May 2010 Update

o        NEW dates for Coach Training programme – starts 22/23 May

o        Taste & See option available

o        Spread the payments to fit your budget.

There’s still time to book a place on our next Coach Training Dual Award.  This programme offers a practical, experiential course of excellent value.  Participants can opt in for the an intensive weekend of training (22/23 May) – a stand alone introduction to coaching skills, and approaches that enables you to apply coaching techniques straight away and consider whether you’d like to extend your training to follow the certificated programme.

The follow on training programme combines two separate qualifications that together, offer a comprehensive, top quality coach training programme:

o        Certificate in Coaching Practice – recognised by the Association for Coaching as a foundation level course – offers a flexible learning structure over the summer months (The May weekend plus teleclasses, plus two single days in June and August – along with peer coaching practice, case study coaching and full mentor support throughout).

o        ILM Level 5 Certificate / Diploma in Management Coaching & Mentoring – Accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management – offers the supporting knowledge base and written assignments to evidence your learning and equip you for utilising your coaching skills in a management context (either as an internal or external coach).

If you are looking for a clear, structured framework within which to develop your own coaching style and approach then this is the best option out there!  Training takes place at APP, 38 Henderson Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5DN.

Acorn Principle plus are committed to supporting the development of excellent coaching and one of the ways we do this is through the Building Connections evenings that run in our premises on 3^rd Tuesday of every month.  This is a chance to build connections with other coaches and individuals interested in personal and professional development and also to connect with your own ongoing learning needs by participating in a range of workshops and co-coaching opportunities.

Next Month: 18 May – Timeshifting & Slow Coaching!  In this workshop Raymy Boyle explores how we (and the people we work with) can get the best out of ourselves in what is often felt to be a hectic society. Is it work, work, work?  Do you suffer at times from ‘hurry sickness’? Would you like to learn how to slow down…and up the pace when you need to.  Timeshifting can be done successfully, allowing you to enjoy your time more – whatever you do with it.

For more information – or to book onto the initial weekend, the training course or the Building Connections evening – email Michele@theacornprinciple.com or call Mandy on 07723502788