Overview

You’re already a coach. Now it’s time to coach upwards—with confidence.

Whether you’re supporting executives, stakeholders, or senior leaders, this dynamic 2-hour masterclass is designed to help you step into powerful conversations where influence matters most.

Many coaches hesitate when the hierarchy shifts. Power dynamics, second-guessing, or fear of “saying the wrong thing” can hold even the most skilled professionals back. This session will help you move past that.

Method and content

This interactive session will include facilitator input to help understand the dynamics and mindset behind coaching upwards as well as learning practical frameworks for structuring coaching conversations.  It will also support confidence building through real (role)-play and reflective exercises, giving the opportunity to identify your own potential blockers and limiting beliefs around hierarchy.

The session will include the following themes:

• Why Coaching Upwards Matters
• Confidence Barriers & Mindset Shift
• Frameworks & Language for Coaching Upwards
• Stakeholder Mapping & Intent Setting

 Learning outcomes

You’ll Walk Away With:

• Clarity on your role when coaching upwards
• A refined coaching toolkit for high-stakes conversations
• Increased confidence to coach at any level of the organization
• A fresh perspective on your power as a coach

Coaching upwards isn’t about being louder—it’s about being braver, clearer, and more intentional.

Facilitator

The workshop will be led by Trayton Vance, CEO, Founder and Executive Coach, Coaching Focus Ltd. Trayton is a seasoned executive coach and facilitator who has worked with an extensive portfolio of clients and C-suite leaders. As a highly experienced coach, Trayton has spent the last 25 years with leaders within all 3 sectors around individual, team, and organisational performance.

With extensive executive coaching and consulting experience across several global organisations, Trayton provides a pragmatic and solution-focused approach to the clients he works with.  For more information on Trayton please visit – Trayton Vance – Expert Coach

Costs:

Free to members of the coaching and mentoring network

£85.00 for EMC Members

£95.00 for Association Members

£125.00 for Non Members