Leadership Excellence: The Coach Approach To Leadership Development
A leadership development program for inspired leaders to create high performance teams using a coaching leadership model
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Our Mission
Supporting better leaders for a better world through coaching.
Explore conscious leadership through the lens of a coaching approach
The Coaching Academy For Leaders Leadership Excellence (LE) Program is precisely designed to help you:
Master the 'Leader As Coach' Approach:
- Transform your leadership style by embracing the ‘Leader As Coach’ philosophy.
- Enhance your strategic thinking and execution skills to navigate complex challenges and drive organizational success.
- Build confidence in your leadership abilities and gain valuable tools for ongoing personal and professional development.
Cultivate a Sustainable and Inclusive Culture:
- Strengthen your leadership to achieve triple bottom line impact—positive environmental, social, and financial outcomes.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within your organization.
- Attract top talent, spur innovation, and build a compelling employer brand that resonates with a broad audience.
Enhance Communication and Reduce Conflict:
- Develop advanced communication techniques to foster a more harmonious and productive workplace.
- Equip your team to effectively manage conflicts and misunderstandings.
- Create a supportive work environment that encourages open dialogue and collaboration.
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Leadership Excellence:
The Coach Approach To Leadership Development
Leadership Excellence (LE) is a leadership development program that bridges theory and action with coaching. This 5-month (24-week program) comprises weekly 2-hour sessions that offer a dynamic learning experience through live online and self-directed lectures and fieldwork with a small group format of 5 to 15 participants. The curriculum includes video lessons, online live Mastermind sessions, supplemented by private 1-to-1 coaching sessions to ensure you receive comprehensive, hands-on training.
Unlimited Earnings
Successful managers get promoted! Get paid well to empower others.
No Prerequisites
Prior education not required
100% Online
Learn from anywhere in the world, with leaders from all over the world
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Our Leadership Development Program Incorporates:
Intensive, Personalized Assessments
Delve into deep, tailored evaluations to pinpoint your unique leadership strengths and areas for growth.
Innovative Exercises
Engage with cutting-edge activities designed to stretch your capabilities and foster practical learning.
Peer Feedback
Benefit from the insights and perspectives of fellow leaders and faculty, enhancing your understanding and approach.
One-on-One Leadership Coaching
Receive personalized coaching sessions that reinforce learning and support your transformational journey.
Here’s What You’ll Learn
Course Content:
Pillar 1
Psychometrics and Assessments in Practice
Pillar 2
Pillar 3
The Context for Leadership Coaching
Pillar 4
Pillar 5
Pillar 6
Pillar 7
Pillar 8
Pillar 9
Pillar 10
Pillar 11
Pillar 12
Pillar 13
Included In This 5-Month Program:
- Weekly 2-Hour LIVE training sessions with your Faculty Coach Educator, totaling 40 hours of ICF-certified continuing coach education (CCE) units that can be applied to renewal or advancement of your ICF credential.
- Three 1:1 Private Coaching Sessions with Your Coach Educator or other faculty member
- Self-Paced Video Learning Lectures (5 hours of Video Lessons)
- 182 pages of Printable Companion Guides
- Lumina Spark Psychometric Personality Assessment
- Private Community & Discussion Forum
- Extensive Resource Library
- Accountability Pulse-Checks, Bi-Weekly
- Done For You Business-In-A-Box Templates and Training Including:
– Coaching Conversation Guide
– Portfolio Performance Management System
– Coaching Results System for Ethical Reporting and ROI - Coaching Masterclass Vault: Hand-Picked Webinar Presentations and White Papers
- Dedicated Client Service Staff and Faculty available 9 to 5 ET to support you in real time
- SMART Goal Planner & Daily, Weekly, Monthly Planner
And so much more…!!!
Build Your Leadership Impact!
Leadership Excellence Graduates Earn:
Leadership Excellence Certificate from The Coaching Academy for Leaders
40 ICF Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units
Leadership Excellence Digital Badge to share your earned competencies with your network.
Here’s What Our Alumni Are Saying:
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Get This Premium Member-Only Resource Included With The Program!
Our comprehensive training gives you everything you need to succeed in your leadership role.
