1. Working with Coaching: “What’s competence got to do with it?”
York
Nicola Forshaw, Professional Standards Development Facilitator
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2. Introductions & Welcome
Me & my two hats
You: Who is with me in the room?
The session: What we will cover today:
Philosophical foundations of coaching
What is a competence framework?
Brief overview of existing competence frameworks
Introducing BACP’s plans: Where do coaching/therapy collide & divide?
Exercise: What is my identity as a coach?
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3. What is coaching?
“One view is coaching reflects a synthesis of three movements: talking therapies, consulting/organisational development and industrial psychology” (Bueno, 2010) “A collaborative, solution-focused, results-orientated and systematic process in which the coach facilitates the enhancement of work performance, life experience, self directed learning and personal growth of the coachee” (Association for Coaching,
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4. Philosophical Foundations of Coaching
Let’s take a trip to Ancient Greece ……. “What is knowledge? The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing” Socrates “First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do” “Man is not moved by things, but the view he takes of them” Epictetus, (stoic) However, “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak” The development of your coaching philosophy: “what sort of coach am I”?
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5. Competence Frameworks: What & Why?
1. What is a competence framework?
A competence framework identifies a cluster of skills, commitments, abilities & knowledge that demonstrate proficiency in a specified area
2. Why have a competence framework?
Define education and training standards for coaching
Identify the fitness to practice areas for coaching
Provide clarity, consistency and a level of assurance for the public and the profession
Ultimately, offering professional vehicle for the promotion of coaching to maximise commissioning/employment opportunities
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6. Competency Frameworks
Understanding Self Commitment to Self- Development Managing the Contract Building the Relationship Enabling Insight and Learning Outcome and Action Orientation Use of Models and Techniques Evaluation
Meeting ethical, legal and professional guidelines Establishing the coaching agreement and outcomes Establishing a trust-based relationship with the client Managing self and maintaining coaching presence Communicating effectively Raising awareness and insight Designing strategies and actions Maintaining forward momentum and evaluation Undertaking continuous coach development
Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards Establishing the Coaching Agreement Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client Coaching Presence Active Listening Powerful Questioning Direct Communication Creating Awareness Designing Actions Planning and Goal Setting Managing Progress and Accountability
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7. A differentiated framework?
BACP has recently introduced an evidence-based process for developing competence frameworks BACP received Board Approval in September 2018 to develop a ‘differentiated’ coaching competence framework This framework will be unique in that it will recognise the skills, abilities and knowledge that overlap with therapy, yet remain unique to coaching A competence framework provides the critical underpinning architecture for any BACP recognition and/or endorsement As the framework progresses, the type of recognition scheme that BACP will offer for coaching will become clearer, but there is an expectation that some form of endorsement programmes will be developed The work on the coaching framework will commence in Autumn 2019
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8. The competence development process
BACP Core Team
External Consultant
Information Analyst
Expert Reference Group
Peer Review
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9. My identity as a coach
Guidance through GROW: 4 areas of consideration: G: Project to 1 year ahead: What is my identity as a coach? What sort of coach am I aiming to become? R: What skills/knowledge/experience do I already have to help me to become this coach? What else do I need? O: How do I get what I need? What are my choices? What else may help me to get there more quickly? W: Based on these ideas, what action can I take after I leave here today?
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10. Thank you for your time & attention today…… Questions. Nicola
Thank you for your time & attention today…… Questions?
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