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Center for Working Well

Leadership Coaching Institute

  • Empowering Leaders.
  • Strengthening Teams.
  • Transforming Workplaces.

At the Center for Working Well (CWW), we believe that leadership is about influence, adaptability, and the ability to bring out the best in ourselves and in others. It’s about leading in ways that allow both leaders and those they are guiding to thrive. That’s why we’re launching the Leadership Coaching Institute (LCI) — a dedicated hub for developing high-impact leaders and resilient teams.

The Leadership Coaching Institute is more than a program — it’s a movement to redefine what it means to lead and work well in the modern workplace.

What We Do

LCI blends cutting-edge leadership and working well research with real-world coaching strategies to equip professionals, executives, and emerging leaders with the skills they need to thrive in today’s fast-changing business landscape. Our unique emphasis blends core leadership skills on leading and living well to ensure that we are maximizing not only performance, but the well-being of leaders and those in their organizations.

Why It Matters

The best workplaces aren’t just about productivity — they’re about people. Great leadership drives well-being, performance, innovation, helping support and develop people. By investing in leadership and coaching, organizations can create environments where employees don’t just work well — they work at their best.

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What We Are Building in 2026

  • Executive Coaching – Personalized coaching programs to help leaders sharpen their vision, decision-making, and ability to inspire and craft healthy work-life practices.
  • Leadership and Working Well Development Programs – Interactive workshops and certification courses tailored for different levels of leadership.
  • Corporate Training & Consulting – Custom programs to help organizations build a culture of collaboration, engagement, and high performance.
  • Research-Backed Insights – Practical application of the latest leadership, well-being, and communication research to enhance workplace effectiveness.

LCI Leadership

Kasie Roberson

The Leadership Coaching Institute is led by Dr. Kasie Roberson, an author and award-winning Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, where she helps current and future leaders master people-first communication and AI best practices. As Head of Purdue’s Leadership Coaching Institute, she inspires people to lead confidently with empathy, clarity, and authenticity.
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Allie Gabriel

The Center for Working Well is led by Dr. Allison Gabriel, the Thomas J. Howatt Chair in Management in the Department of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources at the Mitch Daniels School of Business. An internationally recognized scholar, educator, and speaker, Dr. Gabriel is dedicated to advancing research and practice on employee well-being, thriving, and relationships at work. Through her work, she bridges science and practice to create healthier, more supportive workplaces for individuals and organizations alike.
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