Coaching Leaders to Be Coaches: The Power Behind Performance, Engagement, and Growth
By Dr. Kelley Eaves-Boykin, 

President & CEO, Kwin Consulting

At Kwin Consulting, we believe every day is an opportunity to Transform, Educate, and Elevate—because it’s always the TEE for me!

In this edition of Kwin’s Tee Moment for Coaches, I’m diving into a topic that is foundational to organizational success: Coaching leaders to become coaches themselves.

Leadership coaching is more than a development trend. It’s a powerful strategy that helps people grow, unlocks performance, and strengthens workplace culture. When leaders act as coaches, they create an environment of trust and encouragement—where individuals are inspired to stretch, shift behaviors, and contribute at higher levels.

Today’s workforce is diverse, fast-moving, and often challenged by change. Without a coaching mindset at the leadership level, organizations face more conflict, disengagement, and turnover. But when leaders coach, they help their teams stay grounded, aligned, and motivated.

Coaching cultivates a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and part of something bigger. And that connection drives results.

Leaders who coach also set clear goals, reduce confusion, and guide their teams through change with empathy and intention. They don’t just delegate tasks—they develop people. By helping team members create action plans and make meaningful decisions, they build confidence, capability, and commitment across the organization.

At its core, coaching is about believing in people and equipping them to succeed. When organizations embrace leadership coaching, they see stronger performance, deeper engagement, and longer retention. Great leaders are great coaches—because they invest in others with purpose and authenticity.