About the Association for Coaching

The Association for Coaching® (AC) is one of the world’s leading independent, not-for-profit, global professional bodies, dedicated to promoting best practice and raising the awareness and standards of coaching, worldwide. The AC, established in 2002 has a thriving membership in 80+ countries, made up of professional coaches; academic, training, and service providers; along with leader coaches working within large multinationals, building coaching cultures. www.associationforcoaching.com

The Role

We are looking for a Leader Coach who is already applying a coaching mindset or coach ap-proach within their role, that wants to facilitate peer Co-Coaching sessions for like-minded AC Leader Coach Members. Leader Coach Coaching Exchange forums are a facilitated learning opportunities to work with other Leader Coaches who apply a coaching mindset or coach ap-proach in their roles.

What is a Leader Coach Coaching Exchange Forum?

Participants take turns as a Coach and Coachee to learn, reflect and provide feedback. Participants gain multiple perspectives, across different industry sectors and cross-culturally and expand their knowledge and develop their coaching practice and experience. Providing the opportunity to practise coaching, enriching and enhancing their current skills, enabling them to reflect on their coaching style and experience, and experiment with new coaching techniques. It provides like-minded Leader Coaches with a safe, inclusive environ-ment to practice and develop their coaching skills.

Role of the Leader Coach Coaching Exchange - Co-Coaching Facilitator (CCF)

Responsibilities of a Leader Coach Coaching Exchange Facilitator:

• Set a schedule for virtual Leader Coach Coaching Exchange forums. A minimum of 4 forums per year and inform the AC Co-Coaching team of these scheduled dates.
• Collate and manage a contact list for members and non-members who are happy to receive details of further meetings.
• Use your allocated AC email address and protect personal information contained in Co-Coaching forum contact lists. This can simply be achieved by ‘blind copying’ (send-ing by BCC rather than CC or To) all email recipients.
• Send reminders to members of the contact list for upcoming meetings (you can also promote on LinkedIn and other social media channels if you are active there). The AC have created a marketing pack to support CCFs promoting Co-Coaching forums.
• Facilitate each of the Leader Coach Coaching Exchange forums, according to best practice Co-Coaching guidelines.
• Where appropriate, ensure any follow up resources or notes are sent out to meeting at-tendees following a forum.
• Be an AC Ambassador and inform non-members of the benefits of AC membership.
• Take attendance and send completed attendance list to the AC after each forum so that CPD certificates can be disseminated.
• Communicate with and through the Lead Co-Coaching Facilitators/ AC representa-tives, and the network of Co-Coaching Facilitators, to grow Co-Coaching networks.
• Attend to other documentation required by AC from time to time.
• Keep abreast of current Co-Coaching Best Practice and suggest new areas where Best Practice could be improved or adopted.
• Attend group Co-Coaching Facilitator meetings (usually held quarterly) to participate in the ongoing development of the Co-Coaching service.

Representing the Association for Coaching

As a Leader Coach Coaching Exchange Facilitator and a representative of the AC, we ask that you:

• Are a Leader Coach adopting a coaching approach in the workplace and have had AC membership for at least 3 months’ prior to becoming a Facilitator.
• Behave in a way that supports and enhances the AC’s brand.
• Work together, as part of the CCF community to ensure an overall consistent ap-proach to forums.
• Publicly represent and promote the AC at Co-Coaching forums.
• Utilise your own Zoom/Teams/Gotomeeting/virtual meeting software licence, wher-ever possible.
• Devote enough time to understand the AC and how it operates to answer members’ questions in an accurate manner, or to pass to someone appropriate within the AC
• Ensure that you adhere to data protection laws and GDPR Regulations.
• Are aware of and promote the AC’s values, vision and objectives.
• Maintain and ensure that the forum is a safe and inclusive environment for coaches.

As a valued member of the contributor community the AC will:

• Support and empower those who wish to be involved, represent and advance the work of the AC.
• Encourage you to contribute to the ongoing development and professionalism of coaching.
• Provide you with opportunities to support, network and collaborate with fellow coaching professionals from a range of backgrounds and coaching disciplines.
• Provide Facilitators with specific training.

