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Fundamental Skills of Performance Coaching
This foundational course introduces the core competencies, models, and techniques that underpin professional performance coaching.
Duration: 2 hours
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Listening Skills in Coaching
Through reflective practice and structured listening techniques, you’ll learn how to build trust, unlock insight, and foster breakthrough moments in every coaching conversation.
Duration: 2 hours
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Basics of Team Coaching
You’ll learn how to guide teams toward shared purpose, resilience, and accountability – key ingredients for high-performance cultures.
Duration: 2 hours
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Coaching Tools
This course introduces a curated suite of practical frameworks, exercises, and templates designed to enhance structure, engagement, and impact in your coaching practice.
Duration: 2 hours
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Communications Mastery for Coaches
You’ll explore advanced verbal and non-verbal communication strategies, storytelling, and the art of influential dialogue.
Duration: 2 hours
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Developing a Coaching Brand
Learn how to articulate your expertise and build a brand that attracts the right clients and partnerships.
Duration: 2 hours
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Building a Coaching Business
From defining your niche to pricing your services and managing clients, you’ll gain the commercial acumen and confidence to thrive as an independent coach.
Duration: 2 hours
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Executive Presence For Coaches
This course equips coaches with the gravitas, communication mastery, and leadership awareness required to engage senior clients confidently.
Duration: 2 hours
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AI in Coaching
Learn how to leverage AI while maintaining the human connection at the heart of great coaching.
Duration: 2 hours
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Group Coaching Supervision
In this group supervision format, participants explore real client cases, ethical dilemmas, and emotional responses in a supportive peer environment.
Duration: 2 hours
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Mental Health In Coaching
Effective coaches must recognise the fine line between performance challenges and mental health concerns.
Duration: 2 hours
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Psychometrics in Coaching
You’ll explore how to interpret results, integrate insights into sessions, and use data to enhance performance, communication, and leadership development.
Duration: 2 hours
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Ethics in Coaching
You’ll examine real-world ethical dilemmas and strengthen your ability to navigate them with confidence and professionalism.
Duration: 2 hours
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The Psychology of Coaching
This module explores key psychological theories and frameworks, empowering coaches to apply psychological principles in their practice.
Duration: 6 hours
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Effective Coaching Relationships
This module explores the dynamics that contribute to successful and sustainable coaching relationships.
Duration: 6 hours
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Coaching Models & Techniques
This two-part module provides a comprehensive exploration of effective coaching frameworks and practical tools designed to enhance the coaching process.
Duration: 12 hours (split into two 6 hour courses)
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The Facilitators
Jeremy Canning – Global
Area of expertise
Mentor and Facilitator
About Jeremy
Jeremy brings a wealth of expertise as a Board Executive, Board Advisor, Independent Director and Non-Executive Director across global PLCs and successful start-ups. Leveraging 25+ years of business leadership experience globally, he equips clients with cultural and commercial awareness, fostering authentic leadership, innovative thinking, and strategic decision-making skills.
Jeremy challenges clients to think differently, embrace their strengths, and cultivate a mindset that fuels success. He offers tailored techniques, tools, and perspectives that drive significant personal and organisational development. His services include individual and team leadership coaching, executive & career development, group facilitation, and bespoke coaching programmes.
Jeremy’s practical approach is backed by extensive firsthand experience and a strong network of professional connections. Since 2013, he has been a Board/NED and C-suite Career & Performance Coach, working with organisations from Fortune 500 companies to ambitious start-ups. Jeremy also coaches individuals, including CEOs, Board members, aspiring executives, and prominent personalities.
A self-described “positive maverick,” Jeremy is dedicated to revolutionising how leaders and organisations manage relationships with employees, suppliers, customers and communities. He champions accountability, governance and environmental responsibility.
