Resources for you to implement a coaching culture within your charity,
whether it be online coaching, face to face or a blended approach.
The little book of In-House Coaching
This handy guide explains the steps to take to launch and sustain a coaching programme, with examples of different approaches to inspire you. You can download by filling in your details below.
“Coaching isn’t a dark art, it’s just a conversation. Keep it simple!”
Coaching at Diabetes UK – how to do it right
It can be daunting to now where to start when it comes to creating a coaching culture within your organisation, whether online, face to face or a blended approach. Or, if you’ve already started, making it stick! For lots of our charity members, it’s one of the most important leadership strategies.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, or would like to see how other charities are implementing it then look no further…
Diabetes UK have a tried and true coaching programme.
Here are just a few of the things that they introduced:
- Managers have access to an external coach
- A blended learning approach with eLearning, podcasts and more
- Encourage coaching conversations in one to ones
- Launched two in-house coaching training programmes
- The L&D team offer one-to-one and group coaching themselves, when appropriate.
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Did you know?
We can help you implement coaching within your organisation!
We’ve teamed up with Coaching Culture to provide charities with the best coaching solutions.
Courses, events and resources are just some of the goodies included.
Looking to find out more about implementing coaching within your charity? We can help!
Whether you’re looking into coaching for the first time or are further down the timeline, we have something for everyone. Let us know some more about your current situation and one of our friendly team will be in touch to give you a full low down on what you can do.
Articles and blogs
Coaching is not the same as instructing
Matt Somers explains why instruction can backfire, and why coaching people to work out solutions for themselves trumps direction.
How to ask great coaching questions
Questions are at the heart of good coaching conversations and the type of questions you ask shapes the outcome you get. Read top tips for framing coaching questions to get the best results.
Technology enhances the coaching experience
Jo Wright explains the five step framework you need to create a coaching culture, and why a blended approach is the perfect way to put it into practice.
Coaching is a support, not a threat
Matt Somers explains the importance of building trust in the coaching process, by positioning it as a means of support right from the start, rather than a punishment or threat.
Coaching underpins L&D at Diabetes UK
Coaching is an accepted part of leadership and management at Diabetes UK, weaving through development programmes and one to ones.
Moving from trainer to coach
Download Matt Somers coaching top tips, and read his latest coaching blog.
How to drive a coaching culture
Download a framework to help you create a coaching culture, and find Jo Wright’s coaching hints and tips.
The Coaching in a coffee cup programme at Scope
Richard Bragg explains how a simple approach to coaching is transforming management at Scope, reinvigorating the organisation so they’re fit to fight for equality for disabled people.
Creating a coaching culture at Sport England
Jane Meggison-Hill spent 18 months creating a fantastic in-house coaching programme at Sport England. In response to coronavirus, she quickly transformed face-to-face elements into successful virtual sessions.
Different approaches to coaching
Following on from his previous blog on appreciative coaching, Bob Little looks at some alternative approaches to achieve results.