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      • The Heart of Leadership Coaching® (RCC™)
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Today’s leaders are expected to deliver results through others—not by doing everything themselves.


The Coaching Leader™ equips leaders with a practical coaching process and tools that build accountability, grow capability, and reduce burnout—while keeping the business moving forward.



Who is this program for?

Leaders inside organizations
who want:


Better results through their teams

Sustainable success without burning out themselves or their people

A coaching process and practical tools they can use immediately in real conversations


The leaders who will succeed in today’s workplace are the leaders who coach and develop others—rather than trying to do it all themselves.

This is no longer a “nice to have” leadership capability. It is essential for performance, sustainability, and long-term success.



The Reality Leaders Face Today


  • Constant change
  • Doing more with less
  • Relentless time pressure

This environment does not necessarily create new leadership challenges, but it turns up the volume on every frustration leaders already face.


Under pressure, leaders default to what feels fastest:


  • Fixing instead of coaching
  • Avoiding performance conversations
  • Taking work back
  • Becoming the bottleneck
  • Burning out faster

The Coaching Leader™ helps leaders create capacity by improving thinking, ownership, and accountability across the team.

Coaching is not therapy.

It does not diagnose or treat personal issues.
It focuses on performance, growth, accountability, and forward movement—exactly what leaders are responsible for inside organizations.



The Coaching Leader™
Program Outcomes

After graduation, leaders will be able to:


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Handle performance issues sooner…

before they become morale, engagement, or retention problems.

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Have difficult conversations with confidence…

without avoidance, over-preparing, or emotional drain.

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Develop people instead of rescuing them…

breaking the dependency cycle.

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Let go of control without losing accountability…

which is a defining tension for leaders.

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Coach across different personalities and experience levels…

without defaulting to one-size-fits-all leadership.


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What our participants say

Real Leaders. Real Results.


“Very smooth flow and engaging presentation. The program was very well organized and easily digestible. The WOW Coaching Chat® was very impactful and practical for application.”


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Savannah Collins

★★★★★

“The program was great and I enjoyed The Coaching Leader™ tools. Storyboarding and Breathing Inside the Box were the most impactful parts for my development as a Coaching Leader.”


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Anthony Gage

★★★★★

“It was way more eye-opening and helpful than I expected. The Time and Priority Matrix tool was the most impactful part for my development as a Coaching Leader.”


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Michael I. Girgis

★★★★★

“Storyboarding helped me gain clarity on what is important so I can spend my time and energy where it is needed. Practicing each tool with the other participants was the most impactful part of the program.”


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Taylor Arter

★★★★★

“Great tools that are practical and can be used immediately.”


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Matt Thorne

★★★★★

“Different coaching tools will be very useful and I plan to apply right away. The self-talk exercise (complete with trash can!) and WOW Coaching Chat® were most impactful. It was great overall.”


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Justin Reason

★★★★★

“I found the class very engaging with lots of interaction. Practicing the WOW Coaching Chat® was the most impactful part of my development as a Coaching Leader.”


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Stephan Kasper

★★★★★

“The tangible and practical tools were the most impactful part of the class.”


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Kristen Oehrig

★★★★★

“The flow and packaging of tools was good—they feel like they can be used as needed and efficiently. The modeling done by the instructors made it easier to engage. Reference material is well organized.”


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Michael Willis

★★★★

“Overall I really enjoyed The Coaching Leader™! Thinking through important versus urgent with the Time & Priority Matrix was the most impactful part for my development.”


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Jasmine Perez

★★★★

“Very hands on. Storyboarding was the most valuable tool, and ‘getting it out of your head’ was the most impactful part of the class. Great activity overall.”


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Jeff Day

★★★★

“Practicing the WOW Coaching Chat® and getting comfortable using the tools was the most valuable part. The WOW was also the most impactful for my development as a Coaching Leader.”


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Michael J. Frawley

★★★★

“Storyboarding was the most valuable part—I write a list frequently but prioritizing helps. Storyboarding and the Time & Priority Matrix were most impactful for my development.”


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Tronya Batey

★★★★


Research + Real-World Experience


Coaching in the workplace is grounded in solid research and proven leadership principles.

What makes the difference in The Coaching Leader™ is how that knowledge gets used.

