Session 2 | Create safe space for coaching
Fall 2023 ACC-level training Schedule
SEP 6: 1-What coaching is and isn't
SEP 11: 2-Create safe space for coaching
SEP 13: 3-Learn to listen actively
SEP 18 4-Develop coaching presence
SEP 20: 5-Ask powerful questions
SEP 25: 6- Use appreciative inquiry questions
SEP 27: 7-Set coaching norms & expectations
OCT 2: 8-Practice lab 1
SEP 11: 2-Create safe space for coaching
SEP 13: 3-Learn to listen actively
SEP 18 4-Develop coaching presence
SEP 20: 5-Ask powerful questions
SEP 25: 6- Use appreciative inquiry questions
SEP 27: 7-Set coaching norms & expectations
OCT 2: 8-Practice lab 1
OCT 4: 9-Coaching clients Through Change
OCT 11: 10-Practice lab 2
OCT 16: 11-Evoke New Awareness
OCT 18: 12-Design Action Steps
OCT 23: 13-Assess Coaching skills & Impact
OCT 25: 14-Practice lab 3
OCT 30: 15-Facilitate client growth
NOV 1: 16-Direct communication skills
OCT 11: 10-Practice lab 2
OCT 16: 11-Evoke New Awareness
OCT 18: 12-Design Action Steps
OCT 23: 13-Assess Coaching skills & Impact
OCT 25: 14-Practice lab 3
OCT 30: 15-Facilitate client growth
NOV 1: 16-Direct communication skills
NOV 6: 17-Practice lab 4
NOV 8: 18-Help Clients Set & Celebrate Goals
NOV 13: 19-Coaching Groups & Teams
NOV 15: 20-Practice lab 5
NOV 27: 21-Ending Coaching Relationships
NOV 29: 22-Managing multiple clients
DEC 4: 23-Prepare for the ICF exam
DEC 15: Submit feedback & reflections
NOV 8: 18-Help Clients Set & Celebrate Goals
NOV 13: 19-Coaching Groups & Teams
NOV 15: 20-Practice lab 5
NOV 27: 21-Ending Coaching Relationships
NOV 29: 22-Managing multiple clients
DEC 4: 23-Prepare for the ICF exam
DEC 15: Submit feedback & reflections
Session 2 Host/Instructor
Jim LaDoux (Director of Coaching & Consulting)
jladoux@vibrantfaith.org | 612.865.0628
Schedule a Meeting with Jim (https://calendly.com/jladoux)
Schedule a Meeting with Jim (https://calendly.com/jladoux)
KEY OUTCOME
Understand and embrace the essential elements of creating safe space for coaching conversations.
NOTEWORTHY REMINDERS
Confidentiality is the foundation for safe space. Safe space is co-created by the client and coach.
1 | REVIEW: Learning concepts, announcements, and assignments
Concepts
- Share how you'd describe coaching to a friend or colleague.
- Share 3 benefits of being coached.
Announcements
- Explain the purpose of polls
- Start logging coach hours.
Assignments
Assignments
- Continue to read the Manual; watch the CCC videos.
- Read & comment on blogs within 48 hours.
2 | DISCUSS/DEMONSTRATE: How to create safe space
Key Concepts
Questions & Applications
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and ethical practices.
- Recognize the connection between confidentiality and building trust.
- Recognize the connection between the coaching agreements and trust.
- List ways that coaches can help create safe space for clients.
- List ways that clients can help ensure a safe space for coaching conversations.
- Which word/phrase from ICF’s coaching definition do you fine most compelling
- Describe the characteristics of the physical space that help ensure safe space.
- Determine WHERE you'll engage in coaching conversations with clients.
- What are the pros and cons of meeting in person, on Zoom, or by phone?
- What will you do this week to set up your safe space for coaching?
















