S4 Episode 43: Creating a Coaching Culture at Kids Matter with Katie Akhurst

The Coaching Inn

"Coaching is about being curious, raising awareness, and activating responsibility"

Katie Akhurst, from Kids Matter, comes to The Coaching Inn to talk with Claire Pedrick about the impact of coaching in their organisation and how it empowers parents and builds confidence. They use a coaching approach in their parenting programs, where facilitators ask questions and create a collaborative space for parents to find their own solutions. They value the ICF credential and have coaches go through the ICF accreditation process. The impact of their work is seen in the increased confidence and wellbeing of parents, which has a positive effect on their children's lives.

Takeaways

• Coaching empowers parents and equips them to find their own solutions
• A coaching culture can be embedded in an organisation to create a safe and collaborative environment
• ICF accreditation ensures a high standard of coaching
• The impact of coaching can be seen in increased confidence and wellbeing of parents
• Community-based provision can have a positive effect on families

Contact Katie Akhurst [e-mail]

If you would like to make a donation, you can do that on their website www.kidsmatter.co.uk

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Coming Up:

Next: Open Table: The Benefits of Breathwork in Coaching

Soon: Book Corner with Julie Luscombe and Clare Humbleby

Keywords

coaching, parenting, empowerment, confidence, support, ICF credential, coaching culture, community-based provision, impact