Conversations for Fear-less Leaders

Many leaders share their concern about the time it takes to "coach" a colleague. It does not have to be time consuming. Once you build those coaching conversation muscles, the coaching can be effortless and quick.  The results can be impactful and sometimes-life changing. Listen to a conversation between Rhonda York and Dale Laughlin as they discuss their thoughts on makeing coaching an effortless conversation.

Coaching skills can end up being the gift of time for leaders. Invest time on the front in to develop your people. Then, as they grow, they have learned from you the steps to take and the questions to ask. This should minimize the amount of time they come to you with the questions-What do I do? And, How do I do that?
Dale and Rhonda identify who and when to utilize the coaching skill with your teammates and colleagues.

As a leader who utilizes coaching skills to help build a strong team, creating the space for growth can happen with "A'Ha" moments. How do you know when a team member has experienced an A-Ha moment? What do I as the leader do with that? Can I make someone have an A-Ha moment? Listen to this episode of Conversations for Fear-less Leaders to find out the answers. Rhonda and Dale continue to provide tips, tools, and steps for the Leader as Coach.

Dale and Rhonda share stories of clients and the way they listen as coaches. This skill set is learned and has become a habit for both of these experienced coaches. We all listen, however, what might you be missing or not picking up on? Body language, tone, pace, what is not being said? All these items contribute to a message. Don't miss out on valuable messages.

Dale and Rhonda discuss the four types of listening. Fearful, Vulnerable, Compassionate, and passionate. Listen to understand the 4 types, how they show up, and the value of utilizing each listening type. Are you stuck in one type?

Asking the right questions carries more value than giving the right direction.  Questions help develop your team and to create more leaders. Help your employees learn to think and how to ask themselves questions prior to decision making. While you are growing leaders, you have more time to focus on your important work.
Dale and Rhonda give tips and tools behind the value of asking high impact questions.

Are you really a good listener? Do you listen with all your senses, or just your ears? If so, you are missing out on valuable information. Dale and Rhonda provide tips on how to raise your game as a Fear-less leader by listening intentionally, completely, and with observation.

One of the many goals of leaders is to coach their team on moving forward. Yes, it is important, but not always easy. Dale and Rhonda discuss using high impact questions to help in that process. Listen as they share some tips and sample questions you can try as you continue to grow your leadership skills.

The test of the impact of your coaching is in the action that your performer takes after your conversation. The real work starts with your preparation. Listen as Rhonda and Dale demonstrate how a Leader seeks her support as she prepares for a follow-up coaching conversation with what she fears may be an increasingly overwhelmed employee. 

… Coaching is about building trust that enables the connection and makes transformational conversation possible, so that the relationship strengthens and sustains, earning leadership the right to lead. 
Getting optimal alignment, integrity and benefit from each movement is fundamental. Whether we are exercising, walking, or in a Pilates class or on the dance floor, that mindfully engaged core is essential. 

 Similarly, as a Leader Coach, 5 core beliefs serve as your foundation! Keep them top of mind in each situation to power-up the effectiveness and impact of your coaching.