The Self-aware Coach (FutureLearn)

Offered by Deakin University,
The Self-aware Coach (FutureLearn)

Find out why self-awareness is so important in coaching and leadership, and learn strategies to apply to your own practice. Coaches and leaders need to be self-aware and emotionally intelligent, in order to provide clear instructions, advice and motivation to others. On this course, you’ll learn how to apply strategies to enhance your own self-awareness as a coach or leader.

Class Deals by MOOC List - Click here and see FutureLearn's Active Discounts, Deals, and Promo Codes.

You’ll learn how to identify your own core personal values, and evaluate how these may affect your coaching and leadership practice.
You’ll discover how to make adjustments to your behaviour, in order to become more effective as a leader or coach.
You’ll examine why more self-aware coaches and leaders are more effective and productive.

What topics will you cover?

  • The importance of self-awareness
  • Notions of personal mastery and its application to your role as coach/leader
  • Insight into your intentions and motivations as coach/leader
  • Servant leadership
  • Applying a change process to your own life.

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

  • Apply strategies to enhance self-awareness and reflect on who you’re being as a coach/leader
  • Identify core personal values and determine how these may impact your coaching
  • Reflect on how your self-awareness helps you be a more effective coach/leader
  • Evaluate your values and actions to inform your leadership decisions
Go to Class
MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Related Courses

An Introduction to Leading with Kindness and Compassion in Health and Social Care (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
The King's Fund

An Introduction to Leading with Kindness and Compassion in Health and Social Care (FutureLearn)

Develop your understanding of how to lead with compassion and kindness within the health and social care sectors. Learn what is meant by leading with kindness and compassion. This introductory three-week course from The King’s Fund is for anyone working in or interested in health and social care in its broadest sense, regardless of sector, experience, or role.

Jan 9th 2023
3 Weeks
Management and Leadership: Well-being and Welfare at Work (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
The Open University

Management and Leadership: Well-being and Welfare at Work (FutureLearn)

Learn to support the development and well-being of the people you manage with this online course from The Open University and CMI. Support the professional development and well-being needs of your staff. This online course will help you assess the needs of your people; plan, implement and evaluate their professional development cost effectively; and promote staff well-being.

No sessions available
4 Weeks
High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
University of Michigan

High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis (FutureLearn)

Study this course to learn the essential crisis management skills you need to lead your team through crises when they hit. Learn how to lead your business to survive and thrive through crises. This course is designed to teach leaders how to manage a business through crises and how to implement crisis management strategies. As the world adapts to new ways of working in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, crisis management is now more relevant than ever.

Nov 30th 2020
4 Weeks
Developing Cultural Intelligence for Leadership (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
Common Purpose

Developing Cultural Intelligence for Leadership (FutureLearn)

Find out what Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is, and why good leaders and managers need it, in this free online course. Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the natural evolution from the well-established notions of IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional intelligence). Good leaders need all three to lead effectively. CQ is the ability to cross divides - whether country, generation, gender, sector or background - and to thrive in multiple cultures.

No sessions available
4 Weeks
Leadership in Safeguarding in the International Aid Sector (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
The Open University

Leadership in Safeguarding in the International Aid Sector (FutureLearn)

Improve your leadership skills and organisational culture to help keep people safe. Develop your leadership skills and enhance organisational culture. There is a growing need to develop leadership skills and a culture of accountability within organisations working with vulnerable communities in the international aid sector.

May 9th 2022
4 Weeks
Educational Leadership: Improving Schools through Effective Leadership (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
Coventry University

Educational Leadership: Improving Schools through Effective Leadership (FutureLearn)

Explore your leadership style, with the chance to grow the skills you need to be a great leader in education. Have the opportunity to discover what it takes to lead. Have the opportunity to discover what it takes to lead. On this course, you’ll have the opportunity to discover what makes a great leader, the chance to develop your leadership skills, explore leadership principles, and the opportunity to grow the confidence you need to succeed in your school.

Self Paced
2 Weeks
Football: More than a Game (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
University of Edinburgh

Football: More than a Game (FutureLearn)

Explore the role of football in the world today - including finances, clubs, nations and rivalries - with this free online course. Explore the world of football (soccer), the money, the rivalries, the trends, the past, the present, the men’s game, the woman’s game and the real issues. Whether you love it, hate it or try to ignore it – join us as we go behind the scenes to examine why football is more than just a game.

Self Paced
5-12 Weeks
Player-centred Coaching (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
Deakin University

Player-centred Coaching (FutureLearn)

Explore coach-centred and player-centred coaching approaches, and learn how to apply key skills to your own practice. Coaching is a challenging practice which involves applying a range of techniques to get the best out of a team. On this course, you’ll get an introduction to coach-centred and player-centred coaching principles and evaluate the differences between them.

No sessions available
2 Weeks
Leading Strategic Innovation: How to Lead with Purpose (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
Deakin University,Coventry University

Leading Strategic Innovation: How to Lead with Purpose (FutureLearn)

Discover the importance of strategic thinking, innovation, and purposeful leadership when dealing with change. Refine your leadership purpose and learn how to innovate through change. Change is inevitable in both your personal and professional life. Although sometimes unexpected, it offers an opportunity to improve and innovate. On this course, you will investigate the nature of change and learn about the concept of strategic innovation.

Self Paced
2 Weeks
Crisis Leadership (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
Deakin University

Crisis Leadership (FutureLearn)

Discover why leadership is crucial in a crisis and develop the skills you need to effectively navigate crisis management. Hone your leadership skills to effectively manage crises. Crises are common, varied, and pose significant challenges to organisations and their leaders. A working knowledge of crisis management and leadership is essential for leaders to ensure their organisations get through these adverse circumstances.

Jul 11th 2022
3 Weeks
Edward Jenner Leadership for Veterinary Professionals: Your Leadership Self (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
NHS Leadership Academy,Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Edward Jenner Leadership for Veterinary Professionals: Your Leadership Self (FutureLearn)

Explore the concept of leadership, why it matters, the types of issues faced by leaders, and why you are already a leader. Discover what 'leadership' is and why you are already a leader. All veterinary professionals are leaders, it is part of the job. But what is leadership? What makes a great leader? And how can vets and veterinary professionals grow as inclusive and effective leaders?

No sessions available
4 Weeks