Executive Coaching

Overview:

Introduction:

This training program is designed to equip executives and senior leaders with the tools and techniques to enhance their leadership capabilities through the art of coaching. Through it, participants will explore effective coaching strategies, learn how to empower their teams, and develop a coaching mindset that drives individual and organizational growth.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Explore the principles and practices of executive coaching.

• Apply coaching techniques to foster leadership development and team empowerment.

• Develop emotional intelligence and active listening skills for impactful coaching conversations.

• Create a coaching culture within their organizations to drive performance.

• Use feedback effectively to inspire and develop their teams.

Targeted Audience:

• C-level Executives.

• Senior Managers and Directors.

• Team Leaders and Department Heads.

• HR and Talent Development Professionals.

• Aspiring Leaders looking to integrate coaching into their leadership style.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Foundations of Executive Coaching:

• What is executive coaching, and why is it important for leadership.

• Key differences between coaching, mentoring, and managing.

• The role of self-awareness in effective coaching.

• The GROW model of coaching: Goal, Reality, Options, Will.

• Ethical considerations and boundaries in executive coaching.

Unit 2:

Developing a Coaching Mindset:

• Embracing the leader-as-coach philosophy.

• The importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in coaching.

• Techniques to build trust and rapport with team members.

• Overcoming biases and assumptions in coaching relationships.

• Encouraging accountability and ownership in coachees.

Unit 3:

Coaching Conversations and Techniques:

• Structuring impactful coaching conversations.

• The power of open-ended questions and active listening.

• Using storytelling and visualization as coaching tools.

• Navigating difficult coaching discussions with confidence.

• Leveraging silence and reflection for deeper insights.

Unit 4:

Creating a Coaching Culture:

• Steps to integrate coaching into organizational practices.

• Building a team environment that supports peer coaching.

• Aligning coaching goals with organizational objectives.

• Measuring the impact of coaching on individual and team performance.

• Addressing challenges in sustaining a coaching culture.

Unit 5:

Advanced Coaching Strategies for Leaders:

• Coaching for resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments.

• Managing conflict and fostering collaboration through coaching.

• Enhancing innovation and creativity with coaching techniques.

• Coaching diverse teams: Strategies for inclusivity.

• Continuous learning and professional growth as a leader-coach.