Topic outline

  • Developing a Coaching approach to Leadership

    • *This programme is currently fully booked, to join the waiting list or register interest for future cohorts please contact louise@socialenterprise.academy*

    • As the opportunities and challenges in the enterprising Third sector grow, we need organisations that attract and retain high-quality people. People who feel they can grow and develop as professionals, staying motivated and engaged. People who are led by managers that are self-aware and skilled at developing them. Managers who want to have the crucial and courageous conversations required and can create an empowering working environment. Taking a coaching approach is key to this.

      However, adopting a coaching approach and growing and developing others can be a challenge in the current climate. Many managers feel they have neither the time, methods nor budget to do it well. There is such a focus on delivery, targets and performance that developing others and paying attention to the working environment while also practising self-care can often fall off the priority list.

      This programme therefore supports managers to build their coaching approach so they can help to develop talent and create an empowering environment while still practising self-care.

    • Programme Details


      Module 1: 

      27 January & 3 February 2025

      Module 2: 

      24 February & 3 March 2025

      Module 3: 

      24 & 31 March 2025

      Where: Online & self-directed study

      Timing: 10am - 3pm

      Cost: This programme is funded by Scottish Government through Just Enterprise and places are available at the highly subsidised rate of £180 for 6 days.

    • The power of coaching is this - you are expected to give people the path to find answers, not the answers". 

      Tom Mahalo


      • Enhance leadership skills to become more resilient and sustainable in the current climate
      • Develop you confidence to work innovatively with stakeholders, partners and your Board
      • Build a community of supportive leaders working for social change
      • Build the practice of leadership into your daily life
      • Participants have the opportunity to complete a 10-credit SCQF level 9 Social Enterprise Academy coaching qualification that is credit rated by Glasgow Caledonian University, at an additional cost of £150

    • Your Facilitator

      Image of facilitator, Bobby JonesBobby Jones

      Bobby has been working in Scotland for 20 years, supporting a diverse range of individuals, organisations, families and communities to achieve positive change. Find out more about Bobby here. 

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    • More Information

      Programme Manager Louise Ross | 0300 302 3333 | leadership@justenterprise.org