Practical Coaching Tools for Leaders

Simply put, coaching is about creating and holding a space for another person to do their best thinking.

This one-day Practical Coaching Tools for Leaders programme will explore a variety of structures and tools to help people go deeper in their thinking and discover practical solutions at work. During the day, you will not only practice coaching others, but also get to experience it as a coachee and observer.

This workshop is designed for leaders and managers who have already attended our Coaching Fundamentals workshop.

Course Overview

A coaching approach helps leaders shift from directing to empowering—creating teams that are more motivated, resilient and capable.

This workshop builds on the basics of coaching by introducing practical tools and models you can apply straight away. You’ll practise using frameworks to structure conversations, explore how to ask better questions, and learn how to use coaching skills to tackle real workplace challenges.

By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident weaving coaching into your leadership style to support growth and accountability.

 

Why take this course?

  • Learn practical coaching tools that you can use immediately
  • Develop your questioning and listening skills for deeper conversations
  • Empower your team to find their own solutions and take ownership
  • Handle performance, development and problem-solving conversations more effectively
  • Embed coaching into your everyday leadership style

Who is this course for

This course is ideal for:

  • Leaders and managers looking to strengthen their coaching approach
  • HR, L&D and OD professionals supporting people development
  • Anyone with some basic coaching knowledge who wants practical, applied tools

Duration

1 day

Classroom size

8 approx.

Location

Online or Classroom

Certificate

1 Certification

Experience

Intermediate

What you will learn

  • Use coaching models to structure conversations with confidence
  • Ask powerful questions that encourage reflection and ownership
  • Apply coaching tools to real leadership challenges
  • Balance coaching with other leadership approaches when needed
  • Create a culture of trust, growth and accountability in your team

How much does it cost?

Option 1

Standard

Standard course rate

£760

per person (+VAT)

Option 2

SMEs

Discounted rate for companies with less than 250 staff

£650

per person (+VAT)

Option 3

Public Sector

Discounted rate for public sector organisations, eg. councils

£575

per person (+VAT)

Option 4

Large Charities

Discounted rate for charities with 31+ staff

£515

per person (+VAT)

Option 5

Small Charities

Discounted rate for charities with 30 or less staff

£400

per person (+VAT)

Group Training

If you have three or more learners, We can tailor the content to your team, and host the training remotely, at your workplace or here at Happy’s HQ in Aldgate, Central London.

Curriculum & Key Themes Covered

This course will be taught in the latest version of the software. We can train this in older versions if needed – please get in touch for more information and availability.

Themes covered

Themes covered

By the end of this one-day coaching skills programme you will be able to:

  • Recap on the CLEAR model and share your experience of applying it
  • Identify your own personal goals for the session
  • Understand Transactional Analysis and how it relates to the coaching relationship and your coachee’s situations
  • Use a simple structure for coaching on the fly, David Marquet’s 3 curious questions
  • Apply Michael Bungay Stanier’s 5 questions to be a more coach-like leader
  • Learn how to apply tools to move people into a more resourceful headspace, for example, solutions-focus, appreciative enquiry and circle of concern
  • Discover a range of tools to help structure peoples thinking during coaching, for example SWOT analysis, balance sheet, wheel of competence
  • Experiment with coaching using Nancy Kline’s ‘Incisive questions’ (Time to Think)
  • Experience the tools from the perspective of coach, coachee and observer

Book now

Date Availability Number of places
24 Oct 2025 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM 12 spaces left

Live Online (Zoom) There are currently no upcoming public course dates available. Please email our team on hello@happy.co.uk and register your interest for this course. We'll let you know as soon as a date is available.

Please note that your booking is not secured until you checkout. All prices listed in the shopping cart are excluding VAT.

If you are booking at a discounted rate (for example, if you are from a charity), you will see this on the final stage of the shopping cart after you have set up your account or logged in. Discount codes can also be added on this final page.

Testimonials from Happy learners

Choose the Learning Experience That Suits You

Everyone learns differently — that’s why we offer flexible options to fit your needs. Whether you prefer learning from the comfort of home, engaging in dynamic face-to-face sessions, or a blend of both, you’ll find the format that helps you thrive.

Online

Online

Learn live with your facilitator and group through Zoom, with full access to our online learning hub.

Learning
Style:

Interactive sessions, self-paced resources, videos and activities you can return to at any time.

Collaborations:

Work with peers through breakout rooms, group discussions and optional study circles.

Benefits:

1.Flexible bite-sized learning you can fit around a busy schedule.
2.Build supportive connections, wherever you are.
3.Great for remote teams or hybrid workplaces.

In-Person

Online

Take part in face-to-face sessions delivered at our Happy HQ in london

Learning
Style:

Interactive, hands-on sessions with space to reflect, practise skills and share insights.

Collaborations:

Join breakout sessions and small groups for shared learning and support.

Benefits:

1.A focused space to fully engage away from day-to-day distractions.
2.Energising group environment with real-time feedback and support.

Blended Programme

Online

A combination of in-person and online learning to fit your schedule.

Learning
Style:

Live sessions paired with online materials, tasks and group activities.

