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Coaching & mentoring

A career in coaching – a viable option?

This short, reflective webinar provides both an insight into the career paths of two experienced coaches at NHS Elect and an overview of practical and professional requirements for anyone who might be considering a move into the field of coaching.

Date Thursday, 26 March 2026 14:30 PM - 16:00 PM
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What will you learn

  • A quick summary of the basics – what is (and isn’t) professional coaching?
  • Three broad tiers of development
  • Coaching skills for work,
  • Professional development to support and consolidate skills 
  • Professional qualification/accreditation and registration as a coach (inc. Global Code of Ethics example)
  • Qualifications through NHS Elect
  • Post-qualification – important factors for a professional coach
  • Reflections and top tips

Who is this course for

  • Anyone who might be considering a move into the field of coaching
  • Those supporting staff who might be considering a move into the field of coaching

Lead facilitators

Darren Leech

Darren's professional background was in pharmacy. He then worked in general management and for over a decade, in operational roles at board level in three different acute hospital trusts.

Recent Accomplishments: 
Darren is head of the coaching faculty at NHS Elect. He has worked on the design and delivery of a number of key leadership development programmes and retains an active interest in academic research, education and the development of people. Completing a PhD in 2013, an executive coaching qualification in 2014 (ILM Level 7) and a CertCE (Psychology) in 2022, Darren’s research and a number of subsequent publications have focused on areas such as competition (in the NHS), leadership and coaching.

Lisa Godfrey

Lisa worked as a coach and mentor for several years before formally training as an executive coach via the ILM Level 7 Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring in 2018. Lisa has a degree and post-graduate qualifications in sociology and has a particular interest in inclusion and diversity. As a Coaching Supervisor, Lisa recently completed the Professional Certificate in Supervision from Henley Business School. Lisa is a member of both the Association for Coaching and the Association of Coaching Supervisors. Lisa has coached a broad range of senior clients from a diverse range of disciplines and backgrounds in the NHS. She has previously held a variety of executive director roles in acute Trusts and the charitable sector; including Director of Strategy and Service Transformation, and Campaign Director for Patient Experience. A nurse by background, Lisa has led several significant projects including service reconfigurations and major capital builds (as SRO). Lisa has a coaching style which is action focused and draws on elements of positive psychology. Lisa works with great flexibility, compassion and empathy, adapting and challenging clients where required. Lisa will listen with deep intent and use a variety of coaching methods and supplementary resources to support coaching conversations as required. Lisa believes coaching can be fun and seeks to ensure it is a positive experience for clients. Her practice supports clients in tackling the challenges they encounter, supporting a problem-solving approach to achieve their full potential.

What participants say

84%

 of attendees would recommend this session to another colleague.

No improvements needed - loved the way this was presented, not too formal, light hearted