About the Past Event
In an era of rapid change and increasing workplace complexity, effective leadership requires more than technical expertise. It demands self-awareness, adaptability, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead through uncertainty.
To meet these evolving leadership demands, professionals are increasingly turning to executive coaching. This personalized, one-on-one development process helps leaders strengthen their effectiveness, navigate complex challenges, enhance communication and decision-making, and achieve meaningful professional and organizational goals.
Join two experienced Booth executive coaches for an interactive session exploring how coaching can accelerate professional growth and leadership impact. Through practitioner insights, and audience Q&A, you'll gain a firsthand look at how executive coaching helps leaders overcome obstacles, unlock their potential, and thrive in today's evolving workplace.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Explain how executive coaching supports leadership effectiveness and thoughtful career growth.
- Identify common leadership and workplace challenges that can be addressed through coaching.
- Gain insight into the coaching relationship through practitioner perspectives and an interactive Q&A.
- Evaluate whether executive coaching aligns with their current professional goals, leadership aspirations, and development needs.
Who Should Attend? Professionals, managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders interested in strengthening their leadership capabilities, advancing their careers, and learning how executive coaching can support their growth and success.
The session will conclude with a Q & A and brief program overview.
NOTE: This event will be held in Central Time.
Speaking at the event
Ayo Adegbiji
Senior Associate Director
I am a career strategist, executive, leadership, and life coach with multi-industry and cross-functional experience that spans nearly three decades working for organizations and global brands such as Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, GSK and Accenture.
Over the years and in my role for a top UK...
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Leslie Plaisted
Director
Leslie Plaisted is a career strategist and coach based in London, with nearly two decades of experience at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. In her current role as Director of Global Employer Relations, she has built and sustained relationships with senior professionals and...
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