REINVENT YOUR FUTURE

     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
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
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

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)

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?

What your "next step" for mastering your coaching skills?