Coaching When You’re the Boss: Episode 157

“Can I coach if I’m the boss?” 

The short answer is yes. But only if you are clear, intentional, and capable. If you are an administrator, a supervisor, or anyone who is responsible for evaluation who also wants to take a coaching stance, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

• The Art of Coaching Workshop (retired July 2024 and replaced by The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop)
• The Art of Coaching Teams Workshop

Opportunities for continued learning: 

• The Art of Coaching Teams Workshop
• Artful Design and Facilitation Workshop 
• Are You a Manager Looking to Coach? Start Here. (blog post) 
• Evaluation, Feedback and Coaching: What You Need to Know (blog post) 

Reflection questions: 

• How clear are you—and your team—on the different stances you take as a boss and a coach?
  Where might more transparency around your role or intentions strengthen trust and clarity?
• Think of a recent conversation with someone you supervise.
  What stance did you take? In hindsight, was it the most effective stance for that moment? Why or why not?
• What internal shifts might you need to make to fully embrace coaching as part of your leadership identity?
  How could redefining “boss” to include coaching change the way you lead?

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