Unlocking Human Potential: Strengths-Based Coaching for Performance and Growth

This course will equip you with the principles and practices of strengths-based coaching. You'll learn to identify and leverage individual and team strengths for enhanced performance, engagement, and growth. Through interactive sessions, discussions, and practical application, you'll develop the skills to foster self-awareness, craft strengths-focused conversations, and apply strengths-based models to various coaching contexts, including career development and team dynamics. A pre-course VIA survey is required.

This course is supported by WSG (T&C Applies).

Please refer to following course fee:

For Singaporeans and PRs: $865.40 (inclusive of GST)

For WSG Career Development Framework (CDF) Credential Holders: $706.72 (inclusive of GST)

Usual fee: $872 before WSG funding (inclusive of GST)

Note: WSG CDF credential holders will be given priority enrolment for the workshop.

Please visit the link here for more information on the WSG CDF: https://www.wsg.gov.sg/programmes-and-initiatives/cdf-credential.html

Please note that an Aventis representative will review your funding eligibility and provide an update on your RSVP outcome within 5 business days of your submission.

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Comprehend the core definitions, principles, and benefits of strengths-based coaching, drawing from positive psychology research (e.g., VIA).
• Critically evaluate and utilize various tools for assessing individual strengths (e.g., psychometrics, self-assessment), and effectively interpret strength reports within coaching conversations.
• Apply techniques and powerful questioning to help coachees develop self-awareness regarding their signature strengths and address "strengths blindness."
• Conduct Strengths-Based Coaching Conversations, addressing strengths overuse/underuse, and employing strengths-based coaching models for impactful interactions.
• Apply strengths-based approaches to career development, job crafting, managing team dynamics, fostering cohesion, and navigating career transitions.
• Develop a framework for embedding strengths-based coaching into their professional practice, considering ethical considerations and practical challenges.

• Career Advisors/Mentors
• Career Coaches
• Career Counsellors/Guidance Counsellors
• Human Resource Professionals
• Career and Employability Trainers

Pre-Course: Learners are required to complete the VIA survey

Dr. Phoebe Simmons is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in psychology, coaching, and education. As the Programme Lead for MSc Coaching Psychology at Chichester University, she brings extensive academic and practical experience to the field. Dr. Simmons holds a Doctorate in Coaching and Mentoring from Oxford Brookes University and a BSc Hons in Psychology from The Open University. Her research is centered on how meaning is developed and explored in coaching, and she previously explored strengths-based coaching using the VIA Inventory of Character Strengths. This research, published in the International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, delved into the lived experiences of individuals who were coached using this inventory. She also has experience as a personal development coach and has served as a Lecturer in Psychology and Criminology at the University of Chichester and an Associate Lecturer at Arden University.

In this masterclass, Dr. Simmons will draw from her deep expertise in strengths-based coaching and her published research on the topic. Her work with the VIA Inventory of Character Strengths, specifically exploring coachees' experiences, provides a strong foundation for understanding the practical application and impact of this approach. She will share insights from her extensive academic and coaching background, offering a unique perspective on how to effectively identify and utilize an individual's strengths to achieve personal development goals. Dr. Simmons's unique blend of academic rigor and hands-on coaching experience makes her an ideal guide for those looking to enhance their skills in strengths-based coaching.