

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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Jul 25, 2020 • 13min
New Manager Coaching: 50 / 50 Rule
Send us a textThis podcast teaches a very simple 50/50 rule every manager should adopt when they embark on their new leadership career. Often, new leaders focus on gaining 100% buy in from the team which can be an exercise in frustration. The 50/50 rule really positions new leaders to truly understand dynamics of a team they may inherit or have to create or build. The goal of the any leadership position Is to challenge the team to perform as well as position each and every member to achieve their personal and professional goals while supporting the team in the organization. This presents many moving targets and will encompass members of the team presenting conflict , discord with the team movement and momentum, trust, etc. All of this will require new managers to converse & coach to develop talent.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 aCoaching Talks is a dynamic leadership development speaking series customized to your needs. Need help spreading the value and application of workplace coaching? Let us help: We provide many styles of speaking services: We provide virtual keynotes We specialize in 4 part virtual series (we always customize) We have a unique feature called "Speaker Tracks" where we send to all audience members reinforcement lessons after the talk (to the pc or cell phone), thus keeping people on track after the talk Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/241193119118149

Jul 24, 2020 • 20min
2 Step Coaching Approach Makes Coaching Easy (19 Minute Master Lesson)
Send us a textThis podcast teaches a very specific easy to implement two step coaching approach. This lesson will teach a two-step process that literally makes it easy and during the podcast there is a lesson specific to coaching a negative attitude. Coaching is an art and often we want absolution In terms of fixing people or correcting people ; nevertheless, this is difficult because we're dealing with people. During these times unbelievable change and new work requirements had been bestowed upon our people and certainly with empathy we need to coach and engage with these people. Remember, the Gallup organization reports people engage 8 times more when we lead with the good things are doing versus constructive feedback , yet it begs the question Why do we often have leaders calling people into the office for the constructive stuff? The Progress principle reports people are at their most motivated state when improving & progressing in their jobs. During this lesson we will teach you the two step process and how to transition from one step to the other smoothly and fluently to build greater engagement which leads to greater talent retention and development. Progress Coaching has been helping organizations leverage the power of coaching for over 25 years by positioning managers to become conversational leaders. We offer a number of training reinforcement courses, in addition to one-on-one and group coaching, to provide unique support options tailored to YOUR company’s needs.It doesn’t end there! Our Coaching Enthusiast Community offers a platform for managers, training leaders, and HR professionals to swap stories, access live events, exclusive content, and more!Visit www.ProgressCoachingLeader.com or email Stephanie@progresscoachingleader.com for more information.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 aCoaching Talks is a dynamic leadership development speaking series customized to your needs. Need help spreading the value and application of workplace coaching? Let us help: We provide many styles of speaking services: We provide virtual keynotes We specialize in 4 part virtual series (we always customize) We have a unique feature called "Speaker Tracks" where we send to all audience members reinforcement lessons after the talk (to the pc or cell phone), thus keeping people on track after the talk Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/241193119118149

Jul 19, 2020 • 23min
4 Non-Virtual Training & Coaching Strategies: 20 Minute Master Class
Send us a textThis podcast will teach why non-virtual training & coaching is now more vital than ever. In addition, we will teach 4 specific training & coaching strategies woven together to deliver increased learning, greater accountability, and less stress & fatigue. Here are the 4 strategies:Book & Post - this strategy combines books with team-driven accountability tactics that create greater retention and application. Journal-Based Coaching - this innovative approach combines learning with coaching that increases greater accountability and leaning application. {for more info on journal-based coaching: click here}Digital Coaching - this approach leverages micro-learning and a tool called "accountability activity sheets" that fuels employee's mind positively and to take action.{for more info on digital; coaching : click here}Quote & Reflect - this "one of a kind" approach literally uses inspiration and motivational quotes to drive learning and coaching together that facilitate better workplace engagement & action. Upcoming Webcast: How to Use Non-Virtual Training & Learning Strategies to Develop Talent During a Crisis: Aug 28, 2020 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cnBIDClJSvyZQhfI3oCm3gWelcome 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 aCoaching Talks is a dynamic leadership development speaking series customized to your needs. Need help spreading the value and application of workplace coaching? Let us help: We provide many styles of speaking services: We provide virtual keynotes We specialize in 4 part virtual series (we always customize) We have a unique feature called "Speaker Tracks" where we send to all audience members reinforcement lessons after the talk (to the pc or cell phone), thus keeping people on track after the talk Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/241193119118149

