What does it truly mean to lead with authenticity? In this episode, David and Alexandria are joined by Tanya Spencer, former Chief Diversity Officer at GE and now a powerful executive coach helping leaders bring their full selves to work. With over 30 years of experience, Tanya shares her personal leadership journey—from a five-year-old mischief-maker to a C-suite trailblazer—and the lessons she’s learned about showing up as your whole self. Together, they explore:

• Why authentic connection fuels trust, performance, and psychological safety
• How knowing yourself and growing yourself builds the courage to show yourself
• Navigating identity, emotion, and responsibility in leadership
• What to do when fear of “doing it wrong” keeps you stuck
• How empathy, feedback, and curiosity help bridge difference

This episode is packed with wisdom, heart, and real talk about what it takes to lead with both power and vulnerability. Whether you’re early in your career or deep in executive leadership, Tanya’s insights will help you connect more deeply—with yourself and with others. Resources Mentioned:

• VIA Character Strengths
• StrengthsFinder / High5 Test
• Respect Coaching Styles Assessment at OwlHub.com

Want to connect with Tanya?
Visit tanyaespencer.com or find her on LinkedIn @Tanya E. Spencer.

What does it take to spark deep, lasting transformation in someone’s life or leadership? In this final episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, Alexandria and David dive into the Transformer Coaching Style, which focuses on helping others shift from limitation to possibility—and step fully into who they’re capable of becoming.

This episode explores:
🌱 The difference between change and transformation
🌀 How to challenge someone’s internal narrative with care and precision
✨ The power of belief in unlocking human potential
🔥 Practical ways to coach for identity-level breakthroughs, not just surface-level fixes

Whether you're coaching leaders, teams, or individuals, the Transformer style is about creating space for radical clarity, purpose, and growth. It’s not about pushing—it’s about holding the vision until they can hold it themselves.

💡 Listen in and discover how to become a catalyst for transformation—not just a guide for improvement.

Thanks for joining us on the full RESPECT Coaching Styles™ journey. If this series has sparked something in you, don’t forget to subscribe, share, and explore how you can bring these styles more intentionally into your work.

What happens when people feel seen, safe, and supported? They open up—and that’s where real transformation begins. In this sixth episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, Alexandria and David explore the Confidant Coaching Style, which centers on empathy, deep listening, and emotional presence. This style isn’t about fixing—it’s about being with someone in a meaningful way that builds trust and allows growth to unfold naturally.

In this episode, you'll learn:
💬 How to hold space that invites vulnerability and truth
🧠 The neuroscience behind feeling heard—and why it matters for progress
🤝 Strategies for connecting without over-identifying or taking on others' emotions
🌿 When to slow down, reflect, and let insight emerge

If you’ve ever struggled with how to support someone through uncertainty, grief, or tough transitions, the Confidant style gives you the tools to lead with heart while still moving forward.

❤️‍🔥 Tune in to strengthen your capacity to connect—and help others feel like they’re not alone in the journey

What if the answer isn’t “try harder,” but “look differently”? In this fifth episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, David and Alexandria unpack the Explorer Coaching Style—a powerful approach for unlocking fresh perspectives, surfacing hidden options, and sparking creative breakthroughs. Whether your client, direct report, or even a teammate feels stuck, boxed in, or unsure of their next move, Explorer coaching helps widen the lens and reignite possibility.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
🧭 How to use curiosity and imagination as coaching tools
🎨 Prompts and questions to help others uncover what they didn’t know they were looking for
🌌 The difference between helping someone solve a problem and helping them re-see it
💡 How to use metaphors, brainstorming, and non-linear thinking without losing focus

If you want to help people shift from “there’s only one way” to “I never thought of that,” Explorer coaching might be your next favorite skill.

🔍 Tune in and learn how to guide others into new mental territory—without getting lost in the weeds.

