S314: The Science of Coachability: Psychological Insights for Leaders

Coachability gets talked about like a personality trait...either you “have it” or you don’t. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Fleming and Morgan Ashworth break that myth and explore coachability as a dynamic, learnable capacity shaped by mindset, motivation, and the systems people work inside. Using growth mindset, self-determination theory, and systems theory, they walk through how to assess readiness for change, spot the difference between resistance and misfit, and tailor coaching interventions that actually stick. You’ll leave with a clearer way to give feedback, design development plans, and remove organizational barriers so people can grow—without blaming the individual for a system problem.