This webinar series aims to position Emerge Performance as a thought leader in the coaching industry while directly supporting the growth and development of aspiring coaches as well as leaders and people managers who are interested in developing their coaching skills.
Approach: Adopt a similar approach to our OD-focused AMA events with Lalit, but with the focus on highlighting coaching fundamentals with different topics each month. Aspiring coaches / career-changers People managers, mid-level leaders Format: Each webinar will be 60 minutes, including a 45-minute presentation and a 15-minute Q&A session. Promotion: Utilize LinkedIn, email newsletters, WhatsApp, and our EP network to promote the series. Follow-Up: Provide attendees with session recordings, supplementary materials, and information on The Performance Coach program to encourage further engagement. Potential Session Topics
Coaching as a Leadership Skill: Empowering Managers to Lead Better
Audience: People managers, mid-level leaders
Objective: Help leaders understand how coaching skills enhance their day-to-day leadership.
Key Topics:
Core coaching skills every leader should build Moving from “telling” to “coaching” Real-life scenarios where coaching improves outcomes How managers can upskill with foundational coach training From Passion to Profession: How to Start a Coaching Career with Confidence
Audience: Professionals exploring coaching as a side career or full-time transition
Objective: Provide a practical roadmap to launching a career in coaching.
Key Topics:
What successful early-stage coaches do differently Choosing the right coach training path (e.g., ICF Level 1) Balancing coaching with an existing career Finding your niche and early clients Coaching Conversations that Create Change: A Beginner’s Guide
Audience: New or aspiring coaches
Objective: Teach attendees the building blocks of effective coaching conversations.
Key Topics:
The anatomy of a coaching conversation Active listening, powerful questioning, and staying present Live demo + debrief to show coaching in action How The Performance Coach program supports skill-building Navigating the ICF ACC Pathway: Insights and Strategies for Aspiring Coaches
Audience: Aspiring coaches / career-changers
Objective: Provide a comprehensive overview of the ICF ACC credentialing process, including requirements, preparation tips, and common challenges.
Key Topics:
Understanding ICF core competencies and ethical guidelines. Preparing for the credentialing exam and performance evaluations. Leveraging The Performance Coach program to meet credentialing requirements. Relevance: Directly supports individuals pursuing ICF ACC certification, positioning Emerge Performance as a valuable partner in their journey.
Emotional Intelligence in Coaching: Enhancing Self-Awareness and Empathy
Audience: Aspiring coaches / career-changers
Objective: Delve into the role of emotional intelligence in coaching, focusing on self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Key Topics:
Assessing and developing emotional intelligence competencies. Applying emotional intelligence to client interactions and organizational contexts. Tools and exercises to cultivate emotional intelligence in coaching practice. Relevance: Emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence as a foundational skill for effective coaching and leadership.
So You’re Thinking of Becoming a Coach? What You Need to Know First
Audience: Aspiring coaches / career-changers
Objective: Demystify the coaching profession and help attendees evaluate if it’s the right next step.
Key Topics:
What professional coaching is and isn’t Core competencies and ethical responsibilities The difference between training, mentoring, and coaching Steps to becoming a certified coach (and how long it takes) The Leader as Coach: Transforming Leadership Styles for Modern Challenges (Chinese Market 1st) -
Audience: People managers, mid-level leaders
Objective: Examine how adopting a coaching approach can enhance leadership effectiveness.
Key Topics:
Core coaching skills every leader should develop Balancing directive leadership with coaching techniques Case studies of successful leader-as-coach implementations Relevance: Reflects the trend of integrating coaching into leadership development programs to foster adaptive and resilient organizations.