Careers & Coaching
Coaching Benefits
A key component of the Smith Executive MBA experience is our holistic approach to coaching. Throughout the program, you’ll have access to a dedicated support team focused on your leadership, career, and team development:
- An Executive Coach who helps you identify your strengths, address development opportunities, and grow as a leader
- A Career Coach who provides personalized guidance as you define and pursue your career goals
- A Team Coach who works with you and your learning team to strengthen collaboration, communication, and team effectiveness
Together, these coaching resources provide personalized support throughout your EMBA experience, helping you maximize your potential and put your learning into practice.
Executive Coaching
Executive coaching is an integral part of the Smith Executive MBA experience, providing dedicated time and personalized support to focus on your development as a leader. You’ll work one-on-one with an experienced professional coach to deepen your self-awareness, build on your strengths, and identify opportunities for continued growth.
Shape Your Coaching Experience
Your coaching experience is tailored to you. Depending on your goals, you may choose to focus on leveraging your strengths, addressing development opportunities, navigating a leadership challenge, or strengthening specific interpersonal and leadership capabilities. Your coach will help you identify the areas where focused development can have the greatest impact.
Realize Your Leadership Potential
The benefits of executive coaching extend well beyond the program. Through greater self-awareness and a deeper understanding of your leadership strengths and development opportunities, you’ll be better equipped to lead with confidence, strengthen working relationships, and navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges.
“I was aware of the Executive Coaching option when I enrolled in the program, but I really had no idea what an impact it could have. I was able to choose my Executive Coach from a roster of coaches and really influence the process. As a result, I feel I have a much better understanding of my strengths and how to leverage them.”
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Fit to Lead™ Program
Fit to Lead™ (FTL) is integrated into the Smith Executive MBA experience and focuses on health and well-being to improve personal performance inside and outside the classroom. Fit to Lead™ keeps you inspired and engaged through group challenges, optional workouts, and extra-curricular activities. Our team is here to support you every step of the way, helping you build strength, resilience, and the best version of yourself.