ADLP 7525 Leader as Coach

The " Leader as Coach" course is designed for mid- to senior-level managers who are ready to expand their leadership toolkit by embracing coaching as a powerful, results-oriented approach. The course builds upon the foundational skills of leadership, offering a transformative shift toward developing others through intentional, purposeful coaching techniques. Managers who are adept at coaching create environments where individuals feel supported, challenged, and motivated to achieve their personal and professional best. Todays most successful leaders recognize the value of fostering self-reliance and growth within their teams. Coaching offers an invaluable leadership style that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and the development of potential, all of which are crucial in todays fast-paced, dynamic workplaces. In this course, participants will engage with core coaching frameworks and methodologies that they can apply immediately in their work environment. They will explore how coaching can be integrated into day-to-day management practices, transforming traditional leadership models into more interactive, developmental relationships. Students will leave the course with practical tools for applying coaching techniques to address performance gaps, unlock potential, and lead with a more empathetic, empowering approach.

Course overview

Department
Advancing Studies
School
ADV
Credits
3
Level
Graduate
Offered
Periodically

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.80 / 5 · Excellent
10 responses
Instructor rating
4.90 / 5 · Excellent
10 responses
Terms evaluated
1
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Spring 2026Elizabeth Corcoran4.84.94.94.94.74.84.93.210+ hrs/week10 of 11

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

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