8. What is a coach? A large, covered, four-wheeled carriage used in the C16th-C19th as a public conveyance, with seats for passengers inside and an open, raised seat in front for the driver. Or "A Coach unlocks a person's potential to maximise their performance. It is about bringing out the best in them"
Start by sharing the NC aims for MLDP This is the basis for consideration of your role as a coach in MLDP 1 min
You've heard the outline of the programme in the joint session Consider - what's in it for you? the school? the participant When you've written them stick them on the expectations sheet on the wall We'll come back to them later 3 mins
OK thse are the objectives for this particular coaching workshop Have any of you had any formal training in leadership coaching? It requires practice as well as theory to develop skills and reflection and feedback on your practice. Tonight we don't have time to engage in coaching practice. There are several organisations that run coaching courses and if this group would like a future practical session, Jamie and |i could run an additional session. 2 mins
Stress confidentiality aspect Practising coaching Enabling reflection Agreeing actions Start thinking like coaches When you were the person sharing your knowledge of the participant, what Qs did your partner ask that helped you to formulate ways in which you can help them to succeed? Why was that a good question? 10 mins
Ask the group 3 mins
Consider this definition of coaching
Being concious of the definition of coaching look at the nine quotes & put them in to a diamond nine order For those of you not familiar with a diamond nine - the most importnat goes at the top, least important at the bottom You might wish to add your own additional coaching skill that you feel should be included Blue tac on to A4 paper
2 mins to shape diamond Get up and move to a different table & partner, someone you haven't talked with yet & share diamond 3 mins to discuss choices Total 6 mins
What do we mean by each - ask individuals 1. Trust & confidence 2. Agreeing intentions - what will be done, when 3. etc 3 mins
Anyone have any issues with this? Or wish to add any other definitely nots? 2 mins
Diagnostic - develop understanding of stengths & areas for development - will shape your meetings early on
5 mins to go through each stage & take questions
Collate the intentions to share with participants on a flipchart At this stage do you have any questions about the programme? Or requests for further support 6 mins