Corporate leadership training
Coaching and Mentoring Skills Training Course in Bahrain
Prepare managers to coach and mentor, drawing on powerful questions, attentive listening and candid feedback so the people they support work out their own solutions, build their abilities and move their careers forward, through practical, hands-on training.
- In-person, virtual
or blended - Customised for
your organisation - Delivered worldwide,
including Bahrain - For managers, team leaders
and mentors
Course overview
What Are Coaching and Mentoring Skills?
Coaching uses questions, listening and feedback to help someone reach a goal by their own route; mentoring offers experience and advice that support a person’s growth over the longer term. The course builds both: knowing which one a situation calls for, listening and questioning skilfully, running structured coaching conversations, giving non-judgemental feedback and sustaining mentoring relationships.
Interactive workshops, experiential activities and repeated small-group coaching practice let participants work on genuine goals and challenges like those the people leaders in Bahrain develop bring to them.
As leadership in Bahrain’s thriving business community reaches beyond traditional hierarchies, the course helps executives, managers and team leaders guide others through powerful questions, careful listening and honest feedback, building self-awareness in the people they develop and a culture where learning never stops.
Why it matters
Why Coaching and Mentoring Matter in Bahrain
Organisations in Bahrain depend on people who keep learning on the job. Leaders who coach rather than simply instruct, and mentors who pass on what experience has taught them, raise engagement, keep knowledge in-house and retain talent.
People grow on the job
The right question from a manager turns ordinary work into learning.
Managers as developers
Teams become more independent when leaders coach instead of telling.
Knowledge stays inside
Mentoring passes on hard-won experience before it walks out of the door.
Loyalty through growth
Staff in Bahrain stay where someone takes an interest in how they grow.
The Knowles leadership approach
From Insight to Impact
Participants learn a six-stage conversation, built on the familiar GROW approach, that opens by agreeing the ground rules and closes by asking the coachee what they have taken from it.
Coaching in action
- 1. ContractHow will we work together?
- 2. GoalWhat do you want?
- 3. RealityWhere are you now?
- 4. OptionsWhat could you do?
- 5. WillWhat will you do?
- 6. ReviewWhat have you learned?
Key benefits
Why Organisations Choose This Course
This programme helps your leaders and your organisation to:
Faster Skill Growth
People learn through real work, with a coach prompting reflection.
More Capable Teams
Staff who solve problems themselves before escalating them.
Better Performance
Development goals linked to what the organisation needs.
Knowledge Shared
Senior know-how handed on to rising talent.
Higher Engagement
Employees who feel their growth matters to someone.
Lower Turnover
Talented people stay because they see a future.
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Course curriculum
A practical and structured learning journey.
Twelve units across three stages take participants from coaching fundamentals, through complete conversations, to career-focused mentoring, practising throughout.
- Unit 1
Coach or Mentor?
- Set the roles of coach and mentor against manager and trainer.
- Judge when coaching fits better than mentoring, and vice versa.
- Examine the most common coaching and mentoring frameworks.
- Unit 2
Deep Listening
- Listen for emotions as well as the facts being shared.
- Paraphrase and summarise to check you have understood.
- Resist offering your solution too soon.
- Unit 3
Powerful Questions
- Ask powerful, open-ended questions that prompt reflection.
- Help people find answers rather than handing them over.
- Allow silence so the other person can think.
- Unit 4
Building Trust
- Build rapport through empathy and respect.
- Protect confidentiality in every conversation.
- Create a space where people share challenges freely.
- Unit 5
The GROW Model
- Take a live goal through the four GROW questions.
- Steer the conversation while the coachee stays in charge.
- Close with actions the coachee commits to.
- Unit 6
Goal Setting
- Uncover what the person really wants to achieve.
- Set SMART goals and agree how to track them.
- Link personal goals to individual development plans.
- Unit 7
Helpful Feedback
- Give feedback that is constructive and non-judgemental.
- Combine encouragement with candid suggestions.
