A. R. Smith Studios

Coaching with a Mentoring Mindset Training Series

with Amanda R. Smith

This is a series of professional development courses focusing on the coaching aspects of mentoring, equipping participant’s to approach their work as mentor, coach, and/or teacher using the competencies of coaching as outlined by the International Coaching Federation.

To see a schedule of when and how things will be offered over the coming year, visit the calendar page.

If you want to learn more and/or see if this might be a fit for your purposes, please book a 30-min “clarity session” by clicking on the button below.

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CWMM 101: Foundations of Coaching for Interpreters

Course Description & Learning Outcomes (20 synchronous training hours)

Building up colleagues and raising the bar for future generations of interpreters is important work. There are a multitude of ways to do this work, teaching, mentoring, teaming, and now, coaching. Coaching is distinct from mentoring in that it focuses on the self-directed development of the client, not necessarily on you passing along all the information & wisdom you have gleaned in your years of experience, though those experiences will come in handy as a coach.  In this workshop, you will develop a coaching style all your own using tools, strategies, and approaches from the coaching profession. Specifically, we will delve into coaching with a mentoring mindset, exploring the why, what and hows of coaching interpreters as a part of their induction into the field. Coaching serves a distinct purpose from mentoring, and yet our mentoring experience can support our coaching work. It takes intentional practice, just like interpreting to develop distinct coaching and mentoring skills for various audiences.s. Through coaching you will bring an additional layer of tools, reframes, and mindsets that will help you to be present with colleagues in their process and walk with them through the journey of development.

CEUs eligible for 2.0 (20 contact hours) | Pre-requisite: none

Cost: $397

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Articulate the guiding principles & ethics of coaching vs. mentoring.
  • Articulate the “Why” behind their coaching style using a values-based framework
  • Facilitate discussions of work analysis with colleagues, guiding them via powerful questions, curiosities, reflective listening, and distillation of root behaviors/habits. (ICF Competency C. 6 & 7)
  • Collect, analyze, and report on data driven interpreting work analysis (ICF Competency C. 8)
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CWMM 102: Ethics & Coaching Presence

Course Description & Learning Outcomes (20 synchronous training hours)

Being entrusted with the growth, development, and influence of the next generation requires one to be in touch with ones own ethics and integrity. These are the guiding lenses through which you approach your work with others, how you remain accountable in your work with others, and how you continue to grow in your own ways.

The relationship between ethics and how you show up for your clients matters- the presence you bring in these developmental relationshiops is pivotal to the shaping of the next generation. It also allows clients to take on ownership in their own work and ethical development.

CEUs eligible for 2.0 (20 contact hours) | Pre-requisite: CWMM 101

Cost: $397

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards of coaching (ICF Competency A. 1)
  • Demonstrates curiosity during the coaching process, specifically remaining present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident (ICF Competency B. 5)
  • Develop and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible and client-centered (ICF Competency A. 2)

CWMM 103: Partnering with Clients

Course Description & Learning Outcomes (20 synchronous training hours)

Continuing to deepen your coaching skills with mentoring mindsets, this course explores the tools and techniques of partnering with clients as they develop and hone their practices as interpreters.

CEUs eligible for 2.0 (20 contact hours) | Pre-requisite: CWMM 101

Cost $397

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Partner with the client and relevant stakeholders to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship, process, plans and goals. (ICF Competency B. 3)
  • Establish agreements for the overall coaching engagement as well as those for each coaching session. (ICF Competency B. 3)
  • Partner with the client to create a safe, supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of mutual respect and trust. (ICF Competency B. 4)

Mentor Coaching: Integrity & Accountability

Course Description & Learning Outcomes (10 synchronous training hours)

A requirement for ICF credentialing of coaches is the participation in mentor coaching. This is similar to the purpose that supervision serves for interpreters, an opportunity to have your work explored, critiqued, and improved by looking at it with colleagues.

CEUs: 1.0 (10 contact hours) | Pre-requisite: CWMM 101, 102, and 103

Cost: $197

Upon completion of this workshop, participations will be able to:

  • Observe their own and others’ coaching sessions, parsing for teachable moments
  • Harness opportunities for growth through crowdsourcing with colleagues and mentors.

Meet the Trainer

Amanda R. Smith is a professor of interpreting studies at Western Oregon University, where she uses her 25 years of professional experience to teach, coach, and inspire pre-interpreting students, working professionals, and interpreter educators. Over the years, Amanda has studied the application of reflective practices in the field of interpreting. Additional areas of research interest include the development of interpreting skills in students and newer interpreters. This year, she has added professional coaching to her skillset – through formal training and supervised practice, becoming a credentialed professional coach. When she’s not teaching or coaching, she is likely to be painting and/or leading reflective art experiences.

FAQs

Will there be CEUs?

  • YES!
  • CEUs are pending, but will be available through RID.

What is the language of the sessions?

  • This training will be conducted in the language most readily available and shared by the group at large. Interpreters will be provided if there is not a common language shared among the participants.

What if I have other questions?

  • email me at arsmithstudios@gmail.com, I’ll keep adding to this section for others!

Let’s Coach Together!!

the fine print
* Participants must attend all sessions in full and complete required activities to be eligible for CEUs.

* Certificates of completion and CEU processing will be provided within 30 days of the final session.

* Cancellations made at least 10 days before the first session will receive a full refund. No refunds after that date.
* Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact arsmithstudios@gmail.com at least 2 weeks in advance.

*ARSmith Studios, LLC promotes a learning and growing environment that is characterized by mutual respect, curiosity, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status.

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