Introduction

Organisations that consistently achieve high levels of performance understand that leadership extends beyond directing activities and managing outcomes. In today's workplace, employees expect meaningful development opportunities, constructive feedback, and leadership support that enables them to achieve their full potential. Coaching has become an essential leadership capability for improving individual performance, strengthening engagement, and creating a culture that supports continuous growth and organisational success.

This Coaching for Performance and Development training course explores the principles, frameworks, and practical techniques that enable leaders to effectively coach individuals and teams. It provides a structured approach to developing talent, improving accountability, strengthening workplace relationships, and supporting long-term organisational performance through a coaching-focused leadership style.

Key focus areas of this Coaching for Performance and Development training course include:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Coaching for Performance and Development training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This training course combines expert-led instruction, interactive learning, practical exercises, group discussions, applied scenarios, and real-world examples to reinforce coaching concepts and leadership effectiveness. The learning experience encourages active participation and supports the immediate application of coaching tools and techniques within the workplace.

Coaching for Performance and Development

Who should Attend?

This Coaching for Performance and Development training course is designed for:

  • Managers and Team Leaders responsible for developing employees
  • Supervisors seeking to improve performance management capabilities
  • Human Resources and Talent Development Professionals
  • Department Heads responsible for building high-performing teams
  • Senior Leaders focused on organisational capability and succession planning
  • Project Managers responsible for team engagement and development
  • Learning and Development Professionals
  • Professionals seeking to strengthen leadership through coaching approaches

Course Outline

Day 1

Foundations of Coaching for Performance

  • What is coaching? Shifting from boss to coach
  • The psychology of motivation and employee engagement
  • Coaching vs. managing: Key differences and benefits
  • Understanding individual learning and development styles
  • Case Study: Coaching cultures in high-performing organizations
Day 2

Core Coaching Skills & Techniques

  • Active listening: The foundation of effective coaching
  • The power of asking the right questions: Open-ended inquiry
  • Building trust and rapport in coaching conversations
  • Feedback mastery: Providing constructive and actionable insights
  • Live Coaching Practice: Real-world coaching role-play
Day 3

Coaching for Growth, Accountability & Performance

  • Setting clear expectations and aligning goals with coaching
  • Handling resistance and overcoming coaching challenges
  • Encouraging ownership and accountability in employees
  • The GROW coaching model: Guiding employees through problem-solving
  • Peer Coaching Exercise: Practicing structured coaching conversations
Day 4

Coaching in Difficult Situations & Career Development

  • Coaching through change and uncertainty
  • Navigating tough conversations with underperforming employees
  • Helping employees develop career paths and personal growth plans
  • Building resilience and mindset shifts through coaching
  • Case Study: Coaching success stories in leadership development
Day 5

Creating a Coaching Culture & Leadership Integration

  • Embedding coaching in organizational leadership practices
  • How to develop a sustainable coaching habit as a leader
  • Scaling coaching: Bringing a coaching culture to your teams
  • Final Coaching Simulation: Applying all techniques in real-time
  • Personalized Coaching Action Plan & Certification Exercise

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