

Coaching Conversations in 2025
Tim Hagen
Coaching Conversations with Tim Hagen, where we teach leaders and managers how to coach their employees. This is the ideal podcast for leaders, managers, and aspiring leaders to improve their coaching and leadership skills to create a more positive coaching culture within their teams.In 2025, we're doing weekly podcasts on various coaching topics and strategies that will rotate throughout the month, as opposed to 2024 where the weekly episodes featured a monthly theme. Coaching Conversations will continue to have four episodes per month and we're going to sprinkle in masterclasses, which will be lengthier, workshop-style formats.We also invite you to join the new FREE e-publication, the Workplace Coaching Times founded by Tim Hagen. This weekly newsletter contains expert insights on coaching strategies on specific topics like sales coaching, leading with empathy, and self-awareness techniques, and much more. We're a community of leaders, managers and coaches transforming workplace challenges into coaching victories—one conversation at a time. Subscribe here: https://coachingtimes.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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Dec 17, 2021 • 9min
Coaching is a Game ... The Playing Field & Players Have Changed! Have You?
Send us a textWhen we think about sports and we think about playing fields and players and leaders of teams couple things come to mind. If a coach were to go into a huddle during a game and look up at the scoreboard and say everybody we are down by 20 points but let's just keep doing the same thing what would the players think? Would they even wanna continue to play? Would they maybe even wanna switch teams? So think about the pandemic and how much our playing field has changed. We now have different playing fields of working from home or the office or both. Our customer playing fields have changed where we now interact virtually. The players on the field now want different things such as workplace flexibility. A leader cannot play a game and have curveballs and scores changing without reacting two such things. We have to navigate and adjust our coaching to provide employees what they need on the new playing field.Subscribe To Our LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/coaching-conversations-6886642999321862144/Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application a Progress Coaching 360 is a dynamic leadership development system that equips managers and teams with powerful coaching skills through a blend of training, real-time practice, peer learning, and feedback. It combines expert-led instruction, a train-the-trainer model, group coaching certification, and monthly coaching pods where leaders practice, share wins, and tackle challenges. With built-in accountability and hands-on application using Coaching Cards and best practice sessions, Progress Coaching 360 turns coaching from theory into action—building a sustainable culture of growth, feedback, and performance. Progress Coaching 360 teaches leaders how to coach and employees how to develop coachability skills. This unique combination helps build great workplace cultures. Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/251187914739165

Dec 13, 2021 • 11min
WOW ... Today's Employee Has Changed ... How Leadership Coaching Can Help
Send us a textToday's employee has dramatically changed and we as leadership coaches must change with those changes. People are quitting without having their next job as well as people are quitting jobs for more money not thinking about long term decisions that are affected by such decisions. The pandemic has caused people to look at themselves and their careers dramatically differently. I would say a few years ago if we had a friend who was quitting a job without their next job in place, we would say they were crazy, yet today it seems to be accepted because of this concept of the great resignation and people feeling the way they feel. During this podcast we are going to teach some different conversation coaching strategies that you can apply to today's most common challenges associated with employees and how they are feeling with the current work world. By the way if you are intrigued by our content check out or get more information about Coaching Pods where we work with leadership coaches creatively in a group setting as well as one on one every single month. Get more information: click hereWelcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application a Progress Coaching 360 is a dynamic leadership development system that equips managers and teams with powerful coaching skills through a blend of training, real-time practice, peer learning, and feedback. It combines expert-led instruction, a train-the-trainer model, group coaching certification, and monthly coaching pods where leaders practice, share wins, and tackle challenges. With built-in accountability and hands-on application using Coaching Cards and best practice sessions, Progress Coaching 360 turns coaching from theory into action—building a sustainable culture of growth, feedback, and performance. Progress Coaching 360 teaches leaders how to coach and employees how to develop coachability skills. This unique combination helps build great workplace cultures. Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/251187914739165

Dec 10, 2021 • 9min
There Is NO Buy-In To Coaching !!! That Notion is Crap!
Send us a textI still hear from leaders this notion of buy in when it comes to coaching. Let me be very straightforward and candid- that's a load of BS! Let's look at this logically. If a manager does not have time to coach how the heck do they create more time when they need to interview and review resumes when someone leaves their organization? Coaching is a form of communication and leaders will typically communicate with their employees daily if not hourly so why not leverage something powerfully such as strength-based coaching that inspires and motivates versus hiding behind the proverbial I don't have time 'cause I'm really busy type of leadership which leads to what? Greater retention? Ha I doubt it. Please listen to this podcast and I hope it helps you in your organization.Download our Free Coaching App Which is 100 % Content Driven (no sales Pitches): https://www.jotform.com/app/213206276779160Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application a Progress Coaching 360 is a dynamic leadership development system that equips managers and teams with powerful coaching skills through a blend of training, real-time practice, peer learning, and feedback. It combines expert-led instruction, a train-the-trainer model, group coaching certification, and monthly coaching pods where leaders practice, share wins, and tackle challenges. With built-in accountability and hands-on application using Coaching Cards and best practice sessions, Progress Coaching 360 turns coaching from theory into action—building a sustainable culture of growth, feedback, and performance. Progress Coaching 360 teaches leaders how to coach and employees how to develop coachability skills. This unique combination helps build great workplace cultures. Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/251187914739165

