About this event
Join the Kent CIPD Coaching Forum17 July for a live fireside chat with Ian Ward. Explore Gallup Strengths & elevate performance!
Get ready for an inspiring morning of insights, strategy, and high-performance thinking. For our next Kent CIPD Coaching Forum event, host Richard Turner sits down with Ian Ward, Senior Executive Coach and UK Regional Partner at 2bLimitless, for an open, live fireside chat.
Ian is a powerhouse in the corporate coaching space, known for his world-class delivery and ability to unlock elite performance. In this relaxed but high-value conversation, we will dig deep into the Strengths-Based Approach to coaching, explore the power of Gallup CliftonStrengths, and learn exactly how Ian uses these tools to help senior leaders and corporate teams thrive globally.
But we aren't just there to listen. Following the chat, we are opening up the floor for purposeful networking and a hands-on peer-to-peer coaching session so you can put these insights into practice immediately.
What we’ll cover and experience
● The fireside chat: An open, unfiltered conversation with Ian on the reality of coaching in the corporate space, running coaching qualifications, and driving organizational impact.
● The strengths science: Demystifying the Gallup Strengths framework and why focusing on what’s right with people beats fixing what’s "wrong."
● Peer-to-peer coaching: A dedicated slot to connect with fellow HR, L&D, and coaching professionals for collaborative, live practice.
● Community Networking: Build real relationships with peers over morning coffee in a fantastic local sports setting.
Meet the speaker:
Ian Ward
Ian is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, an ICF Certified Coach, and a high-performance team trainer. With a background in Educational Senior Leadership and L&D, he works with executive teams globally across industries including Tech, Law, FMCG, and Pharmaceuticals. Known for his ability to captivate an audience, Ian crafts inspiring sessions that deliver real, sustainable impact.
Meet your host:
Richard Turner
As the Kent CIPD Coaching Forum Lead, Richard is an entrepreneur and executive coach who blends sports science, psychology, and his own experience as a hockey coach to help leaders unlock their true potential through his elite performance framework.
Why attend?
Whether you are an internal HR leader looking to embed a strengths-based culture, a practicing coach wanting to learn from a global industry leader, or a professional looking to sharpen your peer-coaching skills, this morning session will give you the practical tools to elevate your impact. Spaces are limited due to the interactive nature of the peer coaching. Secure your seat today!
Please note:
- Participants will receive a reminder email the day before, with a further reminder on the morning of the event.
- Photography and video production may take place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.
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- If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place.
- If there is an external speaker, their views will be their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the CIPD.
- If any reasonable adjustments are required, participants are encouraged to make this known and assistance will be provided.
