Executive Coaching and Leadership Development

Duration: 7 Days
Target Audience: Senior executives, aspiring leaders, managers, and professionals involved in leadership development and organizational growth
Certificate: Certificate of Completion in Executive Coaching and Leadership Development
Format: Hybrid (Online/In-Person)

Day 1: Introduction to Executive Coaching and Leadership Development

Objective: Understand the foundations of executive coaching and the role it plays in leadership growth and organizational success.

• Topics:

• What is Executive Coaching? Key Concepts and Benefits

• Understanding Leadership Styles and Developmental Needs

• The Role of Self-awareness in Leadership Growth

• Interactive Session: Self-assessment of individual leadership style.

• Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Overview of executive coaching and leadership fundamentals.

• Case Study: Examples of leaders who transformed through coaching.

• Workshop: Self-reflection exercise for identifying personal leadership traits.

Day 2: Building Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Objective: Develop emotional intelligence as a foundational skill for effective leadership and communication.

• Topics:

• Understanding Emotional Intelligence and Its Components

• The Importance of EQ in Executive Leadership

• Developing Empathy and Active Listening Skills

• Interactive Session: EQ self-assessment and peer feedback.

• Learning Activities:

• Lecture: The science and application of emotional intelligence.

• Case Study: Leaders who leveraged EQ for organizational impact.

• Workshop: Practice sessions on active listening and empathetic communication.

Day 3: Coaching Techniques and Leadership Development Models

Objective: Learn coaching methodologies and frameworks for guiding leadership development.

• Topics:

• Key Coaching Models: GROW, CLEAR, and OSKAR

• Goal Setting, Feedback, and Accountability in Coaching

• Identifying and Nurturing Leadership Potential

• Interactive Session: Practicing coaching techniques in small groups.

• Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Overview of coaching models and their application.

• Case Study: Case studies on coaching leaders in challenging situations.

• Workshop: Participants practice coaching each other using the GROW model.

Day 4: Leading Change and Navigating Organizational Culture

Objective: Equip participants with strategies for leading organizational change and fostering a positive culture.

• Topics:

• Understanding Change Management Principles

• The Role of Leaders in Shaping Organizational Culture

• Strategies for Building an Inclusive and High-Performance Culture

• Interactive Session: Developing a mini change management plan.

• Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Fundamentals of leading change and building culture.

• Case Study: Success stories of culture-driven transformations.

• Workshop: Participants develop strategies for cultural change in a hypothetical organization.

Day 5: Enhancing Decision-Making and Strategic Thinking

Objective: Strengthen decision-making and strategic thinking skills essential for executive leadership.

• Topics:

• Principles of Strategic Thinking

• Decision-Making Frameworks for Leaders

• Balancing Risk and Reward in Decision-Making

• Interactive Session: Scenario-based decision-making exercise.

• Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Key approaches to strategic thinking and decision-making.

• Case Study: Analysis of complex decisions by prominent leaders.

• Workshop: Participants practice making strategic decisions based on case scenarios.

Day 6: Communication and Influence in Leadership

Objective: Develop skills for persuasive communication, managing conflict, and influencing others effectively.

• Topics:

• Persuasive Communication and Storytelling in Leadership

• Managing Conflict and Building Consensus

• Strategies for Influencing without Authority

• Interactive Session: Role-playing for conflict resolution.

• Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Techniques for effective communication and influence.

• Case Study: Leaders who excelled in persuasive communication.

• Workshop: Participants practice influencing and conflict resolution techniques through role-play.

Day 7: Capstone Project: Developing a Personal Leadership Development Plan

Objective: Apply learnings to develop a personal leadership plan, integrating coaching, EQ, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

• Topics:

• Creating a Leadership Development Plan

• Peer Review and Feedback

• Key Takeaways and Strategies for Continuous Leadership Growth

• Learning Activities:

• Capstone Project: Participants develop a personal leadership growth plan.

• Peer Review: Participants present their leadership plans and provide feedback.

• Certificate Ceremony: Award certificates of completion.

Key Features of the Course:

• Expert Faculty: Taught by experienced executive coaches, psychologists, and leadership development experts.

• Interactive Learning: Includes hands-on coaching practice, case studies, and personalized feedback.

• Capstone Project: Participants leave with a tailored leadership development plan.

• Certification: Recognized certificate of completion, signifying expertise in executive coaching and leadership development.

Outcome:

Participants will gain skills to coach others, enhance emotional intelligence, lead organizational change, make strategic decisions, communicate effectively, and develop a plan for continuous leadership growth.