Participants are led through a process to explore the differing perspectives within the Grit model: Coach, Player, Journalist. This analogy gives insight into three approaches we take at any time in life (not just when seeking to support someone through coaching). One is an approach of full participation (the player), one of assessing, judging, applying prior knowledge and creating narrative (the journalist) and one is a space of commitment in which a relationship of support is established (coach).

Through examples and activities participants see new choices about which perspective best delivers the results they are looking for in their professional role. In particular, participants explore the purpose and commitment of being a coach and how that relates to a non-directive and non-judgmental perspective.

Participants will identify the negative impact of their ‘inner critic’ (journalist) and the impact this internal voice can have on their effectiveness as a coach. 

Follow-up reflective and interactive activities will consolidate learning and allow relation to practice.

●      Participants will be able to describe the commitments, perspective and values of a coaching mindset.

●      Participants will be able to recognise when they are inhabiting a coaching space and when they are ‘off track’.

●      Participants will be able to identify their inner critic and limit the impact it has on their effectiveness in making a difference with others.

●      Coaching is a unique mindset, ethos and commitment that must be proactively generated.

●      A key aspect that inhibits successful coaching is the inner critic of the coach

M101 What is Personal Tutoring? [Learning Module]