- Ask for feedback on how well you are coaching.
- Unit 8
Clearing Obstacles
- Identify what is holding back a coachee’s progress.
- Help mentees stay resilient through setbacks.
- Handle reluctance and stalled progress constructively.
- Unit 9
Mentoring Pairs
- Agree expectations and boundaries at the start.
- Guide by example while the mentee does the work.
- Respect differences and watch for hidden bias.
- Unit 10
Career Guidance
- Talk through career hopes and future roles.
- Agree a written growth plan with every mentee.
- Point mentees to opportunities to stretch.
- Unit 11
Knowledge Sharing
- Encourage peer learning across the team.
- Capture vital know-how before experts move on.
- Set up formal structures for coaching and mentoring.
- Unit 12
A Coaching Culture
- Make coaching part of normal management.
- Track impact through feedback and KPIs.
- Plan how you will keep improving as a coach.
Course agenda
Two-day course agenda.
A sample agenda showing how the two days run, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final agenda is agreed with you.
Welcome, objectives and introductions
Coaching, mentoring and managing
Morning break
Deep listening
Lunch
Powerful questions
Building trust
Afternoon break
The GROW model
Day one reflection
Close
Recap and goals for the day
Goal setting
Morning break
Helpful feedback
Lunch
Clearing obstacles
Mentoring pairs and career guidance
Afternoon break
Knowledge sharing and a coaching culture
Personal coaching plan
Close
Participant resources
What participants receive.
A practical set of resources to support learning during the course and application afterwards.
Course Workbook
Content, summaries and activities for every unit.
Templates and Worksheets
Ready-to-use tools to apply learning at work.
Action Plan Template
Turn learning into clear next steps.
Job Aids and Quick Guides
Key models, checklists and frameworks for daily use.
Digital Resources
Additional materials to revisit after the course.
Certificate of Completion
Recognition of the training completed.
Practical application
From theory to real workplace impact.
Skills are put to use at once: in rotating trios, participants coach, are coached and observe on real goals, and plan mentoring conversations of the kind leaders in Bahrain hold with their staff.
Coaching Triads
Practise in threes: one coaches, one is coached, one watches.
GROW Sessions
Hold a full GROW session on a goal someone cares about.
Question Practice
Turn advice you would give into powerful questions.
Mentoring Plans
Plan a mentee’s next steps and how progress is checked.
Who should attend
Designed for leaders who grow other people.
Designed for anyone whose work includes developing others, from executives and line managers coaching their teams to HR and L&D staff setting up mentoring and senior specialists guiding newer colleagues.
- ExecutivesGrow future leaders and senior staff.
- Line ManagersCoach their people through daily work.
- Team LeadersHelp team members find their own answers.
- HR and L&D StaffSet up mentoring across the organisation.
- Senior SpecialistsHand on expertise to newer staff.
- EducatorsMentor colleagues and support learners.
Course format and delivery
Flexible options to suit your organisation.
Choose the format and duration that fit your schedule and learning needs, whether at your workplace in Bahrain, online or a mix of both.
In-Person Training
Delivered at your organisation in Bahrain or at a suitable venue.
Virtual Training
Interactive, engaging live online delivery.
Blended Learning
A combination of in-person and virtual sessions.
Customised Training
Tailor case studies, organisation focus, delivery mode, modules and duration. Explore Customized Training
- Typical Duration2 Full Days9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also available as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and experience level.
No prior coaching experience is required. The course suits new and experienced leaders alike and works well for mixed groups.
No formal prerequisites
Open to anyone who supports the growth of others.
All experience levels
From first-time mentors to senior leaders.
Designed for mixed groups
Coaching people from other roles sharpens questioning skills.
Bring a real goal
Come with a goal of your own to be coached on.
Course framework
A structured approach to developing leaders.
The framework follows a learning cycle: understand coaching and mentoring, practise them in live conversations, reflect on observers’ feedback and use them with your own people.
Practical and Actionable
Questions and frameworks ready to use tomorrow.
