Course Summary:

The Life Coaching Essentials course by Magna Skills is designed to equip individuals, professionals, and aspiring coaches with the foundational tools, techniques, and frameworks required to inspire, guide, and empower others toward achieving their personal and professional goals. This course blends practical coaching strategies with real-world African and global scenarios, ensuring participants gain skills that are relevant, impactful, and adaptable.

At Magna Skills, our mission is to develop effective leaders, mentors, and coaches who drive transformation in organizations, communities, and beyond.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamental principles and ethics of life coaching.

• Apply effective coaching techniques to support personal and professional development.

• Develop active listening and questioning skills that enhance self-discovery in clients.

• Create actionable coaching plans that lead to measurable growth and transformation.

• Build confidence as a coach and position oneself for opportunities in both personal and organizational coaching.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Life Coaching

   • Definition, purpose, and scope of life coaching.

   • Differences between coaching, mentoring, therapy, and consulting.

2. Core Coaching Skills

   • Active listening and powerful questioning.

   • Building rapport and trust with clients.

3. Ethics and Professional Standards in Coaching

   • International standards and ethical frameworks.

   • Confidentiality and boundaries in coaching practice.

4. Understanding Human Behavior and Motivation

   • Psychological and emotional factors influencing decision-making.

   • Motivation theories and their application in coaching.

5. Coaching Models and Frameworks

   • GROW, SMART, and other coaching models.

   • How to select the right model for client goals.

6. Goal Setting and Action Planning

   • Techniques for setting achievable goals.

   • Creating step-by-step coaching action plans.

7. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Barriers

   • Identifying mental blocks and self-sabotage patterns.

   • Strategies to empower clients to reframe their thinking.

8. Coaching for Personal Development

   • Self-awareness, confidence building, and resilience.

   • Time management and work-life balance strategies.

9. Coaching for Career and Leadership Growth

   • Coaching for career transitions and leadership skills.

   • Helping clients align passion, purpose, and profession.

10. Building Your Coaching Practice

• Marketing yourself as a coach and creating a personal brand.

• Practical steps to establish and sustain a coaching business.