Coaching & Career Support
At Smith, coaching is an integral part of the EMBA experience, designed to support both team development and individual career advancement. Each team is paired with a dedicated Team Coach who guides the group through exercises that build trust, enhance communication, and leverage each member’s strengths. In parallel, our Career Coaches provide personalized, one-on-one support to help you navigate your career path with confidence and strategic focus. This dual approach ensures that you grow as both a collaborative leader and a forward-thinking professional.
Team Coaching
A dedicated, professional Team Coach is assigned to every team. Throughout the program, they will monitor your team’s performance and provide regular feedback that is pivotal to the learning process.
You and your teammates will be led through a series of exercises designed to get acquainted, gain insight into everyone’s preferred communication style, formulate a team contract, and learn how to successfully leverage the strengths and talents within your group.
Career Coaching
In today's competitive business environment, just having the right skills may not be enough. A key ingredient in the recipe for career success is focused, strategic career management.
Smith School of Business has developed one of the most comprehensive approaches to career management available anywhere, providing one-on-one career coaching and an online suite of career management services that you may complete at your own pace, according to your own goals.
“This program has a real coaching culture. They surround you with an amazing support system that includes a Team Coach. I don't think this level of support exists in other programs.”