The Australian Institute of Executive Coaches now operates as the Australian Institute of Professional Coaches. Visit the website to download the free Course Information Guide.
Why Become an Executive Coach?
Thinking about becoming an Executive Coach in your own business? Then look no further than the Diploma of Executive Coaching offered by the Australian Institute of Executive Coaches.
Delivery is self-paced, flexible and convenient. You receive workbooks and videos for each unit of study. As well, each month a series of webinars are conducted to show you how to apply the learning material in coaching scenarios. Plus you receive individual and group coaching and mentoring from our expert Coach Instructors. All the while our Education Team is there to support you in your learning. They are available 24/7 to assist you.
Executive Coaching is fast becoming recognised as one of the most effective ways to create enterprising, focused organisations and foster leadership development. Executive Coaching gives people the freedom to use their talents, skills and experience while at the same time ensuring clear goals are in place and outcomes are achieved. Specifically, Executive Coaching can assist CEOs and the senior leadership team to develop their leadership effectiveness and achieve the organisation’s strategic goals.
For many people, deciding to become an Executive Coach is a life-changing event. It enters you into the very private world of those you coach. Would you make a good Executive Coach who can combine an understanding of human behaviour and motivation with a genuine desire to get the best outcomes for your clients? Our in-house experienced Executive Coaches can help you make a balanced decision by discussing your particular situation and needs and explaining the available options, so that your study is flexible and easily integrated into your existing lifestyle.
As an Executive Coach you can make a huge difference to the lives of those you coach as well as make a great living and lifestyle for yourself at the same time. Our program gives you the opportunity to live life on your own terms and surround yourself with like-minded people who are committed to achieving the most out of their life.
Developing a Coaching Culture
Organisations can develop a Coaching Culture when they embrace the notion of training a significant number of people in coaching skills. Let’s face it – every organisation wants their staff to work collaboratively, be accountable, take action and be responsible for achieving their own and their team’s targets. Once the hard work of defining the vision and mission, and identifying the key targets and goals has been done, it’s time to cascade this information throughout the levels to ensure that everyone is on the same page. This message is typically transmitted face-to-face in individual coaching sessions as well as via group training programs which constitute a key component of the organisation’s Leadership Development program.
Training line managers to become inspirational leaders for their teams is typically conducted by dedicated Leadership Coaches within the organisation. The Executive Coach may play a part in this training but is not responsible or accountable for the results. However the Executive Coach can provide valuable insights into what it is like to be a CEO or senior executive in a large organisation, hence serving as a role model to more junior line managers or executives. Indeed a mentoring program (separate from the coaching program) could be instigated so that the Executive Coach can share his or her knowledge and experience.
To learn more about what’s involved in becoming an Executive Coach, call us on 1300 309 360.
