COACHING CIRCLES

The new coaching circles program for emerging leaders in Human Services offers an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

The comprehensive program strengthens participants' unique skill sets, equips them with the strategies and frameworks necessary for success, and furthers enhanced leadership abilities. Through cultivated relationships with mentors, colleagues, and peers within the same industry, participants are able to gain valuable knowledge from seasoned professionals that can translate into improved confidence when navigating their positions of influence.

With this specialized program, the next generation of emerging leaders will be prepared to meet the challenges of their profession head-on and make a lasting impact in the Human Services sector.

Is your community or organization interested in expanding opportunities for emerging leaders?

Is your community or organization struggling to retain staff?

OBJECTIVES:

  • · Increasing knowledge & skills

    · Improving job satisfaction & productivity

    · Strengthening team relationships

    · Building employee confidence in the workplace

  • Focus on Retaining Staff

    Workplaces that value and recognize the contributions of staff are a priority for organizations, not only to ensure a growth-oriented work environment but also to aid retention. Creating an environment built around collaboration, understanding, and psychological safety is essential for retaining staff. When employees feel safe to express ideas, take risks, and learn from mistakes, it fosters innovation and belonging. By focusing on retaining staff, organizations are working towards more positive outcomes both within their premises and in the wider community in which they operate.

    Facilitating Professional Growth for Emerging Leaders

    Strengths-based approaches to leadership development provide emerging leaders with the opportunity to become self-aware and build confidence in their abilities. Strengths are often overlooked, but it is important to recognize and nurture them to foster professional growth as a leader. Strengths-based coaching can be used to support meaningful dialogue and activities, allowing participants to reflect on opportunities for building personal awareness, deepening relationships, and tapping into existing strengths. This process encourages emerging leaders to realize how their unique outlooks, personalities and experiences equip them with the skills necessary for successful leadership roles in their organizations. As they recognize areas of strength the individuals have greater confidence in themselves and are better prepared to take on the challenges that come with leading teams and new projects across various sectors.

    • Curriculum-guided & participant-led

    • Strengths-based environment

    • In-session practice and discussion

    • Group exploration & reflection

    • Awareness of social identities and systems

    • Create brave spaces for crucial conversations

    • Maximize your unique perspectives, skills & capacities

    • Develop your personal leadership capabilities

    • Influence positive organizational change

    • Learn & apply leadership skills