Leaders as Coaches

We are living in an era of unprecedented disruption and change. Companies are becoming increasingly aware that managers that top-down, command-and-control leadership is no longer a sustainable leadership approach. In an effort to flatten organizations and empower those individuals who are closest to a problem to also be closest to the solution, many organizations are moving toward a coaching model in which the managers’ role is to facilitate problem solving rather than be the problem-solver. In doing so, managers are learning new skills designed to encourage employees’ development by asking questions and offering support and guidance rather than giving orders and making judgments.

In this live, virtual learning session, participants will learn …

●  The different types of coaching — directive, nondirective, and situational

●  Scenarios for when to step into a manager role and when to step into the role of coach

●  How to become more skilled at listening, questioning, and drawing insights from people

Join this live, online leadership training session to increase your knowledge of the skills and competencies associated with applying coaching skills to your leadership approach.

Learning Facilitator

Dara Rossi, PhD is a leadership coach that is passionate about the personal and professional development of others.  She is certified in EQi 2.0 and EQ 360 to help her clients understand and apply Emotional Intelligence skills and behaviors that support their success and happiness. Dara’s coaching style reflects her belief that everyone can play a little bigger, and she is dedicated to fully understanding her clients, their role, career path, and workplace challenges to help them achieve their goals and realize their full potential. She is an ICF-credentialed coach with an MBA and a master’s degree in Dispute Resolution. In addition to coaching, Dara teaches graduate leadership courses and enjoys facilitating training and development programs.

Dr. Rossi teaches Social & Emotional Intelligence for the WPI Leadership Academy.