"Your Path to Success: A Roadmap of Learning"
Module 1: Introduction to Business Coaching
- Overview of business coaching as a profession by business trainers
- Differences between coaching, mentoring, consulting, and training
- The role of a business coach and business trainers in modern organizations
- The ethical framework of coaching taught by business trainers
Module 2: Personal Leadership Development
- Understanding personal leadership styles and strengths
- Emotional intelligence and its role in leadership
- Self-awareness and self-management techniques for coaches
- Goal setting and time management for coaches
Module 3: Coaching Models and Techniques by business trainers
- Introduction to popular coaching models (e.g., GROW model, CLEAR model)designed with experience of business trainers Active listening, powerful questioning, and feedback techniques
- Building rapport and trust with clients
- Setting clear coaching objectives and outcomes
Module 4: Fundamentals of Business Strategy
- Understanding business fundamentals: vision, mission, and strategy
- Basics of marketing, sales, and operations in business contexts
- Business challenges faced by small to medium-sized enterprises
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics
Module 5: Building Coaching Relationships
- Establishing coaching agreements and setting expectations
- Maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Conducting effective first sessions and goal-setting meetings
- Managing difficult clients and conflict resolution
Practical Assignments:
- Practice coaching sessions with peers
- Self-assessments and reflection exercises
Module 6: Advanced Coaching Techniques
- Advanced questioning by business trainers and teaching techniques
- Dealing with complex emotions and behavioral change
- Coaching for accountability and long-term success
- Handling resistance and roadblocks in coaching
Module 7: Team Coaching and Leadership
- Dynamics of coaching groups and teams
- Facilitating team collaboration and performance improvement
- Coaching team leaders and managers to build high-performing teams
- Strategies made by business trainers for coaching in remote and hybrid work environments
Module 8: Organizational Leadership and Culture
- Leadership roles in organizational culture transformation
- Coaching for leadership development in different industries
- Navigating organizational politics and power structures
- Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in business leadership
Module 9: Coaching for Change Management
- Understanding the psychology of change in organizations
- Coaching executives and teams through change initiatives
- Leading through mergers, acquisitions, and business restructuring
- Identifying and overcoming resistance to change
Module 10: Business Scaling and Growth Strategies
- Coaching entrepreneurs and businesses for sustainable growth
- Financial literacy and coaching business owners on financial health
- Identifying new market opportunities and business expansion
- Scaling operations while maintaining company culture and performance
Practical Assignments:
- Group coaching sessions with peer feedback
- Case studies on business challenges and leadership coaching
Module 11: Practical Business Coaching
- Designing and executing a full coaching program for a client
- Developing long-term coaching strategies for clients
- Monitoring progress and adjusting coaching plans
- Managing client expectations and delivering measurable outcomes
Module 12: Coaching Specializations
- Coaching for specific industries (technology, retail, healthcare, etc.)
- Niche coaching (e.g., executive coaching, startup coaching, leadership development)
- Customizing coaching frameworks for various business sizes and sectors
- Coaching women, minority, and underrepresented business leaders
Module 13: Client Acquisition and Business Growth
- Building a personal brand as a business coach
- Marketing your coaching services (digital marketing, referrals, and networking)
- Creating packages and pricing your services
- Growing a coaching practice: from solo coaching to running a coaching business
Module 14: Ethics and Professional Standards
- Adhering to international coaching standards (ICF guidelines, etc.)
- Ethical dilemmas in coaching and how to handle them
- Continuing education and staying current with coaching trends
- Professional development and the importance of mentoring in the coaching industry
Module 20: Capstone Project
Overview: The Capstone Project is designed to synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the business coaching program. Participants will create a comprehensive coaching plan that demonstrates their ability to apply coaching frameworks, techniques, and strategies in a real-world context.
Module 15: Final Assessment and Certification
- Complete a capstone project: real-world business coaching experience with a client or business
- Submit documentation of the coaching process and outcomes
- Final presentation of results, client testimonials, and self-reflection
- Certification examination and panel evaluation
Objectives:
- Apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios
- Develop a customized coaching plan for a selected client or case study
- Showcase coaching skills and methodologies learned in previous modules
- Present findings and receive constructive feedback