Relevant to Bahrain
Shaped by the people leaders in Bahrain develop.
Learning by Coaching
Most sessions are spent in live coaching practice.
The coaching learning cycle
- 1. LearnCore leadership principles
- 2. ExploreCase studies and discussion
- 3. PractiseRole-plays and simulations
- 4. ReflectSelf-assessment and journaling
- 5. ApplyReal-world projects
- 6. GrowMentoring and peer support
Key learning outcomes
From knowledge to lasting leadership impact.
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- 01
Listen deeply
Listen so fully that people feel genuinely understood.
- 02
Ask better questions
Ask questions that help people reason through problems to their own answers.
- 03
Run a coaching session
Guide a conversation from a stated goal to firm commitments.
- 04
Give useful feedback
Give feedback in a way that builds confidence.
- 05
Mentor for growth
Support careers through steady mentoring relationships.
- 06
Coaching culture
Weave coaching and ongoing learning into team life.
Great coaches seldom supply the answer; they ask the question that lets someone find it.
Example exercises and tools
Learn by doing.
Tools, exercises and real scenarios teach participants to listen, ask and guide in ways that leave people more able than before.
Coaching practice and discussions reflect situations leaders in Bahrain may meet, from a manager whose capable team member keeps bringing every problem upward to a senior specialist preparing to hand on know-how, or a mentor whose mentee has stopped making progress. Participants practise listening and paraphrasing, walk a real goal through GROW, build a question bank and map a mentee’s career.
Listening Pairs
Listen to a partner, then summarise them without advising.
GROW Walk-Through
Use GROW to coach a partner on a goal of their own.
Question Bank
Build a set of powerful questions for common moments.
Career Map
Chart where a mentee wants to go and the first moves.
Assessment
Assessment and learning progress.
A mix of steps before, during and after the programme keeps learning relevant and turns it into action.
Before the training
Share your goals and team context.
Agree the objectives and focus areas.
Confirm the format, timing and group.
During the training
Role-plays, simulations and practical exercises.
Feedback from experienced leaders as skills develop.
Group discussion and reflection.
After the training
A personal action plan for the workplace.
Self-assessment and guided journaling to track progress.
Ongoing learning through peers, mentors and the alumni network.
Workplace application
Relevant to your context.
Participants put the tools to work across Bahrain’s organisations, from a quick coaching word in a corridor to mentoring a future leader over many months.
- One-to-One CoachingCoach each person to grow.
- Performance SupportHelp people improve results.
- OnboardingGuide new starters in.
- Career TalksDiscuss futures and options.
- SuccessionPrepare tomorrow’s leaders.
- Knowledge TransferPass on vital know-how.
Let’s discuss your requirements
Request a Customised Leadership Programme.
Talk to our team about how this course can be tailored for your organisation in Bahrain or other locations worldwide.
- Share your priorities
- Receive a tailored proposal
- Explore delivery options
Adapting for Bahrain
Adapting the programme for Bahraini organisations.
We tailor the course so it reflects your people, your sector and the context you work in.
Local case studies
Examples and case studies drawn from leaders in Bahrain.
Cultural awareness
Content that respects cultural nuances and builds inclusive environments.
Community focus
Projects that address real local and community issues.
Industry and organisation focus
Examples, terminology and scenarios from your sector.
Delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery across Bahrain and worldwide.
We deliver this programme in Bahrain and in other locations worldwide, with flexible formats and options to suit your organisation.
- In-person
- Virtual
- Blended
At Your Workplace
In-house sessions at your office in Bahrain.
A Venue You Choose
Delivered at a training venue that suits your team.
Live Online
Interactive virtual sessions wherever your people are.
Across Countries
Programmes coordinated across several locations worldwide.
Client experiences
What our participants say.
Word-for-word feedback from participants at organisations in Singapore. Read all reviews
Yes, because it helped me learn the basics of critical thinking to generate new ideas, analyze articles, and make arguments.
