Time Management of Your Course

Success is where preparation and opportunity meets.

Time management is a critical coaching skill and, fortunately, working through this course will give you plenty of opportunities to practise it. Plus, the more you practise it, the better you will be able to coach others to make the most of their time, so they can achieve what they want too.

As you work through your course, you will have the opportunity to learn how to prioritise studying and completing assignments, whilst balancing the rest of your day-to-day responsibilities.

The Diploma is a 600-hour, Level 5 accredited course, and the good news is that our course is structured to allow you to incorporate many of your assignments into everyday life. Whatever situation you find yourself in, with friends, family, or colleagues, there are opportunities to practise coaching skills such as rapport, listening, reflecting back and empathy, among others. Another example is when you are studying blood sugar balancing nutrition, you will be practising these concepts whilst deciding on healthy meals for yourself and family.

Consider these questions to help you plan your study time effectively.

What support might you need to put in place to create space and time for your studies each week?

What days and times will work best for your studies?

What potential barriers might arise, and how will you handle them?

Time Management Tips

From our Students

"Time block and stick to the training modules"

Take some time to get really familiar with the Academy early on, because it’s brilliant, but initially you need to navigate where everything is and what it all means.

Time block and stick the training modules and assignments in sequence. The structure is superb, so trust the process as it’s all laid out for you so that you are presented with exactly what you are supposed to do, and when.

Reach out whenever you are unsure of anything.

Connect with your cohort as soon as possible. Don’t be shy because people like it if you reach out independently and connect!

Do your reflections as soon as you attend the live events so that you feel confident you are up to date. I got some books and some audio books. I am currently revisiting the first audiobook. I listened to the audiobook in the car on my many travels to see my parents or on the way to the hospital to visit my dad and it was a great way of fitting in some learning and staying present with my daily life during a time where my routine was changeable. Trust you’ll still manage when life doesn’t run in a smooth line.

Find ways which will work for you and trust in the journey. Embrace the coaching practice as we’re all learners so let go of thinking you need to be an expert straight away.

Most of all, enjoy!

Niki

"Plan, plan, plan"

Getting an accountability buddy can be really helpful, and I suggest having a clear structure, so you don’t end up just chatting. Agree on a time limit, e.g. 30 minutes. Allow 10 minutes each, one just listening and the other stating what they are struggling with, and 5 minutes each to respond.

You may well get Imposter Syndrome, and that is perfectly normal, but don’t let it consume you and stop you from doing the practice coaching sessions. Everyone, including the mentors, had to start from the beginning, and it’s mainly through the “doing” that you will gain your belief and confidence. Trust that you are doing your best and will get better.

Plan, plan, plan. Mark those webinars and student sessions into your diary sooner rather than later to block out that time. Factor in your study time, and it’s not a perfect science, so be realistic with your availability. And if life gets in the way occasionally, don’t beat yourself up (or someone else). Enjoy, have fun, be proud of yourself, and acknowledge your progress and every single win. You are changing yourself and the world for the better!