The Coaching Edge: Practical skills that turn conversations into performance | #66

In Part 1, Dave and Rich explored why coaching is a leadership superpower. In this episode, they focus on how coaching shows up in real conversations.Because knowing coaching matters simply isn’t enough. It’s how you listen, respond, and challenge in the moment that creates impact.This episode breaks down the practical, everyday skills that transform leadership from directive to developmental. Dave and Rich explore the subtle but powerful shifts that elevate conversations, including:Listening to understand, not to respondUsing silence as a leadership tool, not a gap to fillAsking questions that unlock thinking, not just gather informationYou’ll also be introduced to two powerful frameworks that bring structure to coaching without making it feel mechanical:The CLEAR framework, helping leaders ask more insightful, generative questionsThe T-GROW model, developed from the work of Sir John Whitmore, a simple but powerful way to guide high-impact conversationsTogether, these tools enable leaders to move beyond surface-level dialogue and create conversations that drive ownership, clarity, and action.If Part 1 challenged how you think about leadership, this episode will challenge how you show up in it.Key talking points:Why coaching is built in moments (not in meetings)The shift from problem-solver to thinking partnerCore coaching skills: deep listening, mirroring, pacing, and powerful questionsHow to ask questions that expand thinking, not limit itUsing the CLEAR framework to elevate the quality of conversationsApplying the T-GROW model in real-world leadership situationsListen now to tap into your leadership superpower.