Executive Coaching for Leaders Course
Bring Trust, Growth, and Actionable Change to Your Team
Ready to lead with greater impact? This 8-week Executive Coaching for Leaders course helps you strengthen your leadership approach, coach your team more effectively, and drive better results through practical, research-backed coaching skills.
| Format | Duration | Investment | Course Includes | Course Schedule |
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| Online, Live Sessions |
8 Weekly Sessions Part-Time Enrollment |
$3,500 |
One 1:1 Coaching Session Digital Course Badge |
Sept. 7 - Oct. 28 2026 |
Ideal For Mid- to Senior-Level Leaders
Be a Leader Worth Following
Step into a focused learning experience built for leaders who want to elevate their impact. This course challenges you to rethink how you lead, equips you with coaching skills you can use right away, and immerses you in real leadership situations. You’ll emerge ready to guide, develop, and empower your team through coaching-based leadership.
Key Learning Outcomes:
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Develop a confident, coaching-centered leadership style.
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Build psychological safety and trust within your team.
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Master the GROW model and career-focused questioning.
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Turn feedback into actionable steps to drive future growth.
Curriculum / Session Breakdown
Across eight live sessions, you’ll deepen your self-awareness, sharpen strategic communication, and strengthen your ability to make data-informed decisions. By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to lead hybrid teams with clarity, confidence, and a focus on growth and empowerment.
Weekly Live Sessions Wednesdays 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CST.
- September 9, 16, 23, and 30; October 7, 14, 21, and 28.
Live Course Session Topics
- Week 1: Coaching Foundations for Leaders
- Week 2: Listening and Feedback in Coaching
- Week 3: Coaching Strategies to Promote Self-Reliance
- Week 4: Coaching in Performance Conversations
- Week 5: Development Conversations for Growth
- Week 6: Coaching Through Change
- Week 7: Talent Development Strategies
- Week 8: Program Review and Qualifying Practice
- Personal Coaching Session: Executive Insight 1:1 Coaching
Meet Your Instructor
Chris Lecatsas-Lyus
Executive Coach
Chris Lecatsas-Lyus is a London-based coach and therapist. Chris leads the executive coaching provision for the Sokolov Executive MBA global program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and is a doctoral candidate on Chester University’s psychological trauma course. Chris has been a coach for over 20 years, working initially in learning and development (L&D) departments within the public and private sectors, before entering the higher education field.
Bring UChicago Confidence to Leadership
You’ll emerge with a confident, coaching-centered toolkit designed to drive growth and development across your entire team.
You’ll Benefit From:
- Expert Instructors: Learn from seasoned executive coaches from UChicago Booth.
- Networking: Connect with a peer group of high-caliber leaders across industries.
- Interactive Learning: Role-plays, self-assessments (Hogan Values Inventory), and peer coaching practice.
Personalized 1:1 Coaching Packages
We believe leadership is personal. While the course provides the framework, our 1:1 Coaching Packages give the focus.
- Set and refine SMART goals
- Navigate promotions, role changes, and major transitions
- Explore internal mobility and talent development
This personal coaching helps to enhance your ability to navigate complex challenges, increase self-awareness, and prepare for new roles alongside an industry expert from the Chicago Booth Executive MBA coaching team.
Enroll early and save.
Secure your spot today and take advantage of our early tuition rate:
- Save 10% when you register by August 10. Enter EXECCOACHEB10 at checkout.
Invest in your growth today.
