

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 15, 2024 • 4min
Harnessing AI for Effective and Meaningful Coaching
Send us a textCan AI truly revolutionize the coaching industry? Discover how CoachApply, our groundbreaking platform, is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in coaching. We explore the remarkable features of CoachApply, which not only educates individuals on the art of coaching but also offers an extensive library of ready-to-use coaching maps and plans. Leveraging the capabilities of GPT technology, we've created an AI tool that helps coaches generate precise questions and activities, all aligned with our established coaching framework. Learn about the potential of creating personalized GPTs to address specific areas such as enhancing listening skills or improving team dynamics.Imagine cutting down the time it takes to develop a course from hours to minutes with AI-driven tools. This episode highlights the innovative use of interactive video lessons within an assessment platform, emphasizing the profound time-saving benefits of AI. We argue for reinvesting these newfound efficiencies back into human interactions, thereby enriching the coaching experience rather than replacing it. Tune in to understand how the wild world of AI is not just a technological marvel but a transformative force in making coaching more effective and meaningful.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

Jul 14, 2024 • 11min
Building High-Performing Teams: a Four Step Process Leaders can Follow
Send us a textCan hiring for job qualifications alone hinder team success? Explore the nuances of building high-performing teams through coaching with us, and discover the often-overlooked importance of team fit and personal interactions in the workplace. Learn how fostering shared interests and personal connections can break down barriers and create a more cohesive and enjoyable work environment. We'll also share insights on essential skills like active listening and conflict resolution that are vital for a collaborative team culture. Our episode also delves into the critical role of leaders in this transformative journey. Hear practical strategies for facilitating positive team experiences and encouraging continuous improvement through constructive feedback. From organizing regular team breaks to implementing monthly themes focused on key teamwork skills, we offer actionable tips to help leaders bring out the best in their team members. Join us as we uncover how a growth-oriented and supportive team dynamic can significantly enhance overall performance and motivation.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

Jul 11, 2024 • 6min
Transform Your Coaching Program: Secrets to Sustainable Talent Development
Send us a textWhat if you could transform your coaching program into a powerhouse of talent development? That's exactly what you'll learn in this episode, where we share the secrets to building an effective and sustainable coaching training program. We dive into the essential components you need, starting with the importance of a structured coaching framework, much like an outline for a stellar presentation. Our unique QALMS framework—questions, activities, learning projects, motivators, and supplemental coaching—serves as the backbone to ensure consistency and direction, helping leaders develop their teams more efficiently even with limited in-person interaction.Get ready to discover practical and actionable steps to elevate your coaching efforts. From the necessity of repeated practice to the power of positive feedback during early sessions, we offer a roadmap to foster continuous improvement. You'll also learn about our innovative coaching pods for real-world application and our cutting-edge platform, CoachApply 5.0, which provides a treasure trove of mini coaching strategies. This episode is packed with invaluable insights for anyone looking to start or refine their coaching program and ensure its long-term success.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

Jul 8, 2024 • 3min
Balancing AI Efficiency and Human Touch in the Workplace
Send us a textCan artificial intelligence truly revolutionize the way we create educational content and assist employees? We explore this intriguing question by diving into some of the latest tools that are making waves in course development and video creation. In this episode, we give a spotlight to GlendEye, which empowers educators to create comprehensive, SCORM-compliant courses in just minutes. Imagine crafting a 20-slide course, complete with videos, workbooks, and outlines, all in a blink of an eye. We also share our hands-on experience with video tools like Promocom, invideo.ai, and PowTunes, which have dramatically simplified our video production process.But that's not all—AI's potential doesn't stop at content creation. We delve into its role as an interactive help engine that can revolutionize leadership development and employee support. Picture building your own GPTs tailored to your company's knowledge base, offering an intuitive and responsive help feature right at your employees' fingertips. We discuss how we're implementing this cutting-edge technology in our own companies and ponder the delicate balance between AI-driven efficiency and the irreplaceable human touch. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of AI in the workplace.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

Jul 1, 2024 • 5min
AI vs. Human Coaching: Challenging the Boundaries of Emotional Depth and Effectiveness
Send us a textCan AI really rival the emotional depth of human coaching? Join us as we navigate this intriguing question, fresh from the Association of Talent Development Conference in New Orleans. We share the eye-opening findings from the International Coaching Federation’s research, which suggest that AI coaching might outperform human-based methods at the 10-month mark. Discover how these advancements could revolutionize the coaching industry, despite the traditional higher costs associated with human coaches. This episode will challenge your preconceptions about the role AI can play in leadership and personal development.We also recount a riveting conversation with Tim King from Southwest Consulting, where we debated the irreplaceable human touch in coaching. Can AI truly replicate the emotional nuances and connection that human coaches provide? While AI offers scalable and prescriptive solutions, the emotional aspect remains a critical factor. Listen in as we explore how AI can be integrated into coaching practices and leadership strategies without losing the essence of human interaction. Prepare to rethink what you know about coaching in this wild, wild world of AI.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

