Professional Development

Coaching and Mentoring

“Coaching is about enabling individuals to make conscious decisions, empowering them to become leaders in their own lives” - Wise, 2010

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Welcome to the Centre of Excellence for Coaching and Mentoring

At the University of South Wales, we’ve been at the forefront of organisational coaching and the development of coaches and mentors across Wales for over 20 years. Our ethos is rooted in the belief that coaching and mentoring are powerful, developmental processes. They not only enhance individual and collective learning but also help shape positive, sustainable cultures within organisations. We see them as essential tools for driving transformational change and long-term growth.

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Wales Coaching Centre

Coaching is vital in any organisation. From leaders to front line staff, coaching is effective in so many ways. Coaching empowers people, helping them to navigate change, encouraging creative thinking and driving innovation. Becoming a coach offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on others by unlocking potential and achieving goals. Our offering includes the ILM qualifications at Level 3 (in-house only), Level 5 and Level 7.
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Get in touch to explore and extend your coaching practice by accessing coaching supervision, CPD, peer coaching and our Wales Coaching Centre network.

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FIND A COACH

We provide 1:1 and team coaching at all levels, helping organisations build high-performing teams with clear goals, purpose and action plans.

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EXPLORE TAILORED SOLUTIONS

We co-create tailored programmes with clients that inspire teams, empower organisations, and drive innovation by tackling key challenges.


Working with the team at the University of South Wales has been an outstanding experience. Their team consistently demonstrates professionalism and expertise, they all have a genuine commitment to achieving excellence, and they have been a valuable partner in supporting our Trust's goals in achieving a high standard of competence and confidence for our internal coaches.

Rachel Smith, Leadership & Team Development Manager,

Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust