Coaching for Council Members

One-to-one coaching from Midas executive coaches helps council members to develop their existing talents and skills to become more effective in their council roles.

For more information about how a Midas coaching programme can work for you, email Midas today, send us an enquiry form or telephone us on +44 (0)845 468 0235

What will I achieve?

Council members tell us that they succeed in developing new skills and new confidence as a result of their coaching experience. Many members choose to develop their influencing skills; some explore new ways of chairing and running meetings; others explore how to improve their personal impact and their presentation skills. There are many options and the choice is a very individual one.

How much time will be involved?

Each coaching session is usually 2 hours long. Initially four sessions will provided for each member. These will be spread over 6– 10 months, with a gap of 6 – 8 weeks between each. This is designed to give time for the member to work on the skills and actions they tackle during the session. A single coach may see up to four members in a single day.

What do the sessions cover?

The content of any particular coaching session will vary according to the needs of the individual. A member may have some specific areas they want to work on, or they may have a general wish to improve their skills or results in just one part of their council work. Frequently the insights achieved during the coaching process itself suggest other topics and themes that it would be useful to cover.

There are no restrictions on the areas covered – these are agreed between the member and the coach, responding to their particular circumstances and needs.

Who will be my coach?

Each member is initially matched with a coach and undertakes an opening session to explore the areas they would like to work on. At the end of that session, they are invited to decide whether they would be comfortable to carry on working together. Some coaches work uniquely with one political group in a council, others across party.

Confidentiality

Coaching is conducted on a one-to-one basis. Discussions between the individual and their coach are completely confidential. This builds a high level of mutual trust.