Course Overview
Leadership today calls for more than direction – it calls for connection. Coaching Essentials by IECL is a practical, engaging short course designed for leaders who want to bring a more supportive, people-centred approach to their everyday leadership. Whether you’re guiding teams, developing talent, or navigating change, you’ll learn how to use foundational coaching skills to spark insight, build trust, and drive performance – often in three minutes or less, and without needing to “have all the answers”.
Rooted in IECL’s respected coach training across the APAC region, this course gives you tools you can use right away. Join a growing community of leaders building more inclusive, collaborative, and impactful workplaces – one conversation at a time.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Executive Coach
What You'll Learn
At the end of the IECL Coaching Essentials course, you will be able to:
Describe how to use coaching in your current role to increase engagement and performance
Determine when a coaching approach will get the best outcome
Structure a coaching conversation to unlock potential and increase accountability
Apply effective questioning skills to deepen critical thinking and innovation
Leverage a systemic approach to ensure coaching is relevant to organisational objectives
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations







- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Duration Study Load
Coaching Essentials by IECL is delivered through a hybrid model, including online discussion forums and reading resources in a social learning community, and a one day experiential workshop, which you can attend virtually from the comfort of your own home or office.
Delivery
Coaching Essentials by IECL is delivered through a hybrid model, including a half day virtual workshop, live on Zoom, plus the opportunity to embed your skills using IECL’s customised AI Coaching Agent in hyper-realistic (and fun) online role plays in the privacy of your own laptop! Powered by Ovida.
Professional Recognition
On completion of this course you will be provided with this digital badge which can be validated, recognised and shared on social media platforms.
About Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL)
The Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL) are the pioneers of Organisational Coaching excellence. Since 1999, we have spearheaded the professionalisation of this unregulated industry, ensuring every leader and organisation can thrive and grow through world-class coaching.At IECL, our focus is crystal clear: to cultivate confident, competent, and ethical organisational coaches and leaders. With a remarkable track record of working with individuals and organisations globally, IECL empower professionals to reach new heights and achieve remarkable success.
