From the course: Coaching in Action for Leaders and Managers

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Developmental coaching in action: example 1

Developmental coaching in action: example 1

From the course: Coaching in Action for Leaders and Managers

Developmental coaching in action: example 1

- Let's take a look at how you can support the growth and progress of one of your employees. You have a gentleman on your team named Jordan, and he's expressed interest in developing his communication skills. His current role is primarily technical in nature, but he's shared with you that he would like to enhance his ability to influence and engage others. You have your one-on-one with Jordan this afternoon. The goal is to discuss development opportunities that could help him reach his professional goals. Pause here to think about how you might structure this coaching conversation. How can you prompt Jordan to take ownership of his own growth? Consider your strategy before moving on. There are a number of ways to approach this discussion, but let's look at one possible outcome. After some general chitchat about what's new in Jordan's world, you shift the conversation to something like this. "Jordan, I want to help you…

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