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Coaching Skills: Stop Solving. Start Developing.

Most managers got promoted because they were good at their jobs.

Then they were handed a team and told to “lead.”

So they do what comes naturally: they fix things.

They answer questions.

They make decisions for people who should be making them themselves.

And slowly, everyone stops thinking.

Employee accountability stays low — why own it when the manager will?
Managers become overwhelmed firefighting day-to-day issues they shouldn’t own.
Development conversations produce little change because they lack structure.
Future leaders never develop the judgment they need — because no one coached them.
Employee performance improvement slows to a crawl.

The organizations that win aren’t the ones with the smartest managers.

They’re the ones with managers who make everyone around them smarter.

Are you ready to teach that?

Deliver engaging coaching skills training using professionally developed materials that are ready to customize for your audience.

This practical workshop helps managers build coaching techniques that improve employee performance, encourage professional growth, and strengthen everyday workplace conversations.

Designed for managers, supervisors, team leaders, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for developing others, this flexible training program can be delivered in the classroom, virtually, or as part of a blended learning solution — making it ideal for organizations seeking to build coaching capability across their workforce.

What Your Participants Will Walk Away With.

By the end of this training program, your participants will:

Grasp coaching vs. mentoring fundamentals and identify opportunities within their context.
Explore effective coaching styles (e.g., Push vs. Pull, GROW Model).
Learn how to implement formal and informal mentoring programs.
Discover five mentoring models and plan a mentoring program with tangible benefits.

5 Modules That Turn Fixers Into Developers.

Your participants will leave this training program with practical coaching and mentoring skills they can immediately apply to improve employee performance, encourage independent thinking, and support long-term professional growth.

1. Coaching and Mentoring Basics

Understand the differences between coaching, mentoring, managing, and advising.
Recognize why coaching and mentoring are critical leadership skills.
Create a supportive environment that encourages learning and development.
Identify opportunities to coach employees during everyday workplace situations.

2. Coaching Skills and Techniques

Understand when to use push and pull coaching styles.
Apply the GROW coaching model to structure productive coaching conversations.
Use active listening techniques to better understand employee needs.
Ask powerful questions that encourage critical thinking and accountability.
Provide constructive feedback that supports growth and improvement.
Build trust and rapport that strengthen coaching relationships.

3. Coaching For Employee Development

Understand the differences between formal and informal mentoring programs.
Set clear goals, expectations, and boundaries for mentoring relationships.
Match mentors and mentees to maximize learning and development.
Measure mentoring outcomes and evaluate program effectiveness.

4. Coaching Conversations That Build Accountability

Use coaching conversations to increase ownership and accountability.
Apply questioning techniques that encourage independent thinking.
Strengthen commitment to goals and performance expectations.
Track progress and support continuous improvement.

5. Coaching & Mentoring For Long-Term Development

Understand the benefits of one-on-one mentoring relationships.
Explore group mentoring and collaborative learning approaches.
Use resource-based mentoring to support self-directed development.
Implement training-based mentoring programs that reinforce learning.
Create a mentoring system that aligns with organizational goals.

Everything You Need To Launch Your Programs In As Little As 15 Minutes.

The training program materials are written in a practical step-by-step format that makes delivery straightforward and engaging — even if you’ve never taught coaching skills before.

60 editable PowerPoint slides — your logo, your brand, your examples.
20-page instructor guide — scripted talking points, transitions, timing.
68-page participant workbook — print or share digitally.
17 proven activities & exercises — real coaching scenarios, not theory.
GROW model worksheets & coaching conversation scripts — ready to use in real 1:1s.
Full-day delivery flow — structured, ready to run in classroom, virtual, or hybrid.

All files are yours forever. No subscriptions. No recurring fees. No attribution required.

Costs less than one hour of an executive coach’s time. Replaces 40+ hours of your own development work.

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What Trainers Actually Say.

★★★★★ “1,000% impressed… Best material I’ve seen, and the price is outstanding.” – Loretta Thirtyacre, COUNTRY Insurance.

★★★★★ “Great value for money—trainers notes, slide pack, and delegate workbook all included.” – Pauline Weddell.

★★★★★ “Saved coaches countless hours of program development time for a once-off cost.” – Sylva K. Leduc, SAGE Leaders.

★★★★★ “Purchased the full suite years ago and still refer back—professional and full of info.” – Christy Crump, Crump & Associates.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Is the training program editable?
Yes. You can customize the files and add your own branding for your organization or clients.

What do I get?
You receive:

60 editable slides.
20-page instructor guide.
68-page workbook.
17 training activities.

Is the training program practical?
Yes. The course focuses on workplace coaching skills that people can use right away in real situations.

Do I need coaching experience to deliver it?
The facilitator guide provides step-by-step instructions, making it easy to deliver the training with confidence.

Can I reuse the training program?
Yes. It is designed to be delivered again and again with different groups.

Can consultants use the training program with clients?
Yes. Trainers, consultants, and learning and development teams can use the materials across multiple organizations.

Who should attend this coaching skills course?
This course is ideal for managers, supervisors, team leaders, mentors, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for employee development.

How does coaching improve employee performance?
Coaching helps employees develop problem-solving skills, increase accountability, improve decision-making, and take greater ownership of their work.

Does this training program include coaching models such as GROW?
Yes. Your participants will learn how to use the GROW coaching model along with practical questioning, listening, and feedback techniques.

Why are coaching skills important for managers and supervisors?
Managers who use coaching skills effectively can improve employee performance, increase accountability, develop future leaders, and reduce dependency on management for everyday decisions.

How quickly can I start using this?
Immediate download. Customize in 30 minutes. Deliver this week.

What if I’ve never taught coaching skills before?
The instructor guide walks you through exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to handle managers who resist letting go of control. No prior coaching training experience needed.