From Add-On to Essential: Coachingʻs Role in Hawaiʻiʻs Leadership Programs

Hear from leaders of Hawaii's top leadership development programs. Learn why they are intentionally building coaching into program design.

We have many options for leadership development programs here in Hawaiʻi, but few are intentionally building coaching into the experience.

This session brings together leaders from several of Hawaiʻi’s leadership development programs to explore how coaching is integrated in thoughtful, structured ways — how it is designed into programs, what participants experience, and what changes as a result.

Each program will also invite a past participant to share a brief story about how coaching influenced their leadership journey. These stories offer a more personal look at how coaching shapes the way leaders think, make decisions, and show up in their roles.

This session is designed for leaders considering leadership programs, organizations deciding whether to sponsor participants, and program designers exploring how to incorporate coaching more intentionally. Coaches will also gain insight into how coaching is experienced within cohort-based programs and what makes it impactful in real-world settings.

By the end of the session, attendees will have a clearer understanding of how coaching can be integrated into leadership development — and why many programs now view it as essential.

Who Should Attend?

This session is designed for:

● Leaders and organizations considering leadership development opportunities for themselves or their teams

● Program designers and operators exploring how to incorporate coaching into leadership programs

● Professional coaches interested in how coaching is applied within cohort-based development experiences

● Community leaders and connectors supporting leadership growth across sectors in Hawaiʻi

FOR COACHES: ICF-Aligned Learning Objectives, earns 1.5 RD CEU

In this event, participants will be able to:

● Describe how coaching is structured and integrated within leadership development programs

● Identify the unique role coaching plays in supporting leadership growth and behavior change

● Recognize observable outcomes of coaching through real participant experiences

● Explain why coaching is increasingly considered a core component of effective leadership development

● Identify practical ways coaching could be incorporated into their own programs or organizations