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With Dr. Debolina Dutta, Dr. Nuttawuth Muenjohn, Mr. Paul Sansom, and Mr. Christopher Salem with Moderator Dr. Banya Barua and Host Dr. Brian Redmond
Cost: Free to all. Sponsored by Global Voices, an initiative of ILA’s Leadership Development Member Community.
- 17 July 4:30 - 5:30 AM EDT (UTC-4, New York) / 6:30 - 7:30 PM AEST (UTC+10, Sydney, Australia)
In an era of rapid disruption, increasing complexity, and rising workplace burnout, leadership can no longer rely solely on technical expertise or positional authority. Research consistently demonstrates that coaching plays a critical role in developing emotionally intelligent, adaptive, and resilient leaders who can navigate uncertainty while fostering trust, engagement, and high-performing organisational cultures. Studies by the International Coaching Federation and leading leadership scholars highlight that coaching enhances self-awareness, communication, emotional intelligence, decision-making, and employee retention while improving organisational performance and psychological safety.
This webinar explores how coaching supports leadership development beyond behavioural improvement by strengthening the internal architecture of leadership itself. Modern leaders often experience a growing gap between external success and internal alignment, resulting in stress, emotional strain, and disconnection despite high performance. Coaching provides leaders with reflective space, identity integration, and relational awareness that help them lead with greater clarity, authenticity, and adaptability.
Drawing upon contemporary leadership development research, emotional intelligence frameworks, identity-based coaching approaches, and culturally adaptive leadership practices, this session will examine how coaching transforms not only individual leaders but also organisational culture, collaboration, innovation, and long-term sustainability. Participants will gain practical insights into why coaching is becoming a strategic imperative for modern organizations seeking resilient leadership in complex environments.
What will attendees gain from this webinar:
- Understand how coaching strengthens leadership effectiveness, emotional intelligence, and resilience
- Explore the relationship between identity, self-awareness, and sustainable leadership growth
- Learn how psychologically safe and coaching-oriented cultures improve engagement and performance
- Discover practical coaching approaches that enhance communication, adaptability, and organizational impact
Debolina Dutta is an executive coach, HR leader, and academic with 30 years of global industry and leadership experience across multinational corporations, startups, and higher education. A former CHRO and board member of Indian Institute of Management Indore, she specialises in leadership development, organisational growth, change management, and executive coaching. She has taught at leading institutions including ISB and IIM Bangalore and authored bestselling case studies with Harvard Business Review.
Wuth Muenjohn is Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Research and Innovation at Murdoch Business School, recognised globally for his work in leadership, organisational behaviour, and the future of work. A passionate educator, researcher, and author of more than 10 books and 100 publications, he bridges academic insight with practical leadership development to empower leaders and organisations across Australia and internationally.
Chris Salem is a recognised expert in emotional intelligence, leadership, and workplace strategy, helping organisations build psychologically safe, high-performing cultures driven by trust, engagement, and innovation. As a keynote speaker, advisor, bestselling author, and host of Sustainable Success and Business Influencers, he empowers leaders to strengthen communication, collaboration, and sustainable growth through emotional agility and business-aligned leadership development.
Paul Sansom is a former global CEO, executive coach, and leadership development consultant with over 20 years of international leadership experience across Australia, the UK, and South Africa. Having led major transformations within Audi and Volkswagen Group, he now helps founders, executives, and organisations strengthen leadership capability, culture, and performance through coaching, team transformation, and scalable leadership systems.
Banya Barua (Moderator) is a leadership scholar, workplace wellbeing researcher, educator, and entrepreneur specialising in positive leadership styles, organisational development, and coaching ecosystems. A multiple-time international bestselling author and founder of MyCoach-ee and EsseMC, she integrates academic research, leadership psychology, and industry practice to develop leaders and resilient workplaces. Her work spans global research collaborations, leadership development, digital health, and coaching innovation.
