FREE Association for Coaching Student Membership
Posted on 13th January 2020
As of January 2020, student membership of the Association for Coaching will be included FREE when you enrol in one of our accredited training programmes.
Coaching Bank at UofE School of Medicine
Posted on 12th November 2019
Today we delivered a presentation to all candidates looking to secure one of ten coveted places on the career coaching scheme. Funded by Athena Swan, Coaching Direct is very much looking forward to our shortlisting date and matching our associates up!
Turcan Connell Partnership Conference
Posted 30th October 2019
we are delighted to be speaking at the Turcan Connell Partner's Conference this coming Friday. Having provided them with their EQi assessments, we will be looking at EI as the antidote to AI and how to adopt EI into our every day leadership.
Travelling to Germany...
Posted 24th October 2019...
Very excited to be travelling today to deliver EQ-i Certification to Accenture's Hamburg office over the next couple of days. We will be going through EI in the workplace, how we can scientifically measure improvements to emotional intelligence in the workplace and how to use EI to develop empathy, decision making skills, self regard, self awareness and stress tolerance among many other composites!
Be Kind to Yourself
The key message from last night's Imposter Syndrome event with Hood
Posted 3rd September 2019
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I was lucky enough to be joined on the panel last night with Maxine Eggenberger, editor of Hood Magazine, president of the Association of Scottish Business Women Lyndsey Greer Phillips, Cabinet Minister for Older People and Equalities, Christina McKelvie MSP and award winning actress and comedian Rachel Jackson. The stories were varied, relatable and really different! We sometimes think of imposter syndrome as being a work related affliction but it occurs in all walks of lives - from the stage and screen, to school, the debating chamber and beyond.
What resonated most for me was the feeling of unity in the room. Many people sharing their own experiences of not leaving the house because of being afraid of strangers, deliberately being self critical when someone offers a compliment and feeling like an imposter because of just being confident! I was really pleased to be part of it and the gin cocktails were fabulous! Thanks Pickerings! |
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Beat Imposter Syndrome with Hood and Coaching Direct
An evening of inspirational stories, gin cocktails and canapes!
Posted 7th August 2019
Tickets £10 (+ service fee) available via Eventbrite now
Ever got a pay rise, promotion or new job and felt like you didn't deserve it? Do you constantly berate yourself for being ‘under-qualified’ and secretly fear others will come to the same conclusion? Rest assured, you’re not alone. In fact, you're part of the 62% of people who have experienced Imposter Syndrome.
Imposter Syndrome is a term coined in the late ‘70s, but it’s only recently become a psychological phenomenon. Once a taboo subject that left its suffers feeling incredibly vulnerable and anxiety-riddled, mental health professionals, career coaches, and workplaces alike are finally shining a spotlight on Imposter Syndrome—a movement which Hood is incredibly proud to be a part of, too.
On September 3 2019, join Hood columnist Kirsty McWilliam, founder of Coaching Direct UK, president of the Association of Scottish Business Women Lyndsey Greer Phillips, and our editor Maxine Eggenberger, who found herself youngest practising editor in the lifestyle industry after a promotion in 2017, for a night of honest storytelling, delicious drinks, and networking.
They'll also be joined by actress and comedian Rachel Jackson, winner of the 'One To Watch' at the 2019 Herald Scottish Culture Awards and star in recently-released 'Beats', produced by Steven Soderbergh, as well as parts in Scottish TV favourites Outlander, Still Game, Two Doors Down and Scot Squad. Rachel is also a stand up comedian and has performed everywhere from the UK to Berlin, Beijing, NYC, Tokyo and LA.
Together, they’ll share their own experiences of Imposter Syndrome, discuss the different ways it can rear its ugly head and, most importantly, equip you with the tools to beat it for yourself. It’s time we stopped feeling like we don’t deserve our own success—instead, we need to embrace it.
Places are limited and there is a ticket cost of £10 (plus service fee) which includes a divine Pickering’s Gin cocktail and tasty canapes at Otro’s bar.
