Hayes Coaching Cohort Student Experience

Ready to grow as a leader? Apply now to join the next Hayes Leadership Coaching Cohort and receive free personalized executive coaching.

The Center for Working Well’s Hayes Leadership Coaching Institute (Hayes LCI) offers a signature student experience designed to help emerging leaders grow with intention and confidence. Through executive coaching, students get personalized support to sharpen how they show up, communicate, and lead in real situations. This program is one of the first of its kind at the undergraduate level, at Purdue and beyond, and is offered at no cost to students thanks to generous support from alumni and partners.

What is executive coaching?

Executive coaching is a partnership between a trained International Coaching Federation certified coach and a student that guides awareness, professional growth, and leadership development. Coaches ask thought-provoking questions, listen deeply, and help students set goals, reflect on real experiences, and build practical skills that will serve them in careers and teams.

As a student, what are the benefits of executive coaching?

Executive coaching is especially powerful at key transition points — and college is one of the biggest ones. Students use coaching to gain clarity, build confidence, and navigate real-time challenges in academics, internships, leadership roles, and personal growth.

What can students talk about in coaching?

Anything related to leadership, growth, and professional development. Common topics include:

Career exploration and decision-making
Confidence and imposter feelings
Internship preparation and performance
Communication and feedback skills
Managing stress and competing priorities
Leading teams and navigating conflict
Defining personal values and leadership identity

What students receive:

5 individual coaching sessions
2 small group coaching sessions (8-9 students per group)
Access to the Center for Working Well speaker events
Access to Hayes LCI workshops
No cost to participate

Coaching provides a confidential, judgment-free space to reflect, set goals, and move forward with clarity.

Program details and key dates:

Cohort size
- 25 students
Cost to students
- Free
Participation
- Approximately 9 hours per semester
Application process and timeline
- Each student will be required to complete an application
- Spring 2027 Cohort - apply now through October 30, 2026; decisions announced mid-November 2026
- Fall 2027 Cohort - apply now through March 31, 2027; decisions announced mid-April 2027
- Spring 2028 Cohort - apply now through October 29, 2027; decisions announced mid-November 2027

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