Coaching Skills for Leaders - 2-Day Live Online Workshop

Develop practical coaching skills to strengthen workplace conversations, support people's development and build more collaborative and connected teams.

Designed for leaders, aspiring leaders, managers, executives and HR professionals, whether you're new to coaching or looking to build on your existing skills.

Using coaching skills in leadership

A coaching approach can help leaders create space for people to think independently, explore possibilities and take greater ownership of their work and development.

Through practical learning, discussion and coaching practice, you'll develop skills to:

• Build trust and strengthen workplace relationships.

• Improve listening, communication and collaboration.

• Ask questions that encourage reflection and new perspectives.

• Support independent thinking, problem-solving and decision-making.

• Encourage learning, confidence and accountability.

• Recognise when to use coaching and when advice, feedback or direction is more appropriate.

• Give feedback that supports reflection, development and constructive conversations.

Content Overview

Pre-Workshop Reading

• Leadership and the Benefits of a Coaching Approach

• Coaching and Other Ways of Supporting People

• Neuroscience and Coaching

• Learning New Skills and the Importance of Reflection

Workshop One – Developing Coaching Skills

• The Coaching Mindset

• Active Listening

• Thought-Provoking Questions

• Skills to Enhance Communication

• Creating Clarity and Agreements in Workplace Conversations

Workshop Two – Applying Coaching Skills in Leadership

• Responsive Leadership Approaches – When to Coach, Mentor, Advise or Direct

• Structuring Coaching Conversations Using the GROW Model

• Giving Feedback Using a Coaching Approach

• Encouraging Learning and Growth in the Workplace

What's Included

• Pre-workshop reading and reflection material

• Two workshop manuals with practical examples and activities

• Opportunities to practise coaching skills and receive feedback

• Additional resources to support ongoing learning and application

Next Workshop

Wednesday 4th November & Thursday 12th November 2026.

Two 5-hour live online workshops, with time between sessions to practise and reflect on your learning.

Individual and Organisational Bookings

• 10 hours of live, interactive online learning

• Small group learning, with a maximum of 8 participants

• Opportunities for discussion, practice and reflection

• Flexible workshop dates available for organisational bookings

• Minimum of 2 participants

• Investment: $980 + GST per person

• Community groups receive a 15% discount