Coaching & Mentoring: Maximize High Potential Performers! (Morning Course)

Description: Today’s prevention organizations are under immense pressure to operate with reduced cost and increased efficiency. They must do more with less, and often have limited resources at their disposal. As a result, they deal with several unique challenges that for-profit businesses simply do not have to face. Effective coaches and mentors help employees identify their goals and priorities and develop achievable strategies by sharing their valuable insight, subject matter expertise, and professional experience. Tips for effective coaching and mentoring will provide you with best practices of both worlds and give you a roadmap for creating your own coaching and mentoring opportunities within your prevention organization.

CEUS: Prevention, CHES
Hours: 3
Domains: PS1: Human Resources

Learning Objectives:

1. Define the differences between coaching and mentoring.
2. Describe the 5 stages of the coaching process.
3. Identify at least 3 ways to enhance a mentorship experience.

Presenter: Amy Hamilton
Presenter Bio: Amy Hamilton has worked in the non-profit and government sectors for over 17 years, with specific expertise in volunteer management, training facilitation, curriculum development, program management, community organizing and coalition development. Amy is a certified Adult & Youth Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper, PAX Tools, Trauma Informed Care, and Social Resilience Model instructor and has developed local and state-wide trainings on topics including behavior health theories and practice, strategic planning, organizational development, volunteer management, and the utilization of diversity, equity, and inclusion theories. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work with a minor in Gender and Diversity Studies from Xavier University. Amy also graduated magna cum laude from the University of Dayton with a Master's degree in Public Administration and Certificate in Nonprofit and Community Leadership.