The AC Podcast 244: Leader Coaches: Letting Go of Expertise
May 26, 2025
Join coaches Ross Hunter, with over 20 years in leadership, and Katy McGregor, an HR professional passionate about coaching, in an engaging discussion on evolving leadership roles. They delve into the tension between providing expert advice and empowering teams. With insights on fostering a culture of inquiry, they emphasize the need for self-awareness and embracing a coaching mindset. The conversation tackles how organizational cultures influence leadership styles and encourages exploring collaborative, question-led approaches to enhance team dynamics.
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Early Coaching Impact
- Katy McGregor recalls a managing director who used coaching daily to develop potential in her early career.
- This leader combined guidance with space to explore, enabling Katy to flourish in leadership.
Transition To Coaching For Impact
- Ross Hunter shares how an individual transitioning to a non-expert role had to embrace coaching for survival.
- This shift allowed wider impact beyond solving just technical problems individually.
Identity Shapes Coaching Approach
- Identity deeply shapes leader coaching, especially letting go of being the expert with all answers.
- Biology drives status needs and dopamine hits from giving answers, complicating this shift.