Developing and Embodying a Coaching Mindset: Applying Constructivism to Being a More Transformational Coach
Presented by Corey Stanford, MBA, MCC
Program Description:
How well do you really understand and respond to your clients holistically? How would you know if you unconsciously made assumptions or projected your values and worldviews into your coaching?
Join us for an interactive session where you will learn to cultivate an open, curious, flexible, and client-centered mindset—essential qualities that distinguish exceptional coaches.
In This Session, You Will:
- Discover why we often listen to our own interpretations instead of hearing what our clients mean to convey.
- Learn how to apply principles of Personal Construct Theory to become more client-centered.
- Gain practical strategies for nurturing a more open, flexible mindset between sessions.
We all develop a unique "operating system" based on our life experiences. These unconscious constructs shape our interpretations, limiting our ability to support our clients fully. This session will give you the tools to recognize and overcome these limitations, allowing for more profound, impactful coaching.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
- Recognize unconscious tendencies that hinder client-centeredness
- Discuss expanded ways of understanding the notion of a “Coaching Mindset”
- Experiment with enhanced ways of viewing clients holistically
- Implement a personalized mindset development plan
About Corey Stanford:
Corey Stanford is a Master Certified Coach in Colorado Springs, CO, USA.
Corey spent the first half of his career in corporate leadership, where he enjoyed leading high-performance teams and developing leaders.
Corey's journey took a significant turn in 2013 when he followed his heart and transitioned from corporate leadership to coaching. After being certified by the Co-Active Training Institute, Corey delved into various coaching philosophies and models, focusing on mastering the ICF Core Competencies.
After a few years of coaching executives and leaders full-time, Corey became an ICF Assessor for PCC candidates. He later created the ICF-accredited Group Mentor Coaching Program for Credentialing, through which he’s mentored over one hundred coaches to develop coaching mastery as they work toward earning or renewing an ICF credential.
In addition to having coached over 400 executives and leaders throughout dozens of countries, Corey led a multi-year leadership coaching program that delivered coaching to over 800 leaders at a client organization. Corey recruited almost forty coaches, managed the coach matching and delivery, and provided coaching supervision to support the initiative.
As a lifelong student of positive psychology, personal development, and leadership, Corey loves to share insights and frameworks with those seeking to learn and grow. He’s currently focused on teaching Constructivist Coaching to coaches seeking to do more transformational coaching.
Corey authored The Neurobiology of Personal Transformation for Springer International Publication’s Handbook of Personal and Organizational Transformation.
He earned his B.S. in Health from The University of Texas and his Executive MBA from the University of Arkansas. He is certified in various assessments, including the Active Leadership Intelligence Instrument (ALLI-Map).
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Credit Information:
Core Competencies: 1.5
Resource Development: 0.0
**Real-time participation is required to earn CCEUs**
