318 Coaching courses in New Ollerton

If you want to bag-make with genuine leather but are nervous of trying it, this weekend is ideal for you. It will give you the confidence to make your own leather bags at home and you’ll make some fab friends along the way! VERY IMPORTANT! Before booking, please check that your machine can cope with sewing at least 6 layers of faux leather or vinyl. Flat sewing is fine – if the machine can do that, we can manage lumps and bumps!   **This retreat is a little different from many others in that making a bag isn’t the point of the weekend, although you will indeed make one. The focus is on learning new transferable techniques and skills that you will be able to use on so many bags you make in the future. We have our own ‘Retreat Suite’ of rooms, including a spacious, light and airy sewing room which is equipped with a display screen so everyone can easily see demonstrations from a working viewpoint. We also have our own bathroom and kitchen facilities. If you wish, you are free to continue work after dinner and until as late (or early!) as you like. You will need to bring your own sewing machine, fabric scissors and any other favourite sewing tools, but everything else is provided. We’ll have a good selection of fabrics, vinyls and leather for you to browse and purchase if you wish, at retreat-only prices.  Come and join us in the exclusive Facebook group Bag Makers Retreat at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bagmakersretreat/ for all the latest retreat info, chat, gossip and more, plus a chance to meet other like-minded folks.  If you have dietary requirements, please tell me before you book, so I can be sure we can meet your needs. All meal main courses are included in the retreat fee, as are Saturday and Sunday lunches and breakfasts. Starters, desserts and drinks with meals are not included but the meals are so huge you probably won’t want starters and desserts anyway!! Tea and coffee is available whenever you need, but you do have to make it yourself!  If you’d like to stay an extra night or two, maybe to arrive on Thursday or leave on Monday if you have a long drive, let me know and I’ll check availability with our host. If you’d prefer to travel by train, we are happy to ferry you to and from the station, just ask. Please aim to arrive no later than 2pm as we have a lot of pattern cutting and fabric choosing to get through on Friday! Friday The fun starts here as you arrive at your weekend home-from-home – a beautifully refurbished, 4-star 18th century coaching inn with all the comforts you would expect. You’ll have time to settle into your own delightfully comfortable en-suite room which has all the anticipated little luxuries,  before an introductory get-together with me and your companions in the sewing room at 2pm. You’ll be given your own copy of the bag pattern, which is very beginner- and strong domestic machine-friendly (see note in bold at the top of the page), but which will incorporate a lot of features and techniques that are also in much more complex designs, making this an excellent springboard to any leather or other bag you want to make. Then you can wallow in the plentiful stash of leathers and fabrics to choose from.  All the leather, fabrics, interfacing, stabiliser, threads and bag hardware you need are supplied. As soon as you’re ready, you can start preparing and cutting out your pattern and some of the bag pieces so we can hit the ground running in the morning. After a superbly-cooked and substantial evening meal at around 6pm or so, you are welcome to continue working in the sewing room or to simply relax and chat there before bed. Saturday After an excellent breakfast, we can really start work learning some new skills and beginning work on construction. You’ll work at your own pace from around 9am with no pressure – I want your weekend to be fun and not stressful! We will walk through the techniques together and I will be there the whole time to answer questions and troubleshoot any tricky bits. You’ll also have the chance to try sewing with faux leather , if you haven’t already, and we’ll explore ways and techniques to use and apply rivets.  Refreshments are freely available all day and you can take a break whenever you wish. A light lunch (with homemade cake!!) is also provided and we’ll have a short break in the middle of the day. The rest of the day will be similar to Friday – sewing, dinner at 6ish and more sewing if you wish to before bed. Do feel free to have a walk or just sit outside for a breather if the weather is kind. Sunday How can it be Sunday already?? Breakfast over, we’ll get back to work. You will need to allow a few minutes to pack and check out of your room, as it has to be made ready for Monday’s guests. Apart from that, it’s uninterrupted sewing (with refreshments and lunch breaks!) until your bag is finished. We’ll be heading off for a lightish lunch at 12.30pm or so. We have the sewing room for the rest of the day.  If you don’t quite get done, there’s absolutely no need to worry as you’ll easily be able to complete your bag at home. If you finish earlier feel free to head home whenever you’re ready. Amongst loads of other hints and tips, you’ll learn  – * Choosing and handling leather * How to make professional quality rolled handles * Creating and applying custom bag feet * How to create a zipped pocket the pro way * How to use edge paint and get a professional finish with it * Sewing the bag together and topstitching * Reducing bulk with leather * A sneaky way of getting your bag right-sides-out without ugly seams! * An easy way to add a zipper pull without tools * Working with different types of rivet machine and loads more. You’ll have an exclusive pattern, created just for the Retreats, which includes comprehensive mini-tutorials and full instructions. And I hope you have a lot of fun and make new friends while you learn!!  I never abandon my students at the end of the course so if you get stuck on anything at home, you are welcome to give me a shout on Messenger and we’ll sort out your problem together. The not-so-small print Book your place using the simple booking system below – just click on your choice of dates and go from there. The full price is £465.00. The deposit of £65 is non-refundable if you cancel but can, however, be credited towards a future retreat booked within the next 6 months. It is completely refundable if I or the venue cancel. The booking page only shows the Friday, but the course is running until Sunday. The balance of £400.00 is payable by approx 6 weeks before the retreat date and payment instructions will be sent to you in good time. Cancellations 4 weeks or less before the retreat date can only be refunded if someone on the waiting list can come instead. If you book, pay and attend without pre-checking that your machine can sew the required thicknesses, as detailed in the note at the top of the page, I’m afraid no refunds will be given if it proves that your machine can’t cope during the Retreat. I may have a machine available to lend, but can’t promise one. *Don’t worry that your booking confirmation may be headed Unicorn Studios –  it’s just the site that I’ve run my booking system from for years… it’s not a scam!! *

