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  • NACE Orientation to Coaching Series

  • Summary

    Would you like to learn the steps for creating a coaching alliance? Would your students benefit from coaching? Do you want to know the components of a coaching session?

    The Orientation to Coaching Series closely examines the essential components for coaching clients using the fundamental coaching model with respect to coach and client roles, obtaining informed consent, and establishing client goals.

    Attendees will examine the coaching process and describe the importance of obtaining client consent. Attendees will learn how to communicate effectively during a coaching session and explore communication strategies that meet the needs of the client while developing their understanding of factors that affect the coaching process.

    The Coaching Process

    In the first webinar, attendees will articulate the differences between coaching and counseling while clearly defining the role of the client and the role of the coach. Attendees will learn how to establish an environment that is conducive to coaching and learn ways to maintain a safe environment for clients.

    Following this program, you will be able to:

    • Differentiate between coaching and counseling;
    • Define coach and client roles;
    • Describe measures to establish the coaching process; and
    • Create an environment that supports mutual respect and trust.

    Coaching Considerations

    Attendees will examine the coaching process and describe the importance of obtaining client consent. Attendees will learn how to communicate effectively during a coaching session and explore communication strategies that meet the needs of the client while developing their understanding of factors that affect the coaching process.

    Following this program, you will be able to:

    • Define informed consent;
    • Use effective communication strategies to coach diverse populations; and
    • Describe characteristics that contribute to a safe coaching environment.

    Coaching in Action

    Attendees will explore coaching theories and strategies, and use empowering skills to monitor clients’ progress. Attendees will expand their knowledge and understanding of the coaching plan, and describe methods for assessing outcomes of the coaching plan.

    Following this program, you will be able to:

    • Describe methods for identifying a client’s motivational level to construct appropriate goals;
    • Identify factors affecting client goal achievement, including client disposition, life experiences, existing support systems, and social factors; and
    • Establish client goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely.

    Presenters: Susan Gordon, Vice President of Career Services, Stevenson University and Lori Trahan, Associate Director, The Career Service Center, Kennesaw State University

    Questions?
    Visit the FAQ page or contact NACE Professional Development at events@naceweb.org, 610.625.1026.