Some truths are hard to say—and even harder to hear. But real growth often begins with the uncomfortable. In this fourth episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, Alexandria and David dive into the Provocateur Coaching Style, where the goal isn't to shock, but to challenge assumptions, disrupt stuck thinking, and create space for breakthroughs.

Inside the episode:
🔥 Why discomfort isn’t the enemy—it’s a catalyst
👀 How to name what’s not being said (and why it matters)
🎯 When to push, when to pause, and how to stay compassionate while being bold
🗣️ Scripts and questions to help you speak the unspeakable without breaking trust

If you’ve ever hesitated to say the thing that needs to be said, this episode will give you the mindset and tools to challenge with care and precision.

🎧 Listen in to explore how the Provocateur style can spark insight, reveal blind spots, and move coaching conversations from surface-level to transformational.

When someone’s stuck, it can be tempting to jump in with solutions—but what if the real power lies in helping them find their own? In this third episode of the RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, Alexandria and David explore the Strategist Coaching Style—the art of helping others untangle challenges, clarify options, and think through solutions.
Inside the episode:
🧠 Why solving someone’s problem for them often backfires
🔍 How to guide others through complex situations without taking over
📊 Coaching questions that reveal hidden constraints and unlock better strategies
🚫 What to do when someone insists, “There’s no solution”

Whether you’re leading a team or coaching one-on-one, this episode offers practical tools to help people become better problem solvers—on their own terms.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how strategic coaching builds trust, boosts autonomy, and strengthens critical thinking.

Have you ever worked with someone who says, "I just don’t know what to do,"—and stays stuck there? In this episode, Alexandria and David explore the Educator Coaching Style, the key to unlocking growth, adaptability, and learning in your team. They dive into:

✅ Why knowledge and skills gaps hold people back—and how to identify them
✅ The #1 mistake leaders make when trying to teach (hint: info-dumping doesn't work)
✅ How to spark curiosity and motivation in those who resist learning
✅ Simple coaching strategies to turn knowledge into action The best leaders aren’t just tellers—

they’re facilitators of learning. Tune in to discover how to create an environment where learning thrives! 🎧 Listen now and stay with us for the next episode in our 7-part RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, where we’ll explore the Strategist Coaching Style.

Ever feel like you’re constantly pushing for results but not getting the buy-in or motivation you need from your team? In this episode, David and Alexandria break down the Rallier Coaching Style, the key to driving action and engagement without burning people out.

They explore:
✅ Why getting people into action matters for productivity and morale
✅ The difference between inflicting an action plan vs. co-creating one
✅ How to tailor motivation—because what drives you might not drive them
✅ The hidden power of celebrating wins to build long-term momentum

If you want to boost accountability, effectiveness, and motivation in your leadership approach, this is a must-listen! Plus, stay tuned for the next episode in the 7-part RESPECT Coaching Styles™ series, where they’ll dive into the Educator Coaching Style.

Most people want to grow, but few take the time to pause and reflect in a way that leads to meaningful change. This episode explores the power of self-coaching—how to develop the skills to guide yourself through challenges, identify patterns, and hear the messages in your emotions before they turn into self-sabotage. Many struggle with self-reflection because they either don’t know which questions to ask or stop when they reach discomfort. Learning to think like a coach helps break through those barriers, allowing for deeper awareness and lasting growth. We dive into how self-talk influences decisions, the role of the inner critic, and how to shift from self-judgment to curiosity. Whether it’s handling setbacks, recognizing your own potential, or breaking out of cycles of doubt, self-coaching is a tool for continuous transformation. Tune in to learn practical ways to develop this skill and start getting the support you need—from yourself.

Ever feel like you're constantly juggling too much and barely keeping up? In this episode, Alexandria and David dive into the exhaustion, overwhelm, and isolation so many people are experiencing. They explore why we’re stuck in cycles of burnout, why saying “no” feels impossible, and how small mindset shifts can help break the cycle. They offer practical ways to reclaim energy, set boundaries, and move from defeat to action. Listen in for insights, real talk, and strategies to help you take back control of your time, energy, and well-being.