Spring is a season of renewal, and this year at Henley, we’re piloting new programmes. Despite the fast pace, it’s essential to pause and reflect on what exciting and innovative things we’ve accomplished with our new initiatives. Last year, we expanded our coaching offering with a groundbreaking programme: the Professional Certificate in Team and Systemic Coaching, held in Finland for the first time. As the Programme Manager, I would like to share what the programme offered, how participants experienced it, and why it could be the perfect opportunity for you to enhance your team coaching skills.
Henley’s Team & Systemic Coaching Programme is carefully designed for professionals who want to deepen their expertise in leading and coaching teams. The programme provides practical tools to develop team dynamics and address systemic challenges. It is particularly suited for team leaders, HR professionals, and those working in the field of coaching. Upon completion, participants are eligible to apply for the ICF Team Coaching Accreditation (ACTC).
The programme consists of three in-person workshops complemented by online components. Last year, the workshops were held in Helsinki and at our Greenlands campus in the UK. This year, we’re adding an extra layer of internationality by hosting the third workshop in the heart of Copenhagen.
Since I had only joined Henley a few months before the programme began, I was just as captivated by Greenlands’ lush surroundings, historic campus buildings, and the peaceful Thames River as the participants. The workshop days combined theory, diverse group and individual exercises, and, of course, coffee breaks. The spring session at Greenlands even allowed participants to complete partner exercises outdoors in the sunshine.
From an organiser’s perspective, this group of participants was the perfect cohort with whom to kick-start my Henley career. They developed a great sense of camaraderie from the outset and welcomed me warmly, even though I wasn’t a participant myself. Their motivation and enthusiasm for learning were truly inspiring. But what did they think of the programme?
I interviewed three participants after the programme concluded, and here are their reflections on the top three highlights.
As Programme Manager, I’ve had the privilege of closely following the participants’ journeys. One participant described the experience as “transformative.” Staying in touch with the participants has been easy, and supporting them throughout this journey has been incredibly rewarding for me. The sense of community and inspiration during the training days made the experience unique, and I’ve heard that their private WhatsApp group has been an essential source of support beyond the official sessions.
Team coaching is a future-proof skill that has the potential to revolutionise workplace culture. As one participant summed it up at the end of our interview,
“I’m so glad I joined this. This really feels like next-level stuff.”
If you, too, want to take your skills to the next level, join the next Team and Systemic Coaching programme, starting in March 2025.
Learn more about the programme and apply today.
Here are our recent graduates: Ulla Jones, Maarit Tiililä, Taina Kokkarinen, Sari Vuohtoniemi, Saara Karhula & Ari Nuutinen, as well as Michaela Ramm-Schmidt & Valtteri Tuominen, who are missing from the picture.
Next intake for this short course is in May 2025.