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The role of leaders, as we know it, is dramatically evolving. Within the VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) climate that organisations are faced with, leaders are being called upon to act as coaches. Where it was previously acceptable for leaders to adopt a command and control style, they are now expected to be inspirational yet humble, co-creating the way forward with their direct reports, and encouraging them towards their best selves. The “leader as coach” concept supports organizational goals for practicing leadership at all levels and creating environments where people feel empowered to step into their power, contribute their unique perspectives, and act quickly without awaiting guidance from their managers. These pioneering organizations are equipping their leaders with coaching capacities. As coaching conversations become a bigger and bigger part of a leader’s role, many executives are learning classic coaching skills such as deep listening and asking good questions, then providing observations, guidance and feedback. The aim of these conversations is to help the ‘coachees’ think about themselves, others and situations in more creative ways and to help them develop greater self-awareness.   Our ‘Leader as Coach’ Programme is essentially a Mentorship Programme for leaders who want to adopt a ‘coaching way of leading’. This programme is a way of working with the leader’s style, imparting skills that allow them to lead their teams more effectively and impactfully in environments where change and complexity has become the norm.