Jul 16, 2020 • 9min
Have a Playbook When Coaching
Send us a textThere are two specific challenges when coaching for most leaders and managers. First, a leader needs to know what to do. Second, they need to know what to say. Why are these two things so important? The key to coaching is to help people build self-awareness and this requires fluent application of questioning skills and knowledge. Next, a person being coached needs to take action on their own self-awareness and most people do not have the wherewithal to do this on their own; therefore, this is why coaching is such a valuable tool. This episode teaches a specific solution of how to coach people specific to today's most common workplace challenges. If you'd like more information on Coaching Boards Click Here.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 aCoaching Talks is a dynamic leadership development speaking series customized to your needs. Need help spreading the value and application of workplace coaching? Let us help: We provide many styles of speaking services: We provide virtual keynotes We specialize in 4 part virtual series (we always customize) We have a unique feature called "Speaker Tracks" where we send to all audience members reinforcement lessons after the talk (to the pc or cell phone), thus keeping people on track after the talk Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/241193119118149

Jul 15, 2020 • 6min
ATTENTION L & D Professionals: Join Talent Development Think Tank by Andy Storch
Send us a textThis short podcast is for learning and development professionals who are seeking collaboration and personal development. Recently I joined the Talent Development Think Tank by Andy Storch and have absolutely found it fantastic.To get more information:https://tdtt.us/ (community group)http://www.talentdevelopmenthotseat.com/ (podcast)andy@andystorch.com (email)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 aCoaching Talks is a dynamic leadership development speaking series customized to your needs. Need help spreading the value and application of workplace coaching? Let us help: We provide many styles of speaking services: We provide virtual keynotes We specialize in 4 part virtual series (we always customize) We have a unique feature called "Speaker Tracks" where we send to all audience members reinforcement lessons after the talk (to the pc or cell phone), thus keeping people on track after the talk Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/241193119118149

Jul 13, 2020 • 8min
How to Learn During a Crisis? Read A Book
Send us a textDuring this crisis is become very apparent that we have become maybe too much reliant upon technology platforms for our learning. It's easier to house. It's easier to report analytics. With everyone going online there are certainly going to be fatigue; therefore, it's upon us to do some fundamental things. Here are four strategies you can utilize during the crisis that facilitate even greater accountability than traditional training and learning methods:1) Read a book - assign a book every single quarter and have people share by posting comments on tools like slacker Microsoft teams what they learned and more importantly what they successfully applied as a result of the learning. This takes knowing person time and helps avoid fatigue as well as increases accountability versus traditional training and learning methods.2) Watch a video - what if people were provided to video every week that they had to watch and narrate what they learned and what they can use from the video in the workplace to successfully solve a problem?3) Supply an article of the week - what if an article was supplied every single week and people had to highlight the parts that they felt they learned the most and more importantly in a different color highlight the area of the article where they took that information and successfully applied it in the workplace. 4) Put employees in charge of their own learning - we teach something called a self-directed learning matrix. It's a simple concept and its awesome for onboarding and continuous learning and more importantly for learner accountability. A series of tasks from reading articles to reading books to interviewing fellow employees are put into a format where the employee has to complete them by a certain date and time. The tasks are identified and time segments and signatures are required for completion meaning the learner has to teach what they've learned from each item. This actually saves time from traditional training and learning more importantly demonstrates initiative and accountability on the part of the learner.If you want a cope of a SDL matrix send me an email with SDL Matrix on subject line at: Tim@ProgressCoachingLeader.com 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 aCoaching Talks is a dynamic leadership development speaking series customized to your needs. Need help spreading the value and application of workplace coaching? Let us help: We provide many styles of speaking services: We provide virtual keynotes We specialize in 4 part virtual series (we always customize) We have a unique feature called "Speaker Tracks" where we send to all audience members reinforcement lessons after the talk (to the pc or cell phone), thus keeping people on track after the talk Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/241193119118149

Jul 10, 2020 • 6min
Welcome to Digital Coaching
Send us a textThis episode teaches a very simple two-step approach to coaching that requires no-in person management time and scales learning and coaching across the organization using "Digital Coaching". This unique approach also helps organizations avoid online fatigue while building awareness and action.To Get More Info on Digital Coaching: 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 aCoaching Talks is a dynamic leadership development speaking series customized to your needs. Need help spreading the value and application of workplace coaching? Let us help: We provide many styles of speaking services: We provide virtual keynotes We specialize in 4 part virtual series (we always customize) We have a unique feature called "Speaker Tracks" where we send to all audience members reinforcement lessons after the talk (to the pc or cell phone), thus keeping people on track after the talk Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/241193119118149

