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We have a wide range of coaching and mentoring programmes for you to explore depending on your needs and circumstances.
Understanding coaching at UCL
Coaching promotes reflection, self-understanding, and actionable steps to build skills and confidence.
A coach empowers individuals to create action plans through facilitation. Rather than offering direct solutions, the coach fosters self-awareness and encourages action, helping individuals find answers and reach their goals.
How can I access coaching at UCL?
We offer two distinct coaching pathways designed to meet different needs and career stages:
- Executive Coaching (Grades 9 and above): This development option connects you with an experienced coach dedicated to unlocking your leadership potential and achieving career aspirations. Our coaches are chosen for their expertise, success, and understanding of higher education. This opportunity is available for staff in Grade 9 and above, but Grade 8 staff may be considered with departmental approval if a coaching need is identified during an appraisal or discussion.
- UCL Coaches (to Grade 8): This programme offers free, confidential coaching for staff up to Grade 8. We suggest an initial call and four meetings over six months, with simple progress tracking. Before applying, discuss your goals with your manager to ensure alignment with your needs. Due to high demand, we may be unable to fulfil all your requests, but we will do our best to match coaching to your needs and our resources.
Recommending or joining as a coach
We appreciate and are excited to see the breadth of coaches eager to join our executive directory.
At this stage in time we are not onboarding any new executive coaches, but thank you for your interest and initiative.
Connect with our coaches
Our Executive Coaching Directory features a diverse group of highly experienced coaches dedicated to supporting UCL's senior leadership.
Visit our SharePoint site (link below) to access our directory and further information about our coaching offer.
Access our dedicated SharePoint site for further information