Coaching and Mentoring Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Bulgaria (online or onsite) is aimed at entry-level professionals or aspiring leaders who wish to understand the core concepts and practices of effective leadership.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand what leadership is and how it differs from management.
• Identify and develop key leadership competencies and styles.
• Set meaningful goals and communicate them effectively.
• Build trust and influence others through effective communication.

This instructor-led, live training in Bulgaria (online or onsite) is aimed at individuals of all levels who wish to learn and apply the principles and techniques of self time management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify and overcome the main barriers and challenges to effective self time management.
• Set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals and align them with their values and vision.
• Prioritize and schedule their tasks and activities using various tools and methods such as the Pareto principle, the ABC analysis, the Eisenhower matrix, and the Parkinson's law.
• Monitor and track their time usage and identify and eliminate their time wasters and distractions.
• Delegate and assign tasks appropriately and communicate clearly and assertively with others.
• Manage their emotions and stress levels in times of uncertainty and pressure.

Audience

Staff who need to be fully prepared to deliver high quality Coaching sessions

• To individual members of their own staff
• To their teams
• To individuals who are not directly connected to their own teams but who would value their independent – and non-judgemental - input

Format of the course

A combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Delegate Coaching sessions – with full feedback

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Define “Coaching” and explain in detail the use of Coaching to improve individual and team performance – particularly relating its use to understanding the reasons behind (and rectifying) under-performance
• Deliver meaningful Coaching Sessions

Course has been prepared as an interactive one. The participants activity takes over 80% of course time. Each session goes according to a similar dynamic, based on a method taking upon consideration Kolb’s cycle of learning: exercise opening for a new habit (consciousness building); short lectures about the techniques (knowledge) and new techniques to practice (skills and experience). After each session is completed, the participants will receive all the info related to the session.

There are short lectures concluding practical issues and explaining the basic psychological mechanisms realted with participants' work experience.

Audience

Staff who need to be fully aware of the issues surrounding Communicating and Influencing:

• Their colleagues
• Their bosses
• Their internal and external customers and stakeholders

Format of the course

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and Case Studies

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Appreciate the need to manage their own behaviour before they can influence others’ behaviour
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various communications media available
• Manage their internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Explain how to deal with the difficult situations they may encounter in the office

This instructor-led, live training in Bulgaria (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals and managers who wish to enhance their critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities in personal and professional contexts.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify biases and logical fallacies in reasoning.
• Apply critical thinking techniques to real-world scenarios.
• Improve decision-making processes through structured analysis.
• Enhance problem-solving strategies for complex situations.

This course is designed to enhance your ability to think strategically, equipping you with the skills to approach complex situations, avoid biases, and make well-informed decisions swiftly and accurately. Through a structured exploration of various thinking styles and the common pitfalls in strategic thinking, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how to apply strategic thinking in your professional activities.

This instructor-led, live training in Bulgaria (online or onsite) is aimed at teams who wish to assess, manage, and evaluate individual and team EQ.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Measure individual EQ to understand how to interact better with their colleagues.
• Understand other people's emotions and behavioral styles to improve relationships with teammates.
• Use emotional intelligence to form a positive and productive work environment.
• Use emotional intelligence to handle change and conflict at work.

This instructor-led, live training in Bulgaria (online or onsite) is aimed at stressed individuals who wish to deal with their stress effectively and achieve a calmer, clearer and more energetic state in daily life.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the two types of stress: distress and eustress.
• Articulate your personal indicators and relievers of stress.
• Create a plan with specific routines to enhance calm, clarity and energy, while minimzing stress accumulated in the day.
• Shift negative emotions and boost positive ones using proven techniques.
• Deal with stress-causing. disempowering beliefs around work, life, and relationships.

This instructor-led, live workshop in Bulgaria (online or onsite) is aimed at business professionals who wish to integrate mindfulness into their work environment to boost productivity, leadership, and well-being.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the science and principles behind mindfulness.
• Develop self-awareness to enhance decision-making and leadership skills.
• Improve concentration, productivity, and emotional intelligence.
• Manage workplace stress, uncertainty, and high-pressure situations.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work culture.
• Apply mindfulness techniques to enhance creativity and problem-solving.

This instructor-led, live training in Bulgaria (online or onsite) is aimed at managers and executives who wish to implement the right tools, skills, and methodologies to manage remote teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explore remote leadership, structures, and components to successfully adapt a remote work setup.
• Develop trust, goals, culture, and teamwork to create an effective and productive remote team.
• Use existing tools and technologies to improve virtual communication and collaboration.
• Implement goal setting and project management methods to measure the performance of a remote team.

Audience

Managers, Team Leaders and staff members who feel that:

• They are attending too many meetings
• Their time is being “stolen” by other people
• They cannot get to the bottom of their day’s work because of a lack of planning, foresight or prioritisation

Format of the course

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and Case Studies

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Appreciate the need to manage meetings effectively – respecting the time pressures of those whom they invite to meetings
• Follow the standard processes for calling, managing and preparing the output of meetings
• Appreciate more widely some of the ways of managing themselves and their time more efficiently: to work smarter not harder…

This instructor-led, live training in Bulgaria (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level HR professionals and team leaders who wish to develop effective reskilling and upskilling strategies to prepare their workforce for the evolving demands of the technology sector.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn the tools and strategies to identify skills gaps and design impactful reskilling and upskilling initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning to adapt to the rapid changes in the technology sector.
• Implement effective measurement and feedback mechanisms to ensure ongoing program alignment and success.

Stress Management & Resilience is a practical program focused on evidence-based techniques and reflective practices that help participants manage personal stressors, improve adaptability, and increase openness to change and feedback.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level participants who wish to learn hands-on tools for managing stress, practice reflective activities, and strengthen resilience to better perform at work and support colleagues.

Upon finishing this program, participants will be able to:

• Apply simple, evidence-based techniques to reduce acute stress and improve day-to-day wellbeing.
• Use practical strategies to manage personal issues (health, finances, or other concerns) that affect work performance.
• Practice reflective activities and experiential exercises that increase openness to change and feedback.
• Create a personalised resilience action plan with concrete next steps and coping techniques.

Format of the Course

• Short interactive sessions combining theory and practice.
• Experiential activities, guided reflections, and brief role plays.
• Action planning and short take-home practices between sessions.

Course Customization Options

• Content can be adapted for different team cultures, stress triggers, or organizational contexts.

This instructor-led, live training in Bulgaria (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level professionals who wish to understand stress dynamics, learn practical strategies to manage stress, and implement techniques to enhance well-being in the workplace.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify personal and workplace stressors.
• Distinguish between productive and negative stress.
• Apply practical techniques to reduce and manage stress.
• Develop resilience through empowerment exercises.