Additionally, from a professional development stance this role will present you with opportunities to:

• Build relationships with leading figures in the industry especially via the development of strategic links.
• Enrich your CV by adding your AC role in supporting the coaching community and in promoting the coaching profession.

Feedback gathered from existing CCFs

Qualities, Skills and Attributes

You will naturally find your own style and approach to make the forum you are contributing to unique. The following list is in no particular order and captures feedback from other CCFs who have already got into their stride. These are the things they believe to be important when running successful Co-Coaching forums:

• Warmth & friendliness
• Well organized
• Start and finish on time
• Confidence, curiosity and compassion
• Impactful welcome: Greet everyone, involve them
• Mix up more experienced people with newer people
• Hold the boundaries, contracting and balance with flow and flexibility (assertive strength with kindness) (Frame to support us, not a cage to contain us)
• No hierarchy, an opportunity to connect
• People feel safe to be challenged and stretched
• Manage blended personalities
• Not take yourself too seriously – lightness of touch
• Respected and respectful
• Patience and perseverance
• Light touch running forums - but good listening!
• Attention to detail, tech savvy and admin skills
• Allow enough time for Co-Coaching

How to Apply

Please send any questions about the role to the Team at peopleandengage-ment@associationforcoaching.com.

About the Association for Coaching

The Association for Coaching (AC) is a leading independent, not-for-profit, global professional body dedicated to excellence, mastery and ethics in coaching, promoting best practice and raising the awareness and standards of coaching, worldwide.

Our vibrant, diverse community is made up of professional coaches, leader coaches, mentors, training providers, educators, coach supervisors and organizations building coaching cultures.

Position Summary and What you’ll be doing

The Association for Coaching (AC) is seeking an AC Project Researcher to review multiple materials and source key information for a one-time project that will contribute to an enhanced version of the AC New Coaches Hub, accessible through the AC website, designed to support those that are new to coaching worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity to review and identify resources for the New Coaches Hub which will provide an ongoing source of professional development for both current Members and aspiring coaches.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with members of the Membership and Accreditation team to support a diverse range of coaching resources.
• Conduct comprehensive research on existing materials suitable for the New Coaches Hub.
• Evaluate resources for relevance and applicability to support development.
• Identify and collate international government guidance and useful points of reference for coaches worldwide.
• Ensure all content aligns with the AC's strategic vision and core values.
• Handle all personal information with the utmost care and confidentiality, adhering to data protection policies and best practices.
• Become an AC brand ambassador representing the AC, advancing coaching and championing coaching excellence.

What You’re Great At

This contributor position is ideal for a detail-oriented, resourceful individual with a knack for meticulous research and a passion for supporting the development of coaches. Your proactive approach and ability to synthesize information will be crucial in creating a comprehensive repository of materials that will serve as a cornerstone for the AC’s New Coaches Hub.

This role will suit individuals who are:

• Experienced coaches
• Proficient in online research and discerning the quality of sources
• Detail-oriented with a knack for identifying relevant and credible information
• Skilled in organizing and categorizing data for easy access and reference
• Technologically adept

The role is voluntary and a one-time project with a focus on enhancing the development and resources available for new coaches worldwide. We anticipate a contribution of approximately 20 - 30 hours a year.

How to Apply

Please apply via the LinkedIn link below

Role Description

Summary

The Association for Coaching (AC) has an opportunity for experienced coach supervisors in all regions to join the cohort of AC Group Supervision Experience Call Hosts.

About AC Group Supervision Experience (ACGSE) Calls

AC Group Supervision Experience (ACGSE) calls are a member benefit and complimentary to attend for AC Members. Each 1 hour session is attended by up to 4 participants and are led by an experienced supervisor host.

ACGSE calls provide participants with an opportunity to experience group supervision in practice and discover the benefits of reflecting on their own coaching practise. They are designed to be a ‘taster’ of group supervision.

Each participant has dedicated time to explore client work and ethical issues. It is also an opportunity to connect with other AC members from across the globe in a shared learning experience.

What you will be Doing

The primary purpose of the role will be to host Group Supervision Experience Calls, hosting at least 4 calls per year via zoom.

