Singapore University of Social Sciences

PLC506 Coaching Presence: Personal and Professional Development focuses on the development of the coach. Students will be facilitated to discover core values, beliefs and perspectives that shape their frame of reference, and then learn how to self-manage in order to heighten their coaching presence. In view of bringing him/herself fully to the coaching relationship, this course examines Rogers’ core conditions for the therapist and assesses their relevance and application in the coaching context. The adage goes, “Know yourself better, so that you can be a more effective and powerful agent of change.” It invites students to reflect upon their personal presence and how they engage their coachees, exploring both proactive and reactive perspectives. It also explores the importance of working in the “here and now”.