Effective Presentation Skills - 1 day training course delivered in Nottingham This course is suitable for managers and staff members who are required to coach others towards their full potential. It provides participants with the skills, knowledge and habits to enable them to approach, carry out and review the coaching process in a professional manner, bring out the best in those they coach.

Coaching is an art, and getting it right is crucial for future coaching events, the expectations of others who may require coaching (word travels fast), and the smooth operation of the business. This workshop takes subject matter experts and helps them understand the art of interactive coaching. It begins with identifying what people want from a coach and the coaching experience. It then moves into our Coaching Structure and examines each element, ensuring the reason for each is discussed and clearly understood. We look closely at why the environment can be critical, even when coaching in their workplace. And we prove the need for Emotionally Intelligent thinking and actions. We delve into the practical aspect of reverse engineering the desired outcome. Participants will learn how to create what we refer to as Snap Objectives, a technique that establishes the coaching objective before the session begins, even in ad hoc or unexpected sessions. By the end of this workshop, your coach will be equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to conduct effective coaching sessions. They will also be able to design coaching plans that adhere to a consistent approach, ensuring all coaching sessions are impactful. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LENGTH 2 - 3 Days NEXT COURSE START Let's chat and confirm a date. COURSE DELIVERY Face-to-face only (happy to explain).  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUITABILITY - WHO SHOULD ATTEND? WHO SHOULD ATTEND AND WHY? Who?  ANYONE involved or soon to be involved in helping people improve Skills, Knowledge and Understanding (SKU). Why?  It is not enough to have trainers who are certified or qualified in their professional skills. We must also ensure that those responsible for coaching others, even those who coach others only occasionally, are certified. Think about this. If your child needed coaching at school, would it be okay for anyone to do that, or would you insist that they be certified teachers or teaching assistants? Likewise, with driving, would you think it ok for someone who gives coaching sessions to someone to improve their driving skills if they were not licensed to drive themselves? The skills of your coaches are inextricably linked to your employee's performance, output and error margins, so that alone means you need certified coaches. Coaching will always be required in industries where updates occur, practices are updated, or legislation is changed. TRAINING COURSE CONTENT * The difference between Coaching and Training. * What is a Sat-Nav coach, and why must we avoid this at all costs? * We discuss why there is a need for Emotional Intelligence (EI) in a coaching session for coaching needs analysis. * We discuss our recommended Coaching Structure and why it is designed that way. * We discuss various question techniques and what each is good for or why it should be avoided. * We discuss the phrase 'two ears, one mouth' in relation to great coaching and why we must be clever about listening. * We touch on Learning Styles to see what you think of each and how we can cater for them. * We delve into our SAS Feedback model and why we think feedback must be facilitated and not given. * We help you plan and prepare for your final session on the second day. * You deliver your final mini-coaching session. We record them (HD). We chat as a group. COURSE DELIVERY DETAILS This is a two-day workshop where participants facilitate a coaching session on day two. All attendees have the chance to coach a fellow participant and receive an HD recording of their session. When you consider the content we deliver, we are sure you will understand why we always prefer to deliver our workshops, courses and programmes face-to-face. Face-to-face workshops and courses can be held at a location of your choice or, if you wish, a central UK location, at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham, located directly across from the Birmingham New Street train station. We can deliver our workshops, courses and programmes online, although this will mean splitting elements into manageable learning events to suit the online environment.