The most useful aspects were learning about active listening, empathy, and adopting a growth mindset. The case studies and brainstorming sessions provided practical ideas for managing remote and hybrid teams, building rapport, and leading effectively.
Yes, but you must come with an open mind to self-reflect.
Yes definitely, since it teaches a fresh, highly constructive approach to problem-solving and team collaboration.
Yes, I would recommend this training to my colleagues. Understanding these structured recovery methods provides great tools for managing stress.
Yes definitely. Gaining a deep understanding of structured mentoring models is incredibly beneficial for anyone stepping into a leadership role.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this course.
What is the main focus of this course?
It develops the skills to coach and mentor: telling the two apart, listening and questioning, running GROW conversations, giving helpful feedback and building lasting mentoring relationships, applied to the people leaders in Bahrain develop.
What topics does the course cover?
Twelve units in three stages: core coaching skills (coach or mentor?, deep listening, powerful questions, building trust), the coaching conversation (the GROW model, goal setting, helpful feedback, clearing obstacles) and mentoring for growth (mentoring pairs, career guidance, knowledge sharing, a coaching culture).
Who should attend this course?
Anyone who develops people: executives, line managers, team leaders, HR and learning staff, senior specialists, business owners and educators.
Is the course suitable for new or first-time leaders?
Yes. New managers learn to coach from the outset, and experienced leaders move from telling to developing their people.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
Hands-on throughout. Participants spend most sessions in small groups coaching each other, and an observer gives feedback after every round.
How long is the course?
The standard course runs over 2 full days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It can also be delivered as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Can the course be customised for our organisation?
Yes. We can adapt the content, examples and format to your goals, industry and team. See Customized Corporate Training for how we tailor programmes.
Can we use examples from our own industry?
Yes. We design and deliver our courses with subject matter experts in each field. Tell us about your industry, context and terminology when you enquire, and it will be taken into account.
Can we combine this course with other topics?
Yes. We can combine related topics into one programme or build a learning pathway across several sessions and levels.
Is this course available outside Bahrain?
Yes. We deliver this programme in other countries worldwide, in person or live online, and can coordinate it across several locations.
What delivery options are available?
In person at your workplace or a venue you choose, live online, or a blend of both.
What kind of exercises and activities are included?
Coaching triads, GROW conversations, powerful-question practice, listening and paraphrasing pairs, a question bank and a mentee career map.
Do participants receive mentoring during the course?
Yes. Participants receive mentorship and constructive feedback from experienced leaders throughout the course.
Will participants build a professional network?
Yes. Participants connect with fellow participants, build mentoring relationships with facilitators and guest speakers, and can join an alumni network for ongoing learning.
How does the course support personal growth?
Through regular self-assessment and reflection, guided journaling to track progress and set goals, and techniques for mindfulness and stress management.
Is the course relevant to the Bahraini context?
Yes. It is designed for leaders in Bahrain, with coaching practice and case discussions that reflect the people organisations across the country develop and mentor.
Which cities in Bahrain can the course be delivered in?
We can deliver it in cities across Bahrain, including Manama, Riffa, Muharraq, Hamad Town, Isa Town, Sitra and Budaiya, and other cities on request. We also offer a full range of leadership courses in Bahrain.
Can we download a course brochure?
Yes. Download our course brochure for an overview of our training programmes.
How do we request a proposal?
Share your goals and requirements through the enquiry form on this page. Our team replies within one business day with suggestions and a tailored proposal.
Who can we contact about this course?
Email [email protected], call +65 6714 6663 or use the enquiry form on this page. We reply within one business day.
Next steps
From enquiry to delivery.
A simple, transparent process from your first message to the training day.
- 1
Enquiry
Share your training needs and priorities.
- 2
Consultation
We discuss and refine the scope with you.
- 3
Proposal
Receive a tailored proposal with delivery options.
- 4
Confirm
Review, adjust and agree the details.
- 5
Delivery
We deliver the programme for your team.
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