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Henley Diversity in Coaching programme

At a glance

  • Attain 20hrs+ continuing professional development (ICF & AC)
  • Increase your awareness of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it can impact your clients
  • Learn how to apply a deeper understanding of your own experiences, biases and privilege – and those of others – to improve your coaching
  • Build your confidence in exploring the experiences of others and having conversations about difference
  • Develop your own diversity competencies and improve your listening skills
  • Start/continue your journey in the ever-evolving field of EDI
Subject area(s)
Coaching
Attendance
Part-time
Fee
£4,500 +VAT (excludes accommodation)
Course length
4 months
Suitable for
Coaches who want to increase their awareness of EDI, gain a greater curiosity of others’ lived experiences, explore their own personal narratives and biases, and ultimately learn how to apply this understanding in their coaching to become better coaches – all in a psychologically safe practice environment.
Delivery
Live-online, In-person weekday

Start dates

4 Mar 2025

Delivery: Live-online and In-person weekday
Location: Online, Greenlands campus,

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Overview

This programme aims to give you the confidence to approach topics you might otherwise have avoided, and make you more comfortable exploring the experiences of those with different backgrounds to you.

You’ll also explore intersectionality and individuality, developing an empathy and curiosity for the client in front of you as more than a sum of their characteristics, making you a more inclusive coach. You’ll finish the programme understanding that everyone holds a different framework of characteristics unique to them, along with their unique set of experiences, biases, and challenges – helping you more effectively partner with clients from marginalised backgrounds, with various lived experiences.

You’ll hear from a wide group of expert tutors, each sharing experiences of their own journeys as well as the focus of their work. They’ll hold an open space for you to share, discuss, explore and practice with others on the programme.

Most importantly, the programme will show you that supporting diversity through your coaching and beyond is a journey, not a destination, and – like all things reliant on self-awareness – will require constant exploration, learning and scrutiny to allow you to evolve along with the field of EDI.

Key benefits

  • 20hrs+ continuing professional development (ICF & AC)

  • Develop a deeper understanding of yourself and others, and the complex intersectionality of characteristics that make up a unique individual

  • Examine your own biases in a psychologically safe environment, and practice working with difference with tutors and fellow students

  • Learn how to have conversations about difference and to listen to the life experiences of others

  • Understand your own place in the system and the impact this could have on your clients

  • Build the bravery to overcome the fear of getting it wrong, so that it doesn’t stop you from doing the right thing

The programme will be delivered over 4 days (2x workshops of 2x days each) over 4 months, with 2x 1.5hr group coaching supervision in-between.

We have applied for accreditation for this programme by both the ICF and the AC for CCEUs/CPD accordingly (to be confirmed) with the first workshop in 2025 running in March and the second workshop in June.

Aboodi Shabi

Lecturer in Coaching and Behavioural Change

Ashana Crichton

Executive Coach & DEI Practitioner
Ashana Crichton

Bernice Hewson

Racial Equity Specialist, Coach & Scholar
Bernice Hewson

Cath Blayney

Executive Coach & Qualified Thinking Partner
Cath Blayney

Jarell Bempong

Award-Winning Mental Health Innovator, Bestselling Author & DEI Advocate
Jarell Bempong

Dr Matt Jacobs

Leadership Coach & Organisational Development Consultant on EDI
Dr Matt Jacobs

Nadia Nagamootoo

Accredited Coach, Best Selling Author & EDI Thought-Leader
Nadia Nagamootoo

Thulasi Mohanadas

Award Winning Business Psychologist, Executive Coach and Psychotherapist
Thulasi Mohanadas

Set in sweeping parkland on the banks of the River Thames, Henley Business School's Greenlands campus provides an inspiring and reflective environment for focused work and study.

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Why choose Henley?

No.3 in the UK
of Executive Education providers for open programmes - Financial Times 2024
(Financial Times Executive Education open enrolment programmes rankings 2024)
No. 18 in Europe
of Executive Education providers for open programmes - Financial Times 2024
(Financial Times Executive Education open enrolment programmes rankings 2024)
No. 23 in the world
of Executive Education providers for open programmes - Financial Times 2024
(Financial Times Executive Education 2024 Rankings)

The Henley Centre for Coaching

The Henley Centre for Coaching is a global leader in coaching research and coach training. The Centre is home to a wealth of resources, including the National Coaching Resources Centre, and is a proud recipient of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Coaching Award.

Executive Education at Henley

For 75 years, Henley Business School has developed confident and resilient business leaders. Executive Education at Henley is:

  • Practical: we combine academic rigour with a strong practical focus, so you can immediately apply what you have learned back in your organisation.
  • Relevant: Henley faculty are experienced practitioners who can support you in exploring solutions to your organisation’s challenges.
  • Collaborative: Open programmes enable you to expand your network, gain new perspectives and share ideas with peers from a range of backgrounds and sectors.
  • Personal: deliberately small learning groups allow you to benefit from individual attention and a confidential environment. We encourage you to understand your unique strengths, leadership style, and areas for development.

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