The Leadership Coach Community Membership
Unlock 3-months FREE ACCESS to The Leadership Coach Community when you enroll in Leadership Excellence.
This premium membership not only connects you with a vibrant network of ICF coaching professionals but also provides monthly live sessions with leading experts in marketing, social media, business development, and professional coaching. You can also earn up to 20 CCE’s for your participation in the live sessions!
These interactive sessions offer direct access to industry leaders, allowing you to ask questions, gain insights, and receive personalized advice to propel your coaching business forward. Elevate your professional journey and stay at the forefront of your field with this dynamic community.
Our Students Are Supporting Better Leaders For A Better World At World-Class Organizations
Join an elite list of changemakers in leadership and executive coaching.
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Certification and Accreditation
Our certifications provide the training requirement for ICF credentialing and credential renewal.
The Coaching Academy for Leaders can serve as your gateway to becoming an ICF-certified coach. We offer a full suite of coaching programs to prepare you for your career in leadership, either as a certfied ICF coaching professional in private practice, as an internal coach in an organization, or as a manager who embraces coaching as a leadership style.
By the end of the program you will have learned how to:
Embody Conscious Leadership
Inspire and Motivate High Performing Teams
Increase Employee Engagement and Retention
Mitigate Conflict and Misunderstandings
Lead with Integrity and Authenticity
Facilitate Personal and Professional Growth
Drive Organizational Success
Empower Others
Create a Positive Work Environment
Lead Change Like A Coach
And communicate in a way that builds relationships.
Maria Cammisano
Senior Manager, People and Culture
“Beyond helping you be a better leader, the course will positively impact all of your relationships by learning how to ask more questions and listen more effectively.”
Elevate your Leadership with Real-World, Real-Time Solutions!
Certification
- Leadership Excellence Certificate from The Coaching Academy for Leaders
- 40 ICF Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units: 18 Core Competency Units and 22 Resource Development Units
Duration
- 5 Month Program (24 Weeks)
- 2.5 Hours of Instruction per week
- Up to 30 minutes a week of self-directed learning
Language & Delivery
- Course is offered in English
- Small group format of 5 to 15 participants per cohort
Choose Your Cohort Start Date:
Leadership Excellence Cohort: LE-091825cr
Sept 18th, 2025 – February 5th, 2026
Thursdays, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM ET
Break: December 12th, 2025 – January 9th, 2026
Coach Educator: Corry Robertson, PCC
$3725 CAD, payment plans available
Additional Dates Coming Soon!
ICF-Accredited Coach Training Program Faculty
Corry Robertson, PCC
Director of Education, Coach Educator,
Mentor Coach
Corry Robertson is an award-winning expert on coaching culture, engagement, and retention and a Registered ICF Mentor Coach with a client list of Fortune 100 companies. Corry is the Founder and CEO of The Coaching Academy for Leaders and an award-winning coach, listed among Montreal’s top 20 coaches by Influence Digest. Corry’s primary areas of expertise include supporting executives and emerging leaders through human performance improvement, organizational culture management, executive team development and leadership and high-potential development programs.
Brian Duggan, PCC
Coach Educator, Mentor Coach, Accredited Coach Supervisor
Brian is an Executive Coach, Coach Trainer and Mentor. A life-long learner he has completed two Royal Roads University Graduate Certificates in Coaching Practices. His first book Coaching From the Inside Out: A personal approach to coaching for change was published in June of 2019. Brian is a member of the International Coach Federation, with a PCC accreditation.
Melanie Briand, M.Sc., ACC
Coach Educator
As an associate certified coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and trainer, Melanie assists individuals and teams in developing awareness surrounding their thoughts, feelings and behaviours in order to develop a strategy to optimize their potential. Melanie knows how to adapt to the needs of people and by paying particular attention to their psychological needs for relatedness, competence and autonomy. Specialized in Organizational Behaviour, she also lectures at the John Molson School of Business. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys swing dancing, yoga and hiking in nature.
Enza Cignarella, MBA, PPCC, ACC
Coach Educator
Enza is a strategist in human-centered business design and implementation offering a broad spectrum of senior experience in the pharmaceutical, educational and leadership development fields. An ICF Certified professional business coach with a penchant for developing talent, elevating teams to higher performance and optimizing enterprise results, Enza is appreciated as an articulate communicator capable of synthesizing information and bringing people together behind a common purpose. Fuelled by relentless curiosity and learning, Enza speaks and writes fluent English, French, Italian and Spanish.
