Protégé
Today’s leaders are expected to deliver performance and develop talent—but doing both well can feel like a balancing act. This workshop equips leaders with the tools to become strategic coaches who foster accountability, engagement, and growth without sacrificing business outcomes. Participants will learn how to move from “fixing” to empowering, turn everyday interactions into development moments, and align coaching conversations with organizational goals. It’s not about adding more to your plate—it’s about leading with intention and impact.
Additional Resources
- The Six Question Process ~ Coaching for leaders- https://youtu.be/FYhws73vm0c
- Leaders who coach are creating better workplaces, and so can you by Saba Imru-Mathieu- https://youtu.be/ypKRJ0IPP-k
- Steps in the Coaching Process- https://youtu.be/Hwn_W-X2Rds
Protégé Toolkit #1
This toolkit equips you with practical strategies to build a strong and valuable partnership with your Advocate. Inside, you’ll find guidance on setting expectations, navigating common challenges, and leveraging your Advocate’s support to accelerate your career. It also includes suggested agendas for your first meetings and tips for maintaining momentum throughout the relationship
Protégé Learning Session #1
This session lays the foundation for your advocacy journey. You’ll learn the difference between advocacy and mentorship, explore the phases of the Paired 2 Win program, and understand your role as a protégé. The training also highlights the keys to building trust, overcoming common challenges, and setting clear goals so you can get the most out of your partnership
This section highlights real-world coaching journeys, offering case studies, tools, and step-by-step guidance for protégés to apply what they’re learning in practice.
Wintrust Collaborative Convo #1
“How to ask for help”. – Heidi Grant – https://youtu.be/h-TIRIxhq6E?si=OfvquZJfqkXxtDGn
Phase II Introduction – Protege Cultivation Phase 2
Protégé Toolkit #2 – Wintrust ProtegeToolkit #2
11/18/2025
High performance and inclusion are not competing goals—they are co-drivers of innovation and resilience. In this session, leaders will explore how to intentionally shape culture through inclusive behaviors, systems, and decision-making. You’ll learn how to diagnose culture gaps, leverage diversity as a strategic advantage, and create psychological safety that fuels collaboration. This isn’t about “check-the-box” DEI—this is about building a workplace where all voices contribute and the business thrives.
2/11/2026
A brilliant strategy is only as powerful as your ability to communicate it. This workshop empowers leaders to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives that mobilize teams and influence stakeholders. Participants will strengthen their executive presence—combining clarity, confidence, and connection—to elevate how they present vision, lead through ambiguity, andinspire action. Whether in the boardroom or town hall, you’ll walk away with tools to deliver messages that move people and results.
2/11/2026
Innovation isn’t just about breakthrough ideas—it’s about courageous leadership in the face of change. This session helps leaders navigate disruption, engage teams in change efforts, and foster a mindset of continuous improvement. You’ll learn how to reduce resistance, champion experimentation, and align innovation with strategic priorities. By the end, leaders will walk away with actionable approaches to build momentum, sustain innovation, and deliver results—especially when the path forward isn’t clear.