How can you stay informed on the latest Coaching and Mentoring trends for leadership development?

1 Read books and blogs

Gaining knowledge and skills from experts and peers is simple when you read books and blogs on coaching and mentoring. A variety of topics, perspectives, and insights can be found to enrich your understanding. Popular books and blogs include The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier, The Prosperous Coach by Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin, Coach the Person, Not the Problem by Marcia Reynolds, Coaching for Leaders by Dave Stachowiak, and The Coaching Tools Company by Emma-Louise Elsey.

2 Listen to podcasts and webinars

Staying updated and engaged with coaching and mentoring can be done by listening to podcasts and webinars. These can be accessed at any time, from any location, and feature various voices and experiences. Examples of such podcasts and webinars include The Coaching Show by Christopher McAuliffe, Coaching for Leaders by Dave Stachowiak, The Coaching Habit Podcast by Michael Bungay Stanier, The Coaching Revolution by Sarah Short and Alex Szabo, as well as ICF Webinars by the International Coach Federation.

3 Join online communities and networks

Staying informed and connected can be done by joining online communities and networks on coaching and mentoring. Here, you can interact with other coaches and mentors, ask questions, share resources, and get feedback. Examples of these networks include The Coaching and Mentoring Network on LinkedIn, The Coaching and Mentoring Hub on Facebook, The Coaching and Mentoring Forum on Reddit, The Coaching and Mentoring Group on Quora, and The Coaching and Mentoring Association on Meetup.

4 Attend courses and events

Attending courses and events on coaching and mentoring is another way to stay current and competent. Doing so can help you gain a deeper understanding, improve your practice, and even earn credentials. Examples of these courses and events include the Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring by the Chartered Management Institute, the Professional Coach Certification by the International Coach Federation, the Mentoring Skills Course by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, the World Business and Executive Coach Summit, and the Coaching and Mentoring Conference by the Association for Coaching.

5 Seek feedback and supervision

A fifth way to stay informed and challenged is to seek feedback and supervision on your coaching and mentoring. Reflecting on your strengths, areas for improvement, and ethical dilemmas can be beneficial. Sources of feedback and supervision may include your coachees and mentees, peers and colleagues, manager or leader, coach or mentor, or supervisor or consultant.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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