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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.
Get started as a people coach! In this training course, you will learn how to use targeted questioning techniques and systemic thinking to conduct coaching sessions and bring about sustainable development in others. With tried-and-tested methods for clear communication, constructive conflict resolution and agile moderation, you will become confident and effective in supporting individuals and teams. Acquire a skillset and methods to guide your coachees through changes and challenges and provide them with reliable support.
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 of a people coach and develop a deep understanding of the systemic approach to coaching. Learn how to successfully build a relationship between coach and coachee and put the first steps of your coach approach into practice. Understand the dynamics of the coaching process and acquire essential skills such as active listening and the method of biography work in order to effectively accompany your coachees.

You can expect:

  • Introduction to the diverse roles and requirements of a people coach.
  • Fundamentals of the systemic approach to coaching.
  • Essentials of successful relationship building between coach and coachee.
  • Put into practice: Attitude as a people coach and what it means for you.
  • Understanding and managing the coaching process.
  • Special skills as a people coach: active listening and the method of 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 most effective communication models and questioning techniques for clear and empathic coaching. Learn how to use effective tools such as the meta-model of language, the communication square and psychological models such as the iceberg model and the inner team in coaching. Supplemented by models for behavior management, you will deepen your coaching skills in the long term. 

You can expect: 

  • The most effective communication models and questioning techniques for people coaching.
  • Communicate clearly and empathetically. 

Coaching Toolbox: 

  • Effective language and communication models such as the metamodel of language and the communication square. 
  • Psychological models for self-reflection. 
  • Iceberg model and the inner team.  
  • Behavior control and role models: the driver model and the drama and winner triangle. 
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 versatile methods for designing team workshops and team development, including effective team coaching techniques such as the team wheel. Enrich your toolbox with participative approaches such as Group Temperature Reading and practical conflict resolution strategies. You will also deal with the moderation of team processes and learn techniques for retrospectives and agile workshop formats.

You can expect:

  • Methods for organizing team workshops.
  • Focus on team coaching: Inner team in team coaching, team analysis with the team wheel.
  • Method kit for team development and participative methods: Group Temperature Reading, World Café, appreciative exploration.
  • Rounding off the coaching process: the best 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.

Learning environment

Once you have registered, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services relating to this training course in your online learning environment.

Your benefit

  • Practice-oriented training: Focus on proven tools and models that you can apply directly in your role as a people coach .
  • Immediately applicable skills: Deepen your skills in communication, conflict resolution and facilitation.
  • Qualification as a people coach: Prepare yourself optimally for a modern, people-centered coaching and leadership culture.

Methods

Trainer input, best-practice examples, interactive development of content in the team, self-awareness and self-reflection, discussion, role play, practical exercises based on case studies from participants or the trainer, numerous exercise sequences with individual feedback as well as discussion and exchange of experience. Between modules, you will work on transfer tasks in self-study.

Recommended for

People coaches or people who are about to take on this role and would like to professionalize themselves with a solid toolbox of methods in the diverse areas of responsibility of the people coach between coaching and moderation.

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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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Train tickets to this event starting at € 51,90.
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.
Arrival via Deutsche Bahn
Train tickets to this event starting at € 51,90.
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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