As coaching is a skill that requires practice we like to capture the expectations and learning goals of participants before, during and after their attendance. We use short questionnaires, 'happy face' feedback charts, session notes, a comprehensive Tool Box and evaluations. For the majority of participants these workshops are effective at improving their interpersonal communication, time management and delegation skills. Some go on to get formal qualifications for which the Skill Gyms are a foundation.

In addition The Change Zone offers participants:

The Change Zone Website - a wealth of tools and techniques can be accessed free of charge and a quarterly newsletter enables participants to improve their practice.

Sample Content

Introduction Session
Coaching Methods
Facilitator Notes
Coaching Techniques
Session Worksheets

Buddying - everyone needs encouragement to make time for personal development when they get back into the workplace. We link Skill Gym participants with a 'buddy' who they get to know and can talk to about the issues they faced and how they dealt with them. In some instances the relationships have lasted many years..

Assistance at a distance - ongoing email support from The Change Zone so that participants do not feel isolated when they start to implement what they learned.