The Coaching School

Send us Fan Mail What if addressing workplace conflicts head-on could be your organization's secret weapon for growth? In our latest episode, we sit down with a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience who reveals why the lack of effective conflict management is the number one hindrance in the workplace. We promise you'll walk away with actionable strategies to transform negative...

Send us Fan Mail Can empowering the vast majority of your workforce revolutionize your company? This episode promises to challenge your perceptions of leadership by advocating for a transformative approach that focuses on the 70 to 75 percent of employees who are individual contributors. We propose flipping the traditional leadership investment triangle on its head, prioritizing essential skills l...

Send us Fan Mail What if your quick judgments and assumptions are sabotaging your career growth? In this episode, we dissect the powerful concepts of approachability and coachability and introduce you to the thought-provoking acronym JAIL—Judge, Assume, Interpret, and Label. We delve into how these behaviors trap us in negative perceptions that hinder our progress. You'll hear a real-life HR...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why some teams seem to excel while others struggle despite having equally talented members? Discover how to unlock the potential of your team by going beyond just job skills and resumes. Join us as we explore the art of building high-performing teams through effective coaching. We start by shedding light on the common pitfalls in team formation and management, emphas...

Send us Fan Mail Can the way you approach salary negotiations transform your career? Absolutely. In this enlightening episode, we uncover the delicate balance between "deserving" and "willingness" when it comes to asking for a raise. Learn how to articulate your achievements and present your case with confidence. We discuss the critical importance of understanding your worth an...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to bridging departmental gaps and fostering a culture of collaboration! What if you could transform inter-departmental conflicts into opportunities for growth and unity? In this episode, we introduce a revolutionary methodology that prioritizes active listening and structured feedback, enabling teams to unravel and address cross-departmental concerns effectively...

Send us Fan Mail Can sharing leadership roles within your organization revolutionize the way your team communicates and collaborates? Imagine the possibilities when leaders step out of their usual roles and lead meetings in other departments, fostering a culture of innovative problem-solving and inclusivity. We've seen firsthand how this bold strategy can elevate team dynamics, and we're...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why your team's performance can sometimes feel disjointed? Discover the secret to seamless collaboration across departments by tuning into our latest episode. We promise you'll learn how proactive leadership and strategic communication can transform your organizational dynamics. Get ready to elevate your team's performance through regular, focused conver...

Send us Fan Mail Can artificial intelligence truly revolutionize the world of coaching and leadership? Dive into this episode to uncover why simply telling someone to change isn’t enough and how the real magic lies in guiding individuals towards self-discovery and genuine transformation. We challenge the conventional wisdom of motivation and attitude shifts, proposing a question-based coaching app...

Send us Fan Mail What if breaking down organizational silos could be as simple as sharing a 20-minute conversation? Discover how the innovative technique of rotating peer-to-peer meetings is transforming workplaces by fostering meaningful connections across departmental lines. You'll hear firsthand how employees from different backgrounds and roles discovered shared passions, like beach volle...

Send us Fan Mail Can AI truly revolutionize the world of coaching, or are we risking the loss of essential human connection? Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping self-coaching and leader-driven coaching strategies, and learn why it's critical to strike a delicate balance. We'll guide you through an exploration of various AI tools, including the groundbreaking chat GPT, and d...

Send us Fan Mail Could a simple framework transform the way your organization reinforces training? Meet QALMS, the ultimate tool for developing effective training reinforcement partners. In this episode, we strip down the QALMS framework—Questions, Activities, Learning projects, Motivator, and Supplemental coaching—to show you how it can seamlessly integrate with your training initiatives. Whether...

Send us Fan Mail Can AI truly revolutionize the coaching industry? Discover how CoachApply, our groundbreaking platform, is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in coaching. We explore the remarkable features of CoachApply, which not only educates individuals on the art of coaching but also offers an extensive library of ready-to-use coaching maps and plans. Leveraging the capabilities o...

Send us Fan Mail Can hiring for job qualifications alone hinder team success? Explore the nuances of building high-performing teams through coaching with us, and discover the often-overlooked importance of team fit and personal interactions in the workplace. Learn how fostering shared interests and personal connections can break down barriers and create a more cohesive and enjoyable work environme...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could transform your coaching program into a powerhouse of talent development? That's exactly what you'll learn in this episode, where we share the secrets to building an effective and sustainable coaching training program. We dive into the essential components you need, starting with the importance of a structured coaching framework, much like an outline for...

Send us Fan Mail Can artificial intelligence truly revolutionize the way we create educational content and assist employees? We explore this intriguing question by diving into some of the latest tools that are making waves in course development and video creation. In this episode, we give a spotlight to GlendEye, which empowers educators to create comprehensive, SCORM-compliant courses in just min...

Send us Fan Mail Can AI really rival the emotional depth of human coaching? Join us as we navigate this intriguing question, fresh from the Association of Talent Development Conference in New Orleans. We share the eye-opening findings from the International Coaching Federation’s research, which suggest that AI coaching might outperform human-based methods at the 10-month mark. Discover how these a...

Send us Fan Mail How do you react when faced with criticism at work? What if embracing feedback could transform your professional relationships and team dynamics? In our latest episode, we tackle the concepts of approachability and coachability, starting with a reflective test that challenges you to evaluate your receptiveness to feedback. We’ll ask you to consider scheduling dedicated time for fe...

Send us Fan Mail What if the key to transforming your leadership skills lies in understanding the delicate balance between intent and perception? Join us as we unpack the often overlooked complexities of giving and receiving feedback, revealing why so many leaders find it daunting and how a shift in focus can pave the way for significant personal and professional growth. We promise you'll wal...

Send us Fan Mail Can blended coaching transform your leadership approach in 2024? Unlock the secrets to this emerging trend as we dissect the insights from Training Magazine and the ATD convention in New Orleans. In our latest episode, we break down the five key types of coaching—direct human-based, motivator, supplemental, automated, and AI-based coaching—and explore how they can be seamlessly in...

Send us Fan Mail What if feedback wasn’t something to dread, but a tool for growth? In this compelling episode, we unravel the intertwined concepts of approachability, coachability, and feedback. We'll redefine feedback as valuable insights, perspectives, and observations, rather than a trigger for defensive reactions. By building a healthy relationship with feedback, and learning not to simp...

Send us Fan Mail What if our approach to leadership training is fundamentally flawed? Join us on a journey through the groundbreaking insights of our guest, who has spent decades coaching leaders and challenging the status quo. We question the traditional top-down leadership model and propose an alternative: teaching people how to be led, how to be approachable, and how to develop emotional intell...

Send us Fan Mail What if your emotional reactions are the very things that block you from becoming more approachable and coachable? This episode uncovers the hidden mental blockages that hinder our ability to accept and process feedback effectively. We shed light on the RIAR syndrome (React, Interpret, Articulate, Reflect) and how it distorts our perception during critical moments of feedback, lea...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to be captivated as we delve into the fusion of artificial intelligence with everyday life, a topic so colossal it dwarfs the Internet revolution in its potential to transform our world. Along for the thrilling ride is none other than Kevin O'Leary, the financial maestro from Shark Tank, who shares his personal encounter with an AI that assessed his health with unnerv...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself echoing the end-of-year corporate chorus for "more training"? Buckle up, because Tim, our expert L&D consultant, throws a wrench in that all-too-familiar refrain. He takes us behind the scenes of a wealth management firm's moment of reckoning, where traditional training is put under the microscope. Amidst a backdrop of sales challenges and th...