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International Lifestyle and Personal Development Practitioners' Forum |
International Lifestyle and Personal Development Practitioners' Forum (the forum)
The Forum, set up in December 2018, is a regular get-together of Lifestyle, Welbeing and Personal Development practitioners working in sport. It provides opportunities for learning, sharing practice, and continually skill improvement. The sessions are usually held virtually via MS Teams, with one or two in-person gatherings each year. More than 300 people have expressed an interest in the group, with 175 practitioners from different universities, professional clubs, institutes of sport and other related organisations attending our virtual forums.
The group is open to anyone interested in supporting high performance athletes and learning more about lifestyle and personal development support. The group currently includes individuals working in universities, institutes of sport, professional sports clubs and player associations, as well as those working towards the APDL qualification. The forum is free to attend; we only ask that you are willing to share your knowledge, experience and thoughts with the rest of the group and be an active part of discussions. If you would like to find out more or would like to join the group, please contact Elizabeth.
The group is open to anyone interested in supporting high performance athletes and learning more about lifestyle and personal development support. The group currently includes individuals working in universities, institutes of sport, professional sports clubs and player associations, as well as those working towards the APDL qualification. The forum is free to attend; we only ask that you are willing to share your knowledge, experience and thoughts with the rest of the group and be an active part of discussions. If you would like to find out more or would like to join the group, please contact Elizabeth.
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Video footage of the in-person forum day we ran at De Montfort University in Leicester in November 2023
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Upcoming events:
In the first five years, there have been 50 International Lifestyle and Personal Development Practitioners' Forum events. The coming year promises to be an even bigger year for the forum with 25 events, including coaching practice sessions in January and December (a new addition to the forum) and an in-person day in London in May.
The following are the dates and times for 2024 (topics and speakers will be confirmed as we progress through the year):
Wed 10 Jan, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
This will be a typical, relaxed coffee morning session, with the broad theme of the big, bold year ahead.
Tue 16 Jan, 9:00-11:00am: Coaching Practice Session COMPLETED
This is ideally suited for anyone looking to get some coaching practice or who would like to try out something new in practice. The session is suitable for practitioners and trainee practitioners of all levels, and particularly useful for those who are currently completing or have recently completed their APDL or TALS qualification. This session will include a short coaching demonstration.
Thurs 18 Jan, 9:00-10:00am: Bonus Coffee Morning COMPLETED
During this session Elizabeth Egan will share some of the key lessons from the recently published book Personal Development Coaching in Sport.
Wed 7 Feb, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
This will be a typical, relaxed coffee morning session, with the broad theme of putting on our own oxygen masks first.
Thurs 29 Feb, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 33 COMPLETED
Experienced cross-professional supervisor Val Mullally will lead a discussion. Topic: The power of challenging emotions as a tool for transformation.
Wed 13 Mar, 9.15-10.30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
The theme for this coffee morning session is around supporting athletes living abroad. Cassie Breen will lead the session and share some of her own experiences.
Tue 26 Mar, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 34 COMPLETED
During this session, Andy Borrie will lead a discussion on innovative research methods and measuring impact.
Wed 17 Apr, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
This coffee morning will explore brave spaces and safe spaces
Tue 30 Apr, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 35 COMPLETED
A deeper dive into supporting athletes living overseas. I plan to take a case-study approach to this session, but happy to hear from anyone who would like to 'present' the support they provide, or the challenges they face in terms of supporting athletes living overseas.
Thurs 16 May, 9:30am-5:00pm: Forum 36: In Person Forum, UEL, London COMPLETED
A fun-filled, interactive and in-person day for practitioners of all levels. Topics and speakers to be finalised, but likely to include: a practical improv session; a live career development workshop, support systems activity, skills practice, and other fun tools and interactions.
Wed 29 May, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
This coffee morning will feature exercises in noticing and wondering
Thurs 6 Jun, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 37 COMPLETED
During this forum Michelle Lucas (author of Creating the Reflective Habit) will lead an exploration of reflective practice techniques.
Wed 19 Jun, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
This will be a typical, relaxed coffee morning session, where themes and topics will be proposed by attendees.
Wed 17 Jul, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
Elizabeth Egan will lead a session looking at storytelling and philosophy.
Wed 7 Aug, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 38: When there is no topic COMPLETED
This session will explore working with individuals who don't come to sessions with a topic. How can we gently guide them, and work on something useful, without directing them or taking away their autonomy?
Wed 21 Aug, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
This informal session will provide us with the opportunity to take a deep breath, and look forward to whatever lies ahead. Please bring any thoughts or questions relating to what lies ahead for you.
Wed 4 Sep, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 39: Working with young people COMPLETED
This session will focus on working with younger athletes (16-18 year olds, and younger). What are some of the challenges, and how can we overcome them?
Wed 18 Sep, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning
During this session Claire Ewing will reflect on working in a Performance Lifestyle role during an Olympic Year and lead a related discussion.
Wed 9 Oct, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning
Belinda Evans will share the 5 themes she has identified from her recent conversations with personal development practitioners, before opening a discussion on these themes.
Wed 23 Oct, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 40: Our biggest mistakes and what we've learned from them
Join us for this two-hour session to reflect on the mistake we've made along the way, and look at how we've learned from them and how we can learn from other people's mistakes.
