Course Information

Introduction

This 35-day Leadership Coaching Executive Mini Master develops advanced knowledge and practical skills required to coach individuals, develop talent and improve leadership effectiveness within organizations.

The program focuses on coaching fundamentals, feedback skills, growth planning, motivation, leadership styles and practical coaching application. Participants will learn how to build effective coaching relationships, provide constructive feedback, support employee development, understand different leadership approaches and apply coaching techniques in real workplace situations.

Through practical coaching frameworks, case studies, leadership exercises and applied projects, participants will develop the ability to strengthen leadership capability, improve team performance and support continuous professional growth.

The final five days are dedicated to a thesis project, where participants apply the leadership coaching concepts and tools learned throughout the Mini Master to analyze a real organizational coaching challenge and develop a structured improvement plan.

Objectives

By the end of this Executive Mini Master, participants will be able to:

1. Apply coaching principles and techniques to develop individuals and improve workplace performance.

2. Deliver effective feedback that supports learning, accountability and professional growth.

3. Create structured growth plans that align individual development with organizational objectives.

4. Apply motivation approaches and leadership styles to improve engagement and team effectiveness.

5. Conduct practical coaching sessions using structured methods and professional coaching behaviours.

6. Complete a practical thesis project that applies leadership coaching concepts, tools and frameworks to an organizational coaching challenge and presents an improvement plan.

Who Should Attend?

This Executive Mini Master is designed for:

1. Executives, senior managers and leaders responsible for developing people and improving team performance.

2. Managers and supervisors who coach employees and support professional development.

3. HR professionals and learning and development specialists involved in leadership development.

4. Team leaders and emerging leaders preparing for greater management responsibilities.

5. Professionals seeking to strengthen their coaching, communication and leadership capabilities.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Part 2 / 7

Understanding Effective Feedback

- Exploring the role of feedback in employee development and performance improvement.
- Understanding different types of feedback and their applications.
- Identifying barriers that reduce feedback effectiveness.


Delivering Constructive Feedback

- Applying structured methods to provide clear and useful feedback.
- Balancing recognition, improvement and accountability.
- Managing difficult feedback conversations professionally.


Creating a Feedback Culture

- Encouraging continuous communication within teams.
- Supporting improvement through regular feedback practices.
- Building trust through transparent performance discussions.

Part 3 / 7

Understanding Employee Growth and Development

- Exploring the importance of professional growth in organizational success.
- Identifying individual strengths, capabilities and development needs.
- Understanding the relationship between growth and performance.


Creating Development Plans

- Setting meaningful development objectives.
- Creating structured growth plans based on individual needs.
- Aligning employee development with organizational priorities.


Supporting Continuous Growth

- Monitoring progress and adjusting development plans.
- Providing support and resources for improvement.
- Encouraging continuous learning and capability building.

Part 4 / 7

Understanding Motivation in Leadership

- Exploring factors that influence employee motivation and engagement.
- Understanding different motivational needs and behaviours.
- Recognizing the role of leaders in creating motivation.


Applying Motivation Strategies

- Developing approaches that increase commitment and performance.
- Connecting individual goals with organizational objectives.
- Supporting employees through recognition and empowerment.


Building Motivated Teams

- Creating environments that encourage contribution and ownership.
- Improving engagement through effective leadership practices.
- Sustaining motivation through continuous support.

Part 5 / 7

Understanding Leadership Styles

- Exploring different leadership approaches and their applications.
- Understanding how leadership styles influence teams and individuals.
- Identifying personal leadership strengths and development areas.


Adapting Leadership Approaches

- Selecting appropriate leadership styles based on situations and people.
- Balancing direction, support and empowerment.
- Improving leadership effectiveness through flexibility.


Integrating Coaching with Leadership

- Applying coaching approaches within different leadership styles.
- Supporting employee growth through adaptive leadership.
- Developing leadership behaviours that improve performance.

Part 6 / 7

Applying Coaching Techniques

- Conducting structured coaching conversations.
- Practicing questioning, listening and feedback techniques.
- Managing different coaching situations effectively.


Coaching for Performance Improvement

- Using coaching to address performance challenges.
- Supporting employees in achieving professional goals.
- Creating action plans based on coaching discussions.


Developing Coaching Capability

- Reflecting on coaching effectiveness and improvement areas.
- Building confidence through practical coaching exercises.
- Creating consistent coaching practices within teams.

Part 7 / 7 Executive Mini Masters Thesis

Leadership Coaching Improvement Thesis

Day 31: Thesis Definition and Planning

- Identify an organizational leadership coaching challenge related to the topics covered during the Mini Master.
- Define the thesis problem statement, objectives and expected outcomes.
- Establish the scope, methodology and approach for the thesis project.


Day 32: Research and Coaching Analysis

- Collect relevant information about the selected coaching challenge.
- Apply coaching basics, feedback skills, growth planning, motivation, leadership styles and coaching practice frameworks learned during the program.
- Analyze current coaching practices, gaps and improvement opportunities.


Day 33: Developing Coaching Solutions

- Develop recommendations to improve leadership coaching effectiveness.
- Create an implementation roadmap with actions and responsibilities.
- Define measures to evaluate coaching improvement outcomes.


Day 34: Thesis Writing and Final Review

- Structure the thesis document using a professional format.
- Review analysis, recommendations and coaching improvement approach.
- Prepare the executive summary and final presentation materials.


Day 35: Thesis Presentation and Evaluation

- Present the completed leadership coaching improvement thesis project.
- Receive feedback and evaluation on the proposed solutions.
- Finalize practical actions for applying leadership coaching improvements.