Chapter 16: Enhancing Wellbeing Through Leadership Development in a University Setting: A Literature Review on the Role of Coaching and Mentoring Available to Purchase

This comprehensive literature review explores the role of leadership development in enhancing wellbeing within the university setting, with a specific focus on coaching and mentoring. This review examines the existing literature on leadership development, coaching, mentoring, and wellbeing in the context of higher education. The review highlights the need for a stronger connection between leadership development, and the broader literature on wellbeing and flourishing. By integrating these concepts, universities can foster a culture of positive leadership development that nurtures the wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff. The review identifies key themes from existing literature, including the impact of leadership development on individual and organizational wellbeing, the benefits of coaching and mentoring in personal and professional growth, and the potential synergies between leadership development, coaching, and mentoring and wellbeing. The insights gained from this review can inform the development of effective leadership development programs, coaching initiatives, and mentoring practices that enhance wellbeing and foster a positive and thriving university community.