Coaching and Mentoring

Our Aim

To develop a culture in which coaching and mentoring will help preserve and strengthen our capacity for knowledge sharing, enterprise, innovation, individual empowerment, open communication, decision-making, resilience and the flexibility to deal with change. Please watch this short video from our Deputy Vice-Chancellor, outlining the importance of developing a coaching culture at our University.

What does a coach do?

A coach’s role at our University is to support staff with specific work challenges. The coach supports the development of the staff member by asking the right questions and assisting them to uncover their own knowledge and skills and change their behaviours. Coaches encourage coachees to deliver a stronger work performance. A coach believes that the coachee has all the tools and resources available within them to work towards their goals.

Our internal coaching pool

Working in partnership with University of Leeds we are working towards expanding our pool of professionally qualified (CMI Level 5) workplace coaches. Our coaching and mentoring lead Christian helps to match coaches and coachees. If you are interested in becoming a qualified coach through our internal programme - please contact Christian if you would like to know His details are at the bottom of this page. If you are looking for a mentor or a coach, please complete the this form.

You can find Coaching Quotes from colleagues who have undertaken coaching at our University and the impact it has had for them.

Interested in becoming a mentor?

If you have an array of knowledge and experience, why not pass it on to the next generation? If you haven’t been a mentor before but are interested in becoming one, watch this LinkedIn Learning session on Mentoring Others.

We are looking for “experienced” colleagues from around our University to become mentors. We match mentors and mentees - please complete this form if you would like to become a mentor, or get in touch if you would like to know more.

Our Programmes and Support

Professional Coaching Programme (CMI Level 5)

Aimed at staff who want to become a qualified workplace coach and rewarding participants with a CMI Level 5 qualification.

Want a coach or mentor?

Support over several coaching sessions can help staff dealing with change to make plans for the way ahead.

Please register your interest by clicking below, and we will get back to you shortly.

Learning, Information and Resources

Below you can find a range of learning opportunities, useful information and resources to help you in your role.

Resources

Useful Coaching and Mentoring Websites

If you would like to browse Coaching and Mentoring related websites, please click on the see more button below ...

Quick Guide to Mentoring, Coaching or a Buddy ...

Want a Coach or Mentor?

Please complete the Coaching and Mentoring Request Form by clicking the see more button below ...

The 5 Stages of How Coaching Works

If you would like to watch a short video explaining how coaching works, please click on the see more button below ...

How Mentoring Works

If you would like to watch a short video explaining how to be an effective mentor, please click on the see more button below ...

Coaching and Mentoring Ted Talks

If you would like to watch coaching and mentoring Ted Talks, please click on the see more button below ...

Overview

Our Coaching programme aims to provide you with the skills, knowledge and know-how to help you move towards a becoming a confident coach. Over the 8 days you will discover various tools and techniques that you can use to help others move forward with their goals. There will be plenty of opportunity to practice and receive feedback on your approach from qualified coaches through 1-2-1 and group activities.

This programme would be ideal for individuals who

wish to amplify their coaching and mentoring strengths.
are interested in developing their coaching and mentoring skills.
want to increase reflection and develop their questioning and listening skills through discussions, self-assessments and diagnostics.
aim to use coaching and mentoring skills to help others within the University.
are curious about discovering practical ideas, tools and techniques which are vital to becoming a successful coach or mentor.
have a passion for helping others and want to learn how to harness the power of coaching and mentoring to do this in a more formal framework.

What will be covered?

Delivery style is participatory, fast-paced, and positive, with time built-in for self-reflection and discussion with your peers both during and between sessions via the designated MS Teams site. It is important that participants are able to attend every session. The programme will cover the following areas:

Preparing the Coach/ Programme Induction
Study Skills & Self Reflection
Getting Started
Coaching Approaches
Changing the Clients' Thinking
The Power of Values & Beliefs
Coaching Styles, Bios & Miracles

When does the programme run?

This 6-month programme usually starts early January for the online version and September for the classroom version.

What qualifications do participants get?

The programme gives successful participants the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice.

How will the programme (qualification) be assessed?

There are 2 assessments to complete through a combination of coaching practice and reflections.

What are the programme requirements?

This programme is cross-institutional and will have delegates from other universities, charities and the private sector. To gain a place on the programme you will need to apply via an application process which involves committing to all course dates. On qualifying you agree to become part of the University’s work place coaching pool and commit to 12 hours of coaching per year, along with attending a maximum of 3 CPD sessions per year. You will also need your line manager to authorise your attendance and time commitment to the above requirements.

Programme Update

Please note there is now a waiting list for this programme, however if you are interested in future programmes and wish to be added to the list please contact Christian via the below details.

Interested? Please get in Contact …

If you would like to know more about our Coaching programme, please contact our programme lead, Christian McGrath: email c.mcgrath2@hud.ac.uk

Interested? Please get in Contact …

If you would like to know more about finding a mentor or coach, or if you are interested in becoming a coach or mentor, please contact our coaching and mentoring lead, Christian McGrath: through MS Teams, email c.mcgrath2@hud.ac.uk.