3 SEPTEMBER 2019 AT 18:30 - OTRO RESTAURANT , 22 COATES CRESCENT, EDINBURGH EH3 7AF
Ever got a pay rise, promotion or new job and felt like you didn't deserve it? Do you constantly berate yourself for being ‘under-qualified’ and secretly fear others will come to the same conclusion? Rest assured, you’re not alone. In fact, you're part of the 62% of people who have experienced Imposter Syndrome.
Imposter Syndrome is a term coined in the late ‘70s, but it’s only recently become a psychological phenomenon. Once a taboo subject that left its suffers feeling incredibly vulnerable and anxiety-riddled, mental health professionals, career coaches, and workplaces alike are finally shining a spotlight on Imposter Syndrome—a movement which Hood is incredibly proud to be a part of, too.
On September 3 2019, join Hood columnist Kirsty McWilliam, founder of Coaching Direct UK, president of the Association of Scottish Business Women Lyndsey Greer Phillips, and our editor Maxine Eggenberger, who found herself youngest practising editor in the lifestyle industry after a promotion in 2017, for a night of honest storytelling, delicious drinks, and networking.
They'll also be joined by actress and comedian Rachel Jackson, winner of the 'One To Watch' at the 2019 Herald Scottish Culture Awards and star in recently-released 'Beats', produced by Steven Soderbergh, as well as parts in Scottish TV favourites Outlander, Still Game, Two Doors Down and Scot Squad. Rachel is also a stand up comedian and has performed everywhere from the UK to Berlin, Beijing, NYC, Tokyo and LA.
Together, they’ll share their own experiences of Imposter Syndrome, discuss the different ways it can rear its ugly head and, most importantly, equip you with the tools to beat it for yourself. It’s time we stopped feeling like we don’t deserve our own success—instead, we need to embrace it.
Places are limited and there is a ticket cost of £10 (plus service fee) which includes a divine Pickering’s Gin cocktail and tasty canapes at Otro’s bar.
3 SEPTEMBER 2019 AT 18:30 - OTRO RESTAURANT , 22 COATES CRESCENT, EDINBURGH EH3 7AF
Congratulations Spring AACT 2019 Cohort!
27th June 2019
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Big congrats go to our latest cohort of newly qualified coaches!
We look forward to working with them in months and years to come and we wish them well in their coaching endeavours. Over 5 days from March to June, our Accredited Award in Coach Training trainees covered AC Ethics, contracting, visioning, goal setting, coaching models, session planning and execution and rounding up - all while undertaking their own coaching practise outside of the course! Well done! |
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Great CPD for Coaches Coming November - Strengths Workshop
5th June 2019
If you're a coach looking for an interesting and unique CPD opportunity, our forthcoming 'Strengths Workshop' could be for you. Discover your own strengths with a personalised strengths assessment and feedback session and understand how you can use a strengths report in your own coaching practise. This full day course will run on Friday 8th November and at £125+VAT, will include your strengths assessment, lunch and fizz (since it's a Friday!). To book on this session, email sarah@coachingdirectuk.com
Autumn Alumni Meet Up - Wednesday 4th September 2019
14th May 2019
We are excited to announce that our next alumni evening will be held at The Refinery on the evening of Wednesday 4th September 2019 at 7pm. This event is free to attend but is open to former Coaching Direct trainees only, as well as those currently undertaking a coach training programme with us. This is a great opportunity to network and discuss all things 'coaching'. We very much hope that you can make it.
The Daring Way™ - Success!
1st April 2019
A roaring success! Eight female leaders from a variety of sectors attended our very first Daring Way™ workshop last Thursday and Friday, hosted by Roxanne Hobbs of the Hobbs Consultancy. A review is coming! There are only a few spaces remaining for our September course. For dates, click here.
The Daring Way™ - Full House!
12th March 2019
Our open Daring Way™ course on 28th and 29th March is now completely sold out. A further course will run in late September. To note interest, please contact us.
We have a couple of spaces remaining on our Coaching Direct Alumni course on the 8th and 9th May. If you have studied with us before and wish to book on to this closed session, email sarah@coachingdirectuk.com. Alumni discount will be applied.
