An exceptional internationally accredited course will teach you how to use coaching techniques, conduct a coaching conversation, and communicate more effectively. Includes theoretical sections, workshops, and practical coaching training. The course is conducted in English and is particularly suitable for coaches, mentors, managers, and executives who already work or want to work in an international environment. Successful graduates will be awarded the EMCC International Certificate.
Our coaching and mentoring philosophy is based on the belief that life and work are interconnected. Sometimes dividing too much into "life" and "business" coaching can be counterproductive, as real change and human growth often encompasses both of these worlds. In our holistic approach, we therefore focus on a holistic view of the person - their context, values, relationships and goals. We believe that it is this flexibility and ability to work with the complexity of the individual that allows for deeper connections and offers more opportunities for change and development.
Communicate clearly, empathetically and with results
Coaching and mentoring are key tools for finding natural constructive solutions and supporting the development of individual and team potential. While coaching teaches you how to ask the right questions and have effective conversations, mentoring provides a space to pass on experiences and guide colleagues towards growth and autonomy. Both approaches are extremely useful in any interaction with people - both professional and personal. For business development and working effectively in teams, it is important to be able to say exactly what you really want to communicate. All the more so as working styles are changing dramatically. There is more online and hybrid working, employee mobility has increased and teams are more often international. It turns out that pure expertise is not enough in such conditions. Even the best expert cannot motivate such teams to perform in the long term if they do not have the ability to understand people, cannot ask the right questions and cannot communicate empathetically with them in English. We can teach all this in our course. Developing emotional intelligence and resilience, overcoming obstacles, setting boundaries, building relationships, partnerships or collaborations, giving and receiving feedback - these are just a few of the topics in which course participants will improve significantly. They can positively influence the wider environment in their team and contribute to more effective communication across the company. Or they can apply the knowledge they gain to their personal growth.
Self-development and positive change with coaching and mentoring
Coaching and mentoring bring positive change to clients' lives and help them overcome challenges, discover new paths and achieve their goals. What is often overlooked, however, is the transformative impact this process has on the coaches themselves. During the course you have the opportunity to get to know yourself better, resolve your own dilemmas and develop the ability to respond to different life situations with greater confidence and empathy. This personal growth can lead to unexpected positive changes not only in your professional but also in your personal life.
The year-long course is delivered in modules that include theoretical sections, workshops, coaching practice and self-study. Participants learn how to work with their own inner resources and gain skills on how to empower others. They practice tools that will help them make changes at work, in life, in achieving results, in leading people, in time management, assertiveness, etc. The course lasts almost a year so that participants not only acquire, but properly master the coaching skills they have learned. It is important to have enough space and time for self-reflection, learning from one's own mistakes and feedback from the mentor. The skills acquired in this way are not only much more firmly anchored, but already during the course they help you to deal with situations better.
The training is accredited by EMCC Global, an international organisation of professional mentors and coaches. EMCC has more than 10,000 members in 85 countries and is known for its high standards of professionalism and ethics. We have designed the course so that alongside the professional training there is also practical training, i.e. the acquisition of skills through direct experience in practice with clients. It is the overlap into practice throughout the course that allows participants to grow and master all the knowledge and skills they have acquired directly through personal experience. In addition to the training and practical component, the course includes final examinations and the opportunity to gain EMCC accreditation at either Foundation or Practitioner level. The course fee includes the complete process up to the final accreditation and membership of the EMCC organisation.
The coaching and mentoring course is designed not only for experienced coaches, mentors, managers and executives who work or want to work in an international environment, but also for those who are looking for an opportunity for significant self-development. The course is suitable for participants at B2 (Intermediate) level and above, and it is important that participants are able to communicate, understand and actively use English.
V roku 2020 sme ako prvá jazyková škola na Slovensku získali medzinárodnú akreditáciu od EAQUALS a doteraz sme na Slovensku jediní. EAQUALS je garantom kvality jazykového vzdelávania pre školy v medzinárodnom prostredí.
Mike Shreeve works as a coach and mentor for managers and HR professionals, is a relationship coach and a certified trainer with the European Mentoring & Coaching Council. Alongside this he is also active in coaching children with learning disabilities and teacher training. Mike has previously worked as a school principal and later as an HR manager in a number of companies. He now successfully utilises his management experience in coaching and mentoring. For the PILGRIMS training centre he has prepared and successfully run summer courses "Coaching using NLP techniques for English teachers" and "Teaching children with learning disabilities" for several years. His most recent projects include a training programme for teachers in Ethiopia aimed at improving coaching skills and feedback, and also a training programme for our tutors at The Bridge aimed at using coaching techniques in English language teaching.
Andrea Záhumenská is a true professional and a strong personality with the necessary life insight. Andrea graduated from the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Comenius University in Bratislava, but from there she moved directly to teaching English. In 2020-2022 she extended her qualifications with a Trinity TESOL Diploma and EMCC coaching accreditation. At The Bridge she works as an L&D manager and as a coach and trainer. She specialises in coaching techniques for teachers, emotional intelligence and motivation for both teachers and students.
For all our clients we provide services
Thanks to the course, I gained a clear understanding of what coaching truly is and how I can practically benefit from it while advancing my own self-development. I appreciated the swift transition from theory to practice, as we quickly began learning through real conversations with clients. The first interviews were challenging, but the professional yet approachable guidance from the teachers and support from classmates helped me navigate event he more difficult situations. The international certification and the opportunity to improve my English are valuable added benefits of this course.