What if being a better leader had less to do with having all the answers and more to do with asking better questions? In this episode of Six Figure Certified, host Olivia Chapman sits down with ICF certified executive and leadership coach Laura Weldy to explore why coaching skills are quickly becoming one of the most valuable tools in modern leadership.

As organizations face increasing pressure, limited bandwidth, and rising burnout, many managers are realizing that the old command-and-control approach simply does not work anymore. Laura breaks down why coaching is no longer just for life coaches and why companies like Microsoft and UCLA are investing heavily in coaching to improve performance, retention, and team engagement.

Together, Olivia and Laura unpack what it actually looks like to lead through coaching instead of fixing, rescuing, or micromanaging. From letting go of the expert role to helping employees take true ownership of their work, this conversation offers a refreshing and practical look at leadership that empowers people instead of exhausting them.

Whether you manage a team of two or two thousand, are an aspiring executive coach, or simply want to become a more effective and confident leader, this episode will shift how you think about leadership, communication, and impact.

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Key highlights from this episode include:

• Coaching as a leadership superpower in today’s workplace
• Executive coaching vs traditional management styles
• How coaching improves performance, motivation, and retention
• The three core coaching skills every leader should use
• Ask, don’t assume and why it changes everything
• Coaching employees into ownership instead of becoming the bottleneck
• Awareness vs action and why both matter in leadership
• Powerful open-ended questions managers should ask in one-on-ones
• How attention and presence are becoming the new leadership currency
• Letting go of the expert role and leading with confidence and humility

About Laura:

Laura Weldy is a leadership development expert and executive coach renowned for her work in empowering high-potential talent across diverse industries. With over a decade of experience, she has established herself as a thought leader in the modern workplace, contributing to top publications like the Association for Talent Development and Thrive Global. Laura’s expertise includes:

• High-Potential Talent Development: Guiding emerging leaders to excel in their careers.
• Executive Coaching: Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with extensive experience in leadership and career strategies.
• Retention of Diverse Leaders: Focused on creating inclusive environments that nurture and retain diverse talent.

Laura is dedicated to fostering a culture of coaching that drives long-term, impactful change within organizations and drives revenue.

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