Learn about self-awareness to lead and guide others and the teams/groups that you work with effectively
Why do I need to understand myself?
Learning more about yourself is part of growing as a person. When you know yourself, including your wants, needs, desires, habits, emotions and behaviours, you can become a better person and coach.
The first step is self-awareness: really understanding what motivates you, drives you forward, and holds you true to your 'North Star.' This is build upon your journey as a person and your experiences, all of which influences you as a coach and contributes to the development of your coaching philosophy.
This provides a foundation on which you can develop and grow, identifying areas of development and enabling you to see your true self.
Through reflection and practice, you can grow and understand how you act and react in situations and explore ways to manage and regulate your behaviours. This in turn will enable you to gain increased clarity of what you want to achieve.
With a better understanding of yourself, you can enhance your creative thinking, identify and solve problems, and make better decisions and choices, enabling you to more effectively lead and guide others and the teams/groups that you work with.
Below, discover the pillars of this theme to aid your understanding of the self. You'll also find UK Coaching Club membership details with which you can unlock access to the resources of the Coach Learning Framework.
Self-Awareness
Learn how to recognise your moods, motivations, and the drivers that maximise your potential, and take responsibility for your own actions
Coaching Philosophy
Seek to understand yourself and how your experiences have shaped you and your philosophy, which is the foundation of your coaching
Leadership
Learn about leading yourself, athletes and teams effectively
Managing Stress
Discover strategies for stress management and building emotional strength
Coach as a Learner
Access practical advice on developing curiosity, better decision-making skills and good learning habits
Coaching as a Business
Develop key skills and knowledge to guide your journey and help you to achieve your goals
UK Coaching Club
As a UK Coaching Club Member, you'll be able to dive into the essentials of each theme for free. This includes the insightful 9-theme 'Guides', engaging 'Coaching Conversations', and our 'Kickstarters' designed to get your coaching off to a flying start.
Framework Guide
With this comprehensive guide, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools you need to approach valuable self-discovery, key to having a better impact on your participants
READ THE GUIDE
Coaching Conversations
Watch coaches share their lived experiences, offering real-life examples and strategies to help you immediately grasp the theme of ‘understanding self’ and refine your coaching philosophy
WATCH THE VIDEOS
Kickstarter
Download activities that invite you to reflect, consider, and try out new approaches to enhance your self-understanding and self-awareness
DOWNLOAD THE ACTIVITIESUK Coaching Club Premium Membership
Coach Learning Framework
Continue your journey through the framework to learn more about the other eight themes and the key attributes of high-quality coaching environments, and how you can demonstrate the skills, qualities and behaviours that will empower the people you coach to achieve their personal goals.