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FAQ About The Coaching Academy For Leaders
Who should enroll in Leadership Excellence?
The Leadership Excellence course is tailored for a diverse range of professionals keen on enhancing their leadership capabilities through coaching methods. Coaches looking to further develop their leadership development knowledge will find advanced topics to expand their coaching toolkit and effectiveness. Additionally, emerging leaders and newly promoted managers will find foundational skills to effectively lead teams, while established managers and executives can rejuvenate their leadership styles and foster a coaching culture within their organizations. HR professionals and project managers will benefit from integrated coaching strategies to improve leadership development programs and project outcomes, respectively. This course is perfect for anyone aiming to leverage coaching methodologies to boost their influence and drive organizational success.
I am not a certified coach, can I still enroll?
Yes, you can still enroll in our programs even if you are not a certified coach. The Leadership Excellence (LE) program is designed to serve as both an introduction to the coaching approach and a deep dive into leadership development. It can stand alone or fit into a learning continum, making it suitable for early-career managers or those new to coaching, looking to develop a strong foundation in leadership skills with a coaching approach.
I am a certified coach. Will I still benefit from this program?
Absolutely. For certified coaches, the Leadership Excellence program offers a valuable expansion of your existing skill set, focusing on leadership theories and advanced coaching concepts. This program will enhance your ability to address complex leadership challenges such as communication skills, stress management, and conflict resolution, enriching your practice and providing more comprehensive support to your clients.
What is the difference between Coaching Fundamentals, Coaching Essentials, and Leadership Excellence?
- Coaching Fundamentals is designed to build a solid foundation in coaching skills. This course is ideal for those starting their coaching journey or for managers who wish to integrate coaching into their leadership style. It prepares participants to start a private practice, work as an internal coach, or lead teams more effectively.
- Coaching Essentials takes your coaching skills to the next level, with our advanced practicums, focusing on advancing your knowledge about creating and sustaining a coaching culture. This course is perfect for those who want to contribute significantly to their organizations or expand their private coaching practice with skills that foster employee engagement and organizational growth.
- Leadership Excellence bridges the gap between coaching and leadership, emphasizing the application of coaching as a leadership style and deepening understanding of leadership theories. This program is suitable for both aspiring and seasoned leaders and coaches who specialize in leadership development, offering tools to effectively lead and develop high-performance teams.
How is this different from other leadership training programs?
Do I have to finish Coaching Fundamentals (CF) and Coaching Essentials (CE) to enroll in this program?
No, however this program teaches coaching as a leadership style so it serves double duty as Phase 3 of the Certified Leadership Coach program and as a stand-alone leadership development program. It can be delivered without Coaching Fundamentals and Coaching Essentials.
How is the training delivered, and what is the curriculum?
Will I get a certification?
Yes! Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a certificate acknowledging your training in Leadership Excellence.
Is this program accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)?
Yes! Upon completion of this program you will receive 40 ICF Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units: 18 Core Competency Units and 22 Resource Development Units.
What kind of support will I receive during the program?
Will there be opportunities for practical coaching practice during the program?
No, however, if you are new to coaching and would like to learn and practice the ICF Core Coaching competencies, we recommend Coaching Fundamentals – View that program here. If you are an experienced ICF coach and would like to practice at an advanced level, we recommened Coaching Essentials – View that program here. If you would like to fulfill your Mentor Coaching requirements, we recommend our Mentor Coaching Group – View that program here.
Can you run a private training program just for my employees?
What is the cost of tuition?
What is the payment schedule?
We offer various payment options, including full upfront payment and installment plans. For full details, please visit our Upcoming Program Schedule page.
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Ready to elevate your leadership and coaching skills to new heights?
Enroll in the Leadership Excellence program today and start transforming your approach to leadership. Join a community of ambitious professionals committed to making a significant impact in their organizations and beyond.
Don’t miss this opportunity to become the leader you are destined to be — register now and take the first step towards mastering the art of effective leadership coaching!
