In today’s dynamic business environment, organizations must harness the full potential of their people to remain competitive and innovative. Coaching and mentoring are two powerful tools that leaders, HR professionals, and talent developers can use to motivate employees, build confidence, and drive performance. This 5-day program explores the principles and practices of coaching and mentoring with a strong emphasis on motivation, engagement, and personalized growth strategies. Participants will gain the skills needed to establish a culture of continuous development and high performance.
HR professionals
Line managers and team leaders
Talent development specialists
Learning & development (L&D) professionals
Coaches and mentors
Organizational development consultants
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Understand the psychological foundations of motivation in coaching and mentoring
Apply core coaching and mentoring models to talent development
Establish trust-based developmental relationships
Use questioning, listening, and feedback techniques to unlock potential
Develop action plans for creating a coaching and mentoring culture
Design individual development plans that support growth and retention
Day 1: Foundations of Motivation, Coaching & Mentoring
The importance of motivation in talent development
Distinguishing coaching from mentoring: definitions, goals, and roles
Psychological theories of motivation (Maslow, Herzberg, Deci & Ryan)
The coaching-mentoring continuum and blended approaches
Role of coaching and mentoring in employee engagement and retention
Identifying personal motivation triggers and mapping talent potential
Day 2: Coaching Skills for Talent Growth
Core coaching competencies (ICF-aligned)
The GROW model: Goal setting, Reality check, Options, Will
Asking powerful questions and active listening techniques
Building coaching relationships based on trust and accountability
Coaching ethics and confidentiality
Practice: Conducting a coaching conversation
Day 3: Mentoring for Career Development and Succession
Role of mentoring in knowledge transfer and career growth
Mentor-mentee matching strategies
Designing and launching effective mentoring programs
Stages of the mentoring relationship
Addressing generational and cultural differences in mentoring
Practice: Designing a mentoring plan for your organization
Day 4: Creating a Coaching and Mentoring Culture
Strategic benefits of embedding coaching and mentoring in organizations
Integrating coaching into performance management and leadership development
Building internal coaching and mentoring capability
Organizational enablers: Policies, tools, and training
Measurement and ROI: How to assess impact and success
Case Study: Companies that built coaching cultures
Day 5: Practical Implementation & Personal Action Planning
Conducting coaching and mentoring diagnostics in your organization
Designing a coaching or mentoring initiative: Key steps
Group role-play: Coaching/mentoring simulation
Overcoming resistance and managing challenges
Final project: Personal development action plan
Program wrap-up and feedback session