PRINCIPLES OF DELIVERING COACHING AND MENTORING

Dates:

8 & 10 December 2026

Duration:

6 hours

Hours:

18:30 – 21:30 (GMT+2)

Fees:

400 EUR

(Including tuition fees & reading material)

ICS Members are eligible to a discount 20% on all HMC Professional Maritime Seminars

Coaching and mentoring are essential leadership practices that empower individuals to develop their skills, maximise performance and achieve their professional potential. This practical unit equips managers with the knowledge, confidence and techniques required to effectively coach, mentor and support the continuous development of others within the workplace.

Participants will explore the fundamental principles of coaching and mentoring, gaining a clear understanding of the differences between the two approaches and when each is most appropriate. The programme introduces recognised coaching models and practical frameworks that help managers facilitate learning, encourage self-reflection and support individuals in identifying solutions and achieving their goals.

Throughout the programme, learners will develop the communication skills that underpin successful coaching and mentoring relationships, including active listening, powerful questioning, constructive feedback and building trust. Particular emphasis is placed on creating a supportive environment that promotes engagement, accountability and continuous learning.

It also examines the wider organisational benefits of coaching and mentoring, demonstrating how these practices contribute to talent development, succession planning, employee engagement and the creation of a positive learning culture.

By the end of the programme, participants will have developed the practical skills and confidence to coach and mentor individuals and teams effectively, enabling them to enhance performance, develop future leaders and support long-term organisational success.

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO

By the end of this unit, participants will be able to:
• Understand the principles and benefits of coaching and mentoring.
• Differentiate between coaching, mentoring and other leadership approaches.
• Apply recognised coaching models and techniques in the workplace.
• Develop effective communication, questioning and active listening skills.
• Build trust and establish productive coaching and mentoring relationships.
• Provide constructive feedback that supports learning and development.
• Support individuals in setting goals and identifying practical solutions.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional development and high performance.
• Recognise the ethical and professional responsibilities of coaching and mentoring.

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IDEAL FOR

This programme is designed for:
• Middle and senior managers.
• Team leaders and supervisors.
• HR and Learning & Development professionals.
• Project managers responsible for developing people.
• Experienced professionals who coach or mentor colleagues.
• Individuals preparing for leadership or people management roles.

CERTIFICATION

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance on completion of the course.

Tutors

Georgina Spentzou
Georgina Spentzou

Georgina is an experienced corporate and executive trainer and coach, a psychologist, and a psychotherapist with twenty-five years of experience in Greek and multinational companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and Systems from City University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Counselling, and Psychotherapy from Bolton University in the United Kingdom. She holds a Master of Science in Marketing Management from Middlesex University in the United Kingdom, an Executive Master in Consulting and Coaching for Change from INSEAD in France and a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy from the American College of Greece.

She trains and consults executives on personal, interpersonal, and leadership skills, as well as institutional, leadership and group dynamics in Europe and Middle East. She also advises executives on cultural change following company acquisitions or mergers. She has trained executives at many companies, including Pfizer, Novartis, GSK, Lundbeck, Amomed, Howden Broking Group, Viohalco, KPI Ocean Connect, American College of Greece and many others.

Georgina has conducted research in the origins of grandiose narcissism of Chief Executive Officers and the relationship between imposter phenomenon, perfectionism, and self-compassion in female executives. She has presented in conferences of the International Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy and the International Association of Group Psychotherapy.