Here you can read learning outcomes from the participants of Erasmus+ training course “Practicing, Coaching and Guiding”

MGH:

Hi.

I really liked the topic and the project a lot. The topic in general was very useful, but I felt like we didn’t use it as much as we could have, it seemed like we only learned 25% of what was possible, though it doesn’t matter too much. Coaching is a great topic because it teaches us how to communicate better, connect with each other, and feel more empathy.

I really liked how the project was quite personal overall, with everyone sharing their feelings. On the downside, some sessions were a bit childish, which the older participants really didn’t like.

They took a week off work thinking this would be a serious, one-week coaching exercise, and you could definitely see they were frustrated by that. Also, some sessions were very long, lasting until 10 or 11 PM.

IVA:

Hi, I’m Iva! 👋 From 31 August to 6 September, I had the opportunity to participate in the Practicing Coaching and Guiding Training Course in the beautiful town of Ommen, the Netherlands. 🌿

The project brought together around 30 youth workers, facilitators and aspiring coaches from the Netherlands, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, Italy, France, Georgia, Greece and Croatia. 🌍🤝

Even though I didn’t have much previous experience with coaching, this was the perfect opportunity to learn, connect with others and exchange perspectives! 💬💡

📝 My biggest takeaways?

✨ Stay curious about other people and their experiences.

✨ Instead of imposing your own thoughts and solutions, ask thoughtful questions that help others find answers that work for them.

✨ Sometimes, the best way to support someone is simply to listen. 👂

And, of course, it wasn’t all about learning! We danced a lot, laughed even more 💃 and explored the surroundings. In our free time, some of us visited a local farm 🐄, the Sahara of Ommen 🏜️, Eerde Castle 🏰 and a music festival in the town 🎶.

I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity, all the wonderful people I met and everything I learned. 🫶 I’m looking forward to putting these insights into practice beyond the project!