Top athletes in any sport have at least one coach, sometimes multiple, because they want to perform at their best. Turns out, managers aren't so different from athletes!

In order for us to be the best leaders we can be, we need others to help us see our blindspots, push us to think and act in different ways and cheer us on when we’re unsure. In short, a coach can help you unlock your full potential. But coaching isn't a magic wand. It all depends on how willing you are to be coachable. 

Today's guests are Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane. Scott is the founder and CEO of the 100 Coaches Agency and codesigner of their proprietary curation process and the company's relationship-first philosophy. In his role as CEO, he establishes the vision for the company, leads partnerships and business development, and serves as a leading light of the 100 Coaches Community, which he co-founded with Marshall Goldsmith in 2016. He is also the co-founder of Methods by 100 Coaches, the online learning platform.

Jacquelyn is the president of the 100 Coaches Agency and codesigner of their proprietary curation process and relationship-first philosophy. She has been with the agency since its founding and is a critical pillar of the 100 Coaches Community. Jacquelyn comes to the world of executive coaching through her previous roles in the energy industry and her lifelong commitment to improving the lives of all people by elevating the quality of leadership.

Scott, Jacquelyn, and I talked about the most important thing any leader can do: be coachable. They share the four aspects of coachability, why being coachable is so powerful, and how to take steps to help yourself become more coachable, plus a whole lot more!

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Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Intro
• (02:30) Defining what coaching is and what it’s not
• (04:29) What does it mean to be coachable, and what are its four components 
• (09:56) A quick story
• (12:09) Why having a coach is beneficial
• (13:57) How to work with a coach to optimize the engagement
• (17:49) How does a 360 feedback process work
• (20:08) Things to consider when getting into a coaching relationship
• (21:11) How can mid-level or frontline managers ask for a coach from their bosses
• (23:35) A great manager that Jacquelyn has worked for 
• (25:13) Keep up with Jacquelyn and Scott
• (26:58) [Extended Episode Only] How to encourage your team members to work with a coach
• (29:01) [Extended Episode Only] What is the relationship between you as the manager and your team member's coach?
• (30:22) [Extended Episode Only] Can you reach out to your team member’s coach for a progress report?
• (31:16) [Extended Episode Only] Ways to find a coach

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- Visit 100 Coaches Agency for more information here

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