Episode 9: Coaching Psychology, a dynamic exploration of pathways and future careers
Episode Description
This episode introduces coaching psychology as an emerging and flexible area of practice, and explores how it can shape careers across education, leadership, wellbeing, and organisations. The session provides an overview of coaching psychology, how it differs from other psychological pathways, and how it can be used to empower individuals and groups through evidence informed, solution focused approaches. Learners are encouraged to consider whether coaching psychology could form part of their own career journey.
What will this episode cover?
This episode introduces coaching psychology as a developing field and outlines how it is applied in real-world contexts such as leadership development, education, wellbeing, and organisational learning. It explores what coaching psychology is, how it works across disciplines, and how coaching psychologists support others to identify goals, overcome challenges, and move forward. The session also discusses career pathways into coaching psychology, including training, qualifications, and professional development, as well as opportunities to work within organisations, education, healthcare, or independent practice. Learners will also hear about professional networks, conferences, and resources available for those interested in developing or progressing within this field.
Duration: 35 minutes
This recording is from a webinar delivered as part of the Psychology Careers Festival in November 2024.
This episode is available in English only. You will have access to this content for 12 weeks from purchase.
Who is this episode for?
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Psychology students and graduates, or those studying related subjects
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Learners exploring a range of psychology career pathways
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Individuals interested in coaching, leadership, wellbeing, or personal development
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Those considering applied or non‑clinical psychology roles
- Anyone curious about flexible, solution‑focused careers in psychology
Cost
| Student Members | £9.00 |
| Graduate Members | Free |
| Associate Members | £9.00 |
| Full Members | Free |
| Chartered Members | £9.00 |
| Professional Affiliates | £9.00 |
| E-Subscribers | £9.00 |
| Non-Members | £15.00 |
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Meet the Speaker
Dr. Lizana Oberholzer, Chair, BPS Division of Coaching
BPS Division of Coaching Chair, and Senior Lecturer in Postgraduate Provision at the University of Wolverhampton. Executive and Senior Leadership Coach, Consultant, Academic, Author and Researcher.
Consider joining the Division of Coaching Psychology at the British Psychological Society. The Division provides a professional community, alongside access to resources, events, and support for those developing or interested in a career in coaching psychology.
This episode has been organised by the Careers Team. For any enquiries, please contact events@bps.org.uk