Deepening Dynamics in Coaching: Part 1 - Working with the Here and Now’
Deepening Dynamics in Coaching
Some of the richest learning in coaching happens not in the tools we use, but in how we work with what arises in the moment. This two-part CPD series will help you notice and navigate the dynamics unfolding in real time with clients, deepen awareness of subtle exchanges, and use yourself as a powerful instrument of coaching — strengthening your ability to work with shifts in energy, strong emotions, and unconscious processes to support lasting change.
Deepening Dynamics in Coaching: Part 1 - Working with the Here and Now’
Programme Outline
What really happens in the space between a coach and a client? Not the agenda, not the tools — but what’s unfolding moment by moment, in the now?
In the first of this two-part series, we’ll explore what it means to coach in the here and now — noticing emotions, shifts, and dynamics as they arise, and using that awareness to guide more impactful conversations. You’ll gain practical techniques to stay present, work skilfully with strong emotions, and respond to what’s really happening, not just what you thought might happen.
Programme Objectives
Exploring real-life coaching examples, our takeaways will be:
What ‘Working in the Here and Now’ means: How presence unlocks new awareness, perspectives and insights.
The benefits of using the ‘Here and Now’: Learn how focusing on the present moment can help clients achieve their goals more effectively by addressing underlying emotions, beliefs, impact and actions as they arise.
Practical tips, techniques and watchouts: Actionable strategies for staying attuned to the present, and using what you see and experience when you’re with the client, whilst managing potential challenges
Working with strong emotions (yours and your client’s): Discover ways to skilfully work with heightened emotions in a way that’s safe, constructive, and empowering.
Linking to coaching competencies: We’ll connect these practices to the core coaching competencies, demonstrating how staying present supports ethical, powerful coaching.
Next steps: On integrating this approach into your practice.
Programme Format
This is a 90-minute interactive session working with live examples from the participants as well as input from the tutor.
Programme Tutor
Kate Jennings, PCC is a coach with Coach Advancement.
Kate is a skilful and experienced coach with more than 15 years of one-on-one executive and leadership coaching. She has worked with clients globally (UK, Europe, N. America, and China) and across more than 50 companies including NHS, AstraZeneca, Cambridge University and the V&A.
Before becoming a coach, Kate spent many years in operations and business and product development working with major retailers (M&S, Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s), leading teams across the UK and setting up new sites and factories. She is also a trained therapist, which informs deeper work with her clients and is where her interest in ‘the here and now’ started.
Programme Schedule
Thursday 30th October 2025, 6pm – 7.30pm (London time)
Deepening Dynamics in Coaching: Part 2 – ‘Use of Self’ in coaching -Thursday 13 Nov 2025, 6pm – 7.30pm (London time)
Investment
£54 per session
Note: Coach Advancement Alumni can benefit from a discounted fee of £45. Get your code by emailing lisa@coachadvancement.com.
CCEs
Participants will receive 1.5 ICF CCEs for completing this session as part of their Continuing Professional Development and to support the ICF credential renewal process!
If you’d like to find out more, or have an informal chat I’d love to hear from you.