Mastering Agility #123 Curiosity and Crust: What Sourdough Teaches About Agile with Tammy Gretz
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Feb 27, 2025 Tammy Gretz, an Agile and Design Thinking coach from Central Ohio, shares her insights on coaching, curiosity, and the intricate connection between agile practices and design thinking. She discusses the importance of fostering a culture of experimentation over compliance in business. The conversation takes a delightful turn as Tammy uses sourdough baking as a metaphor for patience and teamwork, highlighting how baking parallels the iterative nature of agile. Listeners will also enjoy her humorous take on pottery and the joys of learning through trial and error.
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Coaching as Partnership
- Be a cheerleader for your clients, offering support and guidance.
- Help them think through their goals, asking questions instead of giving direct instructions.
Value of Coaching
- People value coaching when they genuinely desire change and self-improvement.
- If someone is resistant to change, coaching can be perceived as intrusive or unhelpful.
Finding Purpose in Coaching
- Tammy Gretz found her professional purpose through a "Power of Purpose" course.
- This helped her approach coaching with intention and adapt to different individuals' needs.