This program moves leaders beyond understanding concepts to applying coaching skills in real conversations, with real people, under real pressure—because results don’t come from knowing more.

They come from leading differently.


Research and field experience consistently show:


Managers account for ~70% of team engagement

Most leaders are promoted for technical results, not people leadership

Coaching skills are rarely taught, yet increasingly required to hire and retain top talent

Burnout rises when leaders become the solution to every problem


The Top 10 Leader Frustrations


Leader/Manager Frustration 
Root Cause
If Not Addressed
Benefit When Addressed
1. “It’s faster if I just do it myself.”
Fixing under pressure
Burnout; dependency
Capacity and ownership grow
2. “I wait too long to deal with performance issues.”
Fear + lack of structure
Escalation; disengagement
Faster course correction
3. “My people rely on me for every decision.”
Dependency rewarded
Decision overload
Independent thinking
4. “I avoid difficult conversations.”
No safe process
Resentment; erosion of trust
Confidence and clarity
5. “I don’t know how to develop people.”
Skill gap
Flat growth; disengagement
Stronger bench strength
6. “If I let go, I’ll lose control.”
Control = safety belief
Micromanagement
Accountability without micromanaging
7. “Different people need different things.”
One-style leadership
Misalignment and disengagement
Adaptable leadership and engagement
8. “I’m exhausted.”
Over-responsibility
Burnout
Sustainable leadership and results
9. “We keep having the same conversations.”
No decisions or reflection loop
People are stuck and disengaged.
Learning and accountability
10. “I get results, but it’s not sustainable.”
Leader-dependent results
Long-term burnout
Scalable performance over time

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What Coaching Leaders Do Differently

Most leaders were well prepared academically.

What most leaders did not receive was a repeatable coaching process and practical tools to help them navigate the daily challenges of leadership while developing their people.

A Coaching Leader knows how to:

  • Help people think better, not just work harder
  • Address performance issues early and directly
  • Let go of control without losing accountability
  • Coach across different personalities and experience levels
  • Bring out the best—the genius—in their people
  • Surface weaknesses early so strengths can soar and performance becomes sustainable

What You Will Receive
in The Coaching Leader™


The Coaching Leader™ provides leaders with a complete coaching framework and coaching toolkit they can immediately apply to address real workplace challenges.

  • Coaching process and model
  • Step-by-step instructions for each tool so you can be confident in coaching conversations in the flow of work
  • Practical tools to address workplace challenges you face daily
  • Additional Resources, such as articles, videos, and bibliography

All of these are provided in a structured learning experience designed to help Coaching Leaders lead differently and develop their people more effectively.

The Coaching Leader™ Toolkit

Balance Wheel

Breathing Inside the Box

Coaching Leader Log

Delegate to Empower™

Delegating by Style

Delivering Feedback by Style

Difficult Conversations by Style

Managing Change by Style

Motivating by Style

Performance Conversations by Style

Reflection and Commitment

SMART Goals

Storyboarding

Time & Priority Matrix

WOW Coaching Chat®

Impact Business Community

The Impact Business Community™ for Coaching Leaders is an ongoing development community designed to support leaders who are committed to leading through coaching.

Participants of The Coaching Leader™ program are invited to gain continued access to practical resources, advanced tools, and a network of leaders who are applying coaching in real organizational environments.

Through peer learning, coaching conversations, and shared experiences, members strengthen their ability to develop people, improve performance, and sustain results through their teams. 

More than a resource library, the community becomes a tribe of leaders who learn, inspire, and grow together—supporting one another as they continue to build coaching capability inside their organizations. 

Our community ensures that coaching becomes not just a skill learned in the program, but a leadership approach leaders continue to strengthen and apply long after the program ends.

Professional Credits & Credibility

  • Continuing Education Credits through ICF, SHRM, HRCI®, and ATD
  • A respected certification backed by years of refinement and proven success
  • A Credly badge for verified proof of your training
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Professionally designed slides and handouts

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A Facilitator Guide with step-by-step facilitation notes

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Application activities that make learning stick

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Pre-work and articles so learners arrive to your workshop ready

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A detailed Agenda for virtual and in-person delivery

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24/7 access to all modules and materials through a secure learning platform

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Access to our Rockstar Trainer Community for networking, learning together, and ongoing support

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Continuing education credits from SHRM, HRCI, and ATD


By the end of the program, you will step into your leadership role with a clear coaching process, practical tools, and the confidence to develop your people while delivering results.


