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ELC Thing 16 – What is coaching and how can I use it?
Coaching is an empowering way of supporting people to reach their potential. Using coaching skills in social services can develop your own and others’ leadership effectiveness whilst improving relationships, self-efficacy and motivation.
This badge is awarded to people who have:
- worked through Thing 16: What is Coaching and how can I use it?
- provided evidence of their learning through reflective writing.
This is part of the 23 Things ELC Leadership programme.
To earn this badge you must:
- work through Thing 16 of 23 Things ELC Leadership
- write at least 200 words to: tell us how you plan to do something differently as a result of your learning about coaching
We will decline Open Badge applications without a completed reflective activity.
Before you submit applications and evidence for any of the 23 Things ELC Leadership Open Badges, it is recommended that you achieve these two Open Badges first:
Getting started with Open Badges
Writing evidence for Open Badge applications
You may also find it helpful to complete Things 1 – 4 before starting Thing 16.
Complete all of the the activities as described in Thing 16 and write a statement (minimum 200 words) on how you plan to do something differently as a result of your learning about coaching.
Badge issuer
Scottish Social Services Council
Promoting high standards, raising public confidence and developing a trained and trusted social service workforce in Scotland.
Submit your application
I confirm that I have read, understood and completed all the activities listed in the badge criteria and that each question from the criteria is answered in the evidence I have provided. My evidence has been written or recorded by me and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that it will take 28 days for you to assess my application and that feedback cannot be provided if my application is unsuccessful.