Dec 6, 2021 • 6min
What A Winter Blizzard Taught Me About People
Send us a textYesterday I drove in the middle of the winter Blizzard coming back from up north Wisconsin. Needless to say the weather was terrible and there were white out conditions and if you have never driven in such weather it can be extremely dangerous. One of the most interesting things that I noticed was a long single line behind me and in front of me. The left lane was open but not plowed so I thought it was very interesting that everybody conformed to the single line. I thought to myself the only reason people could be doing this was for safety reasons. We all agreed to conform without really talking to each other, yet today when we get into conversations of politics or the use of the vaccination and if we have heaven forbid have different views we really don't talk and listen to each other. Yet, during a winter blizzard hundreds if not thousands of cars with people never speaking to one another conformed for the safety of one another. What an interesting thought!Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application a Progress Coaching 360 is a dynamic leadership development system that equips managers and teams with powerful coaching skills through a blend of training, real-time practice, peer learning, and feedback. It combines expert-led instruction, a train-the-trainer model, group coaching certification, and monthly coaching pods where leaders practice, share wins, and tackle challenges. With built-in accountability and hands-on application using Coaching Cards and best practice sessions, Progress Coaching 360 turns coaching from theory into action—building a sustainable culture of growth, feedback, and performance. Progress Coaching 360 teaches leaders how to coach and employees how to develop coachability skills. This unique combination helps build great workplace cultures. Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/251187914739165

Dec 2, 2021 • 18min
Interview With Ben Murphy from Titus Talent Strategies
Send us a textAs a former college football coach with over 15 years of experience in sales & recruiting, Ben Murphy, VP at Titus, is known for his innovative hiring & management approach. He helps educate the marketplace on how to think strategically to better identify, attract, hire, engage & retain top talent. Manage 4 Performance is a platform and methodology that delivers a clear path for coaching each employee in their role by regularly evaluating their skills, values, behaviors, and performance in a data-driven manner. It allows you to take a high-level look at your accountability chart, seeing where each employee stands, and then zooms in to shed light on key components of each individual.Want to learn more about M4P? Schedule a M4P Demo for you and your team. If you have any questions or want to connect with Ben, you can send him a text or email.920-344-9444Ben.Murphy@titustalent.comWelcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application a Progress Coaching 360 is a dynamic leadership development system that equips managers and teams with powerful coaching skills through a blend of training, real-time practice, peer learning, and feedback. It combines expert-led instruction, a train-the-trainer model, group coaching certification, and monthly coaching pods where leaders practice, share wins, and tackle challenges. With built-in accountability and hands-on application using Coaching Cards and best practice sessions, Progress Coaching 360 turns coaching from theory into action—building a sustainable culture of growth, feedback, and performance. Progress Coaching 360 teaches leaders how to coach and employees how to develop coachability skills. This unique combination helps build great workplace cultures. Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/251187914739165

Dec 1, 2021 • 6min
2022: The Year of the Conversation
Send us a textIt is imperative especially as things are changing so fast that leaders have conversations with their people. It's imperative that people have conversations with their peers. It's imperative that employees have conversations with upper level management. If there is ever been a time when we need to converse and truly understand one another and be in a position to help one another it will be 2022. This podcast episode talks about four fundamental conversation skills: 1. Being present2. Asking questions3. Active listening4. Do something to support and reinforce conversations afterward like saying thank you.Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application a Progress Coaching 360 is a dynamic leadership development system that equips managers and teams with powerful coaching skills through a blend of training, real-time practice, peer learning, and feedback. It combines expert-led instruction, a train-the-trainer model, group coaching certification, and monthly coaching pods where leaders practice, share wins, and tackle challenges. With built-in accountability and hands-on application using Coaching Cards and best practice sessions, Progress Coaching 360 turns coaching from theory into action—building a sustainable culture of growth, feedback, and performance. Progress Coaching 360 teaches leaders how to coach and employees how to develop coachability skills. This unique combination helps build great workplace cultures. Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/251187914739165

Nov 29, 2021 • 6min
Your Employee Has A Job Offer ... Oh What To Do
Send us a textDuring this episode we're going to talk about short term thinking versus long term thinking. There are a number of jobs still out in the marketplace and people who are very short term thinkers will take jobs without really understanding their own career goals or motivations for the pursuit of short term financial gain. During this episode we will teach two different ways to have career coaching conversations that help offset this short thinking to help position organizations and its leaders to retain and develop top talent 100% in direct correlation to what motivates each and every employee.Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application a Progress Coaching 360 is a dynamic leadership development system that equips managers and teams with powerful coaching skills through a blend of training, real-time practice, peer learning, and feedback. It combines expert-led instruction, a train-the-trainer model, group coaching certification, and monthly coaching pods where leaders practice, share wins, and tackle challenges. With built-in accountability and hands-on application using Coaching Cards and best practice sessions, Progress Coaching 360 turns coaching from theory into action—building a sustainable culture of growth, feedback, and performance. Progress Coaching 360 teaches leaders how to coach and employees how to develop coachability skills. This unique combination helps build great workplace cultures. Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/251187914739165

