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Why coaching isn't optional anymore
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Hi there, I've been thinking about what matters most for managers right now, and I keep coming back to one thing: coaching. I know there's a lot competing for your attention, AI is coming like a train though the world of work, meanwhile you need to make sure they year end goals are hit. All of that matters. But if I had to choose where to put my energy right now, it would be coaching. Because in a world that's uncertain, relentless, and fast-paced, your ability to connect with people and have great conversations that helps them do their best work is what will set you apart as a leader. This isn't a 'nice-to-have' skill anymore. It's absolutely critical to your success, now and in the future. But.... The thing is if you are busy and you're constantly getting pulled into everything, if you feel like you can't step away because your team always needs you to solve problems, coaching is the skill that changes that. Great coaching builds accountable, self-sufficient teams. It helps people learn to solve their own problems. It creates space for you to actually lead instead of constantly firefighting. But most managers struggle with it because they weren't taught how to do it. But it's a skill you can learn and the benefits are enormous. This week's video focuses on the three biggest traps I see when I'm coaching and training managers on this skill set:
Each trap has a set of rescue questions you can use when you catch yourself falling into it. I know that coaching feels like it takes more time when you're already stretched thin. But the irony is that not coaching costs you more time in the long run, because you end up solving the same problems over and over again. When you coach well, you multiply your impact. Your team gets stronger and you get your time back. Interested in developing these skills with me?And I'm thinking about putting together a 6-8 week coaching sprint to help managers really embed these skills with practice, feedback, and support. It’s built from a programme I do with my corporate clients, but for anyone in my community who wants to focus on this skill-set. It's early days in my thinking, but if that sounds interesting to you, just hit reply and let me know. I'm right here, and I'd love to hear what you'd want to get out of something like that. It would be worth it as the managers who master coaching are the ones who build brilliant teams and actually enjoy their jobs. They're not drowning in everyone else's problems. They're leading. Have a great week, Helen P.S Want the complete system to reclaim your time and lead with clarity? Check out Manager OS here P.P.S Want to work one-to-one with me to transform your leadership? Book a call and let's chat |
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