Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This program is designed for leaders and managers who want to strengthen their effectiveness by adopting a coaching‑based approach to leadership. Participants will learn how to use practical coaching skills such as active listening, powerful questioning, and structured coaching conversations to build ownership, improve performance, and support development.
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The program is highly interactive and applied. Through real‑world scenarios, guided reflection, role‑play, and peer coaching, participants practise using coaching tools they can immediately apply in day‑to‑day leadership situations. The focus is on building both individual capability and a coaching culture that supports accountability and growth
Topics Include:
- Foundations of Coaching Leadership
- Core Coaching Skills for Leaders
- Coaching for Performance and Development
- Building a Coaching Culture in Organizations
Note: Please note that this certifcate was renamed. It was previously titled "Certificate in Coaching for High-Impact Leadership".
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Schedule
| Date/Time | Title |
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November 3, 2026 |
Module 1: Foundations of Coaching Leadership
Module 2: Core Coaching Skills for Leaders
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| November 4, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Module 3: Coaching for Performance & Development
Module 4: Building a Coaching Culture in Organizations
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| November 10, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Group Coaching Session 1:
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| November 17, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Group Coaching Session 2:
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Key Takeaways
By the end of this program, participants will:
- Understand and apply the coaching style of leadership.
- Enhance their ability to lead through influence rather than authority.
- Develop core coaching skills like questioning, active listening, and feedback.
- Create a coaching culture that drives engagement and performance.
- Gain confidence in delivering coaching conversations in various leadership scenario.
Earn a Digital Badge
Our new collection of digital badges can be earned through the completion of any of our certificate programs offered in our professional development catalogue. Collect these digital badges to add to your website, social profiles, email signature and more. These badges are an easy way to visually communicate your skills and accomplishments to your peers and network. Digital badges will be awarded based on course completion requirements.
Who Will Benefit
CPA leaders, managers and professionals looking to adopt a coaching style of leadership.
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Attendance Requirements
To earn your CPD hours and Digital Badge, you must attend 3 of 4 live sessions. We understand that sometimes unplanned absences happen. Please reach out to our Operations Team if you're unable to attend a session as scheduled.
How to Access the Course
This is an instructor led virtual certificate program. To ensure a smooth experience, we recommend logging in five minutes before the scheduled start time of each session.
To help you prepare, please check Blackboard at least two business days before your course starts for the Zoom link, schedule, and materials.
You can find information on registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies here.
Speaker(s)
Joanne Trotta is the Founder & Managing Partner of Leaders Edge Inc. who offers leadership development, specialized training, coaching, and consulting services to medium to large companies worldwide. Capitalizing on Joanne’s 20+ years of corporate experience in Telecommunications and Energy& Services, she helps organizations achieve success, whether it is selling more products & services, cultivating the right culture and leadership competencies, driving improvements in employee engagement, customer satisfaction and bottom-line results. She is known for her ability to connect with people, and deals with challenges and opportunities head on that lead to sustainable change for her clients. Joanne is a trusted advisor, partner and leadership coach who uses her extensive hands-on experience and expertise to help her clients strengthen the caliber of their human capital, resolve business issues, and capitalize on opportunities.