

393:The Future of Coaching: Performance, Culture, & Transformational Leadership | Tiffany Gaskell Part 1
8 snips Mar 23, 2025
Tiffany Gaskell, Co-CEO of Performance Consultants and a leading authority on performance coaching, shares her expertise on the evolution of coaching from sports to corporate. She emphasizes the transformative power of self-discovery in coaching and discusses the critical link between organizational culture and performance. Tiffany highlights the rising importance of transformational leadership in adapting to Gen Z's expectations, as well as navigating hybrid work environments. Listeners gain insights on fostering collaboration and balancing modern work-life demands.
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Origins of Coaching
- Sir John Whitmore, a race car driver, became fascinated by the human mind and its impact on performance.
- He studied with Tim Gallwey and brought the "inner game" concept to Europe, developing coaching for skiing and later for business.
Coaching vs. Instructing
- Coaching in business focuses on facilitating self-discovery through questions, not giving direct instructions.
- This contrasts with traditional sports coaching's emphasis on telling athletes what to do.
Inner Game Equation
- Tim Gallwey's "Inner Game Equation" (Performance = Potential - Interference) explains human performance.
- Coaches help individuals and organizations reach their potential by reducing interference.