Collaborations:

Ongoing team support and shared learning both in and out of the classroom.

Benefits:

1.The best of both worlds — structure and flexibility.
2.Time to absorb, reflect and apply learning between sessions.

What are Happy's online training like?

“Really worked well as an online experience. Good interaction with other course members. Really well facilitated.”

past attendees

Watch this short video to see how we bring our sessions to life online — with interactive, hands-on learning delivered via Zoom, designed to keep your team engaged and energised.

Looking for private group training

If you have three or more learners, a private group training could be cheaper.

We can tailor the content to your team, and host the training remotely, at your workplace or here at Happy’s HQ in Aldgate, Central London.

The Happy guarantee

We want everyone to go away from our courses feeling as though they have learnt useful, practical skills that they can use straight away when they go back to work.

If you don’t feel that your training has been useful or if you are unhappy in any way, please get in touch with our Customer Services team within 30 days of the course.

We will be happy to offer you additional support and training free of charge to help you to gain the skills you need, or if you’d prefer, a full refund.

Why choose Happy?

Because happiness works

Joy leads to success, every time,

Expert-led and hands-on

Our award-winning training isn’t just theoretical. It’s packed with practical tools you can use straight away.

B Corp certified and proud

We don’t just talk about impact — we live it. As a B Corp, we’re committed to making workplaces better for everyone.

Classroom or live online learning available

Both available for public and private dates.

The small print

For Live Online Interactive Learning sessions (webinars)

All learners will need to install Zoom on their machines. Full technical requirements are on the Zoom website. Your link will be included in your joining instructions once you have booked your place — if you haven’t received this email then please contact our team.

Learners should log into the session 10 minutes before the start time to ensure that they have downloaded and set up Zoom correctly. The course will start precisely on time and it may not be possible to go back over material missed by late arrivals. Unfortunately you will be asked to leave and attend a different day if you arrive more than 15 minutes late for online sessions, and more than 30 minutes late for classroom sessions.

Please ensure you read our Terms and Conditions before booking for our payment terms and cancellation policy.

For classroom sessions

All public classroom sessions take place at Happy’s HQ in London at Robert Dolan House, 9 Alie Street, London E1 8DE. Please see our Contact Us page for full directions and a PDF map.

The course will run from 10am to 4:45pm (lunch is served 1pm to 1:45pm — we offer a choice of 3 cold bowl dishes). Please be careful to arrive by 9:45am for registration and refreshments. The course will start precisely on time and it may not be possible to go back over material missed by late arrivals. If you arrive over 30 minutes late you may be asked to leave and attend another day.

Please ensure you read our Terms and Conditions before booking for our payment terms and cancellation policy.

FAQs

Our learning sessions are thoughtfully designed to be inclusive of all learners by accommodating a variety of learning styles and preferences. We recognise that individuals process and engage with information differently, so each session includes a range of practical exercises that allow participants to interact with the material in ways that best suit them. Whether through hands-on activities, visual aids, group discussions, or individual reflection, we strive to create a supportive and flexible learning environment where everyone can thrive. Learn more about ways that we can support your learning here.

If you are eligible for a discounted rate you will see this on the final stage of the shopping cart after you have either logged in or set up your account (if you are a new user). Discount codes can also be added on this final page. 

 

If you have any issues, get in touch with our friendly team for help.

For our public dates, if you give us at least 14 days’ notice, you can rebook on another date or cancel your place at no extra cost. For less than 14 days, there is a charge – please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. If a colleague can take your place, no extra fee applies (even if it’s at the last minute).

 

For private group bookings, there is no charge if you give us at least 28 days’ notice. Cancellations after this time will incur 100% of the cost of the course. Please speak to your Account Manager or email speak to our friendly team.

For our digital skills courses, we provide one PC per learner, so you do not need your laptop.

For all courses, we provide all supporting materials, such as manuals, pens, sticky notes and refreshments, so you don’t need to bring anything with you. 

Lunch is provided on full-day courses, but not on half-day courses.

We are based at Robert Dolan House, 9 Alie Street, London E1 8DE. We are just 5 minutes’ walk from Aldgate and Aldgate East.

 

Please see our Contact Us page for a map and directions, or search on Google Maps for Happy Ltd. [can this link jump down to the map/directions section under the form?]

 

For private group bookings, we can hold this course at Happy, inhouse at your workplace, or at a location of your choice, as long as you have a suitable space.

We are based at Robert Dolan House, 9 Alie Street, London E1 8DE. We are just 5 minutes’ walk from Aldgate and Aldgate East.

Please see our Contact Us page for a map and directions, or search on Google Maps for Happy Ltd. [can this link jump down to the map/directions section under the form?]

For private group bookings, we can hold this course at Happy, inhouse at your workplace, or at a location of your choice, as long as you have a suitable space.

We accept all credit and debit cards through Stripe (including American Express). You can also pay by invoice, both for our public dates and private group bookings. Your invoice should be emailed to you at the time of booking. If you haven’t receive this please contact our team.

After attending your course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

 

If your chosen course is certified by the CPD Certification Service, you can track and log your hours of learning using the myCPD Portal.

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