Increase your organisations internal coaching capacity

I am currently working on a new programme to train a group of internal executive coaches

Training internal coaches is an impactful way to build organizational capability, foster leadership development, and save costs. With my 20 years of experience as an executive coach and coach supervisor, I’ve worked with organizations such as Mott McDonald, Save the Children, and Police Now to develop skilled internal coaching teams. Here’s why this approach works and how it benefits organizations:

Why Training Internal Coaches is Good

  1. Tailored to Organizational Needs
    Internal coaches have a deep understanding of company culture, values, and goals, enabling them to provide coaching that aligns directly with strategic priorities.

  2. Enhances Leadership Development
    Coaching equips leaders with critical skills such as active listening, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving, creating stronger, more effective leadership across all levels.

  3. Improves Employee Engagement and Retention
    Coaching demonstrates an investment in employees' growth, fostering loyalty and boosting morale.

  4. Builds a Coaching Culture
    A coaching culture empowers teams to innovate, adapt to change, and resolve challenges collaboratively.

  5. Strengthens Peer Learning
    Internal coaches can share knowledge across departments, breaking down silos and improving cross-functional collaboration.

How It Saves Money

  1. Lower Cost than External Coaches
    I may be selling myself out of exec coaching work here, but training internal coaches eliminates the need for expensive external consultants, creating long-term savings.

  2. Improved Retention Reduces Recruitment Costs
    Engaged, well-supported employees are less likely to leave, cutting costs related to hiring and onboarding.

  3. Higher Productivity
    Coaching accelerates problem-solving and personal growth, leading to better individual and team performance.

  4. Cost-Effective Development
    Internal coaches can address organizational challenges through workshops and one-on-one coaching without additional training costs.

My Approach to Training Internal Coaches

I’ve been fortunate to train internal coaches for organizations as varied as Save the Children, Mott McDonald, and Police Now, tailoring each program to meet unique organizational needs. Next week, I’ll be training a new group and am prepping today for an interactive, engaging, and fun session.

I focus on practical, hands-on learning, blending tools from my extensive coaching and supervisory experience with real-world scenarios. This ensures participants are confident and ready to coach effectively from day one.

Would you like to explore a customized training program for your team?

joanna McCarthy