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Coaching

Emerging LEaders

Build your management skills

Made by Leaders

This two-part, expert-taught Haslam program is designed for professionals who are new to leadership roles or who are expanding their leadership responsibilities, including:

  • High-potential leaders on the verge of expanding their managerial responsibility
  • New and transitioning leaders who are ready, able and inspired to create a positive impact for their teams, organizations and communities

The Emerging Leaders program uses interactive learning, small- and large-group discussion, lectures, cases and simulations to enhance participant learning. Class size is limited to personalize the learning experience.

Lessons in Leadership

Emerging Leaders is a high-impact experience designed to help rising professionals refine their leadership style, enhance their influence and prepare for greater responsibility. Participants gain practical tools, strategic insight and the confidence to lead with clarity and purpose.

Key developmental areas include:

  • Enhancing awareness of personal leadership values, strengths, style and effectiveness
  • Building a solid foundation of immediately applicable managerial and leadership skills
  • Exploring practical strategies for becoming a more influential, effective leader
  • Strengthening abilities to lead high-performing teams
  • Developing strategic thinking and decision-making skills to prepare for future leadership positions
  • Creating a personalized leadership action plan to propel personal change

Realizing Professional Goals

Haslam supports leadership growth through engaging, results-focused experiences, including:

  • Gaining deeper insight into strengths and growth areas through UT’s proprietary 360° evaluation and custom assessment suite
  • Crafting a personalized, data-driven development plan aligned with goals
  • Staying accountable and focused with multiple one-on-one coaching sessions with an experienced leadership coach
  • Driving meaningful outcomes across teams, departments and the broader organization

Emerging Leaders

Faculty & Coaches

Nancy Scott

Nancy Scott

Director of Leadership Development Programs

Jonathan Harvey

Jonathan Harvey

Executive Director and Leadership Division

Portrait photo of Deborah Watts in black professional blouse

Deborah Watts

Director, Graduate & Executive Education

Jason Strickling

Jason Strickling

Lecturer

Tory Kinson

Tory Kinson

Lecturer

Brenda Baird

Brenda Baird

Executive Leadership Coach

Jennifer Gamble

Jennifer Gamble

Executive Leadership Coach

Emerging Leaders

Unit One

Dates: August 14-17, 2025

Pre-Unit Assessments and Tools: Predictive Index, 360 degree survey

Emerging Leaders

Unit Two

Dates: November 6-9, 2025

Emerging Leaders

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