Think Differently, Lead Effectively.
Coaching comes in different forms from different sources: mom, dad, teacher, counselor, colleague, leader, manager. Our lives are constantly evolving and we’re constantly developing our beliefs, abilities, intellect, skills, approaches, and so on. Coaching is typically defined as being “a supportive relationship with the purpose of achieving some type of learning, change, or new level of individual or organizational performance.” Those of us who are able to continuously develop toward those aims do so, in part, with the help of others.
The result of effective coaching is that the coachee feels excited, motivated, and inspired to learn, change, and try new things in life. But what makes for “effective” coaching?
Authentic Instruction
Our Coaching & Leadership Program is influenced by Case Western Reserve’s Weatherhead School of Management Inspired Leadership series, wherein coaches were to use the provided framework to engage in month-long coaching sessions with people willing to participate. This learn-by-doing approach yielded excellent results with a number of participants from various backgrounds, including those with little to no leadership experience or limited interpersonal skills. Supportive feedback and measurable improvement in student attitudes, beliefs, and abilities confirmed that the methodologies we employed work effectively.
Our program features adaptations of two courses we determined delivered the greatest impact: Coaching for Leadership, Learning, and Change (CLLC) and Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry (AI). Students will engage in a one-to-one coaching process under the guidance of an instructor and participate in key discussions and relevant projects designed to empower both personally and professionally. Culled from professorial lectures, published academic papers, case studies, and more, this combined program features countless hours of lessons-learned condensed into the most effective material.
Comprehensive and Customizable
While either of our two courses can be taken individually, for best results they should be taken successively with CLLC first followed by AI. Though there is slight overlap between them, CLLC lays the groundwork for some of the key concepts that will appear in AI. Although much of the language and course material references “leadership” and “leaders,” the lessons and program content are relatable to and ideally suited for anyone who is interested in personal growth and professional development.
The complete program including both courses covers approximately nine sessions spanning roughly 13-18 weeks; for one course, estimated completion time may be divided in half.
*Please note: Timeline will vary based on consistency of meeting schedule and student progress
Leading While Learning
While Coaching & Leadership is meant to introduce theories and concepts, it relies less on lectures and more on coach-led discussions, student-driven activities, and active participation. We take a leading-while-learning approach. Students, regardless of experience, profession, or title, will apply proven strategies in real-time as both beneficiaries and practitioners of the coaching process.