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Coaching Skills: An Introduction

Learn everyday coaching techniques for supportive conversations.

Recommended for: volunteers, staff teams, community organisations

£145.00

Description

A clear and accessible introduction to everyday coaching techniques that help people think clearly, build confidence and find their own solutions. The workbook covers listening skills, non‑directive questioning, creating thinking space and supporting others without taking over. It is ideal for volunteers, parents and staff who want to use coaching approaches in supportive roles.

Who is it for?

  • Community organisations
  • Schools and academies
  • Family hubs
  • Children’s centres
  • Early help and family support teams
  • Local authority services
  • Charities supporting families or communities
  • Volunteer programmes
  • Youth, wellbeing or mentoring projects
  • Organisations wanting to strengthen supportive, non‑directive conversations

Key Learning Outcomes

Learners will:

  • Understand what coaching is and how it differs from counselling, mentoring and advice‑giving
  • Explore the mindset that underpins effective coaching, including presence, curiosity and non‑judgement
  • Learn how rapport supports safe, respectful and effective coaching conversations
  • Develop core coaching skills such as deep listening, non‑directive questioning and reflective responses
  • Understand how coaching supports change, decision‑making and goal setting, including barriers and next steps
  • Recognise the importance of boundaries, safety and scope within non‑therapeutic coaching roles

Risewell Pathways Licensing Model

This workbook is available through the Risewell Pathways Licensing Model for use within schools, community organisations, charities, services and workplaces. Select the licence scope that best fits your organisation’s needs.

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Sample Pages

You can explore the sample pages by opening the link below.

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Accredited Qualification

Level 2 Award: Coaching Skills: An Introduction

This workbook is an accredited Risewell Pathways course, approved by LASER Learning Awards. Learners can complete this unit as a stand‑alone accredited course, receiving a LASER certificate once all assessment criteria have been met.

Organisations may also choose to include this unit within a wider Risewell Pathways accredited programme, combining multiple Risewell Pathway LASER‑approved units.

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