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The Doerr Institute is a large-scale and globally recognized leader development enterprise at Rice U

10/28/2026

The Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University is committed to advancing evidence-based leadership development—and understanding its impact long after students graduate.

Join Ryan P. Brown, PhD, Director of Research & Evaluation, at the 28th ILA Global Conference in Toronto for his presentation:

🎤 Changed for Good? Investigating the Long-Term Impact of Leadership Coaching with College Students

This presentation explores an important question: Do the benefits of leadership coaching extend beyond the college experience? Discover how the Doerr Institute is investigating the long-term impact of coaching on emerging leaders and what these findings could mean for the future of leadership development in higher education.

📅 Saturday, October 31
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 ILA Global Conference | Toronto, Canada

Attending ? We hope you'll join us for this exciting conversation about the lasting impact of investing in the next generation of leaders!

10/26/2026

⏰ LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY!

Ready to take your coaching skills beyond the individual and learn how to coach entire teams?

Applications for the inaugural CoachRICE: Team Coaching Training & Education cohort close November 6!

Designed for professional coaches, leaders, and organizational development professionals, this virtual program will equip you with the skills, tools, and evidence-based approaches to help teams collaborate, navigate challenges, and achieve meaningful results.

🌟 Why CoachRICE: Team Coaching?

✅ University-backed, evidence-based education

✅ Aligned with ICF Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (AATC) requirements

✅ 100% virtual learning experience

✅ Practical tools and techniques you can apply to real teams

📅 Applications Close: November 6, 2026
🚀 Inaugural Cohort Begins: January 2027

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and enrollment will close once the cohort is full. Don't wait to take the next step in your coaching career!

👉 Apply today or download the Information Packet to learn more!
https://doerr.rice.edu/teamcoaching

10/26/2026

🌎 Attending the 28th ILA Global Conference in Toronto? Let's talk about Leadership for Public Purpose!

How do we effectively measure and demonstrate the impact of leadership development for public purpose?

Join Carla Ortega-Santori, Strategic Initiatives Manager at the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University, for an engaging roundtable discussion:

🎤 Laying It All on the Table: Strategies and Struggles in Evidencing Leadership for Public Purpose

This interactive conversation will explore the opportunities and challenges of assessing leadership for public purpose, bringing together perspectives and experiences from across the leadership development community.

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 ILA Global Conference | Toronto, Canada

If you're attending , we hope you'll join Carla for this important conversation! Come ready to share ideas, discuss challenges, and connect with fellow leadership professionals.

10/25/2026

📸 **BEHIND THE SCENES AT DOERR!** 🦉💙

A little sneak peek at what we've been up to! 👀

We had so much fun getting some of our amazing Rice students together for our latest Doerr photo shoot! From big smiles to candid moments, we loved capturing the faces of the next generation of leaders.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out and helped bring our vision to life! 💙

Stay tuned to see the final shots! 📷✨

10/23/2026

🌎 Heading to the 28th ILA Global Conference in Toronto? Join us!

The Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University is excited to share our research on leadership development with the global leadership community!

Join Aaron Pomerantz, PhD, Assistant Director of Research & Evaluation, for his presentation:

The Developmental Self-Concept: How Leader Identity Shapes Developmental Behavior and Organizational Outcomes

Discover how the way leaders view their own leadership identity can influence how they develop others and contribute to organizational success.

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 ILA Global Conference | Toronto, Canada

If you're attending , we'd love to see you there! Come connect with our team and explore the latest research shaping the future of leader development.

10/22/2026

Ready to take the next step in your coaching journey?

Registration is OPEN for the Spring 2027 CoachRICE: Mentor Coaching Cohort!

Whether you're working toward your ICF ACC or PCC credential or preparing for credential renewal, our Mentor Coaching program provides the guidance, feedback, and support you need to grow as a professional coach.

🌟 Why choose CoachRICE?

✅ Complete the 10 hours of mentor coaching required by ICF

✅ Learn from experienced PCC and MCC credentialed coaches

✅ Benefit from a combination of small-group and one-on-one mentoring

✅ Strengthen your coaching skills and confidence

📅 Early Enrollment Deadline: December 30, 2026

Take the next step toward your coaching goals in 2027!

📥 Download our Information Packet to explore program details, dates, tuition, and enrollment options.
https://doerr.rice.edu/mentor

10/21/2026

Can professional coaching help shape the next generation of leaders? Our research says yes!

While professional coaching has traditionally focused on executives and senior leaders, research from the Doerr Institute demonstrates its powerful impact on emerging leaders at the university level.

In the study, *The Impact of Professional Coaching on Emerging Leaders*, researchers found that students who participated in professional leadership coaching experienced greater improvements in key areas, including:

✅ Leadership identity

✅ Self-concept clarity

✅ Sense of purpose

✅ Humility and overall well-being

Published in the *International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring*, the study reinforces the importance of investing in leadership development early, helping students build the foundation for a lifetime of leadership.

We're proud of the work of our Research & Evaluation team, including co-author Dr. Ryan P. Brown, in advancing evidence-based approaches to developing the next generation of leaders.

🔗 Read the full study: https://ow.ly/2yA650ZZNWC

10/19/2026

What an incredible time at the ICF Houston Central Coach Café! ☕💙

The CoachRICE team loved connecting with coaches from across the Houston area, including some familiar faces from our CoachRICE: Level 1 alumni community!

It was a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from coaches about their experiences, the challenges they're navigating, and their evolving needs as the coaching industry continues to grow and change.

These conversations are invaluable as we continue to develop coach education and training programs that support coaches at every stage of their professional journey.

A huge thank you to **ICF Houston** for bringing our local coaching community together! We're proud to be a sponsor and look forward to more opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another.

10/14/2026

Big numbers. Bigger impact. 💙🦉
What a year of leadership development at Rice University!

During the 2025–2026 academic year, the Doerr Institute for New Leaders recorded **1,333 registrations** across our leader development programs!

Behind every registration is a Rice student investing in their future—building confidence, strengthening self-awareness, developing meaningful connections, and gaining the skills to lead at Rice and beyond.

We're proud of the impact we made in the last academic year and even more excited about the leaders we're helping develop for tomorrow.

Here's to another year of growing leaders and making an impact!

10/13/2026

Registration is now open for the Spring 2027 CoachRICE: Mentor Coaching cohort!

Designed for coaches pursuing or renewing their ACC or PCC credential, CoachRICE: Mentor Coaching provides the **10 hours of mentor coaching required by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)**, including both group and individual sessions with experienced PCC- and MCC-credentialed coaches.

⭐ Small, supportive cohorts
⭐ Personalized feedback to strengthen your coaching
⭐ 10 hours of ICF-required mentor coaching
⭐ Virtual format designed for working professionals

Enroll early and save! Take advantage of early registration pricing while securing your spot in the Spring 2027 cohort.

Download the Information Packet Today!
https://doerr.rice.edu/coachrice-professional-programs/mentor-coaching

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