Leadership Through Coaching and Mentoring
Provides leaders with a research-driven foundation for developing and applying effective coaching and mentoring practices within their organizations.
The course explores how coaching and mentoring can drive individual growth, enhance team performance, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
Leadership Through Coaching and Mentoring
Definitions and distinctions Coaching vs. mentoring vs. managing
Strategic value of coaching and mentoring in organizational development
Role of a leader as coach and mentor
Ethical considerations and boundaries
Adult learning theory and its application to coaching
Cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused coaching models
Transformational and servant leadership frameworks in mentoring
The GROW Model (Goal_ Reality_ Options_ Will)
Active listening and powerful questioning
Building rapport and psychological safety
Creating accountability and driving behavior change
Developing a coaching mindset and emotional regulation
Structuring formal and informal mentoring relationships
Setting developmental goals and learning pathways
Navigating sponsorship vs. mentorship
Reverse mentoring and peer mentoring strategies
Using coaching to enhance individual and team performance
Identifying coaching opportunities in daily leadership interactions
Giving developmental feedback using coaching principles
Coaching high-potential employees and underperformers
Participants will be able to:
Coaching focuses on improving specific skills and performance through structured, goal-oriented conversations, while mentoring emphasizes long-term development and guidance based on experience and relationship building.
Leaders use proven coaching models and strategies, such as GROW or CLEAR, to help individuals and teams identify goals, overcome barriers, and achieve measurable performance outcomes.
Mentoring involves fostering supportive, trust-based relationships that encourage reflection, knowledge sharing, and skill development to advance both individual careers and organizational capabilities.