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Training as a people coach

Acting effectively as a people coach and creating real added value

This training is held in German.
Take off as a people coach! In this training course, you will learn targeted questioning techniques to promote sustainable development in your coachees. You will develop a sound understanding of systemic thinking and strengthen your skills in tried-and-tested methods for clear communication, constructive conflict resolution and agile facilitation. This will enable you to effectively guide individuals and teams through change and other challenges and offer them reliable support with clarity and empathy.
Module 1: Classroom seminar
2 days
Get off to a confident start in your role as a people coach
Get off to a confident start in your role as a people coach

Get to know the central roles and requirements as a people coach . Develop a deep understanding of the systemic approach to coaching. Learn how to successfully build relationships with your coachees and put your attitude as a coach into practice. Understand the dynamics of the coaching process and learn essential methods such as active listening and biography work to effectively accompany your coachees. 

You can expect: 

  • The diverse roles and requirements of a people coach. 
  • Fundamentals of the systemic coaching approach. 
  • Successful development of the relationship between coach and coachee. 
  • Practical application of your attitude as a people coach. 
  • Understanding and managing the coaching process. 
  • Key competencies: Active listening and biography work. 
Module 2: Classroom seminar
2 days
Your coaching toolbox: master the art of communication and questioning techniques
Your coaching toolbox: master the art of communication and questioning techniques

Discover the effective communication models and questioning techniques for clear and empathic coaching. Use tools such as the metamodel of language, the communication square and psychological models such as the iceberg model and the inner team successfully in coaching. Behavior management models deepen your coaching skills in the long term.

Coaching Toolbox:  

  • Effective language and communication models. 
  • Psychological models for self-reflection.  
  • Iceberg model and the inner team.   
  • Models and methods for individual drivers, behavior control and role models. 
Module 3: Classroom seminar
2 days
Team coaching, resolving conflicts constructively and moderating workshops safely
Team coaching, resolving conflicts constructively and moderating workshops safely

Immerse yourself in methods for team workshops and team development. Enrich your toolbox with tools for analyzing dynamics and the current state of teams and practical conflict resolution strategies. Learn how to moderate team processes and apply techniques for retrospectives and agile workshops. 

You can expect:

  • Methods for organizing team workshops. 
  • Focus on team coaching: inner team and tools for team analysis. 
  • Team development and participative methods. 
  • Round off the coaching process: suitable entry tools and sustainable transfer methods. 
  • Practice-oriented conflict resolution strategies and methods for dealing with conflicts for the:the people coach. 
  • Techniques for retrospectives and agile workshop formats. 

Contents

The modular training to become a certified people coach prepares you for professional coaching in the work environment. Module 1 offers you the basics such as biography work and relationship building. Module 2 provides you with tools such as the communication square and the iceberg model. Module 3 shows you how to develop teams, resolve conflicts and facilitate agile workshops. You will acquire a clear attitude, a variety of methods and practical skills. Learn in a practical way and get started! 

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.

Your benefit

  • Practice-oriented training: Focus on proven tools and models that are directly applicable in the role of people coach . 
  • Skills that can be put into practice immediately: Deepen knowledge of communication, conflict resolution and facilitation. 
  • Qualification as a people coach: Optimal preparation for a modern, people-centered coaching and leadership culture.

 

Methods

trainers, best-practice examples, interactive development of content in the team, self-awareness and self-reflection, role play, numerous exercise sequences with individual feedback as well as discussion and exchange of experience. Self-study with transfer tasks between the modules. 

Recommended for

(Prospective) people coaches who want to professionalize themselves with a solid toolbox of methods in the diverse areas of the role between coaching and facilitation. 

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09.09.2025
Wiesbaden
Booking number: 41431
€ 2.990,- plus VAT.
€ 3,558.10 incl. VAT.
Venue
Radisson Blu Schwarzer Bock Hotel
Radisson Blu Schwarzer Bock Hotel
Kranzplatz 12, 65183 Wiesbaden
Room rate: € 139,24 plus VAT.
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Modules
6 days in 3 modules of 2 days each
Limited number of participants
Classroom seminar
Get off to a confident start in your role as a people coach
Date
09.-10.09.2025
Venue
Radisson Blu Schwarzer Bock Hotel
Schedule
1st day: 09:00 am - approx. 6:00 pm
2nd day: 09:00 am - approx. 4:00 pm
Classroom seminar
Your coaching toolbox: master the art of communication and questioning techniques
Date
19.-20.11.2025
Venue
Radisson Blu Schwarzer Bock Hotel
Schedule
1st day: 09:00 am - approx. 6:00 pm
2nd day: 09:00 am - approx. 4:00 pm
Classroom seminar
Team coaching, resolving conflicts constructively and moderating workshops safely
Date
13.-14.01.2026
Venue
Radisson Blu Schwarzer Bock Hotel
Schedule
1st day: 09:00 am - approx. 6:00 pm
2nd day: 09:00 am - approx. 4:00 pm
03.02.2026
Munich
Booking number: 41431
€ 2.990,- plus VAT.
€ 3,558.10 incl. VAT.
Venue
Hotel Excelsior by Geisel
Hotel Excelsior by Geisel
Schützenstr. 11, 80335 Munich
Room rate: € 145,58 plus VAT.
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Travel at reduced rates by booking via the learning environment.
Modules
6 days in 3 modules of 2 days each
Limited number of participants
Classroom seminar
Get off to a confident start in your role as a people coach
Date
03.-04.02.2026
Venue
Hotel Excelsior by Geisel
Schedule
1st day: 09:00 am - approx. 6:00 pm
2nd day: 09:00 am - approx. 4:00 pm
Classroom seminar
Your coaching toolbox: master the art of communication and questioning techniques
Date
14.-15.04.2026
Venue
Hotel Excelsior by Geisel
Schedule
1st day: 09:00 am - approx. 6:00 pm
2nd day: 09:00 am - approx. 4:00 pm
Classroom seminar
Team coaching, resolving conflicts constructively and moderating workshops safely
Date
09.-10.06.2026
Venue
Hotel Excelsior by Geisel
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1st day: 09:00 am - approx. 6:00 pm
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