SUMMARY

Undertaking coaching enables highly technical subject matter experts significantly increase their influence and impact and get to the next level of expertise. Using Expertship Institute accredited coaches ensures SMEs get the best coaching from the most informed and capable Expertship coaches.

BENEFITS

Subject matter experts operate in complex knowledge domains and complex organisational environments. Typically, you will be involved in multiple projects working for multiple managers and stakeholders, have too much to do and not enough time, and will struggle to juggle all of the responsibilities you are given because you are a high performer.

Tackling all of these challenges on your own is ineffective – which is where coaching comes in. Working with a properly qualified Expertship coach, you can:

• Identify barriers to your adding more value to your organization.

• Enhance working relationships with key stakeholders.

• More effectively manage priorities, making sure you are spending the right time on the right work for the right reasons.

• Improve your executive presence, presentation skills, and overall influencing impact.

• Develop key coaching and mentoring skills that allows you to build the capability of junior colleagues, giving you space to work on more strategic projects.

These outcomes are regularly achieved by SMEs in our coaching programs around the world.

Most senior leaders have coaches to act as great sounding boards, and help them work through options and make good decisions. By proving coaching for subject matter experts, we are affording the same support to mission critical experts like you.

HOW IT WORKS

The Expertship Institute has a standard process that is adopted by all our delivery partners around the world that focuses on making sure the coaching is highly effective and impactful for you, the Subject Matter Expert.

The simple four-step process works like this:

Step 1 – Partner & Package. You indicate your interest in coaching to the Institute, and we pair you with the relevant delivery partner in your time zone. You agree with this partner the coaching package you are considering (there are several to choose from, see below) and receive a quote.

Step 2 – Coach profiles. Once you have confirmed participation, the Expertship Institute Partner will send you coach profiles for you to consider - usually three.

Step 3 - Chemistry “coffee”. Conducted virtually. You select a coach you believe you would like to work with, and we arrange a 30-minute virtual meeting via MS Teams or Zoom. During the meeting, you will have the opportunity to get to know your coach, discuss your objectives, and explore whether you are a good match for working together. If you feel the coach is not the right match, you may book a chemistry coffee with another coach. The first two chemistry coffees are free of charge. Any additional chemistry coffees beyond these two will incur a fee.

Step 4 – Coaching sessions begin.

Optional Step 5 - Data capture. Coaches, like experts, like to work in an evidence-based environment. Your coach is likely to suggest gathering data about how you are experienced as a colleague. There are a number of options for you to do this and you can discuss these with your coach and your manager.

This process has worked very effectively for many years and many thousands of subject matter experts.

All coaching is delivered virtually. However, where circumstances permit, you may also have the opportunity to meet with your coach in person.

WHY YOU NEED AN INSTITUTE ACCREDITED COACH

We go to great lengths to ensure your coach is the right fit for you. Every coach offered through the Expertship Institute has successfully completed our accreditation .

This rigorous accreditation process ensures that coaches are up to date with all the latest Expertship models and research, understand the complex environments in which subject matter experts operate, and have demonstrated their proficiency as a Expertship coaches.

When you receive a coach profile from our delivery partners, you’ll see that each coach’s Expertship Institute accreditation is clearly documented. This ensures that every coach presented to you is a fully qualified and experienced Expertship coach, capable of delivery high-quality coaching and effective results.

FEEDBACK FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS

Here is what experts have said about their experience with Expertship coaching:

• The Expertship coaching is highly useful and ensures that you actually implement some of the learnings.

• I found the coaching valuable. Being able to bounce real life situations was hugely beneficial, and I got great guidance.

• I found the coaching provided an opportunity for reflection and discussion of how best to apply the Expertship principles to my work.

• Coaching sessions were extremely useful. Allowed tailored advice following discussions of my needs and direction.

• I have found that the coaching has enabled me to reflect on my practice - at first, the emphasis on reflecting seemed strange to me, but having done so consistently with the support of my coach I have noticed a big improvement in my ‘work on’ areas towards my goal.

• I was able to choose a coach who had made a similar transition to me which was extremely helpful.

• The coaching was amazing. And my coach was an incredible coach.

• Coaching is great because we were able to adapt to my changing needs.

PACKAGES AND INVESTMENT

Coaching for subject matter experts is not as expensive as you might think and offers a great return on investment. You can start small and build up, or take on a more substantial package immediately.

The core packages are:

• Explore Package (3 x 45 minute coaching sessions)

• Standard Package (6 x 60 minute coaching sessions, + an Expertship360 survey and one hour feedback)

• Premier Package (9 x 60 minute coaching sessions, + an Expertship360 survey and one hour feedback)

Complete the form below to request information about our various packages and pricing, and we will help you identify the option that best suits your needs and budget.

Many of the experts we work with receive funding from their organization for coaching. To help you secure support, we have written an article on how to make the case for coaching investment to your manager here.

The experts we work with are often already highly capable and successful, yet many have the potential to create an even greater impact. Expertship coaching helps you realise that potential and accelerate your professional growth.

Take the next step in your Expertship journey and explore your coaching options today.