“Create stretch, not stress.”

In this episode of Lead with Culture, Michele Marquis, Senior Executive Coach at Floyd Consulting, shares five essential strategies for coaching top performers—those team members who seem to “have it all together” but still need support, recognition, and growth. Michele explains why over-relying on high performers can lead to burnout and missed opportunities, and how to invest in these team members to fuel long-term success.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to motivate A-players without overwhelming them
• The importance of recognizing how outcomes are achieved
• Why coaching high performers creates a ripple effect across the team

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(01:51) The gift of coaching

(04:45) Fueling your A-players

(10:15) Create stretch, not stress

(11:13) Understanding career goals

(14:45) Recognizing top performers

(19:24) Investing in your team

(22:08) Asking for feedback

(28:12) Homework to apply to your team

Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:

https://www.thedreammanager.com/

Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: 

https://www.floydcoaching.com/

Resources:

• Floyd Coaching
• The Culture Assessment
• Matthew Kelly’s Books
• Floyd Coaching’s Blog

Connect with the Guest:

• Michele Marquis’ LinkedIn

Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:

• Kate Volman’s LinkedIn
• Floyd Coaching on LinkedIn
• Floyd Consulting on Facebook
• Floyd Consulting on Twitter
• Floyd Consulting on YouTube
• Floyd Consulting on Instagram