Leading and Influencing Change in CPD

8: Coaching and Mentoring

Significant research now exists supporting the importance of coaching and mentoring in increasing job satisfaction, enthusiasm for continued learning and increasing practice change. How do we shift from a culture of “telling” to one of supporting intrinsic motivation and wisdom of the individual? Basic principles of coaching and mentoring and examples of training will be examined. An exciting addition is the role narrative or storytelling can play in impacting change.