Leader as Coach

What you will study

Day 1

• Welcome and orientation at Sydney Swans HQ.
• Adopting a coaching mindset.
• Core coaching and feedback competencies.
• Fostering psychological safety: The Swan's Way.

Day 2

• Playing to Win – Defining your arena.
• Coaching the challenging coachee.
• Reflection and insights.

What you will learn

Gain the practical frameworks, tools and mindsets to lead through coaching, transforming everyday interactions into opportunities for growth, alignment and performance. Learn to foster accountability, build trust and empower others to realise their potential while driving organisational success.

You will learn to:

• Develop a leadership identity grounded in self-awareness, authenticity and trust.
• Master core coaching techniques to lead impactful, forward-focused conversations.
• Apply evidence-based coaching frameworks to navigate real leadership challenges.
• Strengthen performance and engagement through constructive feedback and accountability.
• Create the conditions for psychological safety, learning and innovation.
• Lead teams through complexity and change with clarity, empathy and confidence.

Who should attend

This program is designed for senior and emerging leaders who want to strengthen their people leadership capability and create a lasting impact through coaching. It is ideal for executives leading teams through growth, transformation or change, as well as HR and talent professionals seeking to embed a coaching culture within their organisation.

The program also suits leaders who wish to deepen self-awareness, enhance relational intelligence and foster high performance through trust, accountability and meaningful conversation. Participants will develop the confidence and capability to lead through coaching, fostering empowerment, accountability and continuous learning within their teams. They will strengthen their ability to drive engagement, navigate complex challenges and inspire sustained performance.

How will you learn

Learning is delivered through a dynamic, practice-rich experience that blends reflection, skill development and live coaching practice. Held at the home of the Sydney Swans, the program immerses participants in an elite team environment that brings leadership and performance principles to life. Participants engage in interactive simulations, honest coaching conversations, guided reflection, peer feedback and leadership profiling. Practical frameworks are introduced for immediate workplace application, ensuring learning is both relevant and actionable.

Sessions are facilitated by an AGSM expert faculty member in partnership with the Sydney Swans coaching leaders, offering unique insights into coaching and performance drawn from both elite sport and contemporary leadership contexts. The program follows AGSM’s experiential learning model, enabling participants to leave with tangible skills, renewed confidence and a personalised plan to embed coaching in their leadership practice.