TimingsActivity Welcome, introductions and liturgy Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Closing prayer Programme © CatholicLinks

Group study and reflection Management Session 7 Coaching and mentoring

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Opening prayer © CatholicLinks

Welcome Introductions Domestics Expectations Trust Respect Confidentiality Be open to ideas Contribute to thinking Phone off Be here © CatholicLinks

Intended Outcomes Focused on the preparatory reading done prior to this session from the CatholicLinks webpage Explored and reflected on … Coaching and mentoring Learned about … The key aspects of coaching Developed skills of … Analysis Making judgements Relating to and leading others Managing self © CatholicLinks

Task 1

Four essential characteristics 1.A desire to make a difference to children's learning and formation. 2.A commitment to professional learning and the motivation to change. 3.A belief in the abilities and motives of colleagues. 4.A commitment to developing emotional intelligence in others as well as self © CatholicLinks

Task: Essential characteristics Consider how you might have a conversation with a fellow professional as to why you think coaching is a good idea and why you want to work in a coaching relationship, to help set the scene and establish a shared understanding. © CatholicLinks

Reflective journal Learning points © CatholicLinks

Task 2

Five key skills 1.Establishing trust and rapport. 2.Listening to make sure meaning is heard. 3.Questioning for understanding. 4.Prompting learning, action and reflection. 5.Developing confidence and celebrating success. © CatholicLinks

Task: Key skills Consider how you might plan to be more aware of using these skills, set yourself goals for improvement and be more confident in applying them in coaching situations. © CatholicLinks

Reflective journal Learning points © CatholicLinks

Task 3

Blocks and barriers to an effective coaching relationship Talking too much and not listening attentively. Trying to control the conversation because of a pre-determined agenda. Offering too much sympathy as opposed to having empathy. Believing one's experience is directly transferable to another person's situation. Trying to impose solutions rather than enabling a solution to emerge. Focusing on negative comments, problems, etc. © CatholicLinks

Task: Blocks and barriers Consider if you tend to behave in any of these ways. Self-awareness is the first step, and increasing self-awareness heightens your capacity to coach effectively in an enabling manner. Consider how you will monitor yourself and reduce any barriers to effective coaching. © CatholicLinks

Reflective journal Learning points © CatholicLinks

Task 4

Key questions underpinning coaching Where am I now? The real self. Where do I want to be? The ideal self. How will I get there? The learning journey. © CatholicLinks

Task: Coaching Consider the actual kind of questions you might ask as a coach to help the coachee dig deeper into their feelings and thoughts and gain insights. Think about the opening phrases © CatholicLinks

Task 5

Reflection 1.What is the key learning you take away from this session? 2.How does that learning prompt you to change? © CatholicLinks

Closing prayer © CatholicLinks