Jul 9, 2020 • 9min
4 Alternative Strategies to the Virtual World & Fatigue (7 Minute Lesson)
Send us a textHere is a poll we did on linkedin and no surprise people are getting fatigued. Here is the poll:Which Best Describes Your "New Normal" Feeling in the Virtual World Related to Your Energy and Fatigue Being Online?I love It & Am Energized: 28%Like It & Am Somewhat Fatigued: 34%Good, Really Feeling Fatigued: 17%Okay - Need a Break Exhausted: 21%* Note: Almost 40 % are either exhausted or really feeling fatigued. Need an alternative? Check Out our NEW Journal-Based Coaching Program: click hereThis podcast teaches 4 simple strategies to maintain connection and learning outside of virtual trainings and meetings.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 aCoaching Talks is a dynamic leadership development speaking series customized to your needs. Need help spreading the value and application of workplace coaching? Let us help: We provide many styles of speaking services: We provide virtual keynotes We specialize in 4 part virtual series (we always customize) We have a unique feature called "Speaker Tracks" where we send to all audience members reinforcement lessons after the talk (to the pc or cell phone), thus keeping people on track after the talk Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/241193119118149

Jul 5, 2020 • 15min
Crisis Reveals Character: Simple 3 Step Strategy Help People Regain Themselves (13 Minute Lesson)
Send us a textThis three-step strategy helps leaders facilitate positive movement towards high integrity and character that often people can lose during a time of a crisis. This does not mean people lack character it's just that they lose sight of it especially during the crisis when stress and anxiety can be high. Here is that three-step process: 1) Ask Questions- when asking questions such as the self-actualized question “What will you do positively two... fill in the blank “ - this prompts people to think and frame out the responses to be positive which ultimately assists in the process of changing their behavior and mentality. 2) Use Reflection Strategically - Ask questions and provide time to reflect. Literally ask people questions and tell them you do not want an answer just now rather you want to give them ample time to truly think about a thoughtful and professional response. Time and reflection are absolute awesome tools to facilitate self-awareness and professional development of conversations. 3) Use Journaling- ask people to journal positive thoughts and observations during this time of crisis which helps fuel their own mind and develop a mechanism to regain and or rebuild their character during these crises driven times. If interested Progress Coaching provides a whole line of products in Journal based coaching that are perfect during these tumultuous times - click here for 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 aCoaching Talks is a dynamic leadership development speaking series customized to your needs. Need help spreading the value and application of workplace coaching? Let us help: We provide many styles of speaking services: We provide virtual keynotes We specialize in 4 part virtual series (we always customize) We have a unique feature called "Speaker Tracks" where we send to all audience members reinforcement lessons after the talk (to the pc or cell phone), thus keeping people on track after the talk Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/241193119118149

Jun 30, 2020 • 7min
Change is Here To Stay & What to Do About It (6 Minute Lesson)
Send us a textIf the pandemic crisis has taught us anything it's that change is here and it's here to stay. How do we help our people change? What are the steps to facilitate change? Here's a brief overview of how to coach to the three levels of change: Effort - the first stage of change is a person's effort. If we acknowledge and reward each person's effort they will move in the direction of the second stage which is progress. If people are at the effort stage and all they hear is constructive feedback human nature is going to cause them to potentially quit or produce less effort. Progress-the second stage of change is a person's progress. This is where the coach needs to pinpoint and acknowledge specific areas of progress so people know what to continue to produce in terms of effort as well as realize where they are indeed improving. If progress is acknowledged and pinpointed people will move in the direction of the third stage results. Results-results need to be predictable and sustainable in the way this is achieved is by always acknowledging and nurturing a person's effort and progress; therefore, results become more predictable and achievable on an ongoing basis.On July 16th at 11:00 am cst we are doing a webcast workshop on coaching to the new normal. I hope you can join us and here's a link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v48BRDzVSJCEtFMoXyzX7gWelcome 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 aCoaching Talks is a dynamic leadership development speaking series customized to your needs. Need help spreading the value and application of workplace coaching? Let us help: We provide many styles of speaking services: We provide virtual keynotes We specialize in 4 part virtual series (we always customize) We have a unique feature called "Speaker Tracks" where we send to all audience members reinforcement lessons after the talk (to the pc or cell phone), thus keeping people on track after the talk Get More Info Here: https://form.jotform.com/241193119118149


