Leader as Coach

Turn coaching into your leaders’ default style while maintaining credibility.

Use Cases

For senior ICs, first-time managers, team leads, and experienced leaders who need to drive performance through people with stronger 1:1s and better team outcomes.

Outcomes

  • Leaders ask better questions that unlock clarity and ownership.

  • 1:1s shift from status to coaching + commitment.

  • Feedback conversations become faster and less fraught.

  • Teams show more initiative with clearer follow-through.

Format

  • 3 - 4 weeks, 3 x 90 minute sessions. Up to 25 individuals per cohort.

  • Virtual or in person.

  • Coaching question bank, 1:1 framework, feedback scripts, habit prompts included.

Outline

  1. Session 1: Coaching mindset + core questioning framework.

  2. Session 2: Coaching in the wild: Priorities, blockers, and commitments.

  3. Session 3: Feedback that drives behavior + making it stick in your calendar.

Measurement

  • 30-day habit prompts, manager self-check, and optional 1:1 observation with feedback.

  • Optional mini-pulse on manager helpfulness and clarity.