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The Leader as a Coach Modular Programme

Coaching is a leadership tool designed to help individuals and organisations maximise performance. By attending this programme, leaders will understand how coaching can help them get the best out of their teams and exceed their leadership goals.

The Leader as a Coach Modular Programme

About this programme

Coaching is a leadership tool designed to help individuals and organisations maximise performance. By attending this programme, leaders will understand how coaching can help them get the best out of their teams and exceed their leadership goals. The core principles of coaching are integral to the programme and success of any leader who wants to drive performance and growth.

Who is this training for?

The Leader as a Coach Leadership Development programme supports leaders in developing coaching skills and adopting a coaching approach to leadership. Adopting a coaching culture throughout all levels of the organisation can directly impact organisational culture and improve organisational performance. Delegates are required to complete the full programme and attend all training elements.


This programme includes six full day in person training modules and four 90 minute action learning sets delivered online between the in-person modules. These action learning sessions support the embedding of the programme outcomes and a coaching approach in leadership. There is also the opportunity to gain an accredited award in coach training to develop your leadership skills further.

Outcomes for this training programme

  • A comprehensive understanding of how coaching can positively impact leadership in the development and performance of individuals and teams.
  • The ability to consistently and effectively apply coaching fundamentals for team growth, accountability and empowerment.
  • Techniques for recognising psychological obstacles to success and using effective tools to empower individuals to overcome these obstacles.
  • Proficiency in using a coaching approach, questioning techniques, and core listening skills to foster innovative thinking and an independent team in terms of culture and performance.
  • An understanding of the core coaching competencies and ethics of a coaching approach in leadership.
  • An Accredited Award in Coach Training with The Association for Coaching

Programme Overview

Please contact our team for full details of the course content.

Module 1 The Coaching Approach in the Development of People
  • Recognise the business case for coaching as a leadership approach
  • Understand the principles of coaching in the workplace
  • Identify how coaching differs and its place alongside other workplace interventions
  • Define core coaching skills required for a coaching approach to leadership
Module 2 Coaching Tools for Leaders
  • Understand different coaching models to use in coaching
  • Learn how to apply and use coaching models in practice
  • Explore coaching scenarios at work
  • Start to adapt your leadership style to include a coaching approach
Module 3 Coaching Skills as a Leadership Approach
  • Understand how to adapt your coaching approach to suit the individual and support their enhanced development
  • Explore the concept and application of active listening
  • Learn and practice powerful questioning skills
  • Develop an awareness of the importance of language in the coaching process
Module 4 The Coaching Mindset
  • An introduction to psychological barriers to success
  • Understand how coaching can break subconscious negative cycles
  • Raise awareness to the impact of limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome
  • Explore Growth verses Fixed Mindset
  • Understand the importance of motivation in successful coaching outcomes
Module 5 Coaching as a Leadership Tool
  • Learn how to facilitate effective coaching conversations within the workplace
  • Explore formal and informal coaching approaches
  • Use of the Skills Development Wheel as a coaching and performance management tool
  • Understanding a values-based approach to leadership
Module 6 Coaching for Performance
  • Explore feedback using evidence-based strength-centred feedback
  • Develop a coaching approach for high performance
  • Enhance and refine your skills and the quality of your coaching conversations
  • Explore how to apply and sustain a coaching culture within your team or organisation

Why should you invest in this programme for your managers and leaders?

The answer lies in the transformation that a genuine coaching approach can bring to your business and the overall job satisfaction of your employees. Our programme equips participants with the tools and techniques to embed coaching principles at all levels of your organisation, creating a ripple effect of positive change.

There is growing evidence now of the return-on-investment when leaders use a coaching approach to inspire their teams to unlock hidden potential, drive outstanding results and have a sense of ownership for high performance.

CPD hours Scheme

This programme has been granted AACT (Accredited Award in Coach Training) recognition through The Association for Coaching

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