Nov 17, 2021 • 7min
My Employee Was Offered More Money ... What Do I Do?
Send us a textThis episode is dedicated to The Great Resignation, specific to those who say, "my employees only care about money" and "other companies are calling my people and offering signing bonuses." This episode will teach specific strategies to help offset this challenging, dare I say scary trend.Good Luck!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have you heard about our Talent Coaching Learning Series? This December, Progress Coaching will be hosting our first official summit: The Talent Coaching Learning Series, and we're bringing together 15 different speakers from across the country to share their industry expertise to help you build a positive workplace culture where people can THRIVE!Click here to learn more: https://www.salesprogress.com/talent-coaching-2022Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application a Progress Coaching 360 is a dynamic leadership development system that equips managers and teams with powerful coaching skills through a blend of training, real-time practice, peer learning, and feedback. It combines expert-led instruction, a train-the-trainer model, group coaching certification, and monthly coaching pods where leaders practice, share wins, and tackle challenges. With built-in accountability and hands-on application using Coaching Cards and best practice sessions, Progress Coaching 360 turns coaching from theory into action—building a sustainable culture of growth, feedback, and performance. Progress Coaching 360 teaches leaders how to coach and employees how to develop coachability skills. This unique combination helps build great workplace cultures. Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/251187914739165

Nov 13, 2021 • 9min
I Love My Boss, But I Quit (The Why of Coaching)
Send us a textThis episode teaches a major transition occurring in the workplace. Historically people quit because of their direct relationship with their boss or manager when in fact now well people are quitting organizations due to their workplace flexibility policies. There is a major shift going on and it is prompting leaders to possess four fundamental attributes when it comes to their leadership: ProactiveSchedule time with employeesLeverage employees strengthsHave career and motivational conversation interactions----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have you heard about our Talent Coaching Learning Series? This December, Progress Coaching will be hosting our first official summit: The Talent Coaching Learning Series, and we're bringing together 15 different speakers from across the country to share their industry expertise to help you build a positive workplace culture where people can THRIVE!Click here to learn more: https://www.salesprogress.com/talent-coaching-2022Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application a Progress Coaching 360 is a dynamic leadership development system that equips managers and teams with powerful coaching skills through a blend of training, real-time practice, peer learning, and feedback. It combines expert-led instruction, a train-the-trainer model, group coaching certification, and monthly coaching pods where leaders practice, share wins, and tackle challenges. With built-in accountability and hands-on application using Coaching Cards and best practice sessions, Progress Coaching 360 turns coaching from theory into action—building a sustainable culture of growth, feedback, and performance. Progress Coaching 360 teaches leaders how to coach and employees how to develop coachability skills. This unique combination helps build great workplace cultures. Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/251187914739165

Nov 12, 2021 • 7min
How to Use Assessments to Coach
Send us a textThis episode teaches the fundamentals of using assessments to coach. All too often we use the results to label and it cuts us off from conversations and deepening our understanding of one another. During this episode we will teach a coaching mapping methodology called QALMS (check out our article on Forbes on QALMS) (https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/09/01/coaching-resilience-using-the-qalms-method/?)QALMS Overview:Questions - builds clarificationActivities - facilitates positive changeLearning projects - creates ownership and accountabilityMotivators - ties coaching to what motivates someoneSupplemental Coaching - supports direct coaching with non-time intensive coaching that requires no in person time on the part of the coach. Wanna Chat About Your Coaching Needs? Let's Chat: Talk With Tim----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have you heard about our Talent Coaching Learning Series? This December, Progress Coaching will be hosting our first official summit: The Talent Coaching Learning Series, and we're bringing together 15 different speakers from across the country to share their industry expertise to help you build a positive workplace culture where people can THRIVE!Click here to learn more: https://www.salesprogress.com/talent-coaching-2022Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they've applied. In addition each book comes with the self analysis link that prompts them to share what they've learned and what they've put into action leading to greater learner application a Progress Coaching 360 is a dynamic leadership development system that equips managers and teams with powerful coaching skills through a blend of training, real-time practice, peer learning, and feedback. It combines expert-led instruction, a train-the-trainer model, group coaching certification, and monthly coaching pods where leaders practice, share wins, and tackle challenges. With built-in accountability and hands-on application using Coaching Cards and best practice sessions, Progress Coaching 360 turns coaching from theory into action—building a sustainable culture of growth, feedback, and performance. Progress Coaching 360 teaches leaders how to coach and employees how to develop coachability skills. This unique combination helps build great workplace cultures. Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/251187914739165