Learn to coach for success – an OCN North East Region accredited training programme
ADVANCE is a coaching and management training school based in Glasgow, accredited by the OCN North East Region
Annette Thompson, owner of ADVANCE, explains how people come from a variety of professional backgrounds: "Management consultants, journalists, prison officers, NHS managers - they are all in need of an accredited qualification aiming to develop their coaching skills in order to train others."
Dorothy Russell, a volunteer counsellor with Kerith Counselling Service Ltd based in East Kilbride, works closely with prisoners due for release: "Studying for an OCN-accredited Diploma in Life Coaching with ADVANCE is helping me to help others. I am working with offenders, who feel that are at the bottom of the scrapheap of life, recognise that they are people of worth, value and potential. I believe life coaching, both before, during and after release can help offenders change the future direction of their lives."
Far-reaching benefits
Former ADVANCE student, Rosalind Bryson, has a life long passion for horse riding: "Whether you ride competitively or simply for pleasure, the partnership with your horse offers the opportunity to learn about yourself, improve your performance and build confidence."
Undertaking a course in Coaching and Neuro Linguistic Programming helped Rosalind develop her skills as a life coach for riders. "Through my passion for sport, I understand the benefits of coaching. However, I was surprised to find learning new skills would open up new opportunities for many areas within my personal and professional life."
