Are you looking for CPD that actually fits into real life while still deepening your confidence and capability as a coach?

As we recorded this episode, we found ourselves reflecting on the growing gap between what coaches need from professional development and what most CPD programmes actually deliver. We know how busy life is. We know how difficult it can be to commit to long programmes with heavy time demands. And we also know how frustrating it feels to learn theory without truly knowing how to apply it in real coaching conversations.

This episode is our response to that reality.

We introduce our Done for You 2026 CPD programme, the How To Series, a bite size, practical and accredited professional development journey designed specifically around the topics coaches face every day. Each session is rooted in a popular Coaching Crowd podcast episode and translated into a facilitated, interactive learning experience that bridges the gap between insight and action.

Across the conversation, we talk openly about why this series matters to us. We share how the idea was born from listening closely to our community and noticing which podcast episodes consistently resonate, such as coaching confidence, fear, burnout, overwhelm and uncertainty. These are not abstract topics. They are live issues showing up in coaching rooms week after week.

Each 'How To' session is a two and a half hour live workshop that includes a focused teaching summary, a practical coaching activity, live demonstrations, peer practice, feedback, and reflective discussion. We wanted to create CPD that feels immediately useful, supports skill integration, and builds real coaching confidence. This is learning you can take straight into your next client session.

We also reflect on accessibility. This series is designed for qualified coaches, leaders, managers and those using coaching skills in their work. It is accredited, offering CCEs, while remaining financially accessible and flexible. Coaches can attend individual sessions or commit to the full year and have their 2026 CPD fully mapped out in advance.

Throughout the episode, we talk about community, experimentation and our desire to create a shared learning space where coaches can connect, practise, ask real questions and grow together. This is about more than content. It is about confidence, capability and belonging within the coaching profession.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and why this episode matters 00:57 Why bite size CPD works for busy coaches 01:26 What is included in each How To session 01:55 Overview of the 10 coaching topics 02:24 Creating a full CPD plan for 2026 02:51 Accreditation, CCEs and pricing structure 03:46 Why these topics resonate with coaches 04:06 Who this CPD is designed for 05:04 How to access the programme and resources 06:02 Community, connection and future possibilities 07:43 Limited time offer and enrolment window 08:33 Who can attend and who it is suitable for 09:57 Live demos and experiential learning 12:21 Practice, feedback and reflective integration 13:43 Flexibility, value and long term impact 15:20 Closing reflections and invitation

Key Lessons Learned:

CPD is most effective when it supports immediate application in real coaching conversations
Bite size learning can deliver depth when it is well designed and facilitated
Coaches value live demonstrations as a bridge between theory and practice
Accessibility and affordability increase engagement and consistency with professional development
Community and shared learning strengthen confidence, identity and capability as a coach

Links and Resources:

https://www.igcompany.com/howto

Keywords:

Coaching CPD 2026, accredited coaching CPD, bite size coaching training, coaching professional development, coaching skills development, coaching confidence training, coaching burnout CPD, live coaching workshops, coach accreditation CCEs, The Coaching Crowd podcast