Looking for expert relationship advice? Our Relationship Coaching Session is the perfect solution for anyone seeking guidance and education on how to improve their relationships. Our one-hour session provides instant advice from a qualified relationship coach, covering a wide range of topics to help you better understand and improve your relationships. During the session, you’ll learn how to communicate more effectively, identify and overcome relationship obstacles, and develop strategies to strengthen your relationships. Our coach will cover different areas such as trust building, conflict resolution, and creating a healthy relationship dynamic. SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY: As a new customer, you’ll receive a free 30-minute follow-up call to ensure that you’re making progress and getting the support you need. Whether you’re struggling with a current relationship or just want to improve your overall relationship skills or have a relationship problem which is upsetting you, our Relationship Coaching Session can help. Don’t wait to take the first step towards better relationships. Book your session today! https://relationshipsmdd.com/product/relationship-coaching-session/ [https://relationshipsmdd.com/product/relationship-coaching-session/]

ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Coaching – 5 day Accredited training course delivered in Nottingham 5 day course delivered in 5 x 1 day deliveries at one day per month. Ideal for those who are required to coach others within their organisation either as a line manager or where coaching forms part of their job role. Participants must have access to at least one coachee during the course to undertake a minimum of four hours of coaching outside of the course days

ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Management – 9 day Accredited training course delivered in Nottingham A 7 day course delivered over 5 months – one day each 3 weeks or thereabouts. Combination of fully interactive, tutor led online training and traditional face to face at our purpose designed training centre in Nottinghamshire. The Level 5 is the industry standard which most corporate organisations, or professional associations would look for to establish credibility as a “qualified” coach. Participants on the programme, and those who attain the qualification will be entitled to a 25% off membership of the EMCC “European Coaching and Mentoring Council” Membership, the leading association in the field of Coaching and Mentoring. More information can be found here It provides a prestigious qualification for individuals who wish to become more effective at coaching and mentoring practice. Suitable for line managers who are required to enable and develop others; those with coaching or mentoring within the wider scope of their role; and those who have an active interest in coaching or mentoring and may wish to undertake freelance work. Participants must have access to a minimum of two coachees during the course to undertake at least eighteen hours of coaching outside of the course days*

This virtual modular programme develops the coaching skills of managers and leaders. This programme is delivered virtually over zoom, 4 x 180 Minute Sessions over 4 Days.

This ilm recognised programme builds on the coaching fundamentals to focus on enhancing the coach’s self-awareness and coaching techniques, refining both practice and skill to develop a coaching style of leadership.