Wed 6 Nov, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning (Networking session)
This sessions will provide attendees with the opportunity to network and connect with other practitioners.
Wed 20 Nov, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 41
TBC
Mon 2 Dec, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning (note: date change)
This will be a typical, relaxed coffee morning session, with the broad theme of celebrating our 2024 wins.
Tue 17 Dec, 2:00-4:00pm: Coaching Practice Session
This is ideally suited for anyone looking to get some coaching practice or who would like to try out something new in practice. The session is suitable for practitioners and trainee practitioners of all levels. It will be useful for those who are currently completing or have recently completed their APDL or TALS qualification, but experienced practitioners can also try out new skills and techniques. This session will include a short coaching demonstration.
Please let me know if you would like to attend some or all of the above sessions. Just list the dates of the sessions you would like to attend.
The following are the dates and times for 2024 (topics and speakers will be confirmed as we progress through the year):
Wed 10 Jan, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
This will be a typical, relaxed coffee morning session, with the broad theme of the big, bold year ahead.
Tue 16 Jan, 9:00-11:00am: Coaching Practice Session COMPLETED
This is ideally suited for anyone looking to get some coaching practice or who would like to try out something new in practice. The session is suitable for practitioners and trainee practitioners of all levels, and particularly useful for those who are currently completing or have recently completed their APDL or TALS qualification. This session will include a short coaching demonstration.
Thurs 18 Jan, 9:00-10:00am: Bonus Coffee Morning COMPLETED
During this session Elizabeth Egan will share some of the key lessons from the recently published book Personal Development Coaching in Sport.
Wed 7 Feb, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
This will be a typical, relaxed coffee morning session, with the broad theme of putting on our own oxygen masks first.
Thurs 29 Feb, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 33 COMPLETED
Experienced cross-professional supervisor Val Mullally will lead a discussion. Topic: The power of challenging emotions as a tool for transformation.
Wed 13 Mar, 9.15-10.30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
The theme for this coffee morning session is around supporting athletes living abroad. Cassie Breen will lead the session and share some of her own experiences.
Tue 26 Mar, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 34 COMPLETED
During this session, Andy Borrie will lead a discussion on innovative research methods and measuring impact.
Wed 17 Apr, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
This coffee morning will explore brave spaces and safe spaces
Tue 30 Apr, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 35 COMPLETED
A deeper dive into supporting athletes living overseas. I plan to take a case-study approach to this session, but happy to hear from anyone who would like to 'present' the support they provide, or the challenges they face in terms of supporting athletes living overseas.
Thurs 16 May, 9:30am-5:00pm: Forum 36: In Person Forum, UEL, London COMPLETED
A fun-filled, interactive and in-person day for practitioners of all levels. Topics and speakers to be finalised, but likely to include: a practical improv session; a live career development workshop, support systems activity, skills practice, and other fun tools and interactions.
Wed 29 May, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
This coffee morning will feature exercises in noticing and wondering
Thurs 6 Jun, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 37 COMPLETED
During this forum Michelle Lucas (author of Creating the Reflective Habit) will lead an exploration of reflective practice techniques.
Wed 19 Jun, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
This will be a typical, relaxed coffee morning session, where themes and topics will be proposed by attendees.
Wed 17 Jul, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
Elizabeth Egan will lead a session looking at storytelling and philosophy.
Wed 7 Aug, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 38: When there is no topic COMPLETED
This session will explore working with individuals who don't come to sessions with a topic. How can we gently guide them, and work on something useful, without directing them or taking away their autonomy?
Wed 21 Aug, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning COMPLETED
This informal session will provide us with the opportunity to take a deep breath, and look forward to whatever lies ahead. Please bring any thoughts or questions relating to what lies ahead for you.
Wed 4 Sep, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 39: Working with young people COMPLETED
This session will focus on working with younger athletes (16-18 year olds, and younger). What are some of the challenges, and how can we overcome them?
Wed 18 Sep, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning
During this session Claire Ewing will reflect on working in a Performance Lifestyle role during an Olympic Year and lead a related discussion.
Wed 9 Oct, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning
Belinda Evans will share the 5 themes she has identified from her recent conversations with personal development practitioners, before opening a discussion on these themes.
Wed 23 Oct, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 40: Our biggest mistakes and what we've learned from them
Join us for this two-hour session to reflect on the mistake we've made along the way, and look at how we've learned from them and how we can learn from other people's mistakes.
Wed 6 Nov, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning (Networking session)
This sessions will provide attendees with the opportunity to network and connect with other practitioners.
Wed 20 Nov, 9:00-11:00am: Forum 41
TBC
Mon 2 Dec, 9:15-10:30am: Coffee Morning (note: date change)
This will be a typical, relaxed coffee morning session, with the broad theme of celebrating our 2024 wins.
Tue 17 Dec, 2:00-4:00pm: Coaching Practice Session
This is ideally suited for anyone looking to get some coaching practice or who would like to try out something new in practice. The session is suitable for practitioners and trainee practitioners of all levels. It will be useful for those who are currently completing or have recently completed their APDL or TALS qualification, but experienced practitioners can also try out new skills and techniques. This session will include a short coaching demonstration.
Please let me know if you would like to attend some or all of the above sessions. Just list the dates of the sessions you would like to attend.
