Reimbursement

Ask Your Manager, HR, or L&D Leader

Your company benefits when you get smarter — but many organizations keep L&D stipends tucked away in the fine print of your benefits. 

The email template below helps you take the guesswork (and the awkwardness) out of asking. 

Use it to request coverage for the value a high-level professional development program provides so you can level up your leadership where it matters most — and bring those insights back to your team.

Just copy the below, tweak, and send.

Training Request: Professional Leadership Development Program

Hi [Manager’s Name],

I’d like to request support in enrolling in a professional leadership development one-on-one coaching program with ThomasMarc & Co. The program is designed for leaders in professional transitions, to strengthen and increase clarity in decision-making, and navigating leadership in times of uncertainty, change, and increasing complexity.

What drew me to this program in addition to the coach and their credibility, is its emphasis on developing leaders who can protect what matters most while remaining open to new possibilities. These are exactly the kinds of skills that will help me support [COMPANY]’s goals — ensuring our teams can adapt, stay focused, and move forward with confidence even in the face of change.

By participating, I’ll be able to:

  • Lead through complexity with clarity and resilience

  • Better support my team in times of uncertainty

  • Align leadership actions with [COMPANY]’s long-term priorities

Would it be possible to expense participation in this program through [COMPANY]?

I see this as an investment not only in my own growth but also in strengthening the leadership capacity of our organization.

Thank you for considering — I’d be happy to share additional details if helpful.

Best,

[Your Name]

How to Make a Case for Reimbursement...

If you’re considering asking your company to cover the expense of your program, here’s why it’s a smart, easy ‘yes’ for them.

✅ 60% of companies cover L&D programs for their employees. Upskilling you is a win for them.

✅ 90% of coaching clients apply what they learn directly to their current role. This isn’t theoretical. It’s practical, immediate ROI for your team.

Your growth fuels your team’s success — don’t leave this benefit on the table.