My mentoring session with Jeremy Canning was an incredibly insightful experience. Jeremy's ability to distill complex concepts into practical advice was remarkable, and his guidance felt tailored to my specific goals and circumstances. Throughout the session, Jeremy shared actionable strategies and valuable perspectives on navigating professional challenges and opportunities. His expertise in leadership and governance was evident as he offered clear, thoughtful advice grounded in real-world experience. What I appreciated most was his genuine interest in understanding my ambitions and providing guidance that felt both achievable and inspiring. His approachable style and willingness to engage in a meaningful dialogue made the session not only productive but also empowering. I left the conversation with a renewed sense of direction and clarity on how to take the next steps in my professional journey. I highly recommend Jeremy's mentorship to anyone seeking expert guidance and practical advice to grow and succeed in their career.
Gwyn Thomas FCIPD, CMgr, ChMC, FCMI – Global
Area of expertise
Executive Coach, Supervisor and Assessor
About Gwyn
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 programmes that enhance organisational performance in the UK and beyond.
Known for his dynamic and innovative approach, Gwyn excels in guiding clients through complex, customer-focused improvement and learning processes. He is dedicated to advancing diversity in leadership development and empowering individuals to unlock their potential through customised personal and professional growth strategies.
Gwyn’s expertise spans Leadership, Coaching Supervision, Executive Coaching, Life Coaching, Workplace Strategy Coaching, Leadership Mentoring, Management Consultancy, Organisational Change, Strategic Management, Learning & Development, Assessment & IQA, Training of Trainers, and Course Design, Delivery & Evaluation.
The wealth of knowledge Gwyn shared, be it through invaluable coaching frameworks or indispensable coaching tips, consistently surpassed my expectations. But what truly sets him apart is his commitment to candid, constructive feedback. His insights have not only honed my coaching process but have also instilled a profound confidence in my abilities. His mentorship extends beyond mere supervision; it's a masterclass in excellence. For anyone seeking a coaching supervisor who will champion your growth, challenge you to be your best, and stand by you every step of the way, look no further than Gwyn Thomas. My journey would have been markedly different without him, and I am profoundly grateful for every moment of guidance. Thank you, Gwyn Thomas, for being a true pillar of strength and wisdom in my coaching journey.
Linda Aiyer ICF MCC – UK, Africa & Americas
Area of expertise
Executive Coach and Facilitator
About Linda
Linda fosters a safe, supportive, and collaborative coaching environment that empowers clients to engage in focused thinking, reflective learning, and even unlearning to achieve their personal and professional goals.
She allows space for clients to introspect and deepen their self-understanding while providing valuable insights from a coach’s standpoint. Through these transformative sessions, clients gain fresh perspectives, master vital self-management skills, and build the confidence to take control of their development, unlocking their true potential.
Drawing from a comprehensive toolkit that includes Integral Theory, the Enneagram (Personality Profiling), Relationship and Systems Thinking, Mind-Body Connection, Leadership Maturity Stages, Dare to Lead™ principles and various Personal Mastery models, Linda facilitates profound shifts in client thinking, behaviour, and actions.
With over nine years of experience and more than 2,500 coaching hours, Linda is an international coach who has supported clients across the globe, from Africa and the Middle East to Europe, India, and the U.S. Her diverse clientele ranges from young adults and mid-level managers to senior executives and those transitioning into retirement.
Linda was truly exceptional. The time that I spent with her enabled me to successfully become a director of a brilliant organisation that has changed how I do business. Linda was able to assist me in addressing reality, shifting my mindset, and adapting to achieve my goals. Overall, the experience has already made a valuable difference.
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Deirdre LaBassiere, LL.B (Hons) and FTLS
Area of expertise
Facilitator: Corporate Governance
About Deirdre
Deirdre brings exceptional depth of experience from the boardroom, with a track record of driving impact at both executive and non-executive levels across the housing, charity and social enterprise sectors. She is currently Director of Governance at Sustain UK Ltd, where she leads on corporate governance, regulatory assurance, board effectiveness and improvement planning. Deirdre also sits on the Board of Nehemiah Housing Association.