Jun 24, 2024 • 4min
Transforming Work Relationships Through Feedback: Embrace Approachability and Coachability
Send us a textHow do you react when faced with criticism at work? What if embracing feedback could transform your professional relationships and team dynamics? In our latest episode, we tackle the concepts of approachability and coachability, starting with a reflective test that challenges you to evaluate your receptiveness to feedback. We’ll ask you to consider scheduling dedicated time for feedback, assessing others' comfort in approaching you, and rating your emotional intelligence when criticism arises.Our deep dive doesn't stop there; we also explore the critical distinction between perception and intent, and how cultivating a healthy relationship with conflict can significantly enhance your approachability and coachability. By sharing personal insights and experiences, we highlight how fostering an open mindset towards feedback can create a more positive and productive work environment. Tune in to uncover strategies that will not only boost your self-awareness but also improve your professional interactions and overall team culture. Don't miss an episode packed with valuable lessons on the power of feedback and self-improvement.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

Jun 17, 2024 • 4min
The Art of Receiving and Giving Feedback for Approachability & Coachability
Send us a textWhat if the key to transforming your leadership skills lies in understanding the delicate balance between intent and perception? Join us as we unpack the often overlooked complexities of giving and receiving feedback, revealing why so many leaders find it daunting and how a shift in focus can pave the way for significant personal and professional growth. We promise you'll walk away with actionable insights into how to become more approachable and coachable, ultimately fostering a more positive and productive environment.Through compelling real-life examples, including a riveting story about coaching a boys' volleyball team, we shine a light on the uncomfortable yet crucial process of self-reflection and adjustment. We also discuss eye-opening statistics on workplace engagement and self-awareness, emphasizing the challenges leaders face when their feedback is consistently met with resistance. Whether you're a leader tasked with giving feedback or someone striving to grow from it, this episode is teeming with valuable lessons and transformative advice.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

Jun 17, 2024 • 6min
Revolutionizing Leadership & Culture: Blended Coaching Strategies for 2024
Send us a textCan blended coaching transform your leadership approach in 2024? Unlock the secrets to this emerging trend as we dissect the insights from Training Magazine and the ATD convention in New Orleans. In our latest episode, we break down the five key types of coaching—direct human-based, motivator, supplemental, automated, and AI-based coaching—and explore how they can be seamlessly integrated to create tailored coaching experiences. Discover how tools like CoachAid and platforms from industry innovators Landai and Interflexion are setting new standards in coaching efficiency and accessibility.Reflecting on the seismic shifts in workplace dynamics brought on by the pandemic, we delve into the balance between virtual and in-person interactions. Despite technological advancements, the longing for human connection remains undeniable. We stress the importance of a blended coaching strategy that harmonizes cutting-edge tools with personal touchpoints to enhance leadership and employee development. Tune in and learn how to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving coaching landscape, ensuring your approach is both modern and deeply connected.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

Jun 10, 2024 • 3min
Mastering Feedback: The EAT Method for Personal and Professional Growth
Send us a textWhat if feedback wasn’t something to dread, but a tool for growth? In this compelling episode, we unravel the intertwined concepts of approachability, coachability, and feedback. We'll redefine feedback as valuable insights, perspectives, and observations, rather than a trigger for defensive reactions. By building a healthy relationship with feedback, and learning not to simply agree or disagree but to embrace it with emotional control, we can significantly enhance our professional interactions.We introduce you to the transformative EAT feedback method—Embrace, Ask, and Tell. Learn how to express gratitude for feedback, ask for specific areas for improvement, and articulate your action plan for accountability. By conditioning your responses and disrupting negative psychological triggers, you can foster a positive and professional attitude toward feedback. Join us to master emotional control and leverage feedback for your personal and professional growth.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

Jun 8, 2024 • 6min
RIAR: A New Approach to Leadership Acceptance & Workplace Dynamics
Send us a textWhat if our approach to leadership training is fundamentally flawed? Join us on a journey through the groundbreaking insights of our guest, who has spent decades coaching leaders and challenging the status quo. We question the traditional top-down leadership model and propose an alternative: teaching people how to be led, how to be approachable, and how to develop emotional intelligence. Drawing parallels between youth sports and the workplace, we uncover the transformative power of feedback and its role in shaping both athletes and employees.Discover the fascinating concept of RIAR (React, Interpret, Articulate, Reflect) and its profound impact on workplace dynamics. Our guest shares practical strategies for fostering a culture of reflection and constructive feedback, enabling leaders to mentor and coach more effectively. Learn why making it easier for leaders to lead isn't about burdening them with more tasks, but about creating an environment where feedback is embraced and growth is encouraged. This episode promises valuable insights for anyone eager to enhance their leadership skills and cultivate a more supportive and productive workplace.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