackie as a supervisor has been fantastic. Her insight and skill around the space is brilliant. I’ve really enjoyed the way she points out different techniques to reflect on what’s going on and challenges so that you know she deeply cares about the outcome while not being afraid to ask hard questions. The fishbowl was particularly great. She is a true professional in the space, so if you’re considering working with a supervisor as part of your coaching practice, I couldn’t recommend her more.

I have worked with Jackie on multiple occasions and have always had very valuable coaching interactions with her, both individually, and within a group. In these sessions, through Jackie’s skill and curiosity, I have learned a great deal about myself, and coaching in general. Jackie is very generous and inclusive in her approach. In addition, Jackie, has set up, and now runs, a fantastic, highly participative, ICF coaching group where like-minded coaches grow and develop, a group which I have the pleasure being part of. I have always found Jackie, warm, and highly professional - she is a fantastic facilitator and extremely talented Executive Coach, and I would, definitely, recommend her. Thank you, Jackie, for always creating that safe space for personal exploration, where everyone can contribute as much or as little as they like, but always feel that they come away with something new and exciting!

Jackie led the excellent 'Coach the Coach' ICF-accredited course that I recently completed. Jackie is a consummate professional with some of the best facilitation and coaching skills I have had the pleasure to work with. She successfully created a safe, flexible and constructive environment for me and my colleagues to practise, trial and take risks as we developed our coaching skills over 4 months. Thank you Jackie for delivering such a wonderful course.

I began working with Jackie during a stressful time in my life which had resulted in me transitioning jobs. I specifically approached her due to her Professional ICF Coaching qualification and experience. She is kind, patient and supportive, allowing me to explore my situation and gain a deeper understanding of myself. She is also extremely perceptive and insightful, both challenging me and re-framing my thoughts when appropriate. Jackie supports me with a huge amount of respect, openness and honesty, which helps me to move forward with every individual session we have. I have learnt a lot about myself and about good coaching from working with Jackie. Whilst I know that I own my problems, I'm just glad to know that she is there to support me in moving forward when I need her.

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