She is Chair of Women Acting In Today’s Society (WAITS) and Chair of the Legacy Centre of Excellence, supporting women’s empowerment, community wealth-building, enterprise and the arts through strong, values-led governance.
Deirdre is a senior governance, compliance, risk, assurance and data protection professional, and the Founder of the Governance with SOUL™ framework, which integrates technical excellence with stewardship, orientation, understanding and legacy. Alongside her executive and non-executive roles, she is Founder and Director of LaBassiere Consultants Ltd, specialising in interim governance leadership and advisory support within housing associations and complex not-for-profit organisations.
As facilitator for the Corporate Governance module with Actuate Global, Deirdre shares not only theory but also real-world insight on board effectiveness, fiduciary duties, stakeholder engagement and the lived reality of decision-making at the top table.
Alessandra Mongiardino, Ph.D
Area of expertise
Facilitator
About Alessandra
Alessandra Mongiardino is an accomplished executive and independent Non-Executive Director with nearly 30 years of international expertise in Risk Management. Her impressive career has seen her hold senior roles at prestigious financial institutions, including NatWest, Nordea, and HSBC. Alessandra has a profound ability to deliver high-quality, risk-based advice, employing a strategic and holistic approach to risk management that is essential in today’s complex business environment.
Currently, Alessandra serves as an independent Non-Executive Director for Triodos Bank UK and First Garden Cities Homes. She is also an active member of the Financial Services Faculty Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Advisory Board of Essex Business School. Additionally, she is a trustee of the Benslow Music Trust. Before embarking on her non-executive career, Alessandra was the Managing Director of Financial and Strategic Risk at NatWest Group, where she was recognised as one of the top 150 leaders in the organisation.
Alessandra is passionate about leveraging risk management as a catalyst for sound decision-making and robust corporate governance. She regularly shares her extensive insights at industry events and serves as a guest lecturer on risk management at various business schools in the UK and Italy. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Warwick and an MSc in Economics and Econometrics from the University of Southampton. Alessandra’s wealth of knowledge and experience makes her an invaluable asset to our Risk & Strategy module.
Zoe Webster
Area of expertise
Facilitator
About Zoe
Zoë Webster is a leading AI expert with over 20 years’ experience spanning research, innovation, and large-scale deployment. Most recently, she led BT’s AI Centre of Enablement, delivering data science and AI solutions as part of a major digital transformation. Prior to that, she drove cross-sector innovation at Innovate UK, shaping the UK’s AI and manufacturing strategies.
Zoë began her career developing advanced technologies at QinetiQ and SEA and holds both an MSc and PhD in AI. In 2023, she provided expert evidence to the House of Lords on Large Language Models, and in 2024 was named one of AI Magazine’s Top 10 AI Leaders in the UK and Europe.
As a seasoned practitioner and strategic leader, Zoë brings deep technical insight and real-world experience to the AI & Governance module she facilitates.
Troy Norcross
Area of expertise
Facilitator
About Troy
Troy Norcross is a seasoned Non-Executive Director, strategic advisor, coach, and facilitator with deep expertise in scaling private equity-backed SaaS companies and driving digital transformation. With a background spanning global enterprises and high-growth startups, he specialises in aligning product, go-to-market strategy, and operations to accelerate growth and readiness for exit.
Having led a successful spinout at Volvo Group, Troy brings a sharp focus on turning strategy into results. He is known for connecting technology and AI governance directly to commercial outcomes, helping leadership teams sharpen focus, reduce friction, and deliver change at pace.
Troy’s experience advising boards and embedding with executive teams enables him to bring real-world, actionable insights to the AI & Governance module. His hands-on approach and ability to operate in complex environments make him an impactful facilitator, bridging strategy and execution across organisations.
He has supported over 50 startups in refining their strategic direction and continues to advise businesses on growth, value creation, and AI leadership.
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