Introduction

Leadership coaching is a powerful tool for HR professionals to support leaders in achieving their potential, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and driving organizational success. This course equips HR practitioners and organizational leaders with the skills and strategies to deliver effective coaching, address leadership challenges, and cultivate a high-performance environment. Participants will learn proven coaching methodologies, develop active listening skills, and apply coaching techniques to real-world scenarios.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the principles and benefits of leadership coaching in HR.
• Learn techniques for effective coaching conversations and active listening.
• Gain skills to develop customized coaching plans for leaders at different levels.
• Develop strategies to foster self-awareness, accountability, and growth in leaders.
• Be equipped to measure the impact of coaching on leadership performance and organizational goals.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• HR Professionals focusing on leadership development.
• Organizational Development Specialists.
• Business Leaders seeking to enhance their coaching skills.
• Talent Management Professionals supporting leadership pipelines.
• Professionals transitioning into roles involving coaching and mentorship.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Leadership Coaching in HR

• What is Leadership Coaching? Definitions, principles, and benefits
• The Role of HR in Leadership Coaching: Supporting leaders at all levels
• Coaching vs. Mentoring: Key differences and when to apply each approach
• Case Study: Successful leadership coaching initiatives in global organizations

Day 2: Coaching Techniques and Frameworks

• Popular Coaching Models: GROW, CLEAR, and OSKAR frameworks
• Active Listening and Powerful Questioning: Techniques for impactful coaching conversations
• Building Rapport and Trust: Creating a safe and supportive coaching environment
• Interactive Workshop: Practicing coaching conversations using the GROW model

Day 3: Developing Leadership Skills Through Coaching

• Addressing Leadership Challenges: Conflict resolution, decision-making, and delegation
• Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Leaders: Enhancing self-awareness and empathy
• Goal Setting and Accountability: Helping leaders achieve measurable outcomes
• Practical Exercise: Designing a coaching plan for a mid-level manager

Day 4: Measuring and Sustaining Coaching Impact

• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Coaching: Metrics for success and feedback mechanisms
• Scaling Coaching Across the Organization: Peer coaching and coaching networks
• Handling Resistance in Coaching Relationships: Overcoming barriers and building commitment
• Role-Playing Exercise: Coaching a leader through a performance challenge

Day 5: Integrating Coaching into HR Strategy

• Embedding Coaching into Leadership Development Programs: Best practices and tools
• Creating a Coaching Culture: Encouraging coaching at all organizational levels
• Future Trends in Leadership Coaching: AI-driven coaching, virtual coaching, and hybrid models
• Capstone Activity: Developing a comprehensive leadership coaching strategy for a simulated organization