Working with the Here and Now
Virtual CPD Programme
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 this session, 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’s planned.
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-minite 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 and a leadership coach for Kate Jennings Coaching.
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 Balfour Beatty.
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 and.
Kate’s coaching style is described as collaborative, flexible, insightful, warm, and attentive. She adapts her style to meet your unique needs. By balancing support and challenge, Kate creates a space where you are encouraged to push the boundaries of your thinking and actions. This results in heightened awareness, deeper insight and meaningful progress toward your goals.
Programme Schedule
Thursday 20 November 2025, 6 – 7.30 pm (London time)
Investment
£54
Coach Advancement Alumni can benefit from a discounted fee of £45. Get your code by emailing lisa@coachadvancement.com.
CCE credits
Participants will receive 1.5 ICF CCE credits for the completing this session as part of their Continuing Professional Development and to support the ICF credential renewal process!
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