Development Coaching is defined as using different strategies in working with individuals, groups, and organizations who are resistant to change, unfocused, and not moving in a productive direction. A Developmental Coach asks penetrating questions that provoke meaningful insights. A Developmental Coach challenges existing assumptions and produces new ways of thinking about those assumptions and hindering beliefs. The Developmental Coach's goal is to assist individuals, groups, and organizations in making the most intelligent choices. Are you looking to move out of the crowd to the front of the line? Are you tired of not living your dreams to the fullest? Do your personal goals seem to remain out of reach? Do you ask yourself, "Why do I procrastinate?" Some people simply accept their weaknesses and settle for less. What about you? Are you happy with what you have accomplished over the past five, ten or twenty years? Do you think, "If only I had been more focused and motivated, I would be content?" Have fears and emotional pain crippled you and kept you from being your best? Is lack of progress in the way of obtaining a goal? Have you considered Developmental Coaching as a means of learning new skills and reaching your goals? Whatever your goal, Developmental Coaching can help you achieve your personal goals. With your developmental Coach, you will experience an environment supportive and non-judgmental. Working as partners, we will set in motion the process of success. We will analyze the situation objectively; assist you in setting goals, establishing a plan and achieving those goals. You will explore, grow, and ultimately achieve success that now seems so elusive. Think about it. With a Coach, you are only 90 days away from a happier life. For more information, please call and schedule a free consultation. Ask yourself the following questions: 1. Do you often feel sad? 2. Have you developed a self-defeating pattern? 3. Do you articulate negativism regarding your job, friends and loved one? 4. Are you unhappy when you want to be happy? 5. Do you want to accomplish some of your goals? 6. Does your motivation need an electrical charge? 7. Have you ever gotten confused? 8. Are you overwhelmed with good ideas but make little progress towards them? 9. Do you feel your talent is under-used? 10. Do you want to move to the next level? If you answered yes to the majority of these questions, a Developmental Coach is probably just what you need. Contact us to set up a free 30 minute consultation. About Developmental Coaching We are professionals trained in using different strategies with the purpose of increasing awareness and move a person's thinking from a limited mindset to effective decision making and goal directed behavior. What is unique about Developmental Coaches? • We are committed to assistance and partnering. • We have a passion for what we do. • We are ethical. • We use current and traditional knowledge. • We are grounded in common sense, education and sensibility. • We emphasize "positive movement" in an individual's life. • We focus on goal achievement. • We tailor our strategies to individuals, groups and organizations. • We refrain from value judgment. • We stress balance, communication, leadership development, and goal obtainment skills. • We incorporate the best knowledge base and practice that will assist and individual in taking action. Developmental Coach Philosophy A Developmental Coach approach is based on the philosophy that people sharing experiences, ideas, and their perception of the world they can always gain from each others' experience and difference in viewpoints. When the atmosphere is positive, open and creative, learning occurs. The Developmental Coach does more listening than sharing and their purpose is to use good questions during this sharing phase to assist and individual in formulating a specific obtainable goals. In addition, the Developmental Coach keeps an individual accountable to the plan. People learning new ways of relating to goals is the cornerstone of their work. Developmental Coach Training Program Developmental Coach Training Program's mission is to train students to become effective professional coaches. Students will utilize the most current methodologies that promote positive thinking patterns and goal-directed behavior. The training program is also designed to teach self-development, goal attainment and behavior modification. Objectives 1. To teach students to develop the skills and competencies necessary to be a professional coach. 2. To teach students steps in setting up a professional coach practice. 3. To teach constructive methods for changing attitudes and patterns of thinking that are negative and non-productive. Curriculum DVC 1: Basic Developmental Coaching Basic Developmental Coaching is an introduction on how to be a coach. It focuses on practical coaching applications and highlights fifteen non-therapeutic models for change and coaching terminologies. DVC II: Advanced Developmental Coaching Prerequisite: Basic Developmental Coaching Advanced Developmental Coaching builds upon DVC I, Thirty-nine non-therapeutic models are taught. The course is designed to produce a comprehensive understanding of application of modes that increases the success of overcoming obstacles and reaching goals. DVC III: Personal Growth and Development This course focuses on the Coach's personal growth and development under the guidance of a veteran DVC. To reach this level of coaching, a student must have a full practice (8-15 clients) and is financially compensated through their private practice. The course is augmented with case studies, assignments, experimental learning and individual counseling and supervision as needed. The course is eight months in duration. DVC IV: Developmental Analyst and Consultant This course focuses on the Coach building an international business, supervision of DVC III students and the development of a highly effective practice - to reach this level of coaching, a student must have a full practice (16-30 clients) and is financial compensated through their private practice. The course is augmented with case studies, assignments, global marketing strategies, discussions regarding supervision of DVC III students, workshop development, presentations, writing books and creating CD's. How to Set Up a Coaching Practice This course will review writing a business plan; sources of funding; tax structure, personnel, marketing and technology. The course presents useful information for the person who wants to develop a private practice. Code of Ethics This course is designed to explore the legal and non-legal boundaries in the area of coaching. We will discuss several case studies. Registration Dates are TBD for group classes. Individual Class schedules will be set directly with the student and DVC. If you prefer to pay by cash, check or money order, please click here to download a printable order form (pdf file). |