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Accelerate Performance.
Reduce Burnout. 
Scale Your Leadership.


For Coaching Leaders


Earn the Certified Leader as Coach™ (CLAC™) credential and learn how to develop your people while achieving stronger and more sustainable results.


  • September 2026
  • The Coaching Leader™

    Sep 22 - Nov 06, 2026
    The Coaching Leader™ - Sept. 1 - Dec. 15, 2026
    The Coaching Leader™ - Sept. 1 - Dec. 15, 2026
    3 month program with LIVE virtual and online modules.
    Virtual
    • $3,589.00 excl. Tax
    Register
    Session information

    Sessions

    The Coaching Leader™ Model and Toolkit (Live Virtual Session) - Day 1
    Tue, 22 Sep 01:00 PM EDT - 05:00 PM EDT
    The Coaching Leader™ Model and Toolkit (Live Virtual Session) - Day 2
    Wed, 23 Sep 09:00 AM EDT - 03:00 PM EDT
    The Coaching Leader™ Group Coaching Call #1 (Live Virtual Session)
    Fri, 09 Oct 01:00 PM EDT - 03:00 PM EDT
    The Coaching Leader™ Group Coaching Call #2 (Live Virtual Session)
    Fri, 06 Nov 01:00 PM EST - 03:00 PM EST
  • The Coaching Leader™

    Sep 22 - Nov 06, 2026
    The Coaching Leader™ - Sept. 1 - Dec. 15, 2026
    The Coaching Leader™ - Sept. 1 - Dec. 15, 2026
    3 month program with LIVE virtual and online modules. Includes a LIVE in-person 2-day class in Metro Atlanta, GA.
    Hybrid
    • $3,589.00 excl. Tax
    Register
    Session information

    Sessions

    The Coaching Leader™ Model and Toolkit (In-Person Class in Metro Atlanta, GA) - Day 1
    Tue, 22 Sep 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM EDT
    The Coaching Leader™ Model and Toolkit (In-Person Class in Metro Atlanta, GA) - Day 2
    Wed, 23 Sep 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM EDT
    The Coaching Leader™ Group Coaching Call #1 (Live Virtual Session)
    Fri, 09 Oct 01:00 PM EDT - 03:00 PM EDT
    The Coaching Leader™ Group Coaching Call #2 (Live Virtual Session)
    Fri, 06 Nov 01:00 PM EST - 03:00 PM EST

For Organizations


Performance Doesn’t Scale Without Coaching Leaders.

If your organization wants sustainable results—not burned-out managers—The Coaching Leader™ develops leaders who grow their people while delivering results.

Partner with us to implement The Coaching Leader™ in your organization.


CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION

SHRM**

Credits TBD

HRCI®*

Credits TBD

ATD

Credits TBD

ICF

Credits TBD

*This program has been pre-approved for credits toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

**Impact Business Coaches is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

We are a WABC Accredited Candidate (Level 2 – Leader-as-Coach)™

We are currently being assessed by the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches™ (WABC™) to become WABC Accredited™, a globally recognized mark that represents the highest quality leader-as-coach coaching training in the world. We are participating in rigorous independent assessment, designed exclusively for leader-as-coach coaching programs, to ensure we offer high quality, evidence-based training rooted in real-world organizational and business needs. Once approved, our graduates will be eligible to receive the WABC Certified Leader-as-Coach™ (CLAC™) credential. WABC is the leading global association committed to driving business coaching and leader-as-coach coaching excellence with robust, evidence-based practices.


We are a WABC Accredited Candidate (Level 1 – Leader-as-Coach)™

We are currently being assessed by the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches™ (WABC™) to become WABC Accredited™, a globally recognized mark that represents the highest quality leader-as-coach coaching training in the world. We are participating in rigorous independent assessment, designed exclusively for leader-as-coach coaching programs, to ensure we offer high quality, evidence-based training rooted in real-world organizational and business needs. WABC is the leading global association committed to driving business coaching and leader-as-coach coaching excellence with robust, evidence-based practices.

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