In Part 1, Dave and Rich explored why coaching is a leadership superpower. In this episode, they focus on how coaching shows up in real conversations.

Because knowing coaching matters simply isn’t enough. It’s how you listen, respond, and challenge in the moment that creates impact.

This episode breaks down the practical, everyday skills that transform leadership from directive to developmental. Dave and Rich explore the subtle but powerful shifts that elevate conversations, including:

• Listening to understand, not to respond
• Using silence as a leadership tool, not a gap to fill
• Asking questions that unlock thinking, not just gather information

You’ll also be introduced to two powerful frameworks that bring structure to coaching without making it feel mechanical:

• The CLEAR framework, helping leaders ask more insightful, generative questions
• The T-GROW model, developed from the work of Sir John Whitmore, a simple but powerful way to guide high-impact conversations

Together, these tools enable leaders to move beyond surface-level dialogue and create conversations that drive ownership, clarity, and action.

If Part 1 challenged how you think about leadership, this episode will challenge how you show up in it.

• Why coaching is built in moments (not in meetings)
• The shift from problem-solver to thinking partner
• Core coaching skills: deep listening, mirroring, pacing, and powerful questions
• How to ask questions that expand thinking, not limit it
• Using the CLEAR framework to elevate the quality of conversations
• Applying the T-GROW model in real-world leadership situations

Listen now to tap into your leadership superpower.