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Build the confidence, presence and credibility to work with senior and very senior leaders.\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fact-label\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fact-value\"\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fact-label\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fact-value\"\u003e2 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fact-label\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fact-value\"\u003eVirtual\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fact-label\"\u003eExperience needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fact-value\"\u003ePractitioner-level programme\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"intro-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"intro-heading\"\u003eAdvanced Coaching Pathway: Coaching Senior Leaders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eCoaching senior leaders calls for confidence, presence, credibility and the ability to work with complexity. This pathway helps you develop all of those qualities in a practical, expert-led programme grounded in real executive coaching experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the work of skilled executive coaches, you will explore how to support senior and very senior leaders with clarity, challenge, partnership and depth. You will develop approaches for working with strategic choices, influence, impact, system-level challenges and the particular demands of leadership responsibility at the top of organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTPC Leadership has 30 years of experience coaching senior leaders across global organisations. This pathway draws directly on that depth of practice. It is designed to help you show up with confidence and make a meaningful difference in high-stakes leadership contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"curriculum-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"curriculum-heading\"\u003eWhat the pathway covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver two days you develop the specific knowledge, tools and personal presence required to coach senior and very senior leaders well, working with frameworks drawn from experienced executive coaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"outcomes\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eBuilding confidence and credibility with senior leaders\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"outcome-body\"\u003eLearn how to build and project genuine confidence and credibility when working with senior and very senior leaders. Understand what senior leaders look for in a coach, how the coaching relationship differs at this level, and how to establish the kind of presence that earns the trust of clients who are used to being the most capable person in the room.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eUnderstanding what senior leaders need from coaching\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"outcome-body\"\u003eDevelop practical approaches for understanding the distinct needs of senior leaders, including challenge, partnership, honest reflection and strategic perspective. Learn how to calibrate your coaching approach for clients who have significant experience, strong self-concept and limited time, while maintaining the depth and rigour that makes coaching valuable at this level.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eSupporting leaders through complexity, ambiguity and system-level challenges\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"outcome-body\"\u003eLearn techniques for supporting senior leaders as they navigate organisational complexity, strategic ambiguity and challenges that have no clear right answer. Develop your ability to hold the systemic dimension of a leader's situation and help them think through challenges that go well beyond personal development.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eWorking with strategic vision, influence, presence and impact\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"outcome-body\"\u003eDevelop tools for working with the dimensions of leadership that matter most at senior level: strategic vision, organisational influence, leadership presence and the impact a leader has on the system around them. Learn how to help leaders develop these qualities in ways that are authentic and grounded rather than performative.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eCreating relational connection and psychological safety with senior clients\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"outcome-body\"\u003eLearn how to create genuine relational connection and psychological safety with clients who may be used to not showing vulnerability and who operate in environments where honesty has costs. Develop the quality of presence and trust-building that enables senior leaders to bring their real challenges to coaching rather than a curated version of them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eSupporting reflection, communication and clarity of leadership\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"outcome-body\"\u003eDevelop ways to support senior leaders to communicate more effectively, reflect more deeply and lead with greater clarity and confidence. Learn how to help leaders reconnect with what they are doing and why at the moments when the complexity of the role can obscure their own thinking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"takeaways-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"takeaways-heading\"\u003eYou will leave with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"takeaways\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater confidence and credibility when working with senior and very senior leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clear understanding of what senior leaders need from coaching and how to provide it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for supporting leaders through complexity, ambiguity and system-level challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools for working with strategic vision, influence, presence and organisational impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ability to create genuine psychological safety with high-status, experienced clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproaches for helping leaders reflect more deeply and communicate more clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stronger foundation for building or developing an executive coaching practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"who-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who-heading\"\u003eWho this pathway is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pathway is for practitioner-level coaches who want to develop the confidence, presence and credibility to work with senior and very senior leaders. It suits coaches who are already working with managers and leaders and want to develop further into executive coaching, coaches who want to build a practice with senior clients, and coaches who feel they need greater confidence or specific tools for the demands of this work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prerequisite is completion of a practitioner-level coaching programme such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/coach-practitioner\"\u003eTPC Coach Practitioner\u003c\/a\u003e or an equivalent ICF or EMCC accredited programme. If you are considering coaching as a specialism or career move, read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/insights\/how-to-become-a-coach-uk\"\u003ehow to become a coach in the UK\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"details-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"details-heading\"\u003eProgramme details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"accred-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnline only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced, for coaches who have completed a practitioner-level programme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£1,200 inc VAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirmed on enrolment. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/oGGkC1j21UPXD31a7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact the team\u003c\/a\u003e for upcoming dates.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPD hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/oGGkC1j21UPXD31a7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact the team\u003c\/a\u003e for current ICF and EMCC CPD hour details.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pathway does not require prior training with TPC Coaching Academy. Any practitioner-level ICF or EMCC accredited programme qualifies as the prerequisite. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/oGGkC1j21UPXD31a7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBook a call\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@tpccoachingacademy.co.uk\"\u003einfo@tpccoachingacademy.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e to discuss whether this pathway is the right next step for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"next-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"next-heading\"\u003eOther ways to develop your coaching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pathway sits alongside the other TPC Coaching Academy Advanced Coaching Pathways. For ongoing reflective development and CPD hours, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/group-supervision\"\u003eGroup Supervision\u003c\/a\u003e programme provides structured supervision eligible for ICF CCE credit and EMCC CPD recognition. For coaches working toward an ICF credential, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mentor-coaching\"\u003eMentor Coaching\u003c\/a\u003e programme covers the ICF mentor coaching requirement. For a full overview of all courses, visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/coaching-qualifications\"\u003ecoaching qualifications page\u003c\/a\u003e or read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/insights\/coaching-qualifications-explained\"\u003ecoaching qualifications explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"faq-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq-heading\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes coaching senior leaders different?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eSenior and very senior leaders typically bring greater complexity, higher stakes, stronger opinions and more developed self-concept to coaching. They need coaches who can hold their own, offer genuine challenge and partnership, and work confidently with strategic, systemic and leadership identity questions. This requires specific preparation, not just general coaching competence.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this pathway for?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThis pathway is for practitioner-level coaches who want to develop the confidence, presence and credibility to work with senior and very senior leaders. It suits coaches who are already working with leaders and want to develop further, and coaches who want to build or expand an executive coaching practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the prerequisite?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eCompletion of a practitioner-level coaching programme, such as the TPC Coach Practitioner or an equivalent ICF or EMCC accredited programme.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this pathway connect to TPC Leadership's executive coaching work?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eTPC Leadership has 30 years of experience coaching senior leaders across global organisations. This pathway draws directly on that experience, bringing the approaches, insights and practical frameworks used by TPC Leadership's experienced executive coaches into a programme designed specifically for developing coaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take multiple Advanced Coaching Pathways? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. Each pathway is standalone and focuses on a distinct area of practice. Coaches can take multiple pathways to build breadth across different coaching contexts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"TPC Coaching Academy","offers":[{"title":"November 2026","offer_id":53636003004758,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/2650\/4790\/files\/Coaching_Senior_Leaders_Advanced_Course_TPC_Coaching_Academy.webp?v=1778789202","url":"https:\/\/www.tpccoachingacademy.co.uk\/products\/coaching-senior-leaders-pathway","provider":"TPC Coaching Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}