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Healthcare is entering a pivotal era. The leaders who will define the future are not those who hold every solution, but those who inspire others to rise, contribute, and lead alongside them.
This immersive, high-energy training session invites you to step into the next evolution of leadership.
The Leader as Coach training experience goes beyond traditional instruction. It is a highly interactive training designed to help leaders integrate coaching into everyday leadership.
This experience is part of a larger movement to embed coaching as a foundational leadership capability within healthcare systems. You will not simply attend – you will engage, experiment, and help shape the next generation of leadership.
Expect connection. Expect insight. Expect transformation.
In this training, you will:
- Reframe leadership through a coaching mindset by moving beyond theory to practical application
- Observe live demonstrations that reveal how skilled leaders use coaching to create clarity, shift thinking, and drive action
- Practice powerful coaching techniques that can be applied immediately with teams, peers, and executive leaders
Leader-as-Coach Training Overview
What is a “leader-as-coach?” A Leader-as-Coach leads others with a coaching mindset—one grounded in trust, empathy, and curiosity. Rather than directing or solving problems for others, the leader cultivates a safe environment where team members feel supported to reflect, explore, and grow.
They build strong, trusting relationships, listen deeply, and ask powerful questions that spark insight and ownership. Through co-creating solutions, focusing on lessons learned, and acknowledging both effort and results, the leader-as-coach helps teams get back on track, deliver results, handle challenges, retain talent, and continuously improve performance.
At its core, the Leader-as-Coach philosophy transforms leadership from managing tasks to empowering people—turning everyday interactions into opportunities for learning, growth, and lasting impact.
Simple yet powerful: Leaders learn practical coaching skills that can be applied immediately, without requiring lengthy or burdensome training.
Flexible formats: Available in online, in-person, or hybrid delivery models to fit the needs of busy organizations.
True Differentiation: Becoming a CTI Certified Leader-As-Coach (after completing level 2) is a true differentiator for individuals and organizations looking to elevate their leadership capacity.
Leader-As-Coach – Simple, Powerful, Transformative
Leader-as-Coach Program Format
A Leader-as-Coach is able to:
- Establish a strong, trusting relationship with the coachee
- Make it safe to discuss issues
- Use empathy
- Be a great listener with curiosity
- Asks powerful questions
- Co-create solutions with their coachee
- Focus on lesson learned
- Acknowledge efforts as well as results
A Leader-as-Coach helps their teams:
- Get back on track when off track
- Deliver results
- Handle situational challenges
- Retain talent
- Grow
- Improve performance
Level 1 – Duration: 30 Hours
This program is designed to train leaders in fundamental coaching skills and the application of these in their work as leaders.
It includes 30 contact hours comprised of instructor-led education workshops, peer coaching circle meetings led by a Mentor-Coach, and outside of class assignments, such as reading, viewing, case study analysis, and final essay describing knowledge gained and skills learned and applied.
Level 2 – Duration: 45 Hours
The 45 hours total for this program are the 30 hours earned through the Level 1 training program plus 15 additional hours of coaching skills practice, supervision and assessment. The two certification credentials earned upon successful completion of this program are:
- The CTI Certified Leader-as-Coach (CTI-CLAC) credential – offered exclusively by CTI to elevate leadership capacity.
- The WABC Certified Leader-as-Coach™ (CLAC™) credential – a globally recognized credential that represents the highest quality leader-as-coach coaching training in the world.
We are a WABC Accredited (Level 1 - Leader-as-Coach)™ Program
Our WABC Accredited (Level 1 - Leader-as-Coach)™ mark means our program delivers the highest quality leader-as-coach coaching training in the world. To achieve this distinction, we participate in rigorous independent assessment and ongoing re-evaluation, designed exclusively for leader-as-coach coaching programs, to ensure we continue to offer high quality, evidence-based training rooted in real-world organizational and business needs. The Worldwide Association of Business Coaches™ (WABC™) is the leading global association committed to driving business coaching and leader-as-coach coaching excellence with robust, evidence-based practices.
We are a WABC Accredited (Level 2 - Leader-as-Coach)™ Program
Our WABC Accredited (Level 2 - Leader-as-Coach)™ mark means our program delivers the highest quality leader-as-coach coaching training in the world. To achieve this distinction, we participate in rigorous independent assessment and ongoing re-evaluation, designed exclusively for leader-as-coach coaching programs, to ensure we continue to offer high quality, evidence-based training rooted in real-world organizational and business needs. Our graduates are eligible to receive the WABC Certified Leader-as-Coach™ (CLAC™) credential. The Worldwide Association of Business Coaches™ (WABC™) is the leading global association committed to driving business coaching and leader-as-coach coaching excellence with robust, evidence-based practices.
Celebrating Our CTI Leader-as-Coach Certification Program Graduates in Bhutan
We’re proud to recognize the inaugural class of the Leader-as-Coach Certification program in Bhutan! This immersive program equips leaders with essential coaching skills and the confidence to apply them in real, everyday leadership moments.
Through dedication and commitment to their own growth, these leaders have strengthened their ability to lead with clarity, empathy, and meaningful impact. Their achievements reflect both their hard work and their drive to elevate those they serve.
Congratulations to all—and we look forward to the positive change they will continue to inspire.
How Can CTI Help Your Organization?
CTI’s leadership coaching expertise transforms organizations by:
- Developing Stronger Leaders – Equipping executives, managers, and teams with essential leadership skills.
- Enhancing Team Performance – Creating high-functioning and collaborative teams that drive success.
- Optimizing Business Strategy – Providing expert guidance on goal-setting, vision alignment, and execution.
- Improving Operational Efficiency – Implementing proven methodologies to streamline processes and maximize results.
- Customizing Solutions for Unique Needs – Every organization is different, and our services are tailored to your culture, challenges, and objectives.
What Sets CTI Apart?
With more than 20 years of experience, CTI delivers leadership development that strengthens leaders, elevates performance, and shapes resilient organizational cultures. We partner with leaders across industries—from healthcare systems and technology companies to global enterprises and government organizations.
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Our work is backed by a satisfaction guarantee because we believe in the power of leadership coaching to create meaningful change. From building stronger teams to helping leaders navigate critical challenges, CTI partners with organizations to cultivate leadership excellence at every level.
Your organization is only as strong as its leaders. CTI is here to help you build the kind of leadership that drives innovation, improves culture, and accelerates performance.
Schedule a free consultation today to discover how our leadership coaching solutions can empower your team and elevate your results.
Let’s build the next generation of leaders – together.
