Effective leaders know how to coach their people, and great coaching is not a skill you can acquire overnight. In this episode, Alex and Coaching Manager Olivia Graham begin a conversation about the 7 most common mistakes they see amateur coaches making. They focus on the importance of coaching belief, building long term relationships, and prioritizing preparation. Alex and Olivia also share some steps you can take to start developing your coaching skills. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss part 2!
Episode Recap:
Effective leaders know how to be effective coaches (0:47)
Mistakes will happen, but it’s your job to course correct when they do (3:12)
1. Dogpile action items: Don’t only focus on behavior; focus on beliefs, too (5:23)
Don’t underestimate the power of restraint (13:03)
2. Trying to hit a grand slam with every meeting: Remember that you’re in it for the long haul (15:57)
3. Lack of preparation: Professional coaches don’t wing it (22:51)
How to start becoming a leader who coaches well (30:03)
Resources:
Try the Path for Growth Community Coaching for Free for 14 Days
Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching
Download the Free Reading Guide
Listen to Path for Growth’s “Great Leaders are Great Coaches” podcast series
Join Path for Growth on Instagram for more content.
Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at
pathforgrowth.com/coaching.
Effective leaders know how to coach their people, and great coaching is not a skill you can acquire overnight. In this episode, Alex and Coaching Manager Olivia Graham begin a conversation about the 7 most common mistakes they see amateur coaches making. They focus on the importance of coaching belief, building long term relationships, and prioritizing preparation. Alex and Olivia also share some steps you can take to start developing your coaching skills. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss part 2!
Episode Recap:
- Effective leaders know how to be effective coaches (0:47)
- Mistakes will happen, but it’s your job to course correct when they do (3:12)
- 1. Dogpile action items: Don’t only focus on behavior; focus on beliefs, too (5:23)
- Don’t underestimate the power of restraint (13:03)
- 2. Trying to hit a grand slam with every meeting: Remember that you’re in it for the long haul (15:57)
- 3. Lack of preparation: Professional coaches don’t wing it (22:51)
- How to start becoming a leader who coaches well (30:03)
Resources:
Try the Path for Growth Community Coaching for Free for 14 Days
Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching
Download the Free Reading Guide
Listen to Path for Growth’s “Great Leaders are Great Coaches” podcast series
Join Path for Growth on Instagram for more content.
If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at
pathforgrowth.com/coaching.
