The Art of Leadership Through Coaching: Why the Best Leaders Prioritize Development

In today’s complex, fast-paced environment, great leadership requires more than just managing deliverables—it requires developing people.

In this executive forum, we’ll explore the growing leadership gap between managing and coaching—and why the leaders who master both are the ones who drive engagement, build capability, and unlock performance across their teams.

Drawing on insights from neuroscience, real-world examples, and Unity & Company’s coaching framework, this session will help you:

• Understand when to coach vs. when to manage

• Shift from being the bottleneck to becoming a multiplier

• Build coaching into the everyday moments that shape culture

• Lead conversations that spark ownership, insight, and action

You’ll walk away with a practical toolkit, a refreshed leadership mindset, and a new vision for how to support your team’s growth—without adding more to your plate.

This session is for leaders at all levels who want to get better at developing others while lightening their own leadership load. Whether you’re navigating team burnout, managing performance, or preparing your next wave of talent, this forum will equip you with powerful strategies to lead with impact and intention.