Training

Training in the fundamentals of systemic coaching and constellations

For coaches keen to integrate a systems perspective and methodology into their existing coaching practice, learn about the application of constellations in organisational coaching and enjoy the benefits of systemic supervision while learning in a small peer group, a six day training in the fundamentals is available. The group explores the underpinning principles that inform this approach, the inner stance and the practical application of constellations in executive and professional development coaching.

The training has proved to be a turning point in my development as a coach. I feel refreshed and resourced through this insightful, practical work, which has changed something elemental in my coaching and my coaching business.

The sessions are structured around the needs of the participating coaches and a framework that encourages the group to explore and work with many aspects of the approach in a coaching context. All sessions are built around a core of facilitated experiential learning with system constellation exercises and dialectic teaching to help embed the understanding and application in each individual’s repertoire and capability. Although this is a training in the fundamentals the sessions rely on participants bringing their coaching business and client issues to the group for systemic exploration, constellations practice and supervision. In this way every individual in the group benefits from the learning about constellations but also gets clarity and resolution on specific and generic dynamics that emerge when working as a coach. Many coaches have identified this mix of teaching, supervision and facilitated experiential learning as one from which they gain in many ways.

The learning circles are for coaches and organisational consultants with no experience of constellations as well as those who are already beginning to use, or refine their use, of this approach in their practice.

The session framework is built around the needs of the group members, but with an intention to include all of the main principles and practices within the six days. All sessions will be a mix of group/experiential and one-to-one practice with a particular focus on the application of constellations in one-to-one coaching including table-top, ‘post it’ and floor marker constellations. Some aspects of working with teams and wider organisational systems are also included.

It was good to really learn how to apply this powerful method in coaching and business situations and to learn in such a professionally facilitated but relaxed environment, that was very safely held. Thank you.

Bristol (UK) 2011/2012 training

In response to demand in the south west and a collaborative process there is a training in the fundamentals of systemic coaching and constellations in Bristol, which started in October 2011, made up of six days in a mix of 1 and 2 day modules spread over four months, for executive coaches. A further Bristol training is in planning stages for 2012/2013.

European training

Following a request and co-creation process a training circle recently took place in Milan, Italy from 2011 to 2012 in three two-day modules.
Discussions are now in progress for further European trainings in France, Italy and The Czech Republic in 2013 and beyond.

USA training

Plans are being developed for 2 day introductory training, with John Whittington, in the US, over the weekend of July 14th and 15th 2012. Please check back here for more as details emerge or email Sue, our projects manager, here: sue[at]coachingconstellations.com.

The 2012 Autumn Training – London, UK

This training circle will be facilitated in three pairs of days over a total of six days to allow a gradual understanding, integration and application in your coaching practice. As follows:

Monday September 3rd and Tuesday September 4th 2012

Monday October 8th and Tuesday October 9th 2012

Monday November 26th and Tuesday November 27th 2012

The Autumn 2012 training in the fundamentals of systemic coaching and constellations will be charged at a fee of £1,200 for privately funded independent coaches and £2,100 for coaches funded by an organisation. This circle, once formed, will be a closed group and is booking now. Please request a booking form, payment secures your place, which are limited. This training will be facilitated by John Whittington with Richard Spence.

To make an enquiry about any programme on this page or to discuss the creation of an introductory session or training in your area please click HERE.

Our learning framework

Introduction to systemic coaching and  constellations and the principles which guide them.
The history and evolution of constellations.
How to identify symptoms of systemic issues.
The forces which influence and sustain leadership, organisational and team systems.
Exploring conscience groups, loyalties and the natural organising principles which create dynamics in human systems.
The stance of systemic coaching and how to embody whilst working with clients and constellations.
The importance, role and application of different constellation processes to acknowledge, find place, clarify or resolve.
The practical application of constellations in one-to-one coaching including table-top, ‘post it’ and floor marker constellations.
The systemic perspective on organisational health – the ‘higher purpose’ of systemic coaching.
Application of systemic principles and constellation practices with teams.
Introducing and contracting for systemic coaching and constellations with clients and organisational systems.
Getting started, using mapping to introduce the approach and support agenda setting.
Exploring the impact of place in family-of-origin on the coach/facilitator/client.
Systemic questioning and coaching without constellations.

To make an enquiry about any programme on this page or to discuss the creation of an introductory session or training in your area please click HERE.

Advanced Constellations Training

A two day advanced intensive training and practice group, open to all students who have completed the six day training in the fundamentals with Coaching Constellations, will take place on Thursday September 20th and Friday September 21st 2012. This will be an opportunity to take your learning to a new edge, to work and practice with others at a similar stage and to learn new skills and applications.

All 2012 trainings will be facilitated by John Whittington, founder, Coaching Constellations Ltd., in English and with the support of an associate.

The learning circle was not only a space to learn about the principles and practices that underpin this work, but also an opportunity to embed those into my own coaching and OD practice. I experienced first hand the depth of systemic insight that can unfold within a coaching or organisational challenge and, as a result, my work and the organisations I influence will never be quite the same again!

Continuous Professional Development
All the trainings here provide 36 ICF approved ‘Continuous Coaching Education Units’ [CCEUs].

See the ICF UK site here for details. Units are awarded as follows: ICF Core competencies (10.5), Personal Development (1.5); Business Development (1.); Other Skills and Tools (23).

Learning circles, in various formats, presentations and introductory workshops in half or full day modules
are available by request and through co-creation, internationally.

Students of this approach to coaching with the system in mind are encouraged to read a copy of “Systemic Coaching & Constellations’ by John Whittington. You can order the book in paperback and/or E-Book form, via AMAZON, HERE . It is published on June 3rd 2012.

For an up to date list of all 2012 and 2013 workshops, conferences and learning circle/trainings please visit the diary page here and/or email through Steve here: steve[at]coachingconstellations.com