The Leadership Coaching and Mentoring for HR Professionals Training Course, offered by Oxford Training Centre, provides a comprehensive approach to developing coaching and mentoring capabilities tailored for HR leaders and practitioners. As part of advancing expertise in Human Resources Training Courses, this program focuses on the practical and strategic application of coaching and mentoring frameworks to enhance leadership capacity, foster professional growth, and drive organizational success.
In today’s evolving workplace, HR professionals are expected not only to manage employee relations but also to act as mentors, coaches, and leaders who shape organizational culture. The ability to effectively guide, develop, and empower employees is central to building resilient, high-performing workforces. This course offers structured learning on coaching models, mentoring strategies, and leadership practices that align with HR’s role as a strategic partner in organizational growth.
Through a blend of theoretical insight and real-world case studies, participants will explore the skills needed to support talent development, leadership succession planning, and long-term professional advancement within their organizations. The course emphasizes practical tools such as structured coaching conversations, mentoring frameworks, and feedback mechanisms that foster sustainable leadership pipelines.
By completing this training, HR professionals will gain the expertise to act as trusted advisors, mentors, and coaches, strengthening not only individual performance but also organizational capability.
Objectives
By the end of the Leadership Coaching and Mentoring for HR Professionals Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and frameworks of coaching and mentoring in HR practice.
- Apply coaching models to support leadership growth and employee development.
- Develop mentoring programs that align with organizational talent strategies.
- Enhance communication and listening skills critical for effective coaching relationships.
- Foster trust, accountability, and collaboration within mentoring engagements.
- Support succession planning through structured mentoring initiatives.
- Integrate coaching and mentoring into organizational HR strategies for leadership development.
- Apply ethical standards and professional boundaries in coaching and mentoring roles.
- Use feedback and performance evaluation as tools to guide professional growth.
- Strengthen their ability to act as leadership role models within HR functions.
Target Audience
This training course is designed for a broad range of professionals responsible for leadership and talent development within HR and related fields. It is most relevant to:
- HR Managers and HR Business Partners seeking to build strong leadership coaching and mentoring skills.
- Talent Development and Learning & Development Specialists responsible for creating employee growth programs.
- Senior HR Leaders and Directors aiming to embed coaching and mentoring within organizational culture.
- Employee Engagement and Workforce Development Professionals looking to strengthen workforce capabilities.
- Team Leaders and Managers transitioning into HR leadership roles who want to enhance mentorship skills.
- Future HR Leaders aspiring to develop expertise in guiding, coaching, and mentoring talent.
- Organizational Development Consultants focused on embedding leadership growth strategies in HR practices.
How Will Attendees Benefit?
Participants in the Leadership Coaching and Mentoring for HR Professionals Training Course will gain multiple benefits that can be directly applied in their workplace contexts:
- Strengthen coaching and mentoring skills specifically tailored to HR leadership roles.
- Gain confidence in guiding employee growth and leadership development.
- Learn structured models for effective coaching conversations and mentoring frameworks.
- Enhance HR’s strategic role by embedding coaching into organizational culture.
- Improve talent retention through supportive mentoring practices.
- Build succession pipelines for sustainable leadership capacity.
- Increase HR’s credibility as trusted advisors and leadership partners.
- Develop resilience, empathy, and communication skills critical for HR leadership.
- Return with practical tools, templates, and strategies to implement in daily HR practice.
Course Content
Module 1: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring in HR
- Understanding coaching and mentoring as strategic HR tools.
- Key differences and complementarities between coaching and mentoring.
- The role of HR professionals in leadership development.
Module 2: Coaching Models and Frameworks for HR Professionals
- Exploring established coaching frameworks (e.g., GROW model).
- Structuring effective coaching conversations.
- Overcoming common challenges in workplace coaching.
Module 3: Mentoring Strategies for Talent Development
- Designing structured mentoring programs in HR.
- Aligning mentoring initiatives with talent management goals.
- Evaluating the impact of mentoring on workforce development.
Module 4: Communication Skills in Coaching and Mentoring
- Active listening and questioning techniques.
- Building rapport and trust in coaching and mentoring relationships.
- Providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
Module 5: Leadership Development through HR Coaching
- Supporting future leaders through targeted coaching.
- Building leadership pipelines aligned with organizational needs.
- Case studies on HR-led coaching for leadership development.
Module 6: Building a Mentoring Culture in Organizations
- Embedding mentoring into organizational HR practices.
- Encouraging peer mentoring and knowledge-sharing.
- Sustaining mentoring initiatives for long-term success.
Module 7: Ethical and Professional Standards in Coaching and Mentoring
- Maintaining boundaries and confidentiality in HR coaching.
- Ethical responsibilities of HR professionals in mentorship roles.
- Addressing potential conflicts of interest.
Module 8: Coaching for Performance and Employee Engagement
- Using coaching to improve employee performance.
- Enhancing employee engagement and motivation through mentoring.
- Tools for performance assessment in HR coaching.
Module 9: Advanced Coaching and Mentoring Practices in HR
- Leveraging digital tools for coaching and mentoring programs.
- Coaching diverse and multi-generational workforces.
- Applying cross-cultural considerations in HR mentoring.
Module 10: Sustaining HR Leadership Coaching and Mentoring Programs
- Monitoring and evaluating HR-led coaching initiatives.
- Linking coaching and mentoring to business performance outcomes.
- Building resilience and adaptability in HR leadership roles.