Coaching 101: Building Foundational Skills For Impact

Personal development, mindsets, powerful questions, self-reflection

What you'll learn

Develop a Coaching Mindset: Learn to stay client-centered, manage biases, and create space for growth and discovery.

Master Foundational Skills: Build trust, listen actively, and ask powerful questions to deepen insights.

Facilitate Awareness & Action: Help others uncover values, strengths, and limiting beliefs to inspire meaningful change.

Support Growth & Accountability: Encourage follow-through, celebrate milestones, and use reflection to promote lasting progress.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites for taking Coaching 101! This course is designed to be accessible for everyone, whether you’re brand new to coaching or looking to refresh your foundational skills. All you need is: An Open Mind: A willingness to reflect, practice, and try out new ways of communicating and supporting others. A Desire to Learn: Curiosity about the coaching process and an interest in personal or professional growth. A Notebook or Digital Tool (Optional): While not required, having a space to jot down insights, practice questions, and reflections can enhance your learning experience. We’ll guide you step by step through the essentials of coaching — no prior experience or special tools required. Just show up ready to engage, and you’ll get the most out of the course!

Description

Unlock the power of coaching with this comprehensive introductory course designed for aspiring coaches, leaders, and anyone curious about the art of personal and professional development. Whether you're exploring coaching for the first time or seeking a refresher on core concepts, this course provides the essential skills and mindset needed to foster growth in others — and yourself.Throughout this course, you’ll:Adopt a Coaching Mindset: Learn to stay neutral, avoid assumptions, and prioritize your coachee’s growth.Master Core Coaching Skills: Build trust, practice active listening, ask powerful questions, and harness the power of silence.Increase Self-Awareness: Help clients uncover values, recognize strengths, and explore limiting beliefs or inner critics.Set and Achieve Goals: Guide individuals in clarifying goals, creating action plans, and staying accountable.Navigate Complex Conversations: Stay present during emotional discussions, reframe challenges, and provide supportive feedback.Integrate Best Practices: Explore different coaching types, discover effective session structures, and understand when and how to offer advice.This course is highly interactive, with reflection exercises and actionable steps woven throughout to help you immediately apply what you learn. A downloadable workbook is included to capture insights and track progress.Whether you’re a leader aiming to empower your team or an aspiring coach eager to make a difference, Coaching 101 will equip you with the tools and confidence to inspire meaningful change.Let’s get started — your coaching journey awaits!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome & Course Overview

Lecture 2 Coaching 101 Handout

Lecture 3 Defining Coaching: What it Is and Isn’t

Section 2: The Coaching Mindset

Lecture 4 The Coaching Mindset: It’s About Them, Not You

Lecture 5 Neutrality: Avoiding Assumptions and Staying Open

Lecture 6 Doing Your Own Work: Growing Through the Coaching Process

Section 3: Foundational Skills

Lecture 7 Creating Psychological Safety: Building Trust and Openness in Coaching Sessions

Lecture 8 Active Listening: Techniques to Fully Engage with and Understand the Coachee

Lecture 9 Acknowledgement and Validation

Lecture 10 Powerful Questioning: How to Ask Open-Ended Questions That Prompt Insight

Lecture 11 Power of the Pause: Using Silence as a Coaching Tool

Section 4: Building Awareness

Lecture 12 How Coaching Increases Self-Awareness

Lecture 13 Values: Uncovering What Matters Most to Drive Decision-Making

Lecture 14 Recognizing Strengths: Identifying and Leveraging Individual Talents

Lecture 15 Getting to the Root Cause: Exploring the Real Issues Beneath the Surface

Lecture 16 Saboteurs, Self-Doubt and Inner Critics- Oh My!

Lecture 17 Limiting Beliefs: Identifying and Shifting Unhelpful Mindsets

Section 5: Goal Setting and Accountability

Lecture 18 Goal Setting: Helping Individuals Clarify and Set Actionable Goals

Lecture 19 Building Accountability: Encouraging Follow-Through Without Micromanaging

Lecture 20 Celebrating Milestones: Recognizing Progress to Build Confidence and Momentum

Section 6: Advanced Coaching Practices

Lecture 21 Reflective Practices: Encouraging Self-Awareness and Learning Through Reflection

Lecture 22 Reframing Challenges: Helping Others See Situations from a New Perspective

Lecture 23 Managing Emotional Conversations: Staying Present and Empathetic

Lecture 24 Overcoming Resistance: Strategies for Addressing Reluctance and Defensiveness

Lecture 25 Providing Feedback: Balancing Support and Challenge in a Coaching Conversation

Section 7: Practical Applications, Integration and Conclusion

Lecture 26 Coaching Best Practices: Setting the Stage for Effective Coaching Relationships

Lecture 27 Effectively Giving Advice and Recommendations (While Remaining a Coach)

Lecture 28 Types of Coaching: Exploring Specialties

Lecture 29 Conclusion

Coaching 101 is designed for individuals who are curious about coaching and eager to develop foundational coaching skills. This course is ideal for: Newer Managers & Leaders: Those looking to support and empower their teams through active listening, powerful questions, and fostering growth. Aspiring Coaches: People exploring coaching as a career or side passion who want to understand the core concepts and experience the impact firsthand. Educators & Nonprofit Leaders: Professionals who regularly guide others and want to bring a coaching approach to their interactions. Current Coaches Seeking a Refresher: Practicing coaches who want to revisit the essentials, deepen their skills, and reflect on their growth. This course is not designed for individuals seeking coaching credentials but rather as an introduction to core coaching concepts. It’s a practical starting point to build awareness and apply coaching skills right away. No prior coaching experience is required — just a willingness to learn, reflect, and practice. Whether you’re exploring coaching for personal development or professional growth, this course will equip you with practical tools and insights to make a meaningful impact.