LGBTQ+ Inclusive Leadership
Coaching Leaders Toward Authentic Belonging
Create environments where LGBTQ+ team members are respected, understood, and empowered. At the Institute for Coaching Innovation (ICI), we equip leaders to coach inclusively, listen with empathy, and lead confidently across identity-based differences.
Why It Matters
Workplaces perform best when people can bring their authentic selves to work, including their gender identity, sexual orientation, and lived experience. LGBTQ+ inclusion depends on how leaders show up, listen, coach, and set expectations. ICI uses coaching to help leaders build trust across lines of difference, examine assumptions, and cultivate inclusive cultures.
What You’ll Learn
Leaders gain tools and frameworks to:
- Understand LGBTQ+ inclusion principles in a leadership context
- Coach across identity-based experiences with empathy and clarity
- Respond to microaggressions and bias with confidence and care
- Host conversations about gender identity without fear or uncertainty
- Create team norms that promote respect and psychological safety for LGBTQ+ employees
Who Should Attend
This program is for:
- People leaders and managers
- HR and DEI professionals
- Allies seeking to deepen their inclusion impact
- Coaches supporting LGBTQ+ clients or teams
No prior knowledge is required—bring openness, curiosity, and a willingness to lead differently.
Our Approach
Our coaching-centered model is immersive, reflective, and identity-aware. Participants experience:
- Live coaching demonstrations and role‑play
- Intersectional case studies
- Facilitated dialogue with self‑reflection
- Identity-centered leadership practices
Participants leave with practical tools, a clear mindset, and the skill to apply them immediately.
Flexible Delivery Formats
- 90‑minute interactive workshops
- Half‑day intensives
- Multi‑session coaching labs for deeper practice
- Executive coaching add‑ons
All formats use real‑world examples and evidence‑based practices.
Let’s Talk Strategy
Partner with us to build leadership cultures grounded in LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging.
Related Programs & Services
Explore other ICI programs that complement LGBTQ+ Inclusive Leadership:
- Inclusive Leadership Training – Equip leaders to build trust, equity, and psychological safety across teams.
- Coaching Across Differences – Develop skills to navigate cultural dynamics and lead across identities.
- Executive Coaching – One‑on‑one coaching for leaders driving change and organizational impact.
- Cultural Competency Training – Build awareness and practical capability for working effectively across cultures.