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Lifelong learning is the cornerstone of UCD Smurfit Executive Development’s approach. No matter how far you have advanced in your career, there are always new insights to uncover, different mind-sets to explore and more opportunities for growth. Smurfit Executive Development’s transformational experience has made an impact on executives around the globe. Here are a few stories from participants who embraced their Diploma in Team Coaching journeys and emerged equipped to grow themselves, their teams and their organisations.

Mary O'Dea, Chief Executive at The Institute of Banking

Mary O'Dea, Chief Executive at The Institute of Banking

"This was the third of my coaching Diplomas with UCD Smurfit School. The entire coaching offering from Smurfit is outstanding, using immersive, experiential learning methods, combined with skilled and erudite faculty. As the Team Coaching programme is highly immersive, I could apply the learning from the programme immediately working with my own team. I would highly recommend all the coaching offerings in Smurfit to anyone who values helping individuals and teams to tap further into the never- ending possibilities of human potential."

Dr. Lucy Fallon-Byrne, Organisational Consultant, Team and Executive Coach

Dr. Lucy Fallon-Byrne, Organisational Consultant, Team and Executive Coach

"Successful organisations are built on highly effective teams but how often do we pay attention to how our teams are actually performing? The Diploma in Team Coaching does just that. It shines a light on teams and ‘teaming’ and provides wonderful insights into the dynamics of team effectiveness and performance. It equips us with the diagnostic tools to assess team effectiveness, to address underlying issues and build powerful teams that can sustain high performance over time. Importantly, it does this by exploring how to create a safe and challenging environment for the team and its members to grow and learn. The course is truly inspirational and challenging and a must for all current and aspiring leaders and managers.”

Prof. Niamh Brennan, Michael MacCormac Professor of Management at UCD

Prof. Niamh Brennan, Michael MacCormac Professor of Management at UCD

"Having qualified as a chartered accountant, and completed a PhD in Accounting, I wanted to learn more about the soft side of business. I qualified in Business & Executive Coaching and Advanced Business & Executive Coaching, before completing Team Coaching to obtain a MSc Business & Executive Coaching. Team Coaching provided me with the tools and best practices which I use in board-of-directors’ training assignments. I feel I am now more self-aware and sensitive to other people.”

Annette Byrne, Head Talent Development & Acquisition, Central Bank of Ireland

Annette Byrne, Head Talent Development & Acquisition, Central Bank of Ireland

‘The Diploma in Team Coaching took me on a journey of discovery in terms of what team coaching is and isn’t. The experiential nature of the programme meant that my learning and understanding of team coaching practice gradually emerged over time. I soon learned that I had to be comfortable with ambiguity and ‘not knowing’ and ‘not having a clean cut answer’ to many elements of team coaching practice. I had to immerse myself in my work with teams, learn by doing and reflective practice and allow insights and my understanding to emerge over time. Also realising that every team and system is different and that one cannot apply a general rule or theory to different contexts or teams. It was a very personal experience and exciting to be part of this relatively new area of research and practice. It was a challenging and rewarding experience, one that I could only truly appreciate when reflecting back.’

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