Established in 2008, Coaching Direct has grown to become one of Scotland's leading providers of Executive Coaching, Emotional Intelligence Certification and Accredited Coach Training. We are proud to work with a number of organisations, supporting them build and resource internal coaching banks and in developing a culture of coaching. 

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Executive
​Coaching

Coaching Direct works closely with individuals and organisations to bring about real, sustainable change.  From career and executive coaching,to strengths and 
emotional intelligence coaching, we can  find a solution that will fit your organisation.

Professional
​Coach Training

We are an accredited coach training organisation, training both internal and external coaches to the high standards set out by the Association for Coaching®.

Our coach training is suitable for absolute beginners, as well as experienced professional coaches who seek accreditation or further advanced training for their own interest within an organisational context. 

Emotional
​Intelligence

Coaching Direct is also Scotland's only centre for certification of the world's first scientifically validated emotional intelligence measurement tool, the EQ-i 2.0. 
We can support you to develop emotional intelligence  in your  workplace. Find out more here.

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We have an online resource section for all our clients to supplement  their coaching and can provide excellent programme management, supplying a full bank of coaches to coach at all levels across your organisation.
Our coaches are trained in line with the Association for Coaching® ethics and competencies and are evaluated and supervised internally. ​

FREE Association for Coaching Membership

It's not too good to be true!

When you enrol in one of our accredited coach training programmes, we are now able to offer FREE student membership of the Association for Coaching®  for one year. This was previously an additional cost to students. 

The Association for Coaching® is a leading independent, and not-for-profit professional body dedicated to promoting best practice and raising the awareness and standards of coaching, worldwide. Their purpose is to inspire and champion coaching excellence, to advance the coaching profession and make a sustainable difference to individuals, organisations and society.

Benefits of student membership of the Association for Coaching®  include co-coaching forums, Group Supervision Experience Calls, and discounts on events, conferences and third-party services including insurance.

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WHY COACHING DIRECT?

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​At Coaching Direct, we bring professionalism to the industry with our strict adherence to ethics and competencies as set out by the UK's leading coaching body, the Association for Coaching ® , of which we are members and an accredited training partner. 
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We would love to share our passion for coaching with you, whether you are looking for a professional coach, wishing to join the profession as a coach or looking to develop your emotional intelligence. ​

HOW OUR PROGRAMMES ARE DELIVERED

If your life is as busy and hectic as ours, you will likely need a solution to fit around you. We have designed a range of online platforms accessible to all and flexible around you. We can coach online,  train online and share all our resources right here. We will tailor our online experiences to suit your needs.
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If you are interested in coach training, our Level 1 Concepts of Coaching course is the perfect introduction for anyone who wants to raise their own awareness of what coaching is, or those who seek a gentle introduction into the profession before progressing on to one of our accredited training programmes. 

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WHO WE WORK WITH

Coaching Direct works with individuals, public, private and third sector clients, delivering leadership coaching and in-house coach training. We can help you build an internal coaching bank or we can support you in making the best use of the skills and strengths that exist in your team already. 

OUR VALUES

Integrity

Partnership

Excellence

We maintain high professional and ethical standards and are accountable for what we say and what we do. 
​We take responsibility for our actions. 

We work in a collaborative partnership with clients in a way that's stimulating, energising and powerful. We are fair and respectful. We treat conversations with clients in confidence. 

We strive for excellence in everything that we do.  We actively encourage feedback and reflection and we invest in our own continuous professional development. 

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