Become a Certified Strengths Coach & learn the Language of Strengths

STRENGTHS COACHING CERTIFICATION

This programme equips participants to become certified as a NeuWorx Strengths Coach.​  Requirements: Gallup CliftonStrengths Full34 assessment. Platform: *Virtual (life online via Zoom) Duration: 8 weeks (2 x 2,5 hours per week) Tools: Gallup’s CliftonStrengths and VIA Character. Early Bird Special: R15 500 excl VAT | US$ 1 100 (before 7 March 2020) Normal Price: ZAR19 800 excl VAT | US$ 1400 (incl training material) Next Course Starts on: Tuesday & Thursday evenings 7 April 2020 for 8 weeks.

PATHWAY 1:​​​​​ NeuWorx STRENGTHS ​Coaching

MODULE 1: Introduction to Coaching

• What is coaching?
• When is coaching needed?
• What makes a good strengths coach?
• The different coaching approaches & arenas  
• Different strengths coaching models 
• Practicum

MODULE 2:Practical Coaching Guidelines

• Structure & design of a typical coaching session
• Effective goal setting (4E Model)
• Using the GROW Model in strengths coaching
• Using the Appreciative Inquiry Model in strengths coaching
• General guidelines for effective coaching
• Coaching skills, competencies & resources
• Practicum

MODULE 3: The ICF's 11 Core Competencies Setting the Foundation 

• Meeting ethical guidelines and professional standards
• Establish the coaching agreement
• Practicum

Co-Creating the Relationship  SELF STUDY

• Establish Trust and Intimacy with the coachee
• Maintaining you Coaching Presence

Communicating Effectively SELF STUDY

• The Art of Active Listening
• Using Powerful Questioning
• Applying Direct Communication

Facilitating Learning & Results 

• Creating awareness
• Designing actions
• Planning and goal setting
• Managing progress and accountability
• Practicum

MODULE 4:Neuro-Based Strengths Coaching

• ​Let’s talk Strengths
• Understanding Talent and Strength
• Important Definitions
• How much of a person can you change?
• Five clues to talent
• The “Talent House”
• Understanding “Weakness”

The CliftonStrengths Assessment

• More on the CliftonStrengths Assessment – Know your Tool
• The 34 CliftonStrengths Talent Themes
• Understanding and Identifying Talent Management

Deep Dive into Talens & Strengths

• Talent needs
• The art of Talent Dynamics
• Understanding your Core Theme
• Understanding your Ignition Theme
• Understanding your Relaxing Theme
• Understanding your (possible) Guilt Theme
• Understanding your Spiritual Theme
• Deeper Understanding of Talents
• Knowing Self: Strengths Coaching “Blind Spots”

MODULE 5:

• Wrapping Up
• The Way Forward

At the end of this training programme, you will: 

• Have a clear understanding of professional coaching and what it entails.
• Be equipped with credible lstrengths coaching models and frameworks.
• Have a good understanding of neuro-based strengths coaching, and how to apply it.
• Be competent in the Appreciative Inquiry (strengths perspective) coaching model for use as a coaching design and guideline.
• Be competent in the use of the International Coach Federation’s (ICF) 11 Core Competencies.
• Understand and coach for effective strengths management and strengths-based behaviour change.
• Be able to design a unique strengths coaching journey for a client.
• Be able to design a unique lstrengths coaching journey for a coachee.
• Be observed in your coaching skills in line with the requirement of the ICF.
• Receive dual-accreditation as a NeuWorx (SLI) and Equip2Equip Strengths Coach.
• Be able to submit your training at the ICF for accreditation towards obtaining your ACC level certification (Portfolio Pathway).

LEARNING OUTCOMES  At the end of this training programme, you will:

• Have a clear understanding of professional coaching and what it entails.
• Be equipped with credible lstrengths coaching models and frameworks.
• Have a good understanding of neuro-based strengths coaching, and how to apply it.
• Be competent in the Appreciative Inquiry (strengths perspective) coaching model for use as a coaching design and guideline.
• Be competent in the use of the International Coach Federation’s (ICF) 11 Core Competencies.
• Understand and coach for effective strengths management and strengths-based behaviour change.
• Be able to design a unique strengths coaching journey for a client.
• Be able to design a unique lstrengths coaching journey for a coachee.
• Be observed in your coaching skills in line with the requirement of the ICF.
• Receive dual-accreditation as a NeuWorx (SLI) and Equip2Equip Strengths Coach.
• Be able to submit your training at the ICF for accreditation towards obtaining your ACC level certification (Portfolio Pathway).
• As part of our commitment to Interdependence and collaberation, this Coach Training is part of a paid referral agreement between WITH and NeuWorx Strategic Leadership Institute.