The 2-day Coaching and Mentoring for Managers course is designed for organisations that want their managers and team leaders to apply practical coaching and mentoring skills in everyday work situations in order to develop the performance of those they are responsible for, as well as improving communication within the business. Previous attendees have included chief executives, general managers, and HR managers, right through to production line supervisors and office staff. In fact, anybody that has to work as part of a team and relies on other people's efforts will benefit from this programme. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Syllabus The syllabus of the Coaching and Mentoring for Managers course is comprised of four modules, covering the following: Module One Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring * Exploding the myths surrounding coaching * Benefits of coaching and mentoring * The role of a coach and mentor * How to avoid everyday interference that takes your time away from coaching people to achieve results * How motivation works * The difference between mentoring, coaching, directing, supporting & delegating, and learning when it is necessary to apply them * Why coaching is an action orientated partnership purely focused on measurable results * Coaching and mentoring outcomes Module Two Managing a Coaching Session * The most important skills of a business coach * The key characteristics of a good coach * How to ask powerful coaching questions * Opportunity to role-play using the STAR/GROW model Module Three Mentoring in Action * Mentoring suggestions * The first meeting * Between first and second meetings * The second meeting * The Experiential learning cycle * Model discussions * Frequent questions asked by Mentors * Duration of mentoring * End of relationships Module Four Putting Learning into Practice * Building a bank of great coaching questions * Demonstration of what has been taught in a live coaching/mentoring meeting * Individual feedback from a professional coach * Creating SMART action plans * Getting started as a work coach/mentor * Group review and feedback on new learning * Action steps for new coaches -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHEDULED COURSES Unfortunately this course is not one that is currently scheduled as an open course, and is only available on an in-house basis. Please contact us for more information.

Maximising the team's sales capability is the key aim for any sales manager. When sales people struggle to hit their targets, it falls to the sales manager to provide support and help colleagues to find their way again. One of the most effective techniques for sales managers to improve and maintain sales performance is by providing live sales coaching. Sales coaching encourages sales people to find their own solutions and take responsibility for their own development. This course will help participants: * Develop people to fulfil their sales potential * Provide motivational feedback * Identify strengths and weaknesses of their team members * Understand personal learning styles * Identify and adapt for different personality styles * Prepare and conduct on-the-job observations * Motivate sales people to greater performance 1 HOW IS SALES COACHING DIFFERENT FROM SALES TRAINING? * What is coaching? * Discover how coaching empowers sales people * Learn the best time to use sales coaching * Decide which people should be coached first * Creating a development plan 2 UNDERSTANDING LEARNING, BEHAVIOURAL AND COMMUNICATION STYLES * Use practical tools to help you assess individual styles * Tap into the essence and energy of the person you are developing * Understand your own learning, behavioural and communication preferences * Develop a strategy to adopt for each member of your team * Discover what motivates you and your salespeople to perform * Appreciate how this knowledge will improve your sales conversion 3 USING THE GROW COACHING MODEL * Learn the secrets of a successful coaching session * Discover the importance of SMART objectives and instructions * Understand and capture what coachees are currently doing right * Develop their problem-solving and decision-making skills * Help your colleagues crystalise their plans and actions * Provide follow-up opportunities to embed the learning 4 GIVING MOTIVATIONAL FEEDBACK * Understand why effective feedback is so powerful in sales * Learn key models for motivational feedback * Discover how to manage and structure more difficult conversations * Understand the power of positive reinforcement * Encourage sales people to coach and support colleagues 5 PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE * Use realistic scenarios to provide opportunities for practice * Discover what it feels like to be coached * Receive immediate feedback on your coaching style * Share common performance issues with fellow sales managers * Create a personal development plan 6 PREPARING ON-THE-JOB OBSERVATIONS AND JOINT VISITS * Build a strategy for coaching and team development * Prepare an observation template for effective coaching * Learn the key elements of preparation for your next coaching session * Agree common areas to focus on with coachees 7 ACTION PLANNING * Personal action plans