Coaching Skills

Learn how to motivate employees

In this workshop, participants practice the fundamental tool of great leaders: how to engage, empower, and improve performance by skillfully coaching others. The result: team members become more self-sufficient, resolve problems faster, and make more valuable contributions to the team.

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What You'll Learn

During this workshop, participants will:

  • Learn what coaching is

    Learn how coaching hinges on the ability to ask good questions, and how to use coaching techniques to solve common manager challenges.
  • Practice three foundational coaching tools

    Learn about active listening, split-tracking (adding structure to a conversation), and using the SOON Funnel (S: what does success look like; O: what are the options; O: what are the obstacles; N: what are the next steps)
  • Participate in a 25-minute exercise

    Learners coach each other through a real-world work challenge and get feedback on coaching skills to immediately improve.

After this workshop, participants will know how to:

  • Create connection

    Know how to create greater connection and clarity in a conversation.
  • Support direct reports

    Have the tools to help their direct reports identify their challenges, define success, explore obstacles and options, and create a plan of action.

Expert Facilitators

Taught by top-rated experts who know how to make learning fun.

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Additional Services

Curious about other leadership topics, learning modalities or consulting services?

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    e.g., sales professionals, engineering leads, high potential leaders, women leaders
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