White Paper
Leveraging Coaching as a Catalyst for Successful Leadership
Abstract
In the ever-evolving work environment, effective leadership requires adaptability, employee engagement, and shared problem solving. Within leadership, coaching empowers individuals, enhances performance, and fosters personal growth enabling both individuals and organizations to achieve goals. Coaching also sharpens critical leadership traits like communication, empathy, and adaptability, contributing to improved employee satisfaction and team cohesion. This white paper provides a simple framework for implementing coaching, emphasizing active listening, powerful questioning, collaborative goal setting, and providing continuous feedback.
Author
Jessica Roper is the director of Career Services at University of Phoenix, where she leads a team of career advisors serving students and alumni in their career planning. She is passionate about mentorship and coaching and driven by helping others succeed in their careers. Jessica is an active member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). She actively mentors through the UOPX women’s employee resource group and the Arizona Foundation for Women She Leads program. Her love of reading has inspired her to venture into writing, where she is eager to share her insights about the latest workforce trends as well as leadership guidance and advice. Jessica earned her Bachelor of Arts in communication from Arizona State University and her MBA with University of Phoenix.