Leader as a Trainer, Coach and Mentor

Step into your role as a visionary leader with this dynamic workshop. In today’s fast-paced, people-centric work environment, leadership goes beyond managing tasks. It’s about inspiring growth, empowering individuals and creating an environment where learning thrives. Whether you lead a small team or manage a larger group, your influence can shape success, boost engagement and drive long-term growth.

In this engaging workshop, you’ll master three interconnected roles—trainer, coach and mentor—that form the backbone of effective leadership. Discover the art of training with impact, unlock team potential through coaching conversations and learn why mentoring is key to sustainable leadership. You’ll gain practical strategies to balance these roles and elevate your leadership approach.

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

  • Examine the characteristics and skills of an effective trainer in the workplace
  • Explore the core competencies of coaching conversations and their impact on team development
  • Explain how mentoring differs from coaching and training and why it is vital for leadership development
  • Discuss how to balance and integrate training, coaching and mentoring for maximum effectiveness
  • Practice coaching sessions using the GROW model to address workplace challenges
  • Identify potential career mentors and learn how to cultivate meaningful relationships
  • Create and present a training module on a relevant topic and receive constructive feedback
  • Embrace a vision of hope that people are capable, can grow and can uncover innovative solutions when empowered
  • Recognize that active listening and empathy fuel inclusion and diversity, sparking collaboration and growth
  • Build trust and respect through transparency, consistency and integrity while valuing each individual’s contribution
  • Develop emotional intelligence and self-awareness to mentor and coach team members as whole people with unique needs and aspirations

Join us and transform your leadership style. Discover how to inspire, empower and elevate your team—and watch as your leadership journey unfolds in exciting new ways.

Academic Units
0
Section Number
253CTS940
Instruction Method
Online class

Section Notes

Fee Details: The enrollment fee for this 1-day class is $255.00 per participant or .06 training units for those utilizing their county contract. This fee includes quality instruction from subject-matter expert(s), research-based curricula and all digital course materials.

Training Format: This program will be offered via remote learning using Zoom. Login information will be provided after your enrollment is processed.

Enrollment Policies

Enrollment closes on 1/26/26

Those paying by check or with credit card, please have payment to us at your earliest convenience.

To be officially dropped from the class, please notify us at least 10 business days prior to the training start date to drop a class and cancel the billing, or request a refund of fees paid, less than a $30 processing fee (no exceptions). Please use this link to cancel from the class:  Enrollment Cancelation Link If you have questions, please contact us at (530) 757-8538 or at human@ucde.ucdavis.edu.

Substitutions can be made with 48-hour minimum notice prior to the training start date. A 48-hour notice is needed to get all updated information processed.