You will be encouraged to join the quarterly Reflective Practice calls with other ACGSE hosts, to reflect on your hosting experiences.

As an ACGSE host, you’ll be acting as a brand ambassador for AC.

What You’re Great At

An experienced coach supervisor, who is comfortable holding group supervision sessions. You’ll be adaptable, with the ability to tailor the calls to the needs and number of participants (2-4).

Time commitment

The role is voluntary and we anticipate a contribution of approximately 2 hours per month.

Applying for the role:

Please send an application, stating your interest, relevant experience and what you think you can bring to this role, along with your CV / LinkedIn profile to: Katie Mason, memberbenefits@associationforcoaching.com

Overview

The Association for Coaching (AC) has an exciting opportunity for a Middle East Regional Fellow Lead to drive, develop and shape activities to support the AC’s newly formed membership category, ‘Fellow’ made up of very established Executive & Professional Coaches.

The ideal fit will be established coaches in their own right, with a real passion for their own ongoing development and learning with peers. The AC Regional Fellow Leads are a diverse group of leads in different locations throughout the world, to support the AC’s increasingly global presence in local markets.

What You’ll be Doing

The primary purpose of the role will be to work alongside a team of Regional Fellow Leads, to support and agenda of activities and initiatives. These can include support forums, events, research for the global Fellow coaching community, along with other ideas the group agrees upon, as representatives that will best serve this membership group.

What You’re Great At

This role will be a great fit if you're an energetic, relationship focused professional who has experience of working in fast-moving, multi-national organizations. Ideally you will possess the enthusiasm and energy to support and shape the future of the AC Fellow coaching community.

Time commitment

The role is voluntary, and we anticipate a contribution of approximately 5 - 10 hours per month (or what energy you would like to put into it)!

Applying for the role:

Please reply, stating your interest and relevant experience, along with your CV to Nicola Boyle, Head of Individual Membership & Accreditation Services, at Nicolab@associationforcoaching.com

Role Description

Introduction

Association for Coaching (AC) Events are designed to contribute towards coaches Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as well as providing a safe space to learn and update skills.

AC Events consist of a wide range of engaging topics delivered by expert speakers held in locations across the United Kingdom and virtually. Additionally, events are aimed at coaches from all backgrounds and levels, all types of organizations, and those new to coaching and are open to both members and non-members.

The role of the Regional Events Organizer (REO) is integral in supporting the coaching community with their growth and learning.

Role of the Regional Events Organizer (REO)

Responsibilities of a Regional Events Organizer

• Support the scheduling and hosting of AC events in your local region
• Find a suitable venue in a professional setting to hold events, ensuring the venue is gifted or hire is negotiated at a low cost
• Support the Regional Event Manager in sourcing speakers and scheduling events on the calendar (anticipated 4 per year)
• Introduce speakers to the Regional Events Manager once a speaker has agreed to deliver an event on a set date
• Actively promote AC events to your network
• Be a point of contact for the venue on the day of the event and where necessary liaise with the venue regarding catering, handouts, and technical equipment
• Represent the AC at the event and meet and greet participants and speaker/s as they arrive
• Take attendance and send the completed attendance list to the AC so that CPD certificates can be sent out
• Protect personal information contained in attendance lists or within the event itself
• At the start of the event, introduce the speaker and provide a brief overview of the AC, our events, and membership benefits

Time commitment: 15 hours per year (minimum)

Benefits of Joining the Association for Coaching as an REO

As a valued member of the contributor community, the AC will provide you with:

• complimentary AC Membership
• the opportunity to be involved in, represent, and advance the work of the AC, and contribute to the ongoing development and professionalism of coaching as a profession
• the opportunity to support, network, and collaborate with fellow coaching professionals from a range of backgrounds and coaching disciplines

You will also have the opportunity to enhance your own professional development through:

• attending events that contribute to your CPD, advancing your coaching skills, and practice
• building relationships with experts and thought leaders in the industry
• enriching your CV by adding your AC role - supporting the coaching community and promoting the coaching profession

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this role or discuss in more detail, please email the Regional Events Manager by clicking the link below and providing a copy of your CV and a brief introduction stating why you are interested.