The Coach Approach Ministries Podcast 477 Who's Really In Charge Here?
Podcast Notes
Episode 477 Who's Really In Charge Here? Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: August 7th, 2025
In this episode, Brian and Chad explore how coaching principles can transform leadership within organizations. They discuss the tension leaders often feel between maintaining control and empowering others, and how adopting a coaching posture—rooted in humility, curiosity, and shared authority—can lead to more collaborative and impactful decision-making. The conversation draws on real experiences and offers insight into how coaching shapes not just conversations, but entire organizational cultures.
Key Highlights:-
Coaching in leadership often involves navigating a tension between control and collaboration.
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Humility is central to a coaching posture and essential for effective leadership.
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Leaders frequently face pressure to have all the answers, but coaching invites shared exploration.
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The importance of slowing down in conversations to give space for others' thinking.
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Organizations may superficially embrace coaching while still defaulting to top-down, directive leadership styles.
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A true coaching posture prioritizes listening over telling and curiosity over certainty.
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Leadership is most transformative when it empowers others rather than asserting control.
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Shared authority doesn't mean giving up leadership—it means leading differently.
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Slowing down your responses and allowing others to process can create more meaningful and insightful conversations.
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