Essentials of Coaching

Description

Whether you are new to coaching or simply curious, this course is perfect for you. Explore the essentials of coaching through hands-on learning and take your first steps toward becoming a certified coach. Gain the skills to support others on their learning journeys, especially during times of change, stress, or when new behaviours are needed. No prior experience is required, just bring your enthusiasm. Throughout the course, you will discover the transformative power of inspiring and supporting others, building meaningful connections, and opening up fresh perspectives.

With over two decades of experience in coaching and training at Utrecht University, we have, since 2024, distilled our expertise into a carefully crafted summer school programme that is accessible to everyone.

Ready to embark on this exciting adventure? Join us in Utrecht this summer and let's create the magic of coaching together! 

Coaching is a dynamic and skillful profession requiring focus on multiple aspects simultaneously. This programme delves into the art and science of coaching, offering practical techniques, tools, and strategies. Through hands-on experiences, personal reflection, constructive feedback, and theoretical integration, you will gain deeper insights into yourself and your approach, often discovering new perspectives that encourage growth beyond familiar patterns.

What to expect from this course:

• Initiate Learning one on one: Acquire coaching skills to launch effective learning for your coachee.
• Recognize Behaviour and Communication Patterns: Develop the ability to spot patterns in behaviour and communication, both in yourself and others.
• Intervene for Behaviour Change: Learn techniques to intervene and facilitate positive behavior change.
• Solution-Focused Approach: Understand the difference between providing solutions and fostering problem-solving skills and autonomy.
• Self-Discovery for Personal Growth: Gain self-awareness as a coach to empower others to explore new options to their questions.

In the end, this course enables you to become a more proficient professional and effective communicator in your professional and personal life. This course equips you to embark on your coaching career.

This course is intended for:

• Enthusiastic beginners keen on exploring coaching essentials and aspiring coaches eager to dive into the fundamentals
• Individuals with a curiosity for coaching, regardless of prior experience
• Those seeking to cultivate meaningful connections, inspire positive change
• Professionals looking to enhance their careers by acquiring valuable coaching skills that foster leadership and personal development

Summary of the programme:

Week 1

Day 1: Introduction to Coaching and Key Concepts

Day 2: Coaching Fundamentals and Feedback

Day 3: Goal-Setting and Coaching Practice

Day 4: Solution-Focused Coaching and Reflection

Day 5: Innovative Coaching Techniques/core qualities

Week 2

Day 6: Behavioural Patterns and Empowerment

Day 7: Communication and Emotional Intelligence

Day 8: Different Coaching Approaches

Day 9: Live Coaching Demonstrations

Day 10: Grand Finale: Coaching Expo and Finding Presentation 

Post-course practice

Upon successfully completing the "Essentials of Coaching" course, you will receive a Certificate of Participation with ECTS credits. Additionally, by completing the post-course practice to further enhance and solidify your skills, you will become a certified Level 1 Coach in "Essentials of Coaching." This certification marks a strong foundation for your coaching journey. The course is proudly offered in partnership with the Open Coaching Academy. Happy coaching!

Via this link, you can also apply for the post-course practice. 

Lecturers

Danielle Vlaanderen

Hamed Noori

Hamed Noori is an accomplished entrepreneur, coach, and educator with over 20 years of experience in leadership and management. With a background in international law, Management and a passion for peace, justice, and empowering others, he began his career as a teacher and study coach before advancing as a CEO, strategic advisor, and business leader. Since 2020, Hamed has been training new coaches at Utrecht University and has founded transformative initiatives like the (OCC), which has provided free coaching to over 2,200 students and trained 60 coaches. He later established OCAC, where he has trained over 140 participants, including students and professionals, to cultivate coaching talent and promote diversity through the principles of peace, equality, and quality education. Recognized for his contributions to student well-being and education, Hamed was honored with a Diversity and Inclusion Award nomination in 2022, celebrated as a role model for student well-being the same year, and named a game changer at Utrecht University’s Education Festival in 2023. Currently, he leads OCC and OCAC in the EU project MLIAGRO, training 20 coaches across the Netherlands, Italy, and Serbia to support the integration of migrants and locals into democratic societies.

Target audience

This course is meant for advanced bachelor and master students, and professionals. The maximum number of participants is 30. Participants will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis.

Study load

The courses will start at 10 am every day, and end between 3 pm and 4 pm. Often, there will be a homework assignment, for which between one to two hours are needed, to prepare for the next day.

Tags

• Principal of Coaching
• Solution-Focused Approach
• Intervene for Behavior Change
• Initiate Learning one on one
• effective communication
• Personal growth
• Active listening