Coaching Skills for Non-Executive Directors

February 25, 2025 - 9:00 am

Virtual, Zoom

Coaching Skills for NEDs

Have you ever considered how coaching skills could transform your impact in the boardroom? As a Non-Executive Director (NED), adopting a coaching approach is crucial for building and sustaining a future-focused, resilient business.

Beyond the governance responsibilities and strategic oversight, NEDs can harness the power of coaching and its associated skills to amplify their contributions in the boardroom.

Our dynamic and highly engaging module course introduces you to the art and science of coaching. We’ll explore how it enhances your ability to drive sustainable organisational success, inspire reflection and positive change in the boardroom, and also cultivate a culture of continuous growth and improvement.

You’ll ensure your company’s leadership remains agile and forward-thinking. Additionally, you’ll establish that they are capable of making impactful decisions, and experience the strategic advantage of coaching to redefine and empower your influence as a NED.

This course can be undertaken individually; however, it also forms part of the Certified Non-Executive Director Qualification Programme. Upon completion, participants have the option to carry this award forward towards full programme completion.

 

Learning Outcomes

  • Mastery of Essential Skills – You’ll develop proficiency in active listening and powerful questioning, as well as delivering constructive feedback. These are core tools for creating meaningful dialogue and unlocking potential.
  • Practical Application – You’ll engage in hands-on exercises and receive expert guidance, so you can confidently integrate coaching into your NED roles.
  • Future Impact – By the end of this course, you’ll have crafted a personalised action plan to continue your development journey. As a result, you can ensure your impact lasts on the boards and teams you serve.

 

Who is this Module Course For?

This module is tailored for:

  • Ambitious and aspiring NEDs who are ready to master modern approaches to leadership and decision-making

  • Newly Appointed NEDs eager to align with emerging trends and apply coaching techniques in real-world scenarios

  • Seasoned NEDs seeking to refine their leadership toolkit and drive forward-thinking strategies in their organisations

 

What are the Benefits?

Unlock your full potential as a NED and elevate your leadership with the transformative power of coaching.

Grounded in the principles of personal development and executive excellence, this module offers unparalleled benefits to those seeking to make an impact in the boardroom. By the end of this module, you will:

  • Lead with Confidence – Apply coaching techniques to facilitate effective and insightful board reviews, ensuring alignment and strategic clarity.

  • Drive Insightful Decisions – Utilise powerful tools and methods for data gathering and reflection, adopting a coaching mindset that fuels tactical decision-making.

  • Build Future-Focused Strategies – Identify and address developmental opportunities to position your organisation for long-term success.

  • Create a Lasting Coaching Culture – Cultivate a resilient, forward-thinking environment that ensures your organisation remains innovative, adaptable, and competitive.

 

Topics Covered

The value of a coaching approach and the associated coaching skills cannot be overstated for Non-Executive Directors. By enhancing self-awareness, mastering the art of powerful questioning, practising active listening, and delivering effective feedback, coaching empowers NEDs to elevate boardroom dynamics and champion ethical leadership. This module delves into critical areas to ensure you excel in your role, including:

  • What coaching is (and is not)

  • How coaching aligns with the NED role

  • Key skills in coaching

  • Preparing, learning and putting skills into practice

  • Why the idea of a NED-Coach is considered a strategic move

  • Consolidated learning and next steps

 

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Meet your Facilitator

Gwyn Thomas

Gwyn Thomas

Gwyn is an accomplished Professional Coach, Coach Supervisor, Trainer, Assessor, IQA, and Chartered Management Consultant, combining rich experience from the public, private, charitable, voluntary, and education sectors. Informed by over 30 years in the Police Service, where he attained the rank of Acting Assistant Chief Constable, Gwyn has held senior academic positions at the University of South Wales and the National Policing Improvement Agency. His distinguished career as an ethical leader allows him to design, develop, and deliver transformative leadership, coaching, and mentoring programs that enhance organisational performance in the UK and beyond.