We have a couple of spaces remaining on our Coaching Direct Alumni course on the 8th and 9th May. If you have studied with us before and wish to book on to this closed session, email sarah@coachingdirectuk.com. Alumni discount will be applied.
Level 1 - Concepts of Coaching Launches!
5th March 2019
Yes, we've made coach training for affordable and certainly more flexible. We understand that coach training is a huge commitment and that not everyone can take time out to train in a classroom. Our new Level 1 - Concepts of Coaching course is a fully online offering and is available with or without a one to one coaching session. This is a unique, gentle introduction for those looking to develop their skills, and for those considering embarking upon one of our accredited courses.
Level 1 - Concepts of Coaching
Level 1 - Concepts of Coaching with 121 Coaching Session
Level 1 - Concepts of Coaching
Level 1 - Concepts of Coaching with 121 Coaching Session
Strengths Profiling and 121 Coaching Course - Launched!
21st February 2019
According to research only 1 in 3 people can articulate what their strengths actually are - do you know yours? Our latest course will tell you your top realised strengths and also the strengths that you are currently not using. We will then explore, in a one to one coaching session, how to maximise all your strengths to improve your overall performance, engagement and wellbeing.
What will I get with this course?
With this course you will receive your very own unique strengths report (see more on report below) and an opportunity to be coached on a one to one basis with one of our accredited coaches. They will review the report content with you, and support you to build a strengths based development plan. All our reports and coaching are completely confidential.
Why is it important to know your strengths?
Knowing and using your strengths helps you to be your best authentic self, by understanding what you can do and more importantly what you love to do. With the close connection to your energy levels, working within your strengths will raise levels of wellbeing, performance and satisfaction. It will also highlight learned strengths and area that drain your energy.
The report we use, the Strengths Profile, is much more than looking at 'what you are good at'. It takes into account your performance, your energy levels and how often you use these strengths. Our course will also explain more to you about what strengths are, the benefits and how to use them.
What happens next?
Our one to one coaching will start with your completing the Strengths Profile report, which will reveal your top realised and unrealised strengths. During our online coaching session, we will explore your report and support you to develop and apply your strengths.
This is a great tool for starting discussions about performance, motivation, ambition and for making the best use of the skills that exist in your team.
Find out more about the benefits of strengths coaching or go straight to the booking page Strengths Profiling and 121 Coaching.
What will I get with this course?
With this course you will receive your very own unique strengths report (see more on report below) and an opportunity to be coached on a one to one basis with one of our accredited coaches. They will review the report content with you, and support you to build a strengths based development plan. All our reports and coaching are completely confidential.
Why is it important to know your strengths?
Knowing and using your strengths helps you to be your best authentic self, by understanding what you can do and more importantly what you love to do. With the close connection to your energy levels, working within your strengths will raise levels of wellbeing, performance and satisfaction. It will also highlight learned strengths and area that drain your energy.
The report we use, the Strengths Profile, is much more than looking at 'what you are good at'. It takes into account your performance, your energy levels and how often you use these strengths. Our course will also explain more to you about what strengths are, the benefits and how to use them.
What happens next?
Our one to one coaching will start with your completing the Strengths Profile report, which will reveal your top realised and unrealised strengths. During our online coaching session, we will explore your report and support you to develop and apply your strengths.
This is a great tool for starting discussions about performance, motivation, ambition and for making the best use of the skills that exist in your team.
Find out more about the benefits of strengths coaching or go straight to the booking page Strengths Profiling and 121 Coaching.
Alumni Events:
Open to all our former AACT alumni, this is a series of six-monthly networking and informal coaching experiences, with guest speakers and topical debates. The next session will be held in August 2019.
Our EQI Alumni nights will take place twice a year in Edinburgh. These free events are for EQI Certified practitioners and are geared towards those looking to embed the scales and sub-scales and use the workplace and leadership reports.
Coaching Direct - Coaches Monthly Drop-In:
Open to the CD Coaching Community, drop into a monthly surgery and ask questions, share ideas and collaborate. Book the drop in on the Online Academy. You must be registered to join.