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Coaching and Mentoring in Accounting

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Overview  

Beyond technical expertise, accounting professionals need guidance, feedback and support to grow professionally and personally. This webinar explores the principles and practices of coaching and mentoring in accounting, focusing on how to build a culture of continuous learning, accountability and professional excellence within firms and finance teams. 

Join Russel Ngobeni as she discusses how structured coaching and mentoring programmes can enhance employee engagement, improve retention and strengthen overall organisational performance in the accounting environment. 

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Learning objectives  

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Understand the distinction between coaching and mentoring and their respective roles in professional development. 

• Apply effective coaching techniques to improve team performance and productivity. 

• Develop mentoring frameworks that support career progression and knowledge transfer. 

• Recognise the importance of emotional intelligence, communication and feedback in developmental relationships. 

• Design and implement sustainable coaching and mentoring programmes within an accounting firm or finance department. 

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Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Understanding Coaching and Mentoring in the Accounting Context 

  • Differences between coaching, mentoring, and supervision 

  • Benefits of developmental support for accountants and trainees 

  • Aligning coaching and mentoring with organisational goals 

  • Building trust and confidentiality in professional relationships 

• Coaching Techniques for Performance Enhancement 

  • Goal setting and performance improvement strategies 

  • Providing constructive feedback and accountability 

  • Using questioning and reflection to promote problem-solving 

  • Overcoming challenges in coaching conversations 

• Mentoring for Career Growth and Knowledge Transfer 

  • Developing structured mentoring programmes 

  • Matching mentors and mentees effectively 

  • Encouraging knowledge sharing across generations and specialisations 

  • Measuring outcomes and success in mentoring relationships 

• Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills 

  • Understanding the role of emotional intelligence in leadership 

  • Active listening and empathy in coaching and mentoring 

  • Handling difficult conversations with professionalism 

  • Creating a psychologically safe environment for learning and growth