how do you think of confidence?

and what part does it play in how you coach?

This is for you:

- whether you are new to coaching or are very experienced

- if you are keen to develop relationships of trust with those you coach

- or if you are looking to support others face their big challenges

 

We aim to capture, share and further extend great coaching practice in THESE three learning zones:

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Instilling confidence in others starts with our own self-confidence as coaches.

This Learning Zone is all about developing self awareness, authenticity and making the spaces in which we can be open and creative in our coaching.  Click on the link above for more.

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Building trust and confidence in the coaching relationship can be a journey.

This Learning Zone focuses on the many lessons along the way to give navigational aids, landmarks and principles to guide us. Click on the link above for more.

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Our end goal is to nurture self-confidence in those we coach so they are ready to get the very best out of themselves.

This Learning Zone focuses on what we can do practically to achieve this.  Click on the link above for more.

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The ideas for Confidence-Centred Coaching come from Coach Mike Porteous' experience, grounded in research and practice and enriched by the amazing challenges people present.

 

In qualifying at the highest level as a triathlon coach, Mike became aware that, whilst confidence was a repeated theme in many coaches' experiences and challenges, there seemed to be comparatively little focus on this in the way coaches are trained.

At Brighton Tri Club, where Mike was the Head Coach for several years, over half of those joining were new to the sport, coming with a mix of excitement and trepidation, many doubting themselves and their ability to meet the challenges they set themselves.  In his private work he has also found himself working with many clients who had anxieties or fears, showing remarkable bravery in overcoming these and surprising themselves with what they could do.

Out of all this came the appetite to learn more about confidence and a readiness to share this with others.

Drawing on a wide range of social research, Sports Psychology, ideas and practice from the world of business, arts, dance and many other novel and surprising sources, as well as Mike's own research on motivation, the key ideas, principles and models for Confidence-Centred Coaching have taken shape - and continue to do so through engagement with other coaches and his clients.

 

There are several ways to learn more and get involved:

 

From 4 March 2025 you can buy the book Beyond Belief: The Art of Confidence-Centred Coaching. More details and links for pre-orders here.

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And if you’re happy to share your contact details, look out for an occasional Newsletter, sent by email (which you can unsubscribe to at any time)

More ways to share experiences, ideas and support for each other to come.

Look out for the online sessions we are providing for various sports organisations, coaching bodies and other forums. These are generally 90 minute sessions, interactive and with an emphasis on reflection and practice.

To get fully involved in the learning experience, take part in one of our Twilight Workshops introducing key practices to apply in your coaching.

Get in touch if you would like a tailor-made session for your own club or organisation.

 

Get in contact if you are after advice or consultancy to bring about lasting change in the coaching cultures and environments you work in or have a fresh, distinctive perspective on what you do and how you do it.