The Coachability Paradox and Why Even The C-Suite Need Guidance & Training

They've reached the top of the corporate ladder. They've got the corner office, the fancy title, and the seemingly endless stream of accolades. But for many CEOs and other C-suite executives, there's a hidden challenge: the coachability paradox. The higher you climb, the less open you may be to feedback and guidance. This paradox can be a major obstacle to growth, both for individual leaders and for the organisations they lead.

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Chapters

Introduction (00:00:00:03 - 00:00:44:01)

Reflecting on Christmas/January (00:00:44:01 - 00:01:40:20)

Upcoming Retreat/Expectations (00:01:40:20 - 00:02:54:03)

Challenges in Leadership/Decision-Making (00:02:54:04 - 00:04:33:05)

The Leadership Paradox (00:04:33:07 - 00:06:23:08)

Breaking Routine for Personal Growth (00:06:23:10 - 00:07:50:15)

Leadership Challenges/Self-Improvement (00:07:50:17 - 00:09:37:23)

The Importance of Mutual Support (00:09:37:24 - 00:11:36:01)

Leadership Decision-Making Challenges (00:11:36:01 - 00:13:01:11)

Mindsets/Growth (00:13:01:11 - 00:14:33:13)

Communication Flow/Isolation (00:14:33:13 - 00:15:52:08)

Experience in Decision-Making (00:15:52:08 - 00:17:24:18)

Open Networks/Coaching Relationships (00:17:24:18 - 00:19:42:02)

The Challenge of Coaching without Respect (00:19:42:04 - 00:20:02:10)

Building Respect in Coaching Relationships (00:20:02:10 - 00:21:57:20)

Mentors/Mentees/Selecting Coaches (00:21:57:22 - 00:23:50:02)

Age/Experience/Open-Mindedness (00:23:50:03 - 00:26:00:05)

Formality vs. Informality in Coaching Relationships (00:26:00:07 - 00:27:33:03)

Continuous Development (00:27:33:03 - 00:29:27:10)

Ego/Coaching/Leadership (00:30:20:04 - 00:32:56:18)

Psychological Safety in Leadership (00:32:56:19 - 00:36:20:13)

Ego/Chimp Mode/Cultural Leadership pt.2 (00:36:20:13 - 00:37:44:07)

Encouraging a Coaching Culture (00:37:44:07 - 00:38:48:03)

Leadership by Example/Setting Standards (00:38:48:03 - 00:39:52:05)

Leadership Behavior vs. Culture (00:40:10:22 - 00:41:39:02)

Leading by Example/Authenticity/Hypocrisy (00:41:39:02 - 00:42:31:10)

Coaching for Organisational Benefit (00:42:31:10 - 00:43:30:10)

Embracing Reverse Mentoring (00:43:30:13 - 00:48:38:19)

Commitment to Coaching/Addressing Mentee's Fears (00:48:38:19 - 00:49:51:21)

Commitment to Processes/ Coachability Paradox (00:50:22:20 - 00:51:20:07)

Digital Skills/ Technological Evolution (00:51:20:07 - 00:52:54:12)

Stifling Innovation (00:52:54:12 - 00:55:07:17)

Changing Perspectives (00:55:07:17 - 00:56:57:12)

Continuous Learning Opportunities (00:56:57:12 - 01:00:09:04)

Understanding Emotional Blocks in Decision-Making (01:00:09:04 - 01:00:55:13)

Objective Views/Psychological Safety (01:00:55:13 - 01:01:53:02)

Humility/Learning from Others (01:01:53:02 - 01:02:54:21)

Challenging Perspectives (01:02:54:21 - 01:04:21:12)

Conclusion (01:04:21:12 - 01:06:51:18)

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In this episode, we referenced:

• https://blog.vantagecircle.com/coaching-culture/#:~:text=This%20includes%20incorporating%20practices%20that,lending%20a%20hand%20whenever%20necessary
• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/joe-folkman-4766813_coachability-leadershipdevelopment-continuouslearning-activity-7087111653590253568-A9YZ/?trk=public_profile_like_view
• https://ardencoaching.com/confidence-vs-coachability/
• https://seibco.com/all-important-skill/

Hosts:

• Spencer Locker, Senior Consultant at Trans2 Performance
• James Cooper, Consultant at Trans2 Performance