Personalized Coaching Throughout the MBA
The most valuable leadership lessons often come from the situations you're facing right now.
That's why coaching is built into the EMBA program. You'll work one-on-one with experienced coaches who help you examine challenges from different perspectives, identify practical next steps, and apply what you're learning directly to your work.
From managing people and influencing stakeholders to planning your next career move, coaching helps you turn insight into action.
What You’ll Develop
Leadership Skills
Build greater self-awareness, clarify your leadership style, and identify opportunities for growth.
Leading & Managing Teams
Build the skills required to motivate, align, and lead high-performing teams in complex environments.
Giving & Receiving Feedback
Learn how to deliver feedback effectively, foster accountability, and create stronger working relationships.
Navigating Difficult Conversations
Approach challenging workplace situations with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.
Executive Presence & Interpersonal Effectiveness
Strengthen your communication style, influence, and ability to lead with credibility across diverse audiences.
Three Coaching Experiences. One Integrated Development Journey.
At Smith, coaching is integrated into the student experience. As a core component of the program, it is designed to help you maximize your learning, accelerate your professional growth, and prepare for what's next in your career.
Whether you're stepping into a leadership role, navigating a career transition, or looking to increase your impact within your organization, you'll have experienced coaches supporting you every step of the way.
Executive Coaching
Lead with Greater Confidence and Impact
Work one-on-one with an executive coach to gain insight into your leadership style, identify development opportunities, and create strategies for continued growth.
You’ll work on topics such as:
- leadership effectiveness
- communication and influence
- managing change
- decision-making
- resiliency
All Executive Coaches are certified through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the global standard for professional coaching excellence.
Career Coaching
Turn Your Ambition Into Action
Partner with a career coach to clarify your goals, strengthen your personal brand, and navigate your next professional opportunity.
Support includes:
- career strategy and planning
- networking approaches
- resume and LinkedIn strategy
- interview preparation
- salary and offer negotiations
Team Coaching
Learn to Lead and Collaborate in Teams
As you work through team-based projects, coaches help teams build trust, develop effective feedback practices, and enhance performance.
Areas of focus include:
- team dynamics
- conflict competence
- communication
- accountability
- being an effective and supportive team member
- strengthening team processes
Fit to Lead™ Activities
Integrated throughout the program's on-site sessions, Fit to Lead™ activities promote physical and mental well-being through a variety of individual and team-based experiences. Students are encouraged to build healthy habits, reflect on personal goals